17:15 Newcastle
NORTHERN CRACKSMAN 11/4 1pt WIN
(Sky/Coral/Lads)
Didn't show much when highly tried in a trio of maiden/novice races at Class 3/4 level, however well gambled on handicap debut lto, backed 15/2 into 10/3 2nd fav, clearly well fancied off an opening mark of 55. He was left poorly placed that day, and lost all momentum when his gap up the rail
closed, and a line should be able to be drawn through that run. Sticking to the same grade, down 2lbs, he retains potential here, and can return improved on the back of a 103 day break with first time cheekpieces applied.