4th January

140 Newcastle-Etxalar could be a vulnerable favourite here.Although it ran well last time,that was at Carlisle,which seems to be turning out to be its favourite track.Its 0w-0p-3r around here .0w-0p-11r in the months of January and February and 0w-2p-17r when returning to the track within 28 days.It shouldnt be the market leader.

That should go to the unexposed War On.This horse makes its handicap debut here on what could be a nice mark.

Its 1 from 2 on heavy ground and the trainers horses have finally began to run well after a nightmare start to the season.

Rolecarr could possibly be the main danger as its a different horse on heavy ground but its far more effective around Kelso.

Back War On 9pts at 6.5 at Stan James/Betvictor-3rd(-9pts)Jumped really well but just got outpaced in the straight.