NewcastleSat, July 27, 2024

BALTIC (5) ended last season with a narrow Pontefract success. Continued where he left off for a new yard when a dominant reappearance winner at Doncaster in May and justified heavy favouritism to record a hat-trick at Yarmouth before following-up over course and distance. Will have to contend with another hike in weight. Impossible to dismiss further progression under the in-form William Buick. Five-time AW winner APPIER (1) is two from two tackling track and trip. Twice placed from three runs since scoring at Lingfield and is in the mix. The penultimate start course and distance winning TRYFAN (7) could be thereabouts. MET OFFICE (2) might make his presence felt delivering second outing.