BLESSED with a magnificent set of hindquarters, La Corujera (2.45) has the power to brush aside her rivals at Newcastle today.

Built more like a colt than a filly, La Corujera has had the misfortune to finish runner-up up no less than four times over the past couple of seasons, but that isn't to say she shirks the issue, more a case of running up against some bang in-form rivals.

Eclipsed last time out when unplaced at Redcar over seven furlongs on ground that was just a bit too quick, La Corujera's starting price will hopefully reflect that defeat, although I for one will not be deterred from backing her this afternoon.

Perhaps the most cogent argument for supporting David Barron's raider lies in his decision to return her to a stiff six furlongs, which combined with racing on a slightly easier surface together with an advantageous low draw, looks like a perfect recipe for milking the bookies big-time.

Proud Native (3.45) has been a great servant to Dandy Nicholls and his wife Alex Greaves, who generally rides the nine-year-old in the majority of his races.

Proud Native responds particularly well to Alex and the combination appears to have a relatively simple task in the Putter & Flutter Claiming Stakes - an event in which the selection would be conceding far more weight to his rivals were the race a handicap.

Beverley's most prestigious meeting of the season could prove a bonanza for Mark Johnston, who has leading chances in five of the six races courtesy of Coolbythepool (6.40), Attraction (7.10), Pantone (7.40), Great Scott (8.10), and Penny Cross (9.10). Pick of the quintet has to be the unbeaten Attraction, successful on both of her two starts to date at Nottingham and Thirsk.

She's clearly a very speedy filly and yet another fine advertisement for her sire Efisio, one of the most consistent producers of sprint scorers currently standing at stud.

Kempton kick off with a rare old 20-runner cavalry charge for Race Night Apprentice Handicap. Betting in such affairs normally turns out to be a bit of a lottery, none the less a small each-way punt on the outsider Miss Jingles (6.20) might be worthwhile.

Miss Jingles has a tendency to take a tug so her wide draw need not be quite so unfavourable since her talented young jockey Brian Reilly should be able to get plenty of cover, prior to unleashing the filly over the final couple of furlongs.

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