NewcastleFri, March 15, 2024

A competitive sprint. Although regarded more as a Southwell performer HIYA MAITE (4) did win his sole outing at this venue. It was hard not to be impressed by latest wide-margin success and now up to a career-high mark seems to be steadily progressive. Set to defy this. Top-weight ALBASHEER (1) won a Class Two handicap over 6f at this course during January. This son of Shamardal is yet to tackle 5f however showed plenty of natural speed that day and may produce a bold bid off a 6.6lb higher rating. The in-form BILLYJOH (9) cannot be ignored up in grade following victories over 6f at Southwell and Chelmsford. HARRY BROWN (12) also warrants respect.