Newcastle

This is not as competitive as the numbers suggest and GOOD EARTH is taken to resume winning ways quickly off a still handy-looking mark, having not enjoyed the rub of the green when eighth at Southwell last time. In-form Harb could emerge as the chief threat, refitted in headgear, although Dark Kestrel and La Rochette are easing in the weights and need shortlisting too.[Peter Entwistle]