Newcastle Races & Results 1 Monday 1st January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st January 2024

There were 47 Races on Monday 1st January 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 1st January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (12/1 +40%) Duty Of Care	12 12/1(+40%)	(6) Duty Of Care 12/1, Course winner. After 7 months off (had a wind op), never dangerous when 7½ lengths eleventh of 14 to Duke of Oxford in handicap at Kempton (16f, 12/1) 26 days ago. Needs to get back on the up. Two 2m wins at Kempton but he's finished in rear in last two starts; others preferred.
1	9 1st (9) (17/2 +15%) Zealandia	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(9) Zealandia 17/2, Proved at least as good as ever when winning at Goodwood in August. Shaped as if still in form when fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 3 days ago, needing stiffer test. Can give his running back up in trip. Only fifth of ten at Southwell on Friday and he still has something to prove at this trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -17%) Enemy	7 7/1(-17%)	(2) Enemy 7/1, Having eased in the weights, ran well when 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Duke of Oxford in handicap (11/) at Kempton (16f) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up. Can give another good account. Good second behind Duke Of Oxford at Kempton (2m) last time and he's only 1lb higher here.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/4 +39%) Duke Of Oxford	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(10) Duke Of Oxford 11/4, Recorded his fourth win of 2023 when landing 14-runner handicap at Kempton (16f, 13/2) 26 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Enemy. Put the race quickly to bed last time and he can make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Progressive 4yo who has won at Kempton (2m) last twice and he's a major player again.
4	1 4th (1) (10/1 -233%) Roberto Escobarr	10 10/1(-233%)	(1) Roberto Escobarr 10/1, First run since leaving William Haggas when winning 7-runner St Leger Italiano at Milan (14.9f, good to soft, 183/100) 44 days ago by 8¼ lengths from Alessio, making all. Interesting contender making only his second handicap start. Won Group 3 events in two of his last four starts and he's respected back in a handicap.
5th	8 5th (8) (17/2 -6%) Evaluation	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Evaluation 17/2, On second start for current yard, unlucky not to finish closer when 4¼ lengths fifth of 14 to Duke of Oxford in handicap (6/1) at Kempton (16f) 26 days ago, denied clear run over 2f out. Shortlisted. Back from lengthy absence with two promising efforts at Kempton for new yard; dangerous.
6th	4 6th (4) (11/2 +66%) Onesmoothoperator	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(4) Onesmoothoperator 11/2, Dual course winner, with latest success here in November. Continued in good form when third of 9 in handicap (5/1) at this course (10.2f) 23 days ago and he could be thereabouts again back up in trip. Won the rerouted November handicap here on penultimate run; not ruled out back up to 2m.
7th	7 7th (7) (7/1 +56%) Pleasant Man	7 7/1(+56%)	(7) Pleasant Man 7/1, Has made a good start for his current yard, making the frame here in November before third of 9 in handicap (15/2) at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago, Will need to find more having his second try at this trip. Unexposed at this trip and was a fair third at Southwell latest; each-way claims.
8th	12 8th (12) (18/1 -125%) Enthrallment	18 18/1(-125%)	(12) Enthrallment 18/1, Fared better with his recent run behind him when third of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 23 days ago. This is tougher upped in grade, but has shaped as if worth a try at this longer distance. Sole win was in a maiden in 2021 and he's untested beyond 1m5f; opposable.
9th	5 9th (5) (50/1 -100%) Barenboim	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Barenboim 50/1, Successful twice in 2023, including at this course in March. However, finished down the field on his final 2 starts of the year, eased off when last of 9 in handicap (11/) at Southwell (16.5f) 17 days ago. Back on last winning mark but he's lost his way and needs a major revival.
10th	3 10th (3) (12/1 +0%) Rainbow Dreamer	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Rainbow Dreamer 12/1, C&D winner. Eleven wins from 43 Flat runs. Creditable effort when 4¼ lengths sixth of 14 to Duke of Oxford in handicap (18/1) at Kempton (16f) 26 days ago. May just be vulnerable again to his younger rivals. Record of 9-25 on AW but he's not posed a threat in last four runs; needs to find more.
11th	11 11th (11) (40/1 -150%) Sir Chauvelin	40 40/1(-150%)	(11) Sir Chauvelin 40/1, Four-time course winner. Successful at Kempton in November, but below-par effort when sixth of 12 in handicap (18/1) at this course (12.4f) 16 days ago. Return to longer trip should suit but others still preferred. Durable veteran but he's finished down the field in last two runs and others look stronger.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

DUKE OF OXFORD hasn't looked back since being upped in trip and defeated Enemy (second) at Kempton last month. The son of Kingman can continue his improvement and a hat-trick looks very much on the cards raised 5lb in the handicap. Roberto Escobarr was imperious when landing a Group 3 in Italy 44 days ago and must be respected back in a handicap. Others to note include Sir Chauvelin and fellow veteran Rainbow Dreamer.

DUKE OF OXFORD progressed again when scoring in good style at Kempton last time and, with more still to offer at this trip, he can go on to land the hat-trick. The 4-y-o is taken to get the better of Roberto Escobarr, who is respected back in handicap company on his second start for Mick Appleby, while Evaluation is also considered having met trouble on his latest outing.

Top of the list is DUKE OF OXFORD, who has won upped to 2m at Kempton in his last two starts and is open to more improvement.

14:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 +10%) Flindrikin	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(3) Flindrikin 9/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 on C&D handicap debut 4 days ago. Top yard turns her out again quickly with a tongue tie added now. Went close on her handicap debut over C&D on Thursday; respected with tongue-tie added.
2	10 2nd (10) (33/1 -83%) Urban Road	33 33/1(-83%)	(10) Urban Road 33/1, Course winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year, the latest over 1m here in September. Found run of good form coming to a half when down the field at Southwell 10 days ago. Up in trip. Four wins since April but was disappointing last time and he's untried at this trip.
3	7 3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Great Blasket	2.75 11/4(+31%)	(7) Great Blasket 11/4, Three wins from 5 runs last year, making a successful start for his new stable after coming over from Ireland when seeing off 11 rivals in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 10 days ago, running on. Not taken lightly. Made it 3-5 in handicaps when scoring on his recent stable debut; respected at new trip.
4	1 4th (1) (6/1 +25%) Carbis Bay	6 6/1(+25%)	(1) Carbis Bay 6/1, Cheekpieces on first time, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford (1¼m) 21 days ago. Likely to be in the shake-up. 0-7 but was runner-up at Chelmsford (1m2f) last time and he's respected off unchanged mark.
5th	12 5th (12) (17/2 -42%) Tribal Wisdom	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(12) Tribal Wisdom 17/2, Has come down in the weights and shaped with more promise when fourth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (1¼m) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-12 but he's unexposed on AW and didn't get much luck when fourth at Lingfield last time.
6th	11 6th (11) (11/1 +8%) My Roxanne	11 11/1(+8%)	(11) My Roxanne 11/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. 8/1, creditable fourth of 8 in C&D handicap 4 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Unexposed at this trip and was an eyecatching fourth over C&D on Thursday; not ruled out.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -100%) Headingley	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Headingley 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 9 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford (1¼m) 18 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Needs to step up on his recent efforts. Well held since returning from a lengthy absence in October and others are preferred.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 +25%) Open Choice	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Open Choice 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Blinkered first time, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this course (1m, 9/2) 24 days ago, badly hampered. First-time cheekpieces replace the blinkers now. One to consider. Ran into some trouble over 1m here last time and he could be dangerous back up in trip.
9th	6 9th (6) (8/1 +0%) Sense Of Worth	8 8/1(+0%)	(6) Sense Of Worth 8/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Southwell (11f, 10/3) 11 days ago. Had a bit in hand so should remain very competitive up 4 lb. Justified favouritism in good style at Southwell (1m3f) and he's a big player again up 4lb.
10th	2 10th (2) (20/1 -150%) Ribble Rouser	20 20/1(-150%)	(2) Ribble Rouser 20/1, 5/1, career best when winning 9-runner novice at this course (1m) 24 days ago, readily. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. His mark demands improvement. Made all in 1m novice here last time and he's respected at this new trip on handicap debut.
11th	8 11th (8) (25/1 -108%) Broctune Red	25 25/1(-108%)	(8) Broctune Red 25/1, Seven-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Rare below-par effort here when eighth of 12 in handicap (12.5f, 12/1) 24 days ago. Six-time course winner and he has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck.
12th	9 12th (9) (18/1 -64%) Mercurius Power	18 18/1(-64%)	(9) Mercurius Power 18/1, 16/5, won 12-runner handicap at this course (1m) 24 days ago, well on top finish. Back up in trip. Yet another who has to enter the reckoning. Finished well when scoring over 1m here last time and he's respected back up in trip.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The vote goes to GREAT BLASKET, who was successful on his first start for Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole last month. Raised just 1lb and with improvement likely, he can score again. Frankel filly Flindrikin was a close-up third over C&D on her handicap debut four days ago, and a first-time tongue-tie might eke out further progress. Broctune Red has a good record here and should not be written off, while Sense Of Worth is another to consider.

Several in with a shout in an open race. TRIBAL WISDOM gave an indication that he may be ready to strike from his reduced mark when fourth at Lingfield last week and Billy Loughnane doing the steering in an apprentice event is always a bonus. Flindrikin, who like the selection turns out again quickly, heads the many dangers along with Great Blasket and Open Choice.

The vote goes to SENSE OF WORTH, who got back in the groove with a clearcut win at Southwell and remains well treated on his old form.

14:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (6/1 -9%) Penzance	6 6/1(-9%)	(8) Penzance 6/1, 5/6, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f) 18 days ago by 4 lengths from Storm Catcher. Up 9 lb but had plenty in hand there so he's not taken lightly for his new yard. Easy wins over 1m2f at Chelmsford the last twice; big weights hike and upped in class.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +50%) Storm Catcher	6 6/1(+50%)	(4) Storm Catcher 6/1, Four wins from 11 runs last year. Creditable 4 lengths second of 6 to Penzance in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 2/1) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Needs considering. Impressive over C&D in one Newcastle run; beaten by Penzance latest but lots went wrong.
3	1 3rd (1) (9/1 -29%) Sir Busker	9 9/1(-29%)	(1) Sir Busker 9/1, Course winner. Very good 1¾ lengths second of 9 to To Catch A Thief in handicap (6/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Chased home To Catch A Thief over C&D last month; work to do to turn the tables.
4	5 4th (5) (7/1 +42%) Beraz	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Beraz 7/1, Two wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in October. 12/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 51 days ago, left poorly placed. Enters calculations. Two turf wins last year and ran well for 3rd in the November Handicap; more needed here.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 +0%) Teumessias Fox	7 7/1(+0%)	(3) Teumessias Fox 7/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 13 in handicap (4/1) at this course (12.4f) 51 days ago, slowly away. In the mix. On a handy mark and ran OK in the November Handicap here last time; better over further.
6th	10 6th (10) (10/1 +0%) King's Code	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) King's Code 10/1, Five wins from 11 runs last year, signing off with victory in 8-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 6 days ago. Much respected under a 5 lb penalty. No match for Penzance at Chelmsford but won well at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; more needed.
7th	2 7th (2) (28/1 +30%) West End Charmer	28 28/1(+30%)	(2) West End Charmer 28/1, 9/1, respectable ninth of 18 in handicap at Goodwood (9.9f, good to firm). Off 17 months. Makes tapeta debut and much respected. Has been a smart handicapper but absent for 524 days and others have more pressing claims.
8th	6 8th (6) (15/8 +32%) To Catch A Thief	1.875 15/8(+32%)	(6) To Catch A Thief 15/8, Son of Cracksman who continued theme of race-by-race progress when running out a comfortable winner over C&D on his handicap debut last month. Type to go on improving for leading yard and serious claims. 2-2 on AW since gelded; well on top over C&D latest; 6lb rise probably not beyond him.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 -136%) Dingle	33 33/1(-136%)	(11) Dingle 33/1, Course winner. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 10/1), not ideally placed. Off 6 months. Up in trip. Needs considering. In good form on AW in early 2023; stiff test at 1m2f might stretch him back from a break.
10th	12 10th (12) (100/1 -100%) Southern Voyage	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Southern Voyage 100/1, Course winner. Tenth of 12 in handicap (40/1) at this course (12.4f) 16 days ago so needs to get back on track. Struggled badly for R Fahey in 2023; this a tough race in which to try and bounce back.
11th	9 11th (9) (22/1 -120%) Queen Of Ipanema	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Queen Of Ipanema 22/1, C&D winner who posted a career best when winning 11-runner handicap (3/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 13 days ago. Can go well again. 7-11 in handicaps, two of the wins here; mark feasible still but this is much tougher.
12th	13 12th (13) (20/1 -67%) Wadacre Gomez	20 20/1(-67%)	(13) Wadacre Gomez 20/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year, latest in 7-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 7/4) 21 days ago. This C&D winner ought to be in the shake-up. C&D winner who continues to progress well; this is a tough task though.
13th	7 13th (7) (125/1 -400%) Sceptic	125 125/1(-400%)	(7) Sceptic 125/1, Latest win at Goodwood in June. First run since leaving Andrew Balding when seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 10/1) 27 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Two wins for A Balding last year; wind op prior to low-key stable debut; new trip today.

LTO Selection:

15:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

TO CATCH A THIEF took another step forward to defeat the talented Sir Busker (second) over C&D last month and the unexposed son of Cracksman is fancied to complete a hat-trick from a 6lb higher mark. Penzance (winner) and Storm Catcher (second) square off once again having met at Chelmsford last time and both ought to give a good account. Queen Of Ipanema, King's Code and Wadacre Gomez each arrive on the back of recent victories and must also be taken into consideration.

Lots with chances in a cracking contest but it's still hard to ignore the claims of TO CATCH A THIEF who made a winning start in handicaps over C&D last time and still looks to have a fair bit of improvement in him. Mick Appleby's hat-trick seeker Penzance rates the main danger to William Haggas' son of Cracksman ahead of in-form pair Queen of Ipanema and Sir Busker.

The unexposed TO CATCH A THIEF (nap) has won slowly-run races the last twice and could improve further granted a more thorough test.

15:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/2 +75%) Dear My Friend	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(4) Dear My Friend 7/2, C&D winner. Last of 11 in handicap (17/2) at York (7.9f, good to firm), slowly away. Off 129 days. Uninspiring form figures but grounds for expecting much better today; a case can be made.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +42%) Symbol Of Light	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(3) Symbol Of Light 7/2, Won 3 of 4 starts for Charlie Appleby and best effort for this yard when very good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 42 days ago, forced to switch and finished with running left. One to be interested in. Conditions fine and he's run well in both AW starts for this yard; each-way claims.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/2 +19%) Fantastic Fox	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(6) Fantastic Fox 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 7/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 18 days ago, running on. Looks competitive on form. Just behind Helm Rock last time when bidding for an AW hat-trick; others stronger today.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -7%) Tempus	8 8/1(-7%)	(1) Tempus 8/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 23 Flat runs. Respectable 1¾ lengths second of 9 to Grey's Monument in listed race (15/2) at Kempton (8f) 26 days ago. Second in 1m Listed event last month; this is weaker than he's used to; should go well.
5th	10 5th (10) (18/1 -100%) Chuzzlewit	18 18/1(-100%)	(10) Chuzzlewit 18/1, 13/2, good 2¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Master Zoffany in handicap at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago, well positioned. Low mileage and best RPR came over C&D, his only crack at 1m; promising 4th here latest.
6th	9 6th (9) (14/1 -87%) Master Zoffany	14 14/1(-87%)	(9) Master Zoffany 14/1, 16/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago, suited by emphasis on speed. Can make presence felt. Ready 7f win here last month; stays 1m; career-high mark to defy but he can't be ignored.
7th	12 7th (12) (16/1 +0%) Ron O	16 16/1(+0%)	(12) Ron O 16/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 6/1) 38 days ago. This tougher. Progressive handicapper whose latest Southwell win has been franked; should go well again.
8th	2 8th (2) (9/2 +40%) Helm Rock	4.5 9/2(+40%)	(2) Helm Rock 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in September. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 11/2) 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well suited by 1m on AW; sharper for last month's promising 3rd at Chelmsford; contender.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 -267%) Tropez Power	33 33/1(-267%)	(7) Tropez Power 33/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good, 4/1), folding. Off 6 months. Has done most of his winning on the AW (3-8 on synthetics, versus 1-15 on turf), so respected back on this surface. Good progress on AW last winter; has more to give but this looks warm after six months off.
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -136%) Woodstock City	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Woodstock City 33/1, Latest win at Deauville in August. First run since leaving Christopher Head when third of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 20/1) on UK debut 27 days ago. Promising stable debut last month and today's test may prove more suitable.
11th	13 11th (13) (14/1 -133%) Light Speed	14 14/1(-133%)	(13) Light Speed 14/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Latest win at Lingfield in December. Last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 5/2) 6 days ago. Has work to do. Easy lead when making a winning h'cap debut last month; disappointed last week; opposable.
12th	5 12th (5) (10/1 -25%) Lord Bertie	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Lord Bertie 10/1, 9/2, first run since leaving William Haggas when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 18 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Yet to shine in handicaps; behind Helm Rock at Chelmsford on last month's stable debut.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

With Roger Varian's yard in fine fettle it may pay to side with FANTASTIC FOX, who was a C&D winner off 3lb lower in November and he short of room when fourth at Chelmsford last time out. The six-year-old may make amends for that unlucky run here and get the better of the recent Listed second Tempus and Dear My Friend, who has had wind surgery since his last start and is potentially well handicapped if that brings him back to his peak.

SYMBOL OF LIGHT was unlucky not to win at Kempton 6 weeks ago and can make amends off the same mark. Master Zoffany arrives on the back of a career-best win here so is next best ahead of Fantastic Fox, who wasn't seen to best effect when going for the hat-trick at Chelmsford.

Dear My Friend has a better chance than his form figures suggest but HELM ROCK is fancied to step up on his Chelmsford third.

15:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 -22%) Shades Of Summer	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(6) Shades Of Summer 11/2, 7/2, career best when winning 4-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 28 days ago, well positioned. Ought to be in the shake-up. Up just 2lb for 6f win last time; mixed record (1547) over 7f.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 -6%) Nine Tenths	2 2/1(-6%)	(1) Nine Tenths 2/1, Course winner. Two wins from 4 runs last year. Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 5-runner handicap (5/2) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Player despite a 9 lb hike in the weights. Scored comfortably at Wolverhampton last month, taking AW record to 2-2.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -43%) Wild Side	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Wild Side 5/1, Four wins from 8 runs last year, signing off with a career best in 7-runner handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 4/1) 20 days ago. Expected to be bang there with that form having been franked. Won at Southwell last month, taking record to 4-10; respected up just 2lb.
4	2 4th (2) (50/1 -257%) Mqse De Maintenon	50 50/1(-257%)	(2) Mqse De Maintenon 50/1, 40/1, first run since leaving Fabrice Vermeulen when last of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) on UK debut 37 days ago. Needs a big step forward. Ex-French; last of seven at Lingfield on British debut; opposed.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/4 +40%) Julia Augusta	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(3) Julia Augusta 6/4, 7/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 26 days ago. Down in trip. Makes tapeta debut and can make her presence felt. In-form filly but doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop to 7f.
6th	5 6th (5) (16/1 +52%) Jilly Cooper	16 16/1(+52%)	(5) Jilly Cooper 16/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. First run since leaving Charlie Johnston when below-par fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 6 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. Possibilities returned to her optimum distance on second run for new yard.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 +0%) Finery	40 40/1(+0%)	(8) Finery 40/1, 7/1, only fourth of 5 to Nine Tenths in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Sort to bounce back. Not sure what to expect in cheekpieces (replacing usual hood).
8th	7 8th (7) (28/1 +15%) Miss Bella Brand	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Miss Bella Brand 28/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year. Latest win at Kempton in November. 3/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (6f) 19 days ago so needs to get back on track. In decent form at Kempton the last twice; this is a harder task.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Shades Of Summer and Wild Side both merit plenty of respect following recent victories but they need to improve again to win here, and top-weight NINE TENTHS may have their beating. The only course winner in the field, the daughter of Kodiac won by close to four lengths at Wolverhampton on her most recent outing and an added 9lb may not stop her following up.

WILD SIDE ended 2023 on an upward curve and she can strike quickly this year with the form of her recent Southwell success working out well. Nine Tenths rates a big threat though on the back of her own Wolverhampton victory last time out, with Julia Augusta another weighted to have a say in a competitive handicap.

Wild Side and Nine Tenths may well be capable of further progress. However, an interesting alternative is JILLY COOPER.

16:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/2 -38%) Blue Prince	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(6) Blue Prince 11/2, 10/3, career best when winning 8-runner nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago, kept up to work. This is tougher but he can't be dismissed. Quickened smartly to win at Southwell 11 days ago (6f); 4lb higher but folly to discount.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 +10%) Sommelier	3 3/1(+10%)	(1) Sommelier 3/1, Won 8-runner event (1/6) at Kempton (6f) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut now and he's a useful prospect. Fast-improving 3yo; bolted up in weak race latest; could well be more to come.
3	7 3rd (7) (14/1 -17%) Bazball	14 14/1(-17%)	(7) Bazball 14/1, Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Chester in September. Creditable second of 12 in nursery at Lingfield (7f, AW, 6/1) 26 days ago. Consistency hard to knock and she looked unlucky over C&D in November. Consistent filly with three 5f wins to her name in 2023; good 2nd over 7f latest; chance.
4	5 4th (5) (16/1 -100%) Harvanna	16 16/1(-100%)	(5) Harvanna 16/1, Progressive filly when last seen in the summer, defying a penalty at Yarmouth (5.2f, 9/4) in good style. She should have more to offer now handicapping on AW debut if all is well. Progressive over 5f last summer; unexposed but her absence is a concern; betting useful.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/1 +0%) Neapolitan	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Neapolitan 7/1, Winner at Kempton in October. Good second of 7 in nursery (6/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Should go well again. Progressive and conditions won't faze him but improvement will be needed to take this.
6th	8 6th (8) (25/1 -79%) Loaded Gun	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Loaded Gun 25/1, Winner at Chester in July. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 8 to Blue Prince in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 11/1) 11 days ago. More needed. Third behind Blue Prince last time & may not reverse placings despite the revised weights.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +0%) I'm Spartacus	33 33/1(+0%)	(10) I'm Spartacus 33/1, C&D winner. Fourth of 7 in nursery (22/1) at Kempton (6f) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. C&D winner in October; mixed bag since and this looks tough from out of the weights.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -150%) Callianassa	100 100/1(-150%)	(9) Callianassa 100/1, Fair maiden. 28/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, 6 lengths last of 8 to Blue Prince in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 11 days ago. Hard to fancy. 0-10 and behind a few of these last time; out of the handicap and opposable.
9th	2 9th (2) (5/4 +50%) Brave Empire	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(2) Brave Empire 5/4, Won 13-runner event at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 6/5) in June. Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Open to more improvement for top yard if all is well and stall 10 could be in his favour. Impressed under a penalty at Redcar when last seen in June; absence a worry but promising.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 -106%) G'day Mate	33 33/1(-106%)	(3) G'day Mate 33/1, Lightly-raced winner. Sold from Mrs J. Harrington 50,000 gns in September. Makes handicap debut. 6f should suit but he returns in a tough race with improvement needed. Not sure he's well treated ahead of his stable debut and has to prove himself over 6f.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

SOMMELIER has made quite the impression since being gelded and the way that he has won his last two outings gives the impression that a mark of 96 may underestimate him on his handicap debut. Brave Empire is returning from a 191-day break but he looked good when winning at Redcar last time and could be the main danger. Another to consider is Blue Prince.

A useful 3-y-o sprint handicap that can go to SOMMELIER who has won his last 2 starts in 6f AW events in good style and can improve further now handicapping. His race-fitness could count for plenty against the returning Brave Empire and Harvanna, who both look decent sprinting prospects if all is well.

Several unexposed runners of interest but BLUE PRINCE quickened smartly to win at Southwell last month and can go in again.

16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +75%) Albasheer	2.25 9/4(+75%)	(3) Albasheer 9/4, Dead-heated with Summerghand in valuable handicap at York in August. Respectable 2½ lengths third of 9 to Tacarib Bay in listed race (7/1) at this C&D 51 days ago. One to consider. Keen early and didn't get home having travelled like a dream here last time; contender.
2	7 2nd (7) (18/1 -29%) Fivethousandtoone	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Fivethousandtoone 18/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (7f, AW) 37 days ago, running on. Visor on 1st time. Not easy to win with but conditions suit and he's talented; new headgear given a go.
3	8 3rd (8) (15/2 +6%) Batal Dubai	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(8) Batal Dubai 15/2, C&D winner. 2/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 74 days ago, kept up to work. This is tougher up 5 lb. C&D winner; comfortably saw off 9 rivals at Chelmsford in October; still has potential.
4	13 4th (13) (20/1 +20%) The Turpinator	20 20/1(+20%)	(13) The Turpinator 20/1, Latest win here in December. 5/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 4 days ago. 7f winner here 16 days ago but only midfield on Thursday; stiff task in this field.
5th	1 5th (1) (15/2 +17%) Tacarib Bay	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(1) Tacarib Bay 15/2, C&D winner in listed event in November. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f, 12/1) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Lofty mark. 2-2 over 6f, including C&D Listed win in November; should have a big run in him.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/2 +0%) Brewing	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(5) Brewing 7/2, Promising type who is 4-5, posting career best when winning 10-runner C&D handicap (10/3) 51 days ago with a bit in hand. Unbeaten under this rider, will go on improving and leading claims. 4-5 and won with a degree of authority over C&D in Nov; highly likely there's more to come.
7th	9 7th (9) (5/1 +23%) Gisburn	5 5/1(+23%)	(9) Gisburn 5/1, Latest win at Goodwood in October. 5/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 10 to Brewing in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago, conceding first run. Merits consideration. Returned from a gelding op in fine form; should give it another good go.
8th	6 8th (6) (14/1 -40%) Pendleton	14 14/1(-40%)	(6) Pendleton 14/1, Two wins from 3 runs last year. Won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (13/2) 48 days ago. Unexposed on AW and can go well again up 3 lb. 2-3 for current yard and still has handicapping scope; 2-2 on AW, both over C&D; chance.
9th	4 9th (4) (50/1 -100%) Exalted Angel	50 50/1(-100%)	(4) Exalted Angel 50/1, Twenty three runs since last win in 2021. Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Southwell (5f) 11 days ago. Back up in trip. On a losing run & although he's run okay after a summer break, others have stronger claims.
10th	12 10th (12) (20/1 +0%) Admiral D	20 20/1(+0%)	(12) Admiral D 20/1, Ungenuine type. Scored at Kempton in November. 6/1, creditable third of 6 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Remains handicapped to win more races this winter if he can apply himself fully. Hold-up sprinter who ended losing run at Kempton in November; solid third over C&D latest.
11th	2 11th (2) (25/1 -108%) Summerghand	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Summerghand 25/1, Dead-heated with Albasheer at York in August. Fourth of 6 in handicap at Kempton (6f, 10/1) 12 days ago. Timeless veteran who is 2lb lower than when dead-heating at York in August; respected.
12th	10 12th (10) (14/1 -133%) Way To Dubai	14 14/1(-133%)	(10) Way To Dubai 14/1, Second of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 19 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Unexposed over 6f and one to be interested in. Unexposed as a sprinter; came wide at Lingfield latest; stiffer test at 6f should suit.
13th	11 13th (11) (50/1 -213%) Kitai	50 50/1(-213%)	(11) Kitai 50/1, Latest win at Pontefract in July. Eighth of 9 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, good to soft, 17/2) 77 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Johnston. Could be interesting for new yard. Of interest on 2023 best but this looks a warm race for her first start for Mick Appleby.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

BREWING won a similar contest to this over C&D in November and that maintained his unbeaten record at this venue. William Haggas' charge remains thoroughly unexposed and is narrowly preferred to Gisburn, who was third in that contest, as well as the consistent but slightly frustrating Fivethousandtoone in a first-time visor. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Albasheer, Batal Dubai and Pendleton.

BREWING looks better than a handicapper and is hard to get away from for all this is a hot sprint. Albasheer, Pendleton and Gisburn are just three of the potential threats.

Albasheer can go well back in handicap company but the progressive BREWING could still have his nose in front of the handicapper.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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