NewcastleFri, March 29, 2024
13:53 Newcastle
Betuk All-Weather Championships Marathon Handicap
Class 2 | 4yo+
Winner £77,310 - 13 runners
2m56y
Going: Standard
Surface: AW
Race Tip
SPARTAN ARMY (5) excelled since switching to staying handicaps on the AW. This progressive Alan King trained five-year-old always looked to be doing enough winning by a neck over 2m1/2f at Lingfield AW and might find the stiff Newcastle finish suits. Can make it four from four on the AW by getting the better of MAX VEGA (1) who remains unexposed tackling this trip. Provided a good weight-carrying performance to win at Wolverhampton (1m4 1/4f) in February. Dual course winner CITIZEN GENERAL (4) scored readily at Kempton (2m) and deserves to take his chances up in grade. PALACE BOY (11) may give a good account in current form.