Newcastle Races & Results 1 Thursday 25th January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 25th January 2024

There were 36 Races on Thursday 25th January 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 9 races at Southwell, 6 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 25th January 2024

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

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (10/11 +24%) Optik	0.909091 10/11(+24%)	(1) Optik 10/11, Arrives on a hat-trick after 2 wins in quick succession at Wolverhampton this month. Should prove very hard to beat. Arrives on a hat-trick after two ready wins at Wolverhampton; leading claims once more.
2	9 2nd (9) (10/3 +67%) Sea Girt	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(9) Sea Girt 10/3, Modest form. Not seen to best effect when eighth of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 73 days ago, not clear run. Less exposed than a lot of these. Low-mileage 4yo who suffered a poor run when eighth at Wolver in November; no forlorn hope.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -80%) Coconut Bay	9 9/1(-80%)	(4) Coconut Bay 9/1, Twenty one runs since sole win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 11 in classified event at Southwell (1m) 16 days ago. Back up in trip. Place claims. Not discredited when fifth at Southwell 16 days ago; she's one for the shortlist.
4	8 4th (8) (50/1 -25%) Strong Team	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Strong Team 50/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 50/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (2m) 21 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Yet to register a victory and he beat only one in 2m handicap here three weeks ago.
5th	6 5th (6) (11/2 +83%) Hot Team	5.5 11/2(+83%)	(6) Hot Team 11/2, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Visor back on. C&D scorer who wasn't disgraced when sixth at Wolver 12 days ago; possibilities.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -50%) Quoteline Direct	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Quoteline Direct 12/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022 but was twice runner-up on AW last year (including C&D). Probably needed a recent outing here after 5 months off and should be back closer to form now. Off five months before creditable eighth here nine days ago; in the mix back up in trip.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 +28%) Broctune Azure	18 18/1(+28%)	(3) Broctune Azure 18/1, Modest form in 2022. Not seen for 16 months. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise. Offered little in h'caps at Beverley/Newcastle in summer; needs a big step forward.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 -136%) Glory And Gold	33 33/1(-136%)	(5) Glory And Gold 33/1, Modest mare. 66/1, fourth of 6 in C&D handicap 8 days ago, having run of race. Winless since 2022 but back on track when fourth in C&D h'cap eight days ago; considered.
9th	2 9th (2) (66/1 -32%) Bateau Bay	66 66/1(-32%)	(2) Bateau Bay 66/1, Poor maiden. 80/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton 20 days ago. Down in trip. Difficult ask. Maiden who beat only one in 1m6f Wolver handicap 20 days ago; it's easy to look elsewhere.

LTO Selection:

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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

OPTIK must concede weight all round having notched up a brace of Wolverhampton handicap successes, but this looks a golden opportunity for David Simcock's gelding to complete his hat-trick. Hot Team hasn't been all that far away in recent starts and he ought to appreciate this drop in class, while Quoteline Direct has been given a real chance on these terms and he heads the remainder.

OPTIK has taken off at a low level in recent weeks and looks good for a quick hat-trick. Quoteline Direct should be sharper with a recent comeback run here under his belt and can fill the forecast spot ahead of Coconut Bay

David Simcock's OPTIK arrives on the up and rates a confident choice to complete a quick hat-trick.

16:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (5/6 +67%) Call To Action	0.833333 5/6(+67%)	(3) Call To Action 5/6, Promising individual. Second of 8 in minor event at Southwell (6.1f, 25/1) on debut 19 days ago. Open to improvement and is one for shortlist. Went close in 6f contest at Southwell 19 days ago; open to progress; respected.
2	9 2nd (9) (9/2 +10%) Helga Brandt	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(9) Helga Brandt 9/2, Promising sort. Back from 7 months off when third of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago and likely has more to offer yet. Good third at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; helps to give Karl Burke a strong hand.
3	11 3rd (11) (5/1 +0%) La Boo	5 5/1(+0%)	(11) La Boo 5/1, Twice-raced filly. Stepped up on debut effort when fifth of 9 in minor event at Beverley (5f, good to firm, 40/1) in June. Holds solid claims on that form. Appeared to run well in the Hilary Needler at Beverley; leading player on that bare form.
4	1 4th (1) (22/1 -22%) Al Muqdad	22 22/1(-22%)	(1) Al Muqdad 22/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Caught the eye under a considerate ride when fourth of 6 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 40/1) 10 days ago. Likely to improve, although handicaps may see him in better light. Eyecatching and improved effort at Wolverhampton ten days ago; possibilities.
5th	5 5th (5) (13/2 +41%) Romanee	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(5) Romanee 13/2, Twice-raced colt. 6/4, fifth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 45 days ago. Improvement required. Modest form over 6f but gives the impression this drop to 5f will suit.
6th	12 6th (12) (40/1 -21%) Tees Harriet	40 40/1(-21%)	(12) Tees Harriet 40/1, £40,000 yearling, Harry Angel filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f winner Khunan. Dam, 5f/6f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 6f Dutch Masterpiece. Makes appeal on paper. £40,000 yearling; Harry Angel half-sister to a 5f winner; market instructive.
7th	8 7th (8) (40/1 +39%) Exponential	40 40/1(+39%)	(8) Exponential 40/1, Once-raced filly. Sixth of 10 in minor event at this C&D (80/1) on debut 48 days ago. Made some late headway in C&D event seven weeks ago; form has been boosted.
8th	10 8th (10) (125/1 -89%) Joons Dream	125 125/1(-89%)	(10) Joons Dream 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f, 80/1) 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Doesn't appear to be crying out for this drop in distance.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -100%) Soul Singer	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Soul Singer 50/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 6/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Redcar (6f, good to firm). Off 152 days. Work to do. Gelded since last seen. Modest claims on his turf efforts; needs improvement for change of surface.
10th	7 10th (7) (22/1 -38%) Wiggins B	22 22/1(-38%)	(7) Wiggins B 22/1, $42,000Y first foal, dam unraced half-sister to useful US 8.5f/9f winner Salute The Stars out of half-sister to US Grade 1 8.5f/9f winner Carpe Diem, runner-up in Breeders' Cup Juvenile. $42,000 yearling; has Graded winners on dam's side; check the betting.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Call To Action shaped with significant promise when only narrowly denied at Southwell on his racecourse debut and he appeals as a leading candidate with improvement likely, but the vote goes to ARTISTIC MISSION. Karl Burke's gelding only gave way late on over 6f last time out and the son of Showcasing can put it all together now dropped to the minimum trip. His stablemate Helga Brandt is also noted.

Preference is for CALL TO ACTION, who only narrowly failed to make a winning debut at Southwell earlier this month and should have learnt plenty from that experience. La Boo and Helga Brandt are feared most.

Preference is for CALL TO ACTION, ahead of Helga Brandt. The shortlist is completed by Artistic Mission and La Boo.

16:45 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/8 +72%) Marcello Si	1.375 11/8(+72%)	(6) Marcello Si 11/8, Won 1m course handicap this month. Respectable close fourth in a classified event back here (1m again) since. Should be fine over this shorter trip. Player. Won here before posting a solid fourth in classified event here; firmly in the picture.
2	10 2nd (10) (6/1 +40%) Shine's Ambition	6 6/1(+40%)	(10) Shine's Ambition 6/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. Off 5 months, last of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7f) 20 days ago. Might strip fitter for the outing and this is a drop in grade. Last of 11 in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; he's hard to warm to.
3	7 3rd (7) (7/2 +75%) Mr Coco Bean	3.5 7/2(+75%)	(7) Mr Coco Bean 7/2, Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, good third of 10 in C&D handicap 3 days ago, suited by way race developed. More will be needed here. Turned in one of better efforts when third in C&D h'cap 3 days ago; needs to back it up.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 -25%) Qaabil	10 10/1(-25%)	(8) Qaabil 10/1, One win from 32 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Sixth of 12 in classified event at this course (1m, 25/1) 9 days ago. Fared better than of late when sixth in 1m classified event here 9 days ago; shortlisted.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 -300%) Atrafan	4 4/1(-300%)	(1) Atrafan 4/1, Seven-time course winner. 8/1, creditable second of 9 in 6f classified event 8 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Multiple course winner; good second in 6f classified event here 8 days ago; big player.
6th	9 6th (9) (66/1 -164%) Royal Mariner	66 66/1(-164%)	(9) Royal Mariner 66/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 8 in classified event (66/1) at Wolverhampton (7f) 10 days ago. Comes here out of sorts, beating only one in 7f Wolver classified event ten days ago.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 -450%) Knight Of Magic	66 66/1(-450%)	(5) Knight Of Magic 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Sixth of 7 in novice at this course (1m) 21 days ago. More chance in this company but still needs improvement. Has offered little in his four runs to date; he's hard to make a case for.
8th	3 8th (3) (22/1 -175%) Fanzone	22 22/1(-175%)	(3) Fanzone 22/1, One win from 28 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 12 in classified event at this course (8f, 66/1) 9 days ago. Not discredited when seventh in 1m classified event here nine days ago; considered.
9th	4 9th (4) (22/1 -120%) Indrapura Star	22 22/1(-120%)	(4) Indrapura Star 22/1, Little form of late. 28/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (1m) 8 days ago. Yet to fire in four runs for his current yard, only sixth in handicap here eight days ago.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The vote goes to ATRAFAN, who looked a touch outpaced over 6f here last week but his turn has been nearing and the return to further can give him that added boost. Marcello Si wasn't beaten far into fourth last time, having been on target over the mile on his penultimate start, and he is unlikely to be far away. Knight Of Magic hasn't seen much racing for a five-year-old, so any improvement could bring him into the reckoning.

ATRAFAN and Marcello Si stand out as in-form horses in this classified event, with the former taken to go one better than in similar company here last week and land a seventh course success. Shine's Ambition may prove best of the rest if a drop in class helps to spark a revival.

Multiple course scorer ATRAFAN usually comes good at this time of the year and signalled he's ready to go in when second here last time

17:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +14%) Pop Favorite	6 6/1(+14%)	(5) Pop Favorite 6/1, Four-time C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Fifth of 8 in C&D handicap 8 days ago. 4-15 at Newcastle; needs to bounce back from a below-par effort last week.
2	2 2nd (2) (11/8 +15%) Pallas Lord	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(2) Pallas Lord 11/8, Gained reward for a string of good efforts when winning 9-runner C&D handicap 17 days ago. A 2 lb rise may not prevent him going in again. Consistent form this winter, most recently winning over C&D; very solid claims.
3	1 3rd (1) (6/1 -20%) Fifty Sent	6 6/1(-20%)	(1) Fifty Sent 6/1, Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 3/1, last of 8 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Others more persuasive. Solid third over C&D two starts ago and subsequent effort is best forgiven.
4	6 4th (6) (4/1 +43%) Great Colaci	4 4/1(+43%)	(6) Great Colaci 4/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable second of 12 in classified event over C&D (17/2) 9 days ago. Unlikely to be far away. Went close in C&D classified last week; regressive in handicaps since last win.
5th	3 5th (3) (80/1 -220%) Child Of Lir	80 80/1(-220%)	(3) Child Of Lir 80/1, C&D winner in September but has struggled for form since, including over hurdles. Others preferred. Poor form since winning a C&D maiden in September.
6th	4 6th (4) (5/1 -43%) Odd Socks Havana	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Odd Socks Havana 5/1, Three-time C&D winner. Creditable ½-length third of 9 to reopposing Pallas Lord over C&D 17 days ago. Likely to be in the thick of things again. Ties in closely with Pallas Lord on latest effort; won this race last year; respected.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 +12%) Retirement Beckons	22 22/1(+12%)	(7) Retirement Beckons 22/1, Three wins from 17 runs last year. Tenth of 12 in classified event over C&D (33/1) 9 days ago. Nine wins on turf; poor form at this course since returned to AW.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

PALLAS LORD was a game winner over C&D earlier this month and with Jonny Peate claiming a handy 3lb, Donald Whillan's charge looks to have every chance of going in again. Odd Socks Havana was just over half a length behind the selection in third that day, and off the same rating, he could be dangerous. Great Colaci finished an admirable second over C&D last week and, off what looks to be a workable mark judging by his past form, his turn in the winner's enclosure may not be far away.

PALLAS LORD has enjoyed a good spell this winter and is taken to confirm recent C&D superiority over Odd Socks Havana. The veteran Great Colaci went close to another course win last week and should also be on the premises.

Last year's winner ODD SOCKS HAVANA clinches slight preference in the rematch with Pallas Lord.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 +13%) Herakles	7 7/1(+13%)	(1) Herakles 7/1, C&D winner. 16/1, below par again when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap 76 days ago. On a career-low mark but need to see more. C&D winner at two; mixed record since but down in weights & wind op could revive fortunes.
2	3 2nd (3) (2/1 +64%) Rory	2 2/1(+64%)	(3) Rory 2/1, Unreliable individual. C&D winner. Latest win over 6f here in December. 10/3, creditable second of 6 in C&D handicap 3 days ago, running on. Not discounted but he is one who needs things to fall right. Stayed on for second here on Monday; strong pace would aid his cause; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (16/1 -14%) Street Life	16 16/1(-14%)	(6) Street Life 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell this month. Poorly positioned when only fifth in classified event at Wolverhampton since. Flopped at Wolverhampton last time; earlier Southwell win gives him a squeak.
4	4 4th (4) (7/2 +22%) High Opinion	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(4) High Opinion 7/2, Successful return to AW over C&D in November. Creditable third of 11 back here since. Should give another good account. C&D winner in November and another solid effort here last time; in the mix once more.
5th	2 5th (2) (4/1 -100%) The Gay Blade	4 4/1(-100%)	(2) The Gay Blade 4/1, Won over 6f here at the start of the month and followed up over 7f at Chelmsford (7f) 14 days ago. Good chance of the hat-trick if proving as effective over this shorter distance. Chasing a hat-trick after wins here (6f) and Chelmsford (7f); drop to 5f not sure to suit.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +0%) Urban Dandy	4 4/1(+0%)	(5) Urban Dandy 4/1, C&D winner. Blinkered first time, creditable second of 9 in C&D handicap 9 days ago. Should go well again. Two fine runs this month, including C&D last week; leading contender off the same mark.
7th	7 7th (7) (50/1 -25%) Candy Eye	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Candy Eye 50/1, Below form 4½ lengths sixth of 11 to Street Life in handicap (33/1) at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Something to find on form. Struggled since moving into handicaps; plummeting mark but not easily recommended.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

THE GAY BLADE was returning from a 66-day absence when running out an impressive seven-and-a-half length winner over 6f here earlier this month, prior to scoring over 7f at Chelmsford a week later. For all that the drop back to 5f poses a question to Iain Jardine's gelding, he rates as the one to side with given his current mood. Urban Dandy finished a solid second over C&D last week and, off the same mark, he may prove the main danger to the selection. If Street Life can recapture the form of his win at Southwell on his second-to-last start, he has every chance of making the frame.

The drop to 5f asks a different question but THE GAY BLADE is thriving at present and might be able to complete the hat-trick. Urban Dandy is another who arrives in form and is feared most ahead of High Opinion.

Competitive fare but it might be worth chancing C&D winner HERAKLES now he drops in class on his first run after wind surgery.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (7/5 +38%) Bonito Cavalo	1.4 7/5(+38%)	(4) Bonito Cavalo 7/5, Back from 12 weeks off when taking C&D handicap earlier this month and followed up over longer trip here 3 days ago. 5 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid anticipated. 0-22 on turf but thriving on AW, winning twice here this month; contender in hat-trick bid.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 -23%) Bernie The Bear	8 8/1(-23%)	(7) Bernie The Bear 8/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. First run since leaving Richard Fahey when eighth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at this course (5f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Three Tapeta wins for R Fahey since August; quiet on stable debut (5f) but better at 6f+.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Willow Baby	10 10/1(+0%)	(2) Willow Baby 10/1, Not helped by a sluggish start when fourth of 12 in handicap over C&D (4/1) 21 days ago. Remains relatively unexposed and is one for shortlist. Late headway over C&D three weeks ago but she will need more if she's to come out on top.
4	10 4th (10) (20/1 -167%) Blackcurrent	20 20/1(-167%)	(10) Blackcurrent 20/1, 6-time course winner. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event (7/2) at this course (5f) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Something to find on form. Conditions to suit but he hasn't found his very best this winter; others appeal more.
5th	9 5th (9) (11/2 +21%) Noble Captain	5.5 11/2(+21%)	(9) Noble Captain 11/2, C&D winner. Winner here in January. Respectable second of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 15/8) 5 days ago. This looks tougher. C&D winner; comes here in good form; should make another bold bid.
6th	1 6th (1) (5/1 +23%) Enderman	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) Enderman 5/1, Latest win at Nottingham in August. 15/2, creditable third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Ought to go well again. Placed in a stronger C&D event three weeks ago; capable of another prominent showing.
7th	8 7th (8) (25/1 +0%) Dandys Gold	25 25/1(+0%)	(8) Dandys Gold 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 28/1, below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 17 days ago. Others more appealing. Conditions to suit but she needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser efforts.
8th	5 8th (5) (7/1 +30%) Mumcat	7 7/1(+30%)	(5) Mumcat 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Bit below form fifth of 12 in handicap (7/2) at this course (7.1f) 67 days ago, not ideally placed. Respected. Tricky to win with but she's talented and these conditions suit; each-way claims at least.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 +0%) Drakeholes	20 20/1(+0%)	(6) Drakeholes 20/1, Course winner. 14/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Claims on best form. Struggled since entering handicaps and no real sign he's ready to exploit his reduced mark.
10th	3 10th (3) (40/1 -122%) Shabaaby	40 40/1(-122%)	(3) Shabaaby 40/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 12/1) 13 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive. Wolverhampton winner in November; not beaten far the last twice; chance on a going day.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

BONITO CAVALO readily accounted for a subsequent winner over C&D, prior to scoring over 7f here on Monday, and a 5lb penalty may not be enough to stop Jim Goldie's charge bringing up the hat-trick. Enderman showed up well for a long way when finishing third over C&D earlier this month and, granted he can settle better in the early part of the race, he may go close. The step back to 6f may help Mumcat, who weakened into fifth over 7f here when last seen and she shouldn't be dismissed lightly.

BONITO CAVALO arrives in the form of his life and may be able to complete the hat-trick. Willow Baby and Enderman rate the principal dangers.

Bonito Cavalo and Bernie The Bear are high on the list but MUMCAT should find this being run to suit and she's just preferred.

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (9/4 +0%) Sibyl Charm	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(9) Sibyl Charm 9/4, Back to best when narrow second of 11 in handicap (11/8) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Just 1 lb higher now and holds strong claims. Signalled ready to strike for current yard when strong-finishing Wolver second; big shout.
2	7 2nd (7) (3/1 +25%) Leap Day	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) Leap Day 3/1, Found improvement when scoring at Southwell (8.1f) last month and backed that up with creditable fourth of 10 in handicap over same C&D 14 day ago. Cheekpieces on first time. Merits consideration. Off the mark at Southwell and backed it up with good fourth there since; can go well again.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/2 +68%) Matty Too	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(3) Matty Too 9/2, Ninth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Kempton (7f) 43 days ago. Improvement required on tapeta debut. Won twice over 7f on turf in June but his recent form is not so encouraging; more needed.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 +50%) Kalganov	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(1) Kalganov 9/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 25/1, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 18 days ago. Not out of things. Won over C&D and solid fifth of 12 at Wolver 18 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
5th	10 5th (10) (33/1 -32%) Sparkle In His Eye	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Sparkle In His Eye 33/1, Course winner. Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 22/1, last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago. Others more appealing. Course scorer; shaped as if in need of run when last at Southwell; can take a step forward.
6th	5 6th (5) (7/1 +22%) Westmorian	7 7/1(+22%)	(5) Westmorian 7/1, Course winner. 15/2, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive. Course scorer; looked rusty after 6 months off when eighth here latest; can build on it.
7th	6 7th (6) (28/1 +15%) Dragons Will Rise	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Dragons Will Rise 28/1, 4-time course winner. Eight wins from 27 Flat runs. Sixth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Multiple course scorer but he's yet to fire in two runs since returning from long absence.
8th	2 8th (2) (33/1 -136%) Vecchio	33 33/1(-136%)	(2) Vecchio 33/1, Seventh of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Newmarket (7f, good). Off 7 months. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Freddie & Martyn Meade. Off since beating only one at Newmarket in June; market can guide on his yard/Tapeta debut.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

SIBYL CHARM just failed when attempting to justify favouritism over 6f at Wolverhampton last time and she is only 1lb higher for that display. The daughter of Charm Spirit was doing her best work at the finish that day, so the return to 7f may help and she could go one better this evening. The main danger appears to be Leap Day, who wasn't disgraced in fourth over a mile at Southwell earlier in the month and should go well off a 1lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces. Vecchio makes his first start for the Scott Dixon yard and completes the shortlist.

SIBYL CHARM was unfortunate not to score at Wolverhampton last time and remains fairly treated. She can gain compensation here. Leap Day and Kalganov can also make their presence felt.

Iain Jardine's SIBYL CHARM (nap) looked a winner in waiting when a fast-finishing second at Wolverhampton and gets a confident vote.

19:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
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	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

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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