Newcastle Races & Results 1 Wednesday 8th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 8th January 2025

There were 20 Races on Wednesday 8th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 8th January 2025

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

13:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 -100%) Oakley Boy	6 6/1(-100%)	(5) Oakley Boy 6/1, In first-time visor, doubled his tally at Lingfield (5f) in November and ran at least as well when second of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 7/2) 37 days ago. Major player back down in trip. Has taken well to visor, winning at Lingfield then good second at Wolverhampton.
2	6 2nd (6) (12/1 -9%) Fallen Soldier	12 12/1(-9%)	(6) Fallen Soldier 12/1, Remains a maiden but quickly left behind a lesser effort when fourth of 10 in nursery at this course (6f, 22/1) 11 days ago, despite again racing freely. Drops back in trip with 7-lb claimer now on board. Possibilities off current mark, provided the return to 5f suits.
3	1 3rd (1) (10/1 +17%) Fiorella Princess	10 10/1(+17%)	(1) Fiorella Princess 10/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning at Chelmsford City in October. Making her first start in a nursery, not discredited when fifth of 12 at Southwell (5f, 12/1) 26 days ago. Needs to find more. Better than bare result last time and may still have further progress in her.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -79%) Startling	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Startling 25/1, Recorded a third success in nurseries when winning at this C&D in December. However, not in the same form when ninth of 10 here (6f, 12/1) 11 days ago. Quickly drops back down in trip. Three Class 6 wins; held in Class 5 here last time; bit to prove.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 -21%) Dandy Magic	3.333333 10/3(-21%)	(2) Dandy Magic 10/3, On second outing for current yard, showed improved form when making a successful all-weather/nursery debut in 11-runner contest at this course (6f, 18/1) 47 days ago, readily. Not taken lightly. Made a winning AW debut here in November and the form has been advertised since.
6th	8 6th (8) (33/1 -18%) Atherstone Beau	33 33/1(-18%)	(8) Atherstone Beau 33/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in maidens, but well below that level when last of 5 in nursery at Bath (5f, heavy, 9/2) 79 days ago. Has work to do as she makes all-weather debut. Form dipped on latest turf outing; bred to be suited by AW.
7th	4 7th (4) (3/1 +33%) Star Chorus	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Star Chorus 3/1, After 7 weeks off, wasn't seen to best effect when fourth of 7 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 7/4) 4 days ago, nearest finish having met trouble. Remains capable of better as he makes handicap debut. Ran well over C&D two starts ago; interesting back here on handicap debut.
8th	3 8th (3) (11/4 +39%) Blinky	2.75 11/4(+39%)	(3) Blinky 11/4, Without a win in nurseries, but ran respectably back in a novice when third of 10 at Southwell (5f, 7/2) 19 days ago. Can give his running again returned to handicap company. More exposed than some of these rivals but has a fighting chance off this mark.

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13:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Having shown very little on her debut for Jim Goldie, DANDY MAGIC was a surprise winner of a handicap over 6f here in November. However, the way she travelled through that race was very encouraging and she may have plenty more to offer in this sphere. A 7lb higher mark obviously makes this tougher and opens the door for the likes of Oakley Boy and Star Chorus to pounce if she shows any weakness.

OAKLEY BOY has shown improved form fitted with a visor on his last 2 starts, bumping into one who scored again next time at Wolverhampton on his latest outing, so he is taken to resume winning ways returned to 5f. Dandy Magic left behind her stable debut effort with a ready success here last time and is respected, with Star Chorus also one to note.

Assuming she copes with the drop back to 5f, DANDY MAGIC (nap) holds particularly strong claims. Oakley Boy is second choice.

13:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (10/11 +17%) Humble Spark	0.909091 10/11(+17%)	(3) Humble Spark 10/11, Four wins from 15 runs last year. 9/4, did very well to win 8-runner handicap at this course (10.2f) 11 days ago, readily. Back up in trip. Can follow up. Overcame traffic issues to win with something to spare here 11 days ago; big player up 2lb.
2	4 2nd (4) (4/1 +71%) Show No Fear	4 4/1(+71%)	(4) Show No Fear 4/1, Unreliable type. Course winner. 20/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Pontefract (17.1f, good to firm). Off 111 days. Vulnerable back down in trip. Front-running stayer; has respectable 2m form here; something to prove back down in trip.
3	2 3rd (2) (5/2 -25%) Percy Willis	2.5 5/2(-25%)	(2) Percy Willis 5/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 10/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Must be respected. Ran creditably over 1m2f here last week; three-time C&D scorer; respected back up in trip.
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 -115%) Illucidate	14 14/1(-115%)	(1) Illucidate 14/1, Winner on the Flat in France. Fit from hurdling (modest form) when fourth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (12f, 80/1) on UK Flat debut 21 days ago, having run of things. Ran better last time (first British Flat start); possibilities if building on that effort.

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13:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

Neither HUMBLE SPARK (winner) nor Percy Willis (fifth) got a clear run when they encountered each other in a similar event over 1m2f here just after Christmas. That said, the former ran on strongly when the gaps appeared and appeals bidding to back up that hard-fought success off just 2lb higher. The class-dropping Illucidate still has low milage and, having show some improvement back on the Flat at Kempton last month, can give the selection the most to think about this time.

HUMBLE SPARK showed a superb turn of foot to get himself out of trouble here 11 days ago and remains of strong interest up 2 lb in what is likely to be another tactical affair. Percy Willis was a good second here last week and is the obvious threat.

Judged on recent form and other factors, the strongest contenders are PERCY WILLIS (narrowly preferred) and Humble Spark.

13:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:03 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1/1 +9%) Northern Ruler	1 1/1(+9%)	(4) Northern Ruler 1/1, Runner-up on turf first 2 starts, the form reading really well. Not seen to best effect when third of 6 in novice at Lingfield (10f, AW, 30/100) 126 days ago, unsuited by emphasis on speed. Has left William Haggas and obvious claims up in trip for new yard. Turf form has worked out well; hindered by steady pace on AW last time; new stable.
2	3 2nd (3) (3/1 -33%) Fireblade	3 3/1(-33%)	(3) Fireblade 3/1, Brother to Cracksman and runner-up in 2 similar events on turf in the autumn. Blinkered for 1st time, creditable third of 12 in novice (11/10) at this C&D 36 days ago. Has shown more than enough to win a race. Beaten favourite over C&D last time but again wasn't disgraced; in the mix.
3	5 3rd (5) (150/1 -20%) Scotland The Brave	150 150/1(-20%)	(5) Scotland The Brave 150/1, Hood/tongue strap on, fifth of 11 in juvenile hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 12 days ago. Raced twice on the Flat also and needs more on what he's shown. Has something to find.
4	6 4th (6) (200/1 -60%) Saxon Star	200 200/1(-60%)	(6) Saxon Star 200/1, 150/1, eighth of 12 in novice at this C&D 36 days ago, not knocked about. Will make more appeal in handicaps. Opposed on Flat form.
5th	7 5th (7) (150/1 -50%) Simply Red	150 150/1(-50%)	(7) Simply Red 150/1, Fair winning handicap hurdler, below form in pair of outings for current yard. Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code. Others have stronger claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (13/8 +51%) Royal Approval	1.625 13/8(+51%)	(1) Royal Approval 13/8, Off 6 months and gelded, 5/2, improved when winning 12-runner novice at this course (10.2f) 27 days ago. Upped further in trip and can do even better. Successful here last month on second start; open to further improvement; respected.
7th	8 7th (8) (200/1 -60%) Winding Road	200 200/1(-60%)	(8) Winding Road 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 8 in novice at Southwell (11.1f, 40/1) 11 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Plenty to find on the figures.

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14:03 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

FIREBLADE was a well-backed favourite when he made his Tapeta debut over C&D last month. Although the son of Frankel came up short when third that day, it was still an encouraging enough display to suggest he could be hard to beat. Currently rated 88, Northern Ruler sets a fair standard and is an obvious threat on these terms, despite stepping up in trip. Similar comments apply to the penalised Royal Approval, who was a game winner over 1m2f here last month.

NORTHERN RULER wasn't seen to best effect when backed as if defeat was out of the question at Lingfield and has to be worth another chance stepped up in trip for his in-form new yard. Royal Approval and Fireblade can follow him home.

Another chance is given to NORTHERN RULER. The chief dangers are Royal Approval and Fireblade.

14:03 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (12/1 -167%) Al Farabi	12 12/1(-167%)	(2) Al Farabi 12/1, 28/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 19 days ago on return. That was just his second start for this yard and entitled to come on for that. Ran encouragingly dropped to 5f at Southwell last time; unexposed at this trip.
1	3 1st (3) (3/1 +0%) Mondammej	3 3/1(+0%)	(3) Mondammej 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable second of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/4) 18 days ago, no match for winner. Return to 5f a plus and high on shortlist. Has turned a corner (form figures 1122, all here) since having wind surgery.
2	7 2nd (7) (15/2 +6%) Strong Johnson	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(7) Strong Johnson 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Not dismissed with good-value claimer taking over. Back up in grade but Warren Fentiman takes off useful 7lb; not ruled out.
3	5 3rd (5) (3/1 +50%) Dark Kestrel	3 3/1(+50%)	(5) Dark Kestrel 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, finishing with running left. Not taken lightly but is hostage to fortune given his run style. Often slowly away but has proved consistent since October; frame possibilities.
4	1 4th (1) (4/1 +71%) Rhythm N Hooves	4 4/1(+71%)	(1) Rhythm N Hooves 4/1, C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 18/1, below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 18 days ago. Well treated on best form but looks held by Mondammej on latest effort.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -33%) Parisiac	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Parisiac 16/1, Latest win at Nottingham in November. 25/1, good second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Needs to back that up. Not guaranteed to back up latest effort; 0-10 in this sphere.
6th	6 6th (6) (7/1 +22%) Our Absent Friends	7 7/1(+22%)	(6) Our Absent Friends 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ripon in September. Creditable third of 9 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 22 days ago, headed final 100 yds. Respected. Ties in with Mondammej and Dark Kestrel on C&D running three weeks ago.
7th	4 7th (4) (13/2 -8%) Sugar Hill Babe	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) Sugar Hill Babe 13/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in November. Unable to complete the hat-trick when sixth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (5f, 10/3) 19 days ago, merely closing up late. Below par last time but may rebound; in career-best form otherwise of late.

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14:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PARISIAC bounced back to form when second over C&D 11 days ago and the six-year-old merits plenty of respect off just a 1lb higher mark here. That said, the veteran Mondammej is an obvious threat to the selection given his form in recent months, while Dark Kestrel edges out Our Absent Friends and Strong Johnson to be best of the rest.

MONDAMMEJ shaped as if still in good form when second here last time and remains of interest back at his best trip. His stablemate Dark Kestrel is a potential threat if getting the breaks, while Al Farabi should have more to offer for his current yard.

Being unexposed over 5f, AL FARABI could well build on his latest effort. Mondammej is second choice.

14:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/2 +0%) Annandale	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(5) Annandale 11/2, Course winner. 4/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (16.2f) 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Significantly down in trip. Can make presence felt. Versatile sort who ran respectably in races from 1m to 2m here in November/December.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +0%) Sandret	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(6) Sandret 7/2, 16/1, didn't need to improve to win 9-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago by short head from Powerful Response. Needs considering. Got up on the line to beat Powerful Response over C&D last time; should remain competitive.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/2 +0%) Kalikapour	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Kalikapour 7/2, Won 10-runner handicap at Southwell (12.1f, 22/1) 29 days ago under this rider, well positioned. Shortlist material. Had little to spare last time and record suggests he's not an obvious type to follow up.
4	8 4th (8) (25/1 -25%) Racing Vicar	25 25/1(-25%)	(8) Racing Vicar 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 5 in maiden (20/1) at Musselburgh (8f, good). Off 134 days. Back up in trip. Must improve. Ran well at Ayr on second outing; far from solid on the rest of his form.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 +56%) Parish Councillor	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Parish Councillor 7/2, Course winner. Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap (33/1) at this course (8f) 11 days ago, not ideally placed. Back up in trip. 0-7 in handicaps but wasn't beaten far here last time; possibilities off current mark.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 -43%) Powerful Response	5 5/1(-43%)	(1) Powerful Response 5/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Creditable short-head second of 9 to Sandret in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, well positioned. Player. Good second over C&D the last twice; ties in closely with Sandret on latest effort; solid.
7th	7 7th (7) (18/1 0%) Burglar's Dream	18 18/1(0%)	(7) Burglar's Dream 18/1, 50/1, last of 9 in novice hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run. Still a maiden but found 7f too sharp in sole AW run; well treated on best 1m2f efforts.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 -52%) Dundory	100 100/1(-52%)	(9) Dundory 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 8 in handicap (100/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. 0-19 on AW and has a big doubt over current form.
9th	4 9th (4) (17/2 +29%) Russian Virtue	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(4) Russian Virtue 17/2, C&D winner. 25/1, better for return/yard debut when good fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Entitled to come on again. Inconsistent in a light 2024 campaign but ran respectably here last time.

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15:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

Only a short head separated Sandret (winner) and Powerful Response (second) over C&D recently and both have to be respected once again. That said, preference is for KALIKAPOUR, who beat a subsequent winner at Southwell last month and a 3lb rise for that success may underestimated Roger Fell's gelding. Annandale should have no problem with this drop in trip and is another to consider.

KALIKAPOUR ended his losing run when winning at Southwell under this rider last month and a 3 lb rise doesn't look insurmountable. There was little between Sandret and Powerful Response when first and second over C&D 11 days ago and they head the dangers.

The suggestion is PARISH COUNCILLOR, ahead of Burglar's Dream. There's little between Sandret and Powerful Response.

15:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3/1 +14%) William Dewhirst	3 3/1(+14%)	(8) William Dewhirst 3/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 7/4, good ½-length second of 11 to King's School in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Can give another good account. Form figures of 112, all over C&D, since returned to AW; ties in with King's School.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 +25%) Beattie Is Back	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(2) Beattie Is Back 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 11/2, creditable ¾-length third of 10 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D 27 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Scored over C&D in November; close third to Red Maids last time; firmly in the mix.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +30%) Starliner	14 14/1(+30%)	(5) Starliner 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 17/2, 7 lengths ninth of 11 to King's School in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Hood back on. Sound chance on the pick of recent form and the reapplication of hood looks a plus.
4	3 4th (3) (3/1 0%) King's School	3 3/1(0%)	(3) King's School 3/1, 11/1, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago under this rider. Should make a bold bid for the hat-trick. Took his form to a new level with C&D wins the last twice; could well progress further.
5th	6 5th (6) (8/1 +43%) Barnaby	8 8/1(+43%)	(6) Barnaby 8/1, 4-time C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Tenth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 20 days ago. Others more persuasive. Has form figures of 11113 over C&D, narrowly beating King's School on two occasions.
6th	10 6th (10) (100/1 -100%) Homer Stokes	100 100/1(-100%)	(10) Homer Stokes 100/1, Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win at Catterick in October. 9½ lengths last of 11 to King's School in handicap at this C&D (50/1) 11 days ago. Form has dipped here since returned to AW; not the percentage call.
7th	1 7th (1) (11/2 -10%) Red Maids	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(1) Red Maids 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 17 runs last year. Creditable ½-length third of 11 to King's School in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 11 days ago, running on. Needs considering. Record of 1113 since switched to this C&D, close third to King's School most recently.
8th	9 8th (9) (9/1 -50%) Alreet Cha	9 9/1(-50%)	(9) Alreet Cha 9/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. Good neck second of 9 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 36 days ago. Not taken lightly. Ran well behind Red Maids last time but isn't sure to back up that form.
9th	4 9th (4) (12/1 -20%) Commander Of Life	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Commander Of Life 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 16/1) 20 days ago. 0-12 in handicaps but has plenty of encouraging form; close third at Southwell latest.
10th	7 10th (7) (66/1 -164%) Petra Celera	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Petra Celera 66/1, Latest win at Southwell in August. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this course (8f) 85 days ago. Must improve. All wins in Class 5; difficult task in this competitive race back up in grade.

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15:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The hat-trick seeking King's School scored a shade cosily over C&D 11 days ago and a 3lb nudge up in the ratings is unlikely to prevent the four-year-old from giving another good account. That said, this looks slightly more competitive and last month's track-and-trip runner-up ALREET CHA may prove to be slightly better handicapped. Red Maids finished ahead of the selection that day, but her subsequent exploits now see her racing off an 8lb higher mark.

KING'S SCHOOL is steadily progressive so there's every chance he can complete the hat-trick. His old adversaries Red Maids and William Dewhirst, who both had their winning runs ended by the selection, head the dangers.

Several runners tie in with each other on recent C&D form. KING'S SCHOOL is preferred, ahead of William Dewhirst.

15:33 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (6/1 +40%) Tasever	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Tasever 6/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 9/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 11 days ago, very much having run of race. Two 1m wins here in November and was a close third here last time; respected back in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/1 +33%) Ahamoment	6 6/1(+33%)	(1) Ahamoment 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Ayr in September. 25/1, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Enters calculations. Won at Ayr in September and was an eyecatching fourth over C&D last time; dangerous.
3	4 3rd (4) (10/3 +39%) Rebecca's Girl	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Rebecca's Girl 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. 85/40, respectable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. Looks up to winning more races. In good form here in last three runs and she should give it another good shot.
4	9 4th (9) (9/1 +44%) Pallas Lord	9 9/1(+44%)	(9) Pallas Lord 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Five wins from 16 runs last year. 28/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D 6 days ago, hampered. Five wins here early last year but he's finished down the field in last seven runs.
5th	5 5th (5) (8/1 -14%) Drafted	8 8/1(-14%)	(5) Drafted 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 5/2, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 30 days ago, unable to sustain effort. 2-5 on AW and was a creditable third in his bid for a C&D double latest; respected.
6th	11 6th (11) (12/1 -33%) Keep Me Stable	12 12/1(-33%)	(11) Keep Me Stable 12/1, 3-time C&D winner. 8/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Triple C&D winner who was placed behind a dual subsequent winner here latest; in the mix.
7th	2 7th (2) (3/1 +25%) Wyvern	3 3/1(+25%)	(2) Wyvern 3/1, Course winner who looked unlucky not to collect when second of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 5/1) 11 days ago, conceding first run. Remains of interest. Four-time AW winner who didn't get any luck when runner-up here (1m) latest; key player.
8th	12 8th (12) (40/1 -21%) Marcello Si	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Marcello Si 40/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 18 days ago. Others more persuasive. Out of sorts since returning from an absence in November and needs a major revival.
9th	7 9th (7) (33/1 +18%) Belle Flora	33 33/1(+18%)	(7) Belle Flora 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in maiden at Chelmsford City (8f). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Tom Clover. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for. Unexposed 4yo but she makes her handicap/stable debut after a long absence; best watched.
10th	8 10th (8) (12/1 +14%) Drakeholes	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Drakeholes 12/1, 4-time C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Two C&D wins in the autumn but he didn't fire here in his final run last year.

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16:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Having looked an unlucky loser when denied a clear run and finishing a close-up second over a mile here recently, compensation could be in the offing for WYVERN. The Patrick Morris-trained gelding ticks plenty of the right boxes off just a 1lb higher mark and he is taken to repel chief threat Rebecca's Girl. The five-year-old has posted two creditable efforts in defeat since her C&D victory in December and she isn't taken lightly. Drafted and Lahab also warrant a second look.

REBECCA'S GIRL did best of those ridden close up on her most recent outing over C&D last month and appeals as the type to win more races this winter on that evidence, so she earns the vote. Lahab and Wyvern are a couple of others that have been shaping up well lately and warrant plenty of respect in what looks a good race for the grade.

An open race in which DRAFTED gets the vote ahead of Wyvern and Rebecca's Girl.

16:03 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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