Daryl Carter's Tips: 9/2 Mondammej must be backed returning to Newcastle

• One Tuesday bet from Daryl

• Plumpton and Chepstow abandoned

• Back the NAP Mondammej to enhance Newcastle record

18:30 Newcastle - Back Mondammej @ 9/25.50 2pt (NAP)

Mondammej - 9/25.50 on the Betfair Sportsbook - is never one for maximum faith. Still, he has rarely been tried over six furlongs despite shaping in need when running over the minimum trip, and today may be the time to catch him down into a Class 4 contest for the first time since 2021.

The seven-year-olds' efforts over this trip have come at this venue in November when a narrow second in a Class 3 event (Secret Guest behind), the Ayr Gold Cup, The Constatine at York and the Dash at York going back to 2022. Before that, he was rated in the low 100s and tackled the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes over course and distance, and it was Conditions and Listed events prior.

Today is the first time Mondammej has suitable conditions over this 6f, having fallen in the weights. His record at Newcastle over course and distance in handicap company reads 2221, and his only victory over six furlongs has come here at Newcastle.

He is drawn well in stall seven and has been freshened up after 55 days off the track. All looks in place to make his presence felt in today's calmer waters at a venue where he thrives.

His penultimate effort in November over five furlongs left the firm impression that he remains in good heart when denied a clear run, having travelled on the bridle and being narrowly defeated by the smart Spangled Mac. He is yet to run a bad race at this course, with career form figures reading 42567222321, and outside of group company, he has never been beaten further than three and a quarter lengths, so it may be that compensation awaits those November punters.

I make him a clear favourite for this contest, but any 3/14.00 is acceptable, and the current price is good value. Laheb is an obvious unknown quantity.

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