Newcastle Races & Results 1 Monday 8th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Monday 8th January 2024

There were 15 Races on Monday 8th January 2024 across 2 meetings. There was 7 races at Taunton, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 8th January 2024

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

15:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (5/4 +50%) Brunello Breeze	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(5) Brunello Breeze 5/4, Shed maiden tag in fine style here in November and displayed similar form when fourth of 11 in handicap back at this venue (12.4f) 52 days ago. Remains one to be interested in dropped back in trip. Won easily over 1m4f here in November; pulled too hard next time; return to 1m2f can suit.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 -67%) Isle Of Wolves	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(1) Isle Of Wolves 15/2, Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (11/2) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 9 days ago, beaten only by a rejuvenated sort. Can make presence felt from same mark. Placed in two of his three starts over C&D; just 2-40, but still has the form to go close.
3	9 3rd (9) (16/1 -33%) Carlton	16 16/1(-33%)	(9) Carlton 16/1, 5/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 54 days ago, weakening final 1f. Cheekpieces on 1st time and drop back in trip rates a plus. Showed ability on his debut, but disappointing since and now 0-10; cheekpieces on.
4	6 4th (6) (16/1 -33%) Explorers Way	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Explorers Way 16/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) 24 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Won twice over shorter here in the autumn; stays this far, but still high in the weights.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 +28%) Rose Light	6.5 13/2(+28%)	(10) Rose Light 13/2, Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 10 days ago. Back up in trip. Dropping down the weights, but now 0-15 and more is needed.
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 -313%) My Brother Mike	66 66/1(-313%)	(2) My Brother Mike 66/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap (10/1) at Bath (11.6f, soft) in April. Absent since but worth noting he's gone well fresh in the past. Market likely to prove a good guide. Not at his best when last seen; will do well to win this on his first start in nine months.
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 +17%) Bristol Hill	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(4) Bristol Hill 15/2, Course winner. 11/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 18 days ago, typically taking a keen hold and never better than midfield. Good pace to aim at will suit and his mark is steadily easing. 1lb below his last winning mark, but needs a resurgence; drop on trip not sure to suit.
8th	7 8th (7) (20/1 -67%) Balqaa	20 20/1(-67%)	(7) Balqaa 20/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 62 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Given a break ahead of this and no forlorn hope if bouncing back. C&D winner who had excuses last time; a player if producing her best form.
9th	12 9th (12) (6/1 -20%) Ledger	6 6/1(-20%)	(12) Ledger 6/1, Course winner. Winner here in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (8f, 8/1) 11 days ago. Up in trip. Not taken lightly. Did well in first two starts for this yard here, but held since; not bred for this far.
10th	11 10th (11) (125/1 -279%) Sugarpiehoneybunch	125 125/1(-279%)	(11) Sugarpiehoneybunch 125/1, 12/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Catterick (15.9f, heavy) 69 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Significantly back down in trip. Blinkers on 1st time. Others more persuasive. Won twice over 1m4f on testing ground last spring, but then lost her way; blinkers on.
11th	8 11th (8) (16/1 -129%) Reginald Charles	16 16/1(-129%)	(8) Reginald Charles 16/1, Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (20/1) at this C&D 50 days ago, deserving of extra credit having been caught wider than most. Eased further 1 lb subsequently and he's no forlorn hope. 0-15, but ran better when fourth over C&D here last time; each-way claims.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

The combination of racing too keenly and an 8lb rise were enough to stop BRUNELLO BREEZE from doubling up here in November. However, he remains of interest, especially with a drop back in trip to suit, and he is expected to get back to winning ways. Isle of Wolves is capable of being in the mix following his second at Wolverhampton last time, while Ledger and Balqaa are others to note.

Off the mark in fine style on his penultimate start, BRUNELLO BREEZE again ran well despite racing freely when finishing a close-up fourth over further here in November. He remains one to be interested in from this sort of mark and holds good claims back down in trip. Isle of Wolves quickly returned to form at Wolverhampton 9 days ago and he's a threat, with Bristol Hill and Ledger also worth a look.

The vote goes to BRUNELLO BREEZE who won easily here in November, but pulled his chance away next time. The drop in trip may suit him.

15:20 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (9/1 -13%) Bobby Joe Leg	9 9/1(-13%)	(7) Bobby Joe Leg 9/1, Five-time C&D winner but it's now 20 runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at this course 1mf) 11 days ago. Blinkers back on. Tapeta specialist who was runner-up over C&D on penultimate run; in the mix back in trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/2 +46%) Beylerbeyi	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(3) Beylerbeyi 7/2, 10/1, first run since leaving Patrick Morris when creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 34 days ago, not clear run. Significantly back up in trip. Mark is tumbling and he caught the eye at Wolverhampton latest; dangerous back up in trip.
3	8 3rd (8) (16/1 -256%) Sparkling Spirit	16 16/1(-256%)	(8) Sparkling Spirit 16/1, Blinkered first time, creditable third of 10 in handicap (9/2) at Kempton (7f) 19 days ago. Merits consideration. 0-13 but she's reached the frame in four of her last five runs; each-way claims.
4	4 4th (4) (12/1 -20%) Comedian Leader	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Comedian Leader 12/1, C&D winner. Four wins from 17 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (1m, 22/1) 17 days ago. Blinkers back on. On dangerous mark back at this trip but she needs a major upturn in form.
5th	2 5th (2) (66/1 -164%) Abnaa	66 66/1(-164%)	(2) Abnaa 66/1, Three-time C&D winner, the latest in February. Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn, though. Four-time C&D winner but he's lost his way and needs a major revival after a break.
6th	9 6th (9) (28/1 -75%) Dandys Gold	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Dandys Gold 28/1, Course winner in November. 33/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6f) 45 days ago. 33-1 win here in November but was down the field at the same price at Southwell last time.
6th	10 6th (10) (50/1 -100%) Marie's Jewel	50 50/1(-100%)	(10) Marie's Jewel 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Doncaster (6f, soft) in April. Off since. Makes tapeta debut. Not easy to make a case for. Lightly raced 4yo but he returns after another lengthy absence and needs a transformation.
8th	12 8th (12) (15/2 -67%) Van Zant	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(12) Van Zant 15/2, 3/1, improved on recent efforts to win 12-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 13 days ago. Enters calculations off only 1 lb higher. Off the mark at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and he's only 1lb higher here; shortlisted.
9th	6 9th (6) (18/1 -64%) Conri	18 18/1(-64%)	(6) Conri 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7f) 29 days ago, not helped by a wide draw. Mixed form in his five runs so far and was last of ten when upped to 7f last month.
10th	5 10th (5) (6/1 -71%) Fitz Perfectly	6 6/1(-71%)	(5) Fitz Perfectly 6/1, 7/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (1m) 34 days ago. Each-way claims again. Made a bold bid when runner-up Lingfield and she's respected on this drop back in trip.
11th	1 11th (1) (7/4 +65%) Greenwich	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(1) Greenwich 7/4, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in novice at Redcar (6f, good, 5/6) in September. Makes handicap and AW debut after a break. Less exposed than the rest of these and an interesting runner, particularly if backed. Runner-up at Redcar and he's open to more progress upped to 7f on handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

GREENWICH has improved with each career start and was last seen filling the runner-up spot at Redcar in September. An opening mark of 60 may well underestimate his true ability and the extra furlong is likely to aid his cause. Van Zant scored at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and has to enter calculations having only been raised 1lb for that display. Fitz Perfectly and Sparkling Spirit appeal most of the remainder.

SPARKLING SPIRIT shaped well in blinkers at Kempton last time and could be the way to go if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Van Zant was only nudged up 1 lb for his recent Wolverhampton success so should be very competitive again. Greenwich is an interesting handicap newcomer for shrewd connections.

The vote goes to the returning GREENWICH, who is still unexposed and is open to more progress back up in trip on his handicap debut.

15:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (8/1 -14%) True Promise	8 8/1(-14%)	(6) True Promise 8/1, £22,000 Washington Dc gelding. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Mr Wizard. Newcomer to note in the betting. Has plenty of speed in his pedigree and he needs a close look on debut.
1	8 1st (8) (18/1 +64%) Buzz Box	18 18/1(+64%)	(8) Buzz Box 18/1, Well held in 2 turf maidens last summer. Off 145 days. First run for yard after leaving David Griffiths. Well held at 100-1 in two sprint maidens last summer; can only be watched.
3	9 3rd (9) (7/2 +30%) Berrygate	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(9) Berrygate 7/2, Promising individual. Second of 8 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, 7/4) 51 days ago, left poorly placed. Should have more to offer. Two promising placed efforts at Wolverhampton in November; in the mix back in trip.
4	3 4th (3) (5/2 -100%) Mattella	2.5 5/2(-100%)	(3) Mattella 5/2, Went close in C&D novice on debut. Not at the same level when filling the runner-up spot again at Southwell (5f) since but much respected back here. Runner-up in both her starts and she sets a clear standard back up in trip; big player.
5th	5 5th (5) (7/1 +42%) Angel Of The Bay	7 7/1(+42%)	(5) Angel Of The Bay 7/1, 6/1, fourth of 7 in novice on C&D debut 11 days ago, not knocked about. May well do better. Well held over C&D on recent debut and he needs major improvement.
6th	11 6th (11) (100/1 -257%) Dollarindex	100 100/1(-257%)	(11) Dollarindex 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 7 in C&D novice 11 days ago. Well-held sixth in two C&D events last month, with RPRs in the 40s on both occasions.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/2 -5%) Fletchers Dream	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(4) Fletchers Dream 7/2, Promising sort. Won 10-runner C&D novice on debut 30 days ago. Open to improvement. Made a good start with his 33-1 win over C&D last month; respected under a penalty.
8th	7 8th (7) (22/1 +21%) Walter Mitty	22 22/1(+21%)	(7) Walter Mitty 22/1, Twice-raced maiden. 6 lengths eighth of 10 to Fletchers Dream in C&D novice 30 days ago. In rear in two C&D events late last year and he has a lot to find on the figures.
9th	1 9th (1) (25/1 -108%) Busan	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Busan 25/1, Mondialiste gelding. Closely related to 1½m winner Genesius and half-brother to useful 6f-7f winner Quest For Fun. Betting should help guide to expectations. Refused to enter stalls on intended debut here (14-1) in November and been gelded since.
10th	10 10th (10) (9/1 +18%) Ruth Langmore	9 9/1(+18%)	(10) Ruth Langmore 9/1, 17/2, third of 7 in C&D novice on debut 11 days ago, never nearer. Open to progress. Showed promise when third over C&D last month and she should know more this time.
11th	12 11th (12) (200/1 +0%) Ms Barbaro	200 200/1(+0%)	(12) Ms Barbaro 200/1, 200/1, ninth of 10 in novice at Chelmsford (6f) on debut 18 days ago. Tailed off at a massive price on her Chelmsford debut (6f) last month; no appeal.
12th	2 12th (2) (200/1 -100%) Cherrytreeprincess	200 200/1(-100%)	(2) Cherrytreeprincess 200/1, Heeraat filly. Dam ran twice on Flat/twice in bumpers. Likely outsider. Has fair standard to aim at on belated debut and is best watched.

LTO Selection:

16:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

FLETCHERS DREAM caused a minor surprise when making a winning racecourse debut over C&D last month and the son of Advertise shouldn't need to improve on that display to score under a penalty. Mattella has finished second on both starts to date and appears to be the most obvious threat on paper. Berrygate and Ruth Langmore are others likely to enter the reckoning.

BERRYGATE leaves the impression she's capable of better and is taken to improve past Mattella, who returns to the scene of her near miss on debut. C&D debut scorer Fletchers Dream is another likely to be on the premises.

Top of the list is MATTELLA, who has finished runner-up on Tapeta in both her starts and sets a clear standard.

16:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (7/4 +36%) Pallas Lord	1.75 7/4(+36%)	(7) Pallas Lord 7/4, C&D winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 4 days ago. Not taken lightly off an unchanged mark. Runner-up at Wolverhampton and over C&D in last two runs and he's a key player.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 -27%) Little Ted	7 7/1(-27%)	(1) Little Ted 7/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. 10/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 50 days ago. Can give a good account if on his A-game. Generally reliable 4yo who has won over C&D and was close fourth here last time; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 -13%) Odd Socks Havana	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(6) Odd Socks Havana 9/2, 3-time C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 2 days ago. Shortlist material. Close third over C&D last Thursday but was only sixth of eight at Southwell on Saturday.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -69%) Pop Favorite	11 11/1(-69%)	(5) Pop Favorite 11/1, 4-time C&D winner but only ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 7/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Needs to get back on track. His last four wins have come over C&D and latest was off only 1lb lower; in the mix.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 -71%) Struck Gold	6 6/1(-71%)	(3) Struck Gold 6/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in November. 12/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago so needs considering. Two wins in November but he was held over C&D last time; needs more progress.
6th	4 6th (4) (8/1 +20%) Reclaim Victory	8 8/1(+20%)	(4) Reclaim Victory 8/1, C&D winner. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 4 days ago, never nearer. In the picture. Her last win came off this mark and she was an eyecatcher over C&D last week; interesting.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 +41%) Coligone Kate	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(8) Coligone Kate 13/2, Remains a maiden and off 10 months since posting a solid third in 10f minor event here on her final run for Ollie Pears. Handily weighted though starting out for excellent yard so she merits serious consideration, especially if the market vibes are positive. 18-race maiden who returns after 300 days off and has work to do for new yard.
8th	9 8th (9) (80/1 -100%) Royal Design	80 80/1(-100%)	(9) Royal Design 80/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap at Chelmsford City (7f, 80/1) 60 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Easy to look elsewhere. Has generally struggled in her nine starts and mark has bottomed out now; no appeal.
9th	2 9th (2) (66/1 -267%) Roman Princess	66 66/1(-267%)	(2) Roman Princess 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 45 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Very hard to make a case for. Unexposed 5yo who goes up in trip and needs watching in market on her handicap debut.

LTO Selection:

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

PALLAS LORD has filled second place on his last two starts and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the six-year-old to go one better. That said, Struck Gold has to be of interest having won twice in November and he was not disgraced when fourth here late last month, while Roman Princess and Reclaim Victory are others to note.

A tight-knit handicap so at the likely odds it is worth siding with COLIGONE KATE to capitalise on a lenient-looking mark on her debut for the shrewd Julie Camacho team. Pallas Lord is another weighted to have a big say and is next on the list ahead of fellow C&D scorer Reclaim Victory.

It might be worth siding with RECLAIM VICTORY, who is on her last winning mark and was an eyecatcher over C&D last week.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (28/1 -100%) Polly The Rocket	28 28/1(-100%)	(6) Polly The Rocket 28/1, Last of 8 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 18/1) 10 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Went close over C&D in November and she had an excuse at 1m latest; dangerous back in trip.
2	2 2nd (2) (6/1 +33%) Havana Smoke	6 6/1(+33%)	(2) Havana Smoke 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 9/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fourth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f) 11 days ago, never nearer. Shortlisted. Disappointing in both his handicaps and has something to prove at this new trip.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 -25%) Love Yours	25 25/1(-25%)	(3) Love Yours 25/1, 150/1, first run since leaving Ralph Beckett when below form sixth of 11 in nursery at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Down the field in all six starts and needs a transformation on this step up to 7f.
4	5 4th (5) (3/1 -9%) Likeashadow	3 3/1(-9%)	(5) Likeashadow 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 8 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f, 10/3) 10 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time and in the mix. Dual course winner (7f/1m) and has claims if things go his way back at this trip.
5th	1 5th (1) (10/11 -25%) Desert Raider	0.909091 10/11(-25%)	(1) Desert Raider 10/11, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when readily landing 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 4 days ago. Carries 6 lb penalty but still weighted to go in again with heagear again sported. Made it 2-4 in handicaps when making all at Lingfield; big player again under penalty.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +54%) Haya Taal	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(4) Haya Taal 13/2, 22/1, below form sixth of 10 in nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 74 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere at these weights. Six-race maiden who has not progressed and others are more convincing.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -150%) Goldmine Girl	50 50/1(-150%)	(7) Goldmine Girl 50/1, Fair seventh of 11 in nursery at Southwell (8.1f) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and can give a good account eased 2 lb. 0-10 and she's been some way below form in last three starts; others preferred.

LTO Selection:

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

DESERT RAIDER had plenty in hand when winning at Lingfield on Thursday and he is hard to oppose on the back of that performance, despite carrying a 6lb penalty. Likeashadow has been running consistently well of late and has to be of interest in first-time cheekpieces. The rest all need to find some improvement to score but Polly The Rocket is the pick of them.

DESERT RAIDER looks very much the way to go saddling a 6 lb penalty for his recent stylish Lingfield victory. Likeashadow appeals as the one to chase home Charlie Johnston's well-treated 3-y-o ahead of maiden Goldmine Girl.

This can go to the progressive DESERT RAIDER, who made it 2-4 in handicaps with his dominant display at Lingfield last Thursday.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (4/1 +0%) Noble Captain	4 4/1(+0%)	(8) Noble Captain 4/1, Maiden who returned to form from career-low mark when creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there down in class. Ran well in a handicap latest and he has the highest BHA mark in this line-up; shortlisted.
2	2 2nd (2) (4/1 +11%) Blackcurrent	4 4/1(+11%)	(2) Blackcurrent 4/1, 6-time course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 17 days ago, losing place over 1f out having been unable to dominate. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt. Six-time course winner and he's a big player if he can get back near his best.
3	9 3rd (9) (15/2 +38%) Secret Daay	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) Secret Daay 15/2, Modest gelding. 14/1, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 73 days ago, denied a run over 1f out and keeping on. Record now stands at 0-15 but not discounted in an ordinary affair. 0-15 but he went close over C&D on his penultimate run; could get involved after a break.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +22%) Dreamcasing	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) Dreamcasing 7/2, Modest gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Ripon (6f, good to firm, 18/1) in June. Betting may prove the best guide back from 7 months off. 0-11 and was quiet in his three runs last year; something to prove after another absence.
5th	7 5th (7) (20/1 -122%) Merry Secret	20 20/1(-122%)	(7) Merry Secret 20/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 25/1) 29 days ago. However, wouldn't be sure to back that up here. Losing run is up to 16 and he's not made an impact for current yard; others preferred.
6th	5 6th (5) (14/1 +0%) Kittybrewster	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Kittybrewster 14/1, Maiden who did at least take step back in right direction when fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 83 days ago, nearest finish. Task now is to to build on that effort here. Close fourth over C&D when last seen in October but this looks tough on these terms.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/2 +18%) Brookie Cookie	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(3) Brookie Cookie 9/2, Modest filly. Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f, 28/1) 19 days ago. Drop in to this class rates a plus with visor now enlisted. Inconsistent seven-race maiden and she needs to find more back at this trip; headgear on.
8th	6 8th (6) (13/2 -86%) Macho Mania	6.5 13/2(-86%)	(6) Macho Mania 13/2, Remains a maiden after 16 Flat runs. Good second of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (6f, AW, 10/1) 4 days ago, headed line. Hood on 1st time and possibilities with a repeat. 0-16 but he was only just caught in a classified event last Thursday; respected.
9th	1 9th (1) (40/1 -82%) Billy Wedge	40 40/1(-82%)	(1) Billy Wedge 40/1, C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Last of 12 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 51 days ago, losing place approaching home turn. This promises to reveal more but others make greater appeal. His last win was almost three years ago and he has finished last in his last two runs.

LTO Selection:

18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

MACHO MANIA was only beaten a nose when second over 6f in a similar race at Lingfield last week and the application of a first-time hood could help him to finally get off the mark. Noble Captain was not disgraced off a rating of 51 in handicap company last time and that form gives him a big chance, while Brookie Cookie looks next best.

NOBLE CAPTAIN returned to form when fourth at Wolverhampton last month and, eased further in class, he shades the vote to get off the mark. Macho Mania and Blackcurrent head up the dangers, with the returning Dreamcasing also worth keeping an eye on.

Preference is for NOBLE CAPTAIN, who ran well in a Wolverhampton handicap last time and has the highest BHA mark in this line-up.

18:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (4/1 +33%) Bonito Cavalo	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Bonito Cavalo 4/1, Modest gelding. Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft, 7/1) 84 days ago, met some trouble. Makes tapeta debut. Looks competitive on form. Maiden; two good 5f runs on turf in July; not in the same form in the autumn; AW debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/2 -50%) Beneficiary	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(2) Beneficiary 15/2, Modest gelding. Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 9/2) 32 days ago. Blinkers back on and each-way chance if he puts his best foot forward. Southwell winner; ran no sort of race there latest; claims if that was just an off day.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +33%) Atrafan	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Atrafan 2/1, Modest gelding. 6-time C&D winner. 7/1, below form sixth of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 4 days ago. Has to be taken seriously in a race of this nature. Below best over 7f since back from break but 2-3 in C&D classifieds and in pole position.
4	6 4th (6) (3/1 -9%) Margot Robbie	3 3/1(-9%)	(6) Margot Robbie 3/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden at Southwell (5f, 15/2) 24 days ago. Back up in trip and visor back on. Has low mileage and she's worth considering. Clear signs of ability over C&D on second start; possibilities back at 6f; visor refitted.
5th	8 5th (8) (50/1 -614%) Rebelle Lady	50 50/1(-614%)	(8) Rebelle Lady 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 12 days ago, hampered. Significantly back down in trip. Best run when 3rd in 6f Carlisle novice; non-stayer over 1m since; raises interest at 6f.
6th	4 6th (4) (13/2 +0%) Glory Hallelujah	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(4) Glory Hallelujah 13/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eleventh of 13 in handicap (25/1) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft), left poorly placed. Off 102 days and safely held both previous starts on the AW. Both sprint wins on turf (6f and 5f); had excuses for AW defeats but has gone off the boil.
7th	9 7th (9) (14/1 +65%) Royal Mariner	14 14/1(+65%)	(9) Royal Mariner 14/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago, slowly away. Others preferred. Not in much form since close up over 6f at Wolverhampton last July; tongue-tie refitted.
8th	5 8th (5) (28/1 -12%) Gunmetal	28 28/1(-12%)	(5) Gunmetal 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. 125/1, first run since leaving Brett Johnson when ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 32 days ago. Hard to fancy judged on recent evidence. Much better than this level in his prime; has C&D form; finally eligible for this grade.

LTO Selection:

18:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

With recent solid form thin on the ground in this contest, a tentative vote goes to veteran ATRAFAN. Alan Brown's inmate hasn't been disgraced over 7f of late and a return to this distance may see him in a better light. A refitted visor and stiffer test of stamina should see an improved bid from Margot Robbie and she's feared most, ahead of seasoned handicapper Beneficiary, who should prove more competitive now entering classified stakes company.

ATRAFAN is entitled to come on for his recent run here, which was his second since returning from a seven-month break, and Alan Brown's charge gets the nod ahead of the lightly-raced Margot Robbie. Beneficiary and Bonito Cavalo can do battle for minor honours.

Atrafan looks sure to go well but perhaps GUNMETAL can roll back some years on a track where he's gone well in the past.

18:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (8/11 +47%) The Caltonian	0.727273 8/11(+47%)	(1) The Caltonian 8/11, Three wins from 16 runs last year. Career best when winning 12-runner handicap (7/4) at this course (6f) 11 days ago, comfortably. Has to be taken seriously, despite going up 8 lb for that. Made it 3-6 on AW with his emphatic win here last time; major player again back in trip.
2	8 2nd (8) (20/1 -82%) Whisky Mcgonagall	20 20/1(-82%)	(8) Whisky Mcgonagall 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 66/1, below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this C&D 31 days ago. Others more persuasive on balance. Musselburgh winner (5f) who is still unexposed and he's one to keep an eye on.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +0%) Honour Your Dreams	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Honour Your Dreams 12/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, below form fourth of 9 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 10 days ago. Tongue strap back on and he's not without each-way hope. On last winning mark but he has a patchy profile and has been well held last twice.
4	5 4th (5) (14/1 +30%) Glory Fighter	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Glory Fighter 14/1, 50/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago. Readily passed over. 8yo who is not easy to predict and was out the back at Southwell on his recent return.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 +9%) Zuffolo	10 10/1(+9%)	(4) Zuffolo 10/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 31 days ago. Each-way claims if on a going day. Won over C&D in November but he's hard to predict and was well held here last time.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/1 -129%) Quandary	16 16/1(-129%)	(2) Quandary 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 11/2). Off 150 days ahead of this tapeta debut. Plenty to find on form. Still unexposed and could resume her progress back at 5f after another break.
7th	6 7th (6) (100/1 -400%) Rogue De Vega	100 100/1(-400%)	(6) Rogue De Vega 100/1, Lightly-raced winner. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Newmarket (5f, good, 22/1). Off 135 days ahead of this debut for new yard. Needs to get back on track. Disappointing in both handicaps and has questions to answer on return for new yard.
8th	3 8th (3) (15/2 -7%) Westmorian	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(3) Westmorian 15/2, Course winner. 14/1, below form eighth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good). Off 177 days and he looks vulnerable from a win perspective. Two wins on Tapeta last December but he's been disappointing since; something to prove.
9th	11 9th (11) (40/1 -233%) Aconcagua Mountain	40 40/1(-233%)	(11) Aconcagua Mountain 40/1, Latest win at Ayr in September. 6/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 12 days ago. Likely to come up short once again. Won off this mark at Ayr in September but he's not been at best since; bit to prove.
10th	10 10th (10) (10/1 +0%) Rory	10 10/1(+0%)	(10) Rory 10/1, Unreliable sort. 10/1, below form 6½ lengths fifth of 12 to The Caltonian in handicap at this course (6f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Win and close second here last month but he was well held behind The Caltonian last time.
11th	7 11th (7) (25/1 -178%) Love Your Work	25 25/1(-178%)	(7) Love Your Work 25/1, First run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 80/1) 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Significantly down in trip and can make his presence felt. Eight-time winner (7f-1m2f) but he's untried at this trip and looks one for another day.

LTO Selection:

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The Caltonian posted a career-best performance when scoring with ease at this venue over 6f recently and he merits respect on his current upward trajectory. However, an 8lb rise in the ratings and a drop in trip could leave the five-year-old vulnerable, with the returning QUANDARY shading the vote. Edward Bethell's filly may have found 6f at Haydock too far in August and a reproduction of her previous performance when scoring at Pontefract over 5f in May would give her every chance. Rory could fill the remaining place.

THE CALTONIAN has sprouted wings since switched to the all-weather and an 8 lb rise for his cosy success over 6f here recently is unlikely to be enough to stop him in his tracks. The 5-y-o coped well with the minimum trip when a close third over C&D three starts back and he should get a strong pace to aim at in this contest. Love Your Work and Honour Your Dreams both make each-way appeal, while an on-song Zuffolo would also be in with a shout.

The one that stands out is THE CALTONIAN (nap) who made it 3-6 on AW with an emphatic win here 11 days ago. Quandary is next best.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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