Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 4th January 2024
There were 44 Races on Thursday 4th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Lingfield , 4 races at Hereford , 7 races at Hereford, 9 races at Lingfield, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Newcastle , no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 4th January 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(8) Show No Fear 7/1, Possibly unsuited by conditions when pulled up in handicap hurdle (3/1) at Hexham (16.2f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago. Modest on the Flat, creditable on last run when second over C&D in November. 0-15; ex-Irish; good second over C&D two runs back (pulled up over jumps latest); chance.
2
10
2nd (10) (7/1 -27%) Crystal Guard
7
7/1(-27%)
(10) Crystal Guard 7/1, Course winner. Returned to form when third of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (16.6f, 4/1) 19 days ago. Not discounted from a career-low mark. Last win was over 1m4f off 10lb higher a year ago; decent third latest but this stronger.
3
11
3rd (11) (17/2 +15%) Zephlyn
8.5
17/2(+15%)
(11) Zephlyn 17/2, Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 12/1) 17 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Others preferred for win purposes. 14-race maiden; runner-up here in March; has an each-way chance on his best form.
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7
4th (7) (50/1 -25%) Typewritten
50
50/1(-25%)
(7) Typewritten 50/1, Unreliable type. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 80/1) 2 weeks ago. Easy to look elsewhere on recent evidence. All three wins on AW but finished a long way behind Cold Henry at Southwell last time (2m).
5th
2
5th (2) (13/2 -30%) Cold Henry
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(2) Cold Henry 13/2, 4/1, ran creditably after 7 weeks off when third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 2 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on for just a second time in his career and he's not taken lightly. Both wins on turf but good run after a break when third at Southwell last time; chance.
6th
5
6th (5) (5/1 +44%) Liberated Lad
5
5/1(+44%)
(5) Liberated Lad 5/1, Three wins from 18 runs last year. Not disgraced when fourth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 9/1) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Given a chance by the handicapper. Three wins in 2023, the first over 1m6f on AW, the latest over 1m2f on turf; a possible.
7th
4
7th (4) (25/1 -108%) Ghadbbaan
25
25/1(-108%)
(4) Ghadbbaan 25/1, 5/1, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D 50 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Mark Walford. First-time blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. Below-par here on last two starts and has change of headgear on first run for new yard.
8th
3
8th (3) (4/1 +0%) Spirit Of Ash
4
4/1(+0%)
(3) Spirit Of Ash 4/1, Four wins (all at this track) from 18 runs last year. 9/1, ran another sound race when second of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 27 days ago, very slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Expected to be bang there. In-form mare; has won 2 of her last 4 races (both 1m4f here); should stay 2m; a possible.
9th
6
9th (6) (7/2 +13%) Heatherdown Hero
3.5
7/2(+13%)
(6) Heatherdown Hero 7/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. 9/4 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, confirmed return to form when third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on when denied a run well inside final 1f. Looks competitive on form. 1-26; in decent form (shade unlucky when headgear tried last time); each-way chance.
10th
1
10th (1) (18/1 -80%) Gift Of Raaj
18
18/1(-80%)
(1) Gift Of Raaj 18/1, C&D winner in November. 22/1, not in same form when tenth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 2 weeks ago, rearing leaving stalls. Must bounce back quickly. Inconsistent but capable; 28-1 winner of C&D handicap in November but well beaten latest.
11th
9
11th (9) (50/1 -150%) Strong Team
50
50/1(-150%)
(9) Strong Team 50/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Ran one of better races when fourth of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 50 days ago. Seems unlikely to build on that given his profile. Hurdle winner; 0-17 on the Flat; decent 4th of eight here last time but this looks harder.
12th
12
12th (12) (40/1 +20%) Lady Hamilton
40
40/1(+20%)
(12) Lady Hamilton 40/1, 40/1, shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (16.8f, good to soft) back in October. Significantly up in trip. Poor on last Flat run 12 months ago. 12-race maiden; tailed off here on last two Flat starts and hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:
15:37 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Spirit Of Ash is an interesting one to consider now tried at this trip, while Crystal Guard is also open to improvement over this distance and offers some value for a place. However, SHOW NO FEAR wasn't beaten far the last time he raced over this C&D and, off the same mark, he rates as a solid contender in an open race. Cold Henry and Heatherdown Hero are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.
A competitive opener in which the vote goes to SPIRIT OF ASH, who found only one too good in a slowly-run affair over 12.4f last month and reunited with Jason Hart, she can gain course victory number 5. Cold Henry is a reliable type so he could give the selection most to think about, with Heatherdown Hero and stable-switcher Ghadbbaan taken to fight out minor honours.
In an open race COLD HENRY, a good third last time, is taken to get back to winning ways. Spirit Of Ash should also go well.
(10) Marcello Si 3/1, 15/2, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 50 days ago, leading until 1f out. Significantly down in trip. 0-13; returns to this trip for the first time since May 2022; something to prove.
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8
2nd (8) (11/2 -38%) Braes Of Doune
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(8) Braes Of Doune 11/2, 10/3, career best when finally getting off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Ayr (10f, good) 6 months ago, just holding on. Ran well at this track on both previous starts before that, so he's fancied to go close from a 4 lb higher mark. Twice ran well over 1m2f here last summer, but off since winning at Ayr in July.
3
7
3rd (7) (6/1 +0%) Odd Socks Havana
6
6/1(+0%)
(7) Odd Socks Havana 6/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. In the mix with that outing under his belt. Triple C&D winner; twice placed off higher marks here last May; shortlisted.
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3
4th (3) (5/1 -11%) Big Dream
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) Big Dream 5/1, Respectable sixth of 14 in claimer (15/2) at Dundalk (7f) 29 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. This Irish raider shouldn't be underestimated. Not the most consistent, but this a drop in class so not a big surprise were he to figure.
5th
6
5th (6) (16/1 -256%) Reclaim Victory
16
16/1(-256%)
(6) Reclaim Victory 16/1, C&D winner. Sharper for run when ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 27 days ago, keeping on gradually final 1f having missed break. C&D winner who isn't the most prolific (3-38), but is back off her last winning mark.
6th
11
6th (11) (100/1 -203%) Mr Coco Bean
100
100/1(-203%)
(11) Mr Coco Bean 100/1, Thirty-two runs since last win in 2021. Shaped as if amiss after 3 months off when last of 11 in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 65 days ago, weakening quickly. Best watched. Placed here as recently as last February, but poor subsequently and losing run up to 32.
7th
9
7th (9) (11/1 +56%) Mekbat
11
11/1(+56%)
(9) Mekbat 11/1, 40/1, wasn't beaten far but never threatened to be involved when seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 46 days ago. Others more persuasive. 0-15; may have finished closer with a clear run last time, but others are more convincing.
8th
2
8th (2) (28/1 -133%) Ubettabequick
28
28/1(-133%)
(2) Ubettabequick 28/1, Fared no better when ninth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to firm, 7/1) 5 months ago. Plenty to prove on return. Lost her way last season after showing early promise; returns from five months off.
9th
1
9th (1) (5/1 +0%) Ibiza Rocks
5
5/1(+0%)
(1) Ibiza Rocks 5/1, Twenty runs since sole win in 2020. 3/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 30 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not taken lightly. Drops to this grade for the first time, but 0-20 since winning his second start as a 2yo.
10th
4
10th (4) (50/1 -150%) Reflex
50
50/1(-150%)
(4) Reflex 50/1, 25/1, went with little encouragement on first outing since leaving Charlie Fellowes (£4,000) after 9 weeks off when eleventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Poor since placed twice on Tapeta last summer; blinkers on.
11th
5
11th (5) (9/1 -100%) Maraakiz
9
9/1(-100%)
(5) Maraakiz 9/1, Showed first form since joining current yard when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 16/1) 4 weeks ago, nearest finish. No banker to build on that here, though. Much better when fourth at Southwell last month; player if building on that from same mark.
LTO Selection:
16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BRAES OF DOUNE travelled smoothly throughout when he won over 1m2f at Ayr on his most recent start and, having gone well fresh in the past, he's an appealing option returning off just 4lb higher. Jim Goldie's gelding performed well in defeat on both previous visits to this venue and has to be of interest dropped in trip while still on a potentially lenient mark. Marcello Si is not ruled out, while Maraakiz and the first-time blinkered Reflex are also considered.
BRAES OF DOUNE showed improved form to finally get off the mark at Ayr back in July and having shaped with encouragement on both starts at this track prior, he's fancied to defy a 4 lb higher mark and follow up at the expense of Odd Socks Havana, who should be much closer to form with his reappearance under his belt. Ibiza Rocks and Irish-raider Big Dream are another couple worth keeping an eye on, too.
The vote goes to MARAAKIZ who ran his best race since returning from a mammoth absence when a close fourth at Southwell last month.
(1) Eleven Eleven 5/2, C&D winner. 3/1, again raced too freely when fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 66 days ago. Remains on workable mark and wouldn't be out of contention if settling better this time. Both wins have been over C&D; below-par here last time; good draw; worth considering.
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7
2nd (7) (7/2 +30%) Pallas Lord
3.5
7/2(+30%)
(7) Pallas Lord 7/2, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Enters calculations. Three course wins in 2022; two good runs last month; should go well off current good mark.
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5
3rd (5) (7/1 -40%) Top Gun Tina
7
7/1(-40%)
(5) Top Gun Tina 7/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 46 days ago. Still low mileage in handicaps and she's considered from same mark. Unexposed sort; good C&D second two runs back and fair run over 7f latest; a contender.
4
2
4th (2) (12/1 +40%) Mayjority
12
12/1(+40%)
(2) Mayjority 12/1, Matched previous form on first start after leaving Rebecca Menzies when third of 9 in minor event at this C&D 27 days ago. More needed back in handicap. Best run to date when 3rd in a C&D novice last time; quite interesting back in a handicap.
5th
6
5th (6) (12/1 +14%) Great Colaci
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Great Colaci 12/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (14.1f, 20/1) 28 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Others more persuasive. Eight-time course winner at up to 1m4f; not at his best recently; interesting down in trip.
6th
3
6th (3) (8/1 -45%) Key Look
8
8/1(-45%)
(3) Key Look 8/1, Course winner. 7/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 28 days ago, closing up late. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. 7f winner in today's headgear off 4lb lower in November; stays 1m; not run as well since.
7th
9
7th (9) (66/1 -450%) Rajawail
66
66/1(-450%)
(9) Rajawail 66/1, Ran best race in first-time blinkers when second of 7 in minor event at Beverley (8.4f, heavy). Now needs to back that up after 106 days off. Career-best when second at Beverley in November; unexposed on the AW; best watched.
8th
4
8th (4) (3/1 -9%) Fifty Sent
3
3/1(-9%)
(4) Fifty Sent 3/1, Course winner. Step back in right direction when third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 19 days ago. Player. Won over 1m2f here in May; some fair run since including last time; each-way chance.
LTO Selection:
16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Having last won off an 11lb higher mark, PALLAS LORD has dropped to a really competitive rating and is hard to oppose in what looks to be the weaker of the two divisions. Key Look is handily drawn and also enters calculations, while Top Gun Tina is unexposed at the trip and warrants a betting check. Rajawail and Mayjority are a couple of others with sound chances at this level.
Nothing holds outstanding claims, so a tentative nod is given to FIFTY SENT, who remains very well treated on the form shown in the summer and ran his best race for a while when third over C&D last month. Top Gun Tina has made the frame on her last 2 outings so should be respected again, with Pallas Lord also considered on the back of his Wolverhampton second.
The well-drawn ELEVEN ELEVEN, who has a good record here, is preferred to Pallas Lord and Top Gun Tina.
(8) Hale End 4/1, Again shaped well when fifth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, denied clear run from early in straight. Has been proving consistent and he can get his head back in front again. 1-15 but has run with credit in his last three starts at Wolverhampton; each-way claims.
2
7
2nd (7) (8/1 +33%) Ivory Madonna
8
8/1(+33%)
(7) Ivory Madonna 8/1, Confirmed her return to form when third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f, 12/1) 20 days ago, best work late on having again started slowly. Needs everything to drop right. Placed in last three starts on AW, but 0-15 and has developed a habit of starting slowly.
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4
3rd (4) (16/1 -167%) Star Shield
16
16/1(-167%)
(4) Star Shield 16/1, Successful 3 times in 2023, staying on to lead close home when winning 12-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D 27 days ago. Could be thereabouts once more. Three-time C&D winner; likes to come from off a solid pace but that by no means certain.
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5
4th (5) (17/2 -6%) Trais Fluors
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(5) Trais Fluors 17/2, C&D winner in November. Not discredited when ¾-length fifth of 12 to Star Shield in handicap at this C&D (11/2) 27 days ago, keeping on having typically been slowly away. Can give his running again. Made a successful stable debut over C&D in November and not beaten far here last time.
5th
3
5th (3) (13/8 +41%) August
1.625
13/8(+41%)
(3) August 13/8, On second start since leaving John & Thady Gosden, bumped into a useful prospect when second of 8 in minor event (11/8) at this C&D a week ago. Respected with more still to offer for his current yard. Runner-up in both starts since joining this yard; interesting back in a handicap.
6th
2
6th (2) (50/1 +0%) Dragons Will Rise
50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Dragons Will Rise 50/1, Four-time course winner. After 17 months off, probably needed the outing when 12 lengths tenth of 12 to Star Shield in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. This run should reveal more. Been off 512 days when well behind a couple of these over C&D last month; best watched.
7th
10
7th (10) (22/1 -83%) Sucellus
22
22/1(-83%)
(10) Sucellus 22/1, Better signs on his final 2 starts in 2023, eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 13 days ago, effort when switched over 1f out. One to keep an eye on having dropped to a career-low mark. 7lb lower than when last successful, but recent efforts raise doubts over his chances.
8th
11
8th (11) (10/1 -11%) Covert Legend
10
10/1(-11%)
(11) Covert Legend 10/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, first run since leaving Joseph Parr when good fourth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 33/1) 26 days ago, short of room near line. More needed. 0-7 but has shown ability as when fourth on stable debut at Wolverhampton last time.
9th
1
9th (1) (16/1 -60%) Young Fire
16
16/1(-60%)
(1) Young Fire 16/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 21 runs in 2023. After a couple of below-par efforts, step back in right direction when fifth of 8 in handicap (10/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Not discounted back down in grade. On dangerous mark, but hasn't fired lately and may not get the good pace he needs.
10th
12
10th (12) (17/2 +23%) Rocket Rod
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(12) Rocket Rod 17/2, C&D winner. Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) a week ago, staying on from off the pace. Capable of getting involved having dropped back down to his last winning mark. Three of his four wins have come here, but he may not get the race run to suit.
11th
9
11th (9) (66/1 -65%) Spacer
66
66/1(-65%)
(9) Spacer 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. In first-time blinkers, hung left throughout when last of 11 in handicap (25/1) at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago. Others preferred. 1-17 and not at his best lately; needs a turnaround and does seem better over shorter.
LTO Selection:
17:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
AUGUST (second) had Ivory Madonna (third) behind by a length on his penultimate start at Southwell and is taken to confirm his superiority over that rival. The son of Almanzor backed that effort up with a good second behind a nice type over C&D in a novice event and he looks well placed to go one better. Flylikeaneagle returned from a 118-day break to fill the runner-up spot over 7f here on his latest outing and could have a say too.
HALE END continued in good heart when fifth at Wolverhampton 13 days ago, meeting trouble having travelled as well as any, so he could be ready to return to winning ways this time around. August has made an encouraging start for Mick Appleby and is feared most, ahead of last-time-out C&D winner Star Shield.
The vote goes to AUGUST (nap) who has finished runner-up in both starts since joining Mick Appleby. He may still have more to offer.
(6) Hopeful 7/2, Make Believe filly. Fourth of 12 in minor event at Newmarket (7f, good to soft, 5/1) on debut, finishing with running left. Off 14 months. Open to progress if retaining ability after lengthy absence. Fourth in ordinary Newmarket novice in October 2022; worth a market check after her layoff.
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1
2nd (1) (1/6 +32%) Bystander
0.166667
1/6(+32%)
(1) Bystander 1/6, Promising sort. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when winning 8-runner minor event (evens) at this C&D 7 days ago, forging clear. Outstanding claims. Well backed when easy winner of similar C&D event last week; penalised; the one to beat.
3
3
3rd (3) (66/1 -65%) Nights Over Egypt
66
66/1(-65%)
(3) Nights Over Egypt 66/1, Pulled hard on first run since leaving James Horton when well-beaten seventh of 8 to Bystander in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs a revival. Ex-James Horton; beaten 27l when below-par seventh to Bystander over C&D a week ago.
4
5
4th (5) (20/1 -25%) Golden Echo
20
20/1(-25%)
(5) Golden Echo 20/1, £22,000 yearling, Golden Horn filly. Dam useful 6f winner. Makes belated debut in race without depth, so market check advised. £22,000 yearling by Golden Horn; third foal of a 6f winner; worth a market check on debut..
5th
4
5th (4) (150/1 -50%) Bella Bluesky
150
150/1(-50%)
(4) Bella Bluesky 150/1, Fair in bumpers but below that level sole Flat outing and ran poorly over hurdles last time. Bumper/novice hurdle winner who faces a stiff task on second Flat run.
6th
2
6th (2) (250/1 -150%) Knight Of Magic
250
250/1(-150%)
(2) Knight Of Magic 250/1, Twice-raced maiden on Flat. 250/1, well-beaten fifth of 8 to Bystander in minor event at this C&D 7 days ago. Hard to see him reversing form. Tailed off behind Bystander over C&D last week and hard to fancy.
7th
7
7th (7) (40/1 -300%) Run Simba
40
40/1(-300%)
(7) Run Simba 40/1, Good second of 8 at Ayr (1¼m, good to firm, 15/2) on penultimate outing but only ninth of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Carlisle (9f, good). Off 126 days. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke. Should make the placings if back to best. Ex-Karl Burke (bought for 1,000gns); 2nd in 1m2f maiden handicap; stiff task on yard debut.
LTO Selection:
17:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
BYSTANDER pulled clear to strike by just under five lengths over C&D recently and the lightly-raced four-year-old should have plenty more to offer. Therefore, he can defy his 7lb penalty and take this before moving up the class ladder. Hopeful is an intriguing contender, as she returns from a long absence after producing a debut full of promise when finishing fourth at Newmarket in October 2022. Of the remainder, Run Simba makes the most appeal.
BYSTANDER looked a useful prospect when sweeping aside a more experienced rival over C&D last week and he should prove more than capable of conceding a penalty to this opposition. Hopeful's second start comes more than a year after her debut but she looks second best, with Run Simba taken to complete the placings.
After a low-key debut BYSTANDER looked a decent prospect when winning over C&D last week and should follow up with a penalty.
(3) Wren Officer 11/2, Failed to progress when seventh of 11 on nursery debut at Lingfield (6f, AW, 50/1) 22 days ago, never nearer. Improvement required with cheekpieces on 1st time. May appreciate the stiffer track and considered down 2lb; cheekpieces on.
2
4
2nd (4) (5/2 +44%) Mereside Madness
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(4) Mereside Madness 5/2, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 8 in maiden (16/1) at Catterick (5f, good) when last seen in August, plugging on. Has been gelded since. Step up in trip likely to suit as he makes his handicap debut. Showed some ability last August; half-brother to an AW winner and 6f should suit.
3
1
3rd (1) (11/2 -83%) Warming
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(1) Warming 11/2, Matched debut form at the second attempt when fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW, 80/1) 29 days ago. Could show more as she drops in trip for her handicap debut with cheekpieces applied. Makes handicap debut at a modest level, but not sure to be suited by 6f; cheekpieces on.
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2
4th (2) (10/1 -122%) Zachary
10
10/1(-122%)
(2) Zachary 10/1, Successful twice at Chelmsford City in 2023, with his latest success in November. Not ideally positioned when tenth of 11 in nursery (9/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago, so no surprise to see him bounce back. Won two Chelmsford nurseries in the autumn, but ran poorly at Southwell last time.
5th
6
5th (6) (17/2 +39%) Alibi Warning
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(6) Alibi Warning 17/2, Disappointing when tenth of 11 in nursery (14/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago, racing freely/hanging left. However, she'd shaped well on her previous outing, so she's not one to write off just yet. Behind Lady In Havana at Southwell the last twice; beaten much further last time.
6th
5
6th (5) (2/1 -60%) Lady In Havana
2
2/1(-60%)
(5) Lady In Havana 2/1, Made a winning stable/handicap debut at Southwell (6.1f) in December, before finding only an improver too strong when runner-up in 11-runner event (3/1) at the same C&D 13 days ago. Major player. First and second in two Southwell nurseries; should be right there once again.
7th
7
7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Sue's Little Angel
22
22/1(+12%)
(7) Sue's Little Angel 22/1, In first-time cheekpieces, fared no better than previously when tenth of 12 on nursery debut (66/1) at York (6f, good) in July. Much more needed as she makes her first start on tapeta. Sister to a Tapeta winner, but plenty of improvement needed after six months off.
LTO Selection:
18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
LADY IN HAVANA has made a pleasing start to life with David Loughnane as she is yet to finish outside of the first two home, and she goes off the same mark as her second at Southwell last time. The daughter of Havana Grey can make her first start at this track a successful one. Warming performed with credit, considering her huge odds, to finish fifth at Lingfield on her latest outing and is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces, while Zachary is another capable of getting involved.
LADY IN HAVANA has shown improved form switched to handicaps since joining David Loughnane, bumping into one who has scored again since when runner-up at Southwell 13 days ago, so she is taken to double her tally. Zachary won a pair of nurseries last year and could be worth another chance, while Warming is one to note on her handicap debut.
The vote goes to MERESIDE MADNESS who showed ability on turf last summer and may be capable of improvement on AW/handicap debut.
(9) Royal Prospect 9/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, pulled up in novice hurdle at Ayr (16f, soft, 125/1) 15 days ago. Eye-catcher in handicap here prior to that and respected in this company. Unlucky fourth in C&D handicap two months ago; good chance granted better fortune.
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4
2nd (4) (9/2 +63%) Cheese The One
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(4) Cheese The One 9/2, Modest mare. Course winner. 18/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 17 days ago. Form dipped last time but otherwise consistent since wearing blinkers; may rebound.
3
12
3rd (12) (4/1 +50%) Two Rivers
4
4/1(+50%)
(12) Two Rivers 4/1, Unreliable individual. Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Creditable third of 8 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 17/2) 2 days ago. Down in trip. Still a maiden and has something to prove back down in trip.
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4th (7) (66/1 -32%) Maddisonelle
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66/1(-32%)
(7) Maddisonelle 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Ann Duffield when seventh of 10 in minor event at Catterick (6f, heavy, 200/1) 75 days ago. Has weak form claims.
5th
10
5th (10) (15/2 -15%) Rum Runner
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(10) Rum Runner 15/2, Modest gelding. Course winner. 9/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 58 days ago. Sole attempt at classified level resulted in Catterick win last August; shortlisted.
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3
6th (3) (7/1 -40%) Atrafan
7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Atrafan 7/1, Modest gelding. 6-time course winner. Off 7 months, respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 66/1) 20 days ago. Should be closer to form and merits consideration. Veteran who has form figures of 112121 in classified races; interesting back at this level.
7th
5
7th (5) (150/1 -200%) Heartlander
150
150/1(-200%)
(5) Heartlander 150/1, Poor maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 200/1) 25 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Holds dismal claims on 2023 form; tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.
8th
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8th (6) (28/1 -40%) Indrapura Star
28
28/1(-40%)
(6) Indrapura Star 28/1, Modest maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 125/1) 17 days ago. Far from solid on form.
9th
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9th (8) (7/1 +30%) Retirement Beckons
7
7/1(+30%)
(8) Retirement Beckons 7/1, Modest gelding. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win at Carlisle in August. 22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 58 days ago. All wins at 1m and on turf; however, last classified attempt resulted in a success.
10th
11
10th (11) (15/2 -25%) True Nation
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(11) True Nation 15/2, Modest maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 40/1) 22 days ago. Back down in trip. Record suggests she may improve for this drop back to 7f.
11th
1
11th (1) (9/2 -29%) Amerrone
4.5
9/2(-29%)
(1) Amerrone 9/2, Hinted at ability on first of 2 starts as a juvenile and whilst he offered little when last of 9 at Catterick (5f) in April, he may well take a step forward back from 8 months off/in first-time headgear. Worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Has achieved little in sprint novice events but may improve for this new scenario.
LTO Selection:
18:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
ROYAL PROSPECT was denied a clear run when fourth in a 1m handicap here in November and while he hasn't covered himself in glory since, this drop in class could spark a return to form. Susan Corbett's nine-year-old had a torrid time when tried over hurdles just before Christmas but, as a three-time course winner, it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track. Cheese The One had been holding her form well prior to struggling over the extended mile at Wolverhampton. She is considered, as is Atrafan.
ROYAL PROSPECT caught the eye in a handicap here on his latest Flat start, repeatedly denied a clear run and not given at all a hard time. He gets the vote in a thin contest. Atrafan does well in these low-grade events here and has to be respected, while the well-bred Amerrone may have more to offer.
This is a rare instance of where the veterans appeal most. First choice is 10yo ATRAFAN, ahead of 9yo Royal Prospect.
(6) Nazca 17/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in October. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6f) 13 days ago. Needs considering. Record of 4-6 since dropped to 6f; not disgraced last time; still of interest.
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2nd (4) (9/1 +10%) Athollblair Boy
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Athollblair Boy 9/1, Seven-time C&D winner. 9/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap over C&D 26 days ago. Nine-time course winner; nicely handicapped if back on song.
3
9
3rd (9) (15/2 -36%) Enderman
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(9) Enderman 15/2, Latest win at Nottingham in August. 12/1, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 20 days ago. 0-13 on AW but has made the frame in eight of his ten starts here.
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8
4th (8) (4/1 +56%) Willow Baby
4
4/1(+56%)
(8) Willow Baby 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f, 12/1) 20 days ago but had been runner-up in C&D novices on her 2 outings prior to that. Has form figures of 322 over 6f and looks interesting back at this trip.
5th
3
5th (3) (9/1 -80%) Lockdown
9
9/1(-80%)
(3) Lockdown 9/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 16/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 15 days ago. This Irish raider needs a betting check. 0-7 for this Irish yard but went close at Dundalk in October.
6th
12
6th (12) (18/1 -13%) Global Humor
18
18/1(-13%)
(12) Global Humor 18/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap over C&D 46 days ago, left poorly placed. Shaped encouragingly in sprint races here the last twice; on a handy mark.
7th
5
7th (5) (11/1 +21%) Lezardrieux
11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Lezardrieux 11/1, C&D winner in November. Seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) 13 days ago. Bounce back is needed. Made all in C&D event in November; had possible excuses since.
8th
2
8th (2) (4/1 +11%) Not Too Real Bad
4
4/1(+11%)
(2) Not Too Real Bad 4/1, Dangerously well handicapped on his best Irish form but failed to build on his stable debut sixth when down the field at Wolverhampton on Tuesday. Type to click for this yard at some point but can only watch here. Well treated on best Irish form; disappointing in two runs for new yard.
9th
11
9th (11) (10/1 -67%) Phoenix Star
10
10/1(-67%)
(11) Phoenix Star 10/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. Last five wins came at 5f; opposed back over 6f.
10th
10
10th (10) (6/1 -20%) Sydney Bay
6
6/1(-20%)
(10) Sydney Bay 6/1, Dual C&D winner in October. Also second in November. Failed to fire at Southwell last time but respected back here in a change of headgear (first-time visor for cheekpieces). Has a solid C&D record (112) for current stable; respected back in this scenario.
11th
1
11th (1) (28/1 -75%) Araifjan
28
28/1(-75%)
(1) Araifjan 28/1, Latest win at Chelmsford in November. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f, 22/1) 16 days ago. Removal of headgear needs to spark a return to form.
12th
7
12th (7) (80/1 -220%) Corinthian Kid
80
80/1(-220%)
(7) Corinthian Kid 80/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Last of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 80/1) 48 days ago. Hooded first time. Chance depends on how well she responds to first-time hood.
LTO Selection:
19:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
A high draw is a big asset for PHOENIX STAR in his bid to get back to winning ways and, having won off higher marks in the past, he looks worth another chance in a race where several hold place claims based on their peak form. Nazca, Enderman and Willow Baby all rate as shortlist material in this company, while Araifjan had the selection in behind when he won at Chelmsford in November.
PHOENIX STAR has a solid course record and might prove the answer to the first division of this 6f handicap. Sydney Bay failed to fire last time but has a good overall record for Geoff Harker and heads the dangers along with Nazca, another who knows where the winning post is here.
Returned to 6f, WILLOW BABY may well show progress and get off the mark. Sydney Bay is second choice.
(12) The Gay Blade 14/1, 4/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 66 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Generally reliable 5yo who was placed over C&D on his penultimate run; respected.
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2
2nd (2) (9/1 -38%) Jems Bond
9
9/1(-38%)
(2) Jems Bond 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Last of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 10/1) 26 days ago. Might strip fitter for latest outing. Multiple course winner who won a division of this last year; dangerous if back near best.
3
1
3rd (1) (10/1 +0%) Noteable
10
10/1(+0%)
(1) Noteable 10/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 8/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago, not ideally placed. Not discounted. Off the mark over C&D in October but she's finished down the field in three runs since.
4
6
4th (6) (2/1 +50%) Flash The Dash
2
2/1(+50%)
(6) Flash The Dash 2/1, Course winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap (3/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 41 days ago. One to consider. Two promising efforts on Tapeta since wind surgery and he's an interesting contender.
5th
5
5th (5) (25/1 -150%) The Princes Poet
25
25/1(-150%)
(5) The Princes Poet 25/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 25/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Visor on 1st time. Worthy of interest having slipped in the weights. On dangerous mark but he can miss the break and needs a visor to give him a boost.
6th
9
6th (9) (11/1 +67%) Dyed In The Wool
11
11/1(+67%)
(9) Dyed In The Wool 11/1, C&D winner. 22/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 14 days ago. Back up in trip. Visored for 1st time. Record of 1-14 and he's been a long way below form on Tapeta in last three runs; visor on.
7th
10
7th (10) (66/1 -560%) Stormy Pearl
66
66/1(-560%)
(10) Stormy Pearl 66/1, Latest win at Hamilton in July. Sixth of 7 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (5f, good to soft). Off 132 days. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Faded in her last two runs and has something to prove on return for new yard.
8th
7
8th (7) (14/1 +0%) Drakeholes
14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Drakeholes 14/1, Course winner. Fifth of 6 in handicap (25/1) at Ayr (7.2f, good). Off 150 days. Likely to need the run. Won a novice here last December but he's been disappointing since and has plenty to prove.
9th
3
9th (3) (5/1 -11%) Carlton And Co
5
5/1(-11%)
(3) Carlton And Co 5/1, Course winner. 9/2, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Likely to be on the premises if things drop right. Record of 1-19 but her win came off 1lb higher here and she's in the mix.
10th
8
10th (8) (22/1 -120%) Golden Rainbow
22
22/1(-120%)
(8) Golden Rainbow 22/1, Course winner. 9/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Paul Midgley. Cheekpieces back on. Has a bit to prove. Had an underwhelming year in 2023 and he needs a major revival for new yard.
11th
4
11th (4) (5/1 -43%) Ignac Lamar
5
5/1(-43%)
(4) Ignac Lamar 5/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Well handicapped if he can back that up, so can't be ruled out. Turned things around with a creditable third over C&D last time and he's a key player.
12th
11
12th (11) (50/1 -52%) Chookie Dunedin
50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Chookie Dunedin 50/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 20/1) 20 days ago, very slowly away. Last success was in May 2022 and he's struggled in five runs for current yard.
LTO Selection:
19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CARLTON AND CO has posted several near misses since she won here in August and, now off 1lb lower, the handicapper has given her a chance to resume winning ways. A draw in stall 12 could be a big advantage as events unfold and the five-year-old mare has a lot going for her. The Princes Poet is noted with a first-time visor applied, although Ignac Lamar finished ahead of the selection here last month and is feared most.
IGNAC LAMAR returned to form last time and is on a winning mark, so he's worth chancing from a good draw. Flash The Dash is a big danger and Carlton And Co should be involved if she gets a clear run through.
An open race in which FLASH THE DASH gets the vote ahead of Ignac Lamar and Carlton And Co.
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