Thursday’s racing tips: Two longshots to fill your pockets at Newcastle and Wolverhampton from Jack Keene
Don't miss out on these each-way bets for Thursday, November 22 from Jack Keene
TRAINER Philip Kirby will be looking to the heavens and hoping the planets have finally aligned at Newcastle on Thursday.
His talented runner STARGAZER (1.20) has been an unlucky so-and-so on both of his visits to the North East track.
The former Sir Michael Stoute inmate has twice finished a close second off his current mark of 95 at this venue.
He was actually first past the post on his latest visit when 'winning' a red-hot course and distance handicap.
But he was harshly demoted by the stewards for causing interference, despite the fact he was racing up the backside of a wayward loose horse.
The son of Canford Cliffs has had excuses for his two recent flops - he didn't get home in the 2m2f Cesarewitch and hated the soft ground when down the field in the November Handicap.
Jack Out The Box - Thursday's each-way picks
1.20 NEWCASTLE - Stargazer: 'Twice gone close at this track off his current mark'
7.30 WOLVERHAMPTON - Turanga Leela: 'Met trouble in running last time and can still improve'
The drop in class and return to Newcastle should guarantee an improved performance from this well-handicapped five-year-old.
Ian Williams is a trainer at the top of his game and TURANGA LEELA (7.30 Wolverhampton) can give him yet another winner.
The four-year-old filly blew her rivals away over course and distance two starts ago.
Her recent fifth at Chelmsford is easily excused as she was badly hampered when just starting to close down the leaders on the rail.