Newcastle Races & Results 1 Friday 2nd February 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Friday 2nd February 2024

There were 35 Races on Friday 2nd February 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 2nd February 2024

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16:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (Evens +39%) Brunello Breeze	0 Evens(+39%)	(5) Brunello Breeze Evens, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D (5/4) 25 days ago, readily. Expected to be bang there. Goes well here and is thriving; up 6lb for C&D success last month; looks the answer.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 -33%) Asgard's Captain	3 3/1(-33%)	(4) Asgard's Captain 3/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW, 11/8) 9 days ago. Not taken lightly. Progressive; won on three of last five starts; respectable fifth on latest; shortlisted.
3	8 3rd (8) (40/1 -60%) Absolute Dream	40 40/1(-60%)	(8) Absolute Dream 40/1, Course winner. 25/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (8f) 11 days ago, not seen to best effect having raced without any cover. Still, others make more appeal now upped in trip. Hard to predict and poor on latest start but is ridden by one of the better amateurs.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 +33%) Mass Consumption	22 22/1(+33%)	(7) Mass Consumption 22/1, Last of 9 in handicap at this course (16.2f, 16/1) 11 days ago, dropping away from 3f out. Visor replaces cheekpieces now but plenty to prove at present back down in trip. Tailed off here 11 days ago; needs drop in trip/different headgear to make big difference.
5th	1 5th (1) (5/1 +0%) Red Treasure	5 5/1(+0%)	(1) Red Treasure 5/1, Winner at 6/7f who ran well and would have finished closer still but for losing momentum at a crucial stage when runner-up at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in November. Below best at Lingfield a month later but likely type to bounce back and Simon Walker a positive booking. Claims on second at Wolverhampton in November; has to put poor last run behind her.
6th	2 6th (2) (22/1 -38%) Flylikeaneagle	22 22/1(-38%)	(2) Flylikeaneagle 22/1, Eight wins from 31 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (1m) 17 days ago. Back up in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter. None too consistent; pulled hard when disappointing last time; others appeal more.
7th	3 7th (3) (80/1 -471%) Balranald	80 80/1(-471%)	(3) Balranald 80/1, Chase/hurdles winner who ran well below best in a couple of hurdle outings during second half of last year. Passed over returned to the level. Unraced on Flat in Britain; well held last two hurdles starts; risky.
8th	6 8th (6) (6/1 -9%) Loom Large	6 6/1(-9%)	(6) Loom Large 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 7/2, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D in October, dropping away only late on having taken a strong hold. Not discounted back from 3 months off. C&D winner in October; just 1lb higher and not discounted after three months off.

LTO Selection:

16:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

BRUNELLO BREEZE arrives here having won two of his last three starts and a 6lb rise for the most recent of those victories, which came over C&D, may not be enough to stop him. That said, Asgard's Captain is another with strong form claims and he appears to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Loom Large and Red Treasure.

BRUNELLO BREEZE has been resurgent in blinkers in recent months, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts when readily taking a C&D handicap 25 days ago. He earns the vote to continue the good work, with Red Treasure, back from a short break, and Asgard's Captain, who may not have been ideally suited to the track at Lingfield last time, heading the dangers.

The most solid profile belongs to BRUNELLO BREEZE (nap) who loves this track and was a ready C&D scorer early in January.

16:05 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +25%) True Promise	2.5 5/2(+25%)	(4) True Promise 5/2, £22,000 Washington DC gelding who made a promising start to his career when dead-heating in 12-runner minor event at this course (6f) on debut 25 days ago, challenging final 1f and keeping on. Possibilities with prospect of more to come. Dead-heated for 6f novice here on last month's debut; more on his plate under a penalty.
2	8 2nd (8) (2/1 +27%) Alreet Cha	2 2/1(+27%)	(8) Alreet Cha 2/1, Fair filly. Very good second of 6 in handicap (11/2) at this C&D 17 days ago, conceding first run in a slowly-run race. Worth considering on the back of that here. She has been threatening to win a race and latest C&D second can be upgraded; solid claims.
3	5 3rd (5) (13/8 -62%) Marmaduke Lemon	1.625 13/8(-62%)	(5) Marmaduke Lemon 13/8, Sioux Nation gelding who proved a different proposition second time out when second of 9 in novice event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 2 weeks ago, pulling clear of remainder. Big player with a repeat. Big step forward when 2nd to red-hot favourite (pair well clear) at Wolverhampton latest.
4	7 4th (7) (25/1 -56%) Soldier's Class	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Soldier's Class 25/1, €24,000 foal, €11,500 yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 7f), sister to 1m-1¼m winner Hefner. Dam a Listed-placed maiden; apprentice ridden; yard's newcomers usually better for a run.
5th	6 5th (6) (9/1 -20%) Angel Of The Bay	9 9/1(-20%)	(6) Angel Of The Bay 9/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4¼ lengths fifth of 12 to True Promise in minor event at this course (6f, 7/1) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Should improve further and this step up to 7f rates a plus. Two 6f runs here not devoid of promise but he'll need a fair bit more for the new trip.
6th	2 6th (2) (66/1 +0%) Busan	66 66/1(+0%)	(2) Busan 66/1, Mondialiste gelding. 8¼ lengths ninth of 12 to True Promise in minor event at this course (6f, 25/1) on debut 25 days ago, very green and plugging on without posing a threat. One for later on. 6f looked inadequate on last month's debut here; may not shine until tackling 1m+.
7th	1 7th (1) (100/1 +0%) The Follower	100 100/1(+0%)	(1) The Follower 100/1, Galileo Gold gelding who offered little in pair of novice events 5 months apart, latterly when eighth of 12 at Southwell (1m) 12 months ago. Handicaps more likely to be his bag moving forward. Poor form in two starts (big prices); returns from a year off; hard to recommend.
8th	9 8th (9) (150/1 -200%) Highclere Girl	150 150/1(-200%)	(9) Highclere Girl 150/1, Land Force filly. Did no better for debut when sixth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (40/1) 17 days ago, efforts 2f out and weakening. Likely type for low-grade handicaps. Modest form in two course runs this winter; handicaps more suitable after this.
9th	10 9th (10) (150/1 -88%) Queen Of Pop	150 150/1(-88%)	(10) Queen Of Pop 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Eighth of 9 in maiden at this C&D (80/1) on debut 17 days ago, always behind. Can only be watched. 80-1, slowly away and never in the hunt in a C&D maiden here 17 days ago; no appeal.
10th	3 10th (3) (33/1 +18%) Rose'aid	33 33/1(+18%)	(3) Rose'aid 33/1, Cotai Glory filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 7f/1m winner Do You Know and 7f-1m winner Star of Cashel. Market may well prove best guide. Withdrawn after refusing to enter stalls prior to intended debut, Aug 23. 28,000gns 2yo; half-sister to three winners; likely best watched on belated debut.

LTO Selection:

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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

MARMADUKE LEMON took a big step forward from his debut when a narrow second over 7f at Wolverhampton 13 days ago and he could go one better if finding further progression. True Promise dead-heated for the victory on his racecourse bow over 6f at this venue last month and has to be of interest as a result. Others to note are Alreet Cha and Soldier's Class.

MARMADUKE LEMON was much improved from his debut when making another promising sort pull out all the stops at Wolverhampton recently (the pair clear) and with the prospect of even more to come, he looks the one to beat. Alreet Cha and True Promise both have reasons to recommend them also and rate next best.

Marmaduke Lemon is open to further progress but ALREET CHA is banging at the door and has strong claims at the weights.

16:40 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (5/1 +0%) Redondo	5 5/1(+0%)	(6) Redondo 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 10 in maiden at Navan (8f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 155 days. First run for yard after leaving Josh Halley. Makes handicap debut and worth monitoring in the betting for clues. Minor form in maidens/1m claimer in Ireland; returns after layoff for new yard.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -9%) Likleman	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Likleman 3/1, 14/1, first run since leaving Charlie Johnston (also had wind op) good second of 5 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, switched final 1f and finishing well. One of the likelier types with a repeat. Mixed as 2yo; promising debut for yard over C&D and open to improvement.
3	3 3rd (3) (4/1 +33%) Northern Cracksman	4 4/1(+33%)	(3) Northern Cracksman 4/1, Lightly-raced maiden who failed to justify support when eleventh of 12 on handicap debut at this course (7.1f, 10/3) in October. Cheekpieces go on following a short break but worth noting if support came for him again. Second favourite for 7f handicap debut here; never sighted but can improve for 1m.
4	5 4th (5) (11/1 -38%) Catena	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Catena 11/1, 14/1 and blinkered for 1st time, not disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Had plenty of chances already but not discounted in an ordinary affair. Turf winner at about 7f; luckless last time (7f) but quite exposed and unraced here.
5th	7 5th (7) (9/4 +0%) Mamalouka	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(7) Mamalouka 9/4, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (4/1) at Kempton (8f) 30 days ago. Shortlist material. Improved since wind op and handicapping at 1m; hard work to win latest; may progress again.
6th	2 6th (2) (25/1 -108%) Spyrothedragon	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Spyrothedragon 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, sixth of 8 in maiden at this course (6f) 16 days ago, never involved but not knocked about. Switch to handicaps now rates more suitable so worth noting if the market speaks in his favour. Achieved little in 3 starts at 7f/6f; handicaps more suitable; stamina query on pedigree.
7th	4 7th (4) (7/1 +13%) Supreme Tenacity	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Supreme Tenacity 7/1, Visored for 1st time, last of 5 in handicap (9/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, weakening over 1f out having refused to settle. Others more persuasive. Several good efforts in 1m and 7f handicaps but that run ended last week; bit to prove now.
8th	8 8th (8) (200/1 -203%) Darkest Mile	200 200/1(-203%)	(8) Darkest Mile 200/1, Offered little all 4 starts as a juvenile on turf and hard to make a case for back from 6 months off/making AW debut. Had little racing but not yet shown anything, including on handicap debut; first AW run.

LTO Selection:

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

MAMALOUKA has improved since being switched to handicap company and merits the utmost respect having got off the mark over a mile at Kempton a month ago. A 2lb rise for that success appears to be fair as she may have more progression left to come. Likleman looks next best after his second over C&D 11 days ago, while Supreme Tenacity completes the shortlist.

MAMALOUKA has made a fine start from a low base in handicaps, confirming the promise of her Chelmsford second when running out a good winner at Kempton 4 weeks ago. Up just 2 lb for that success, she can strike again. Likleman, a good second on debut for his new yard over C&D 11 days ago rates next best, ahead of Catena. Market support behind Northern Cracksman would also look interesting.

Mamalouka can improve further but the new surface is a query whereas LIKLEMAN handled it well on his debut for a new yard.

17:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +50%) Sennockian	2.75 11/4(+50%)	(1) Sennockian 11/4, 28/1, last of 9 in nursery at Epsom (7f, good to firm). Off 124 days (gelded in the interim) and needs to find some improvement for the switch to tapeta in order to open his account here. Promise in sprints last summer; no progress in handicaps; gelded; new trip; risky.
2	4 2nd (4) (8/1 +33%) Love Yours	8 8/1(+33%)	(4) Love Yours 8/1, 22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 3 days ago, met some trouble. Looks vulnerable. Suspicion her 7f third last month flatters her; well beaten at Southwell on Tuesday.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/2 -33%) Good Morning Alex	2.5 5/2(-33%)	(5) Good Morning Alex 5/2, 8/11, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, driven out. More will be needed if he's to complete the hat-trick under a penalty but he's clearly in good heart and has to be taken seriously. 2-2 since upped to 1m, quickening well here latest; 3lb wrong under penalty; unexposed.
4	2 4th (2) (2/1 -33%) Tasmanian Legend	2 2/1(-33%)	(2) Tasmanian Legend 2/1, First run since leaving James Ferguson when winning 5-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago. Had the run of race but that represented a career-best all the same and he's a big player up just 2 lb. Made all in a slowly-run C&D event two weeks ago; more will be required to follow up.
5th	3 5th (3) (8/1 -45%) Howard's Choice	8 8/1(-45%)	(3) Howard's Choice 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 11 in maiden (125/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 28 days ago. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Shaped quite nicely at Southwell four weeks ago but his opening mark isn't an obvious gift.

LTO Selection:

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

GOOD MORNING ALEX is now 2-2 over 1m following last month's C&D success, and a 6lb penalty might not be enough to prevent the son of Land Force from completing his hat-trick. Tasmanian Legend was also on target over track and trip last time out and another bold bid looks assured from just a 2lb raised mark. Howard's Choice enters handicaps from a potentially workable mark and he appeals most of the remainder.

This is likely to boil down to a straight fight between TASMANIAN LEGEND and Good Morning Alex. The former was allowed a soft lead when making a winning debut for Alice Haynes over C&D a fortnight ago and while he may not be afforded the same luxury this time with Sennockian in opposition, he nevertheless looks the most likely winner.

Tasmanian Legend and GOOD MORNING ALEX both won slowly-run C&D events last month. The latter is marginally preferred this time.

17:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 3) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7/1 -75%) Bobby Joe Leg	7 7/1(-75%)	(11) Bobby Joe Leg 7/1, 6-time C&D winner who has been resurgent in refitted blinkers, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Southwell (7f) 8 days ago, comfortably on top late on. Up in class here but he can't be discounted in this groove under a 4 lb penalty. 7f Tapeta hat-trick last month; ahead of the handicapper under a penalty; respected.
2	4 2nd (4) (9/2 +10%) Star Zinc	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(4) Star Zinc 9/2, Latest win over C&D in November and ran right up to best when runner-up at Southwell (1m) on penultimate start. Better than distance beaten suggests when seventh of 9 in handicap back here (1m) 11 days ago and worth a chance back at 7f. C&D winner; good 2nd on penultimate start; too free over 1m here latest; can bounce back.
3	12 3rd (12) (8/1 -45%) Rory	8 8/1(-45%)	(12) Rory 8/1, Course winner who was well backed and again found only one too good in 7-runner 5f handicap here 8 days ago. Versatile as regards trip but he does need things to drop just right. In good form this winter; return to 7f won't faze him and this should be run to suit.
4	9 4th (9) (28/1 -133%) Global Spirit	28 28/1(-133%)	(9) Global Spirit 28/1, Latest win at Pontefract in September. Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Catterick (7f, heavy) in October, never involved. Begins new year on a potentially handy mark so interesting if market speaks in his favour. 0-12 on AW but handles Tapeta; had an excuse when last seen; not discounted.
5th	3 5th (3) (4/1 +75%) Sir Maxi	4 4/1(+75%)	(3) Sir Maxi 4/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 16 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 14 days ago. Others preferred. C&D winner in November; mixed record since; down in class; strong pace would aid his cause.
6th	1 6th (1) (11/2 +39%) Gobi Sunset	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(1) Gobi Sunset 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Creditable second of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 16/1) 10 days ago, headed over 1f out and keeping on. Not out of things for all he may face competition on the front end. C&D winner; good 2nd at Southwell ten days ago; other pace to deal with today.
7th	5 7th (5) (28/1 -75%) Cold Stare	28 28/1(-75%)	(5) Cold Stare 28/1, Latest win at Ayr (7.2f) in September. 28/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 20 days ago, slowly into stride and never landing a blow. Mark has eased a little more and return to 7f may well help. Chance on last year's turf best but recent AW efforts need bettering.
8th	6 8th (6) (22/1 -144%) Arranmore	22 22/1(-144%)	(6) Arranmore 22/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2021. 40/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 14 days ago, possibly helped by the way the race developed. Ran on well for 2nd over C&D last time but that run may flatter him (got cover from wind).
9th	2 9th (2) (15/2 +38%) Abruzzo Mia	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(2) Abruzzo Mia 15/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 9/1) 17 days ago. Return to this trip will help on that evidence. C&D winner last September; fair efforts this winter without looking ahead of his mark.
10th	10 10th (10) (16/1 -60%) Kats Bob	16 16/1(-60%)	(10) Kats Bob 16/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (3/1) back at that venue (6.1f) 15 days ago, hanging left and no extra late on. Back up in trip now. Three 6f wins since July; stays 7f and looks set to run his race once again.
11th	8 11th (8) (9/1 -13%) Alexander James	9 9/1(-13%)	(8) Alexander James 9/1, Course winner who ran best race for a while (with tongue tie refitted) when second of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/1) 14 days ago, short of room 2f out and running on. Not dismissed. Back to form when 2nd over C&D two weeks ago; not sure to be in the same form.
12th	7 12th (7) (12/1 -50%) Emperor Caradoc	12 12/1(-50%)	(7) Emperor Caradoc 12/1, Bounced back to somewhere near best when third over C&D in September. Shaped as if needing run (also had wind surgery) back from 4 months off here 2 weeks ago and he's not one to write off yet. May come on for recent return to action (after a wind op); other pace influences on show.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

Bobby Joe Leg is officially 3lb well-in under a 4lb penalty, having completed his hat-trick at Southwell eight days ago, and he merits the utmost respect, but the vote goes to GOBI SUNSET. A staying-on second over 6f on his latest outing, he can go one better now dropped in class and upped in trip, with a high draw likely to be of benefit too. Others to note include Rory and Alexander James.

Having finished runner-up behind a course-specialist at Southwell on his penultimate start, STAR ZINC shaped much better than the bare result over 1m here 11 days ago, pulling hard and having no cover on the flank. He's worth another chance to confirm his present mark workable and earns the vote back at 7f. The thriving Bobby Joe Leg heads up the dangers, with Abruzzo Mia and Alexander James others to note.

A trappy race but likely to be run at a good pace. Rory is a contender back up to 7f but STAR ZINC can bounce back to form.

18:15 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/10 +37%) Bonito Cavalo	1.1 11/10(+37%)	(1) Bonito Cavalo 11/10, 7/5, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Bernie The Bear, running on. Now 3-3 on this surface and obvious claims, despite the double penalty. Three course wins last month; ahead of the handicapper despite 10lb penalty; big chance.
2	2 2nd (2) (15/2 -7%) Carlton And Co	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) Carlton And Co 15/2, Course winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. Visored for 1st time, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/1) 17 days ago. Not without each-way hope. Course winner; on a good mark and form of latest 5th has been franked; each-way claims.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/2 +22%) Bernie The Bear	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(5) Bernie The Bear 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year, the latest at Wolverhampton in December. 8/1, good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Merits consideration. Chased home Bonito Cavalo here last week; 5lb better off for just over one length; chance.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Atlantic Heart	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Atlantic Heart 22/1, One win from 23 Flat runs. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, below form 8¼ lengths sixth of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. She hasn't run badly after a wind op but more will be needed for cheekpieces/drop to 6f.
5th	7 5th (7) (40/1 -344%) Yazaman	40 40/1(-344%)	(7) Yazaman 40/1, Temperamental sort. Creditable third of 10 in handicap (5/1) at Nottingham (5f, heavy), slowly away. Off 121 days and likely to find one or two too good. Beaten 35 times since debut win; running well off reduced mark when last seen; e-w claims.
6th	3 6th (3) (16/1 -191%) Mr Stanley	16 16/1(-191%)	(3) Mr Stanley 16/1, First run since leaving Leanne Breen when sixth of 12 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 14 days ago, not knocked about. Worth a second look. 15-race maiden but caught the eye here on last month's stable debut; betting instructive.
7th	8 7th (8) (18/1 +10%) Dandys Gold	18 18/1(+10%)	(8) Dandys Gold 18/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, 4¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Work to do. C&D win in November but less good since, including behind Bonito Cavalo here last week.
8th	4 8th (4) (5/1 +0%) Beneficiary	5 5/1(+0%)	(4) Beneficiary 5/1, 7/2, won 9-runner minor event at this C&D 6 days ago, bit in hand. More on his plate back in a handicap under a penalty. 2nd to Bonito Cavalo last month before winning two 0-50s over C&D; penalty demands more.
9th	11 9th (11) (100/1 -100%) Independent Beauty	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) Independent Beauty 100/1, Remains a maiden after 31 Flat runs. 8½ lengths seventh of 10 to Bonito Cavalo in handicap at this course (7.1f, 50/1) 11 days ago. Readily passed over. Exposed maiden who hasn't been in much form this winter; hard to recommend.
10th	10 10th (10) (33/1 -65%) Hard Solution	33 33/1(-65%)	(10) Hard Solution 33/1, Respectable sixth of 13 in minor event (18/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 22 days ago. Others make more appeal from a win point of view. Not at his very best this winter but retains enough ability to feature at this level.
11th	9 11th (9) (125/1 -89%) Essencial	125 125/1(-89%)	(9) Essencial 125/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 10½ lengths eighth of 9 to Beneficiary in minor event at this C&D (100/1) 16 days ago. Readily passed over. Low-key return to action over C&D 16 days ago (100-1); looks the stable second string.

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 has been a revelation since switching to the all-weather this month and a double penalty, amounting to 10lb, may not be enough to stop Jim Goldie's charge from lading a four-timer at this track. Behind him over C&D earlier in the month was Beneficiary (second), who has improved to score twice here since in classified contests and he looks the biggest threat. Bernie The Bear and Yazaman are capable of being in the shake-up.

BERNIE THE BEAR had to play second fiddle to the bang in-form Bonito Cavalo over C&D last week but he has a good chance of turning the tables with that rival on these revised terms. That said, Bonito Cavalo won't go down without a fight in his bid to complete the four-timer, while Mr Stanley is one to keep an eye on following an encouraging debut for this yard over C&D a fortnight ago.

Bernie The Bear is weighted to close the gap on the BONITO CAVALO but the selection looked to have something to spare last week.

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

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (4/1 +20%) Street Life	4 4/1(+20%)	(11) Street Life 4/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Chance if bouncing back to best. Third in a stronger race over C&D last week; in the mix with a repeat.
2	9 2nd (9) (17/2 -70%) Rockley Point	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(9) Rockley Point 17/2, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, respectable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago. Merits consideration. Creditable efforts on his last three starts; this veteran should give it another good go.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/2 +45%) Another Angel	5.5 11/2(+45%)	(2) Another Angel 11/2, Modest gelding. 8-time C&D winner. Three wins from 20 runs last year. 18/1, creditable third of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 6 days ago. Not taken lightly. Solid third dropped to this grade here last week (6f); return to 5f is in his favour.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 +29%) Mutabaahy	10 10/1(+29%)	(8) Mutabaahy 10/1, Poor gelding. C&D winner. 22/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 4 days ago. Starting issues mean he's never one for maximum faith but not ruled out of making the frame again. C&D winner; solid effort at Wolverhampton on Monday; stable also run Another Angel.
5th	10 5th (10) (13/2 -63%) Sherdil	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(10) Sherdil 13/2, Modest gelding. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. 9/2, creditable third of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously in this company. Unlucky in running when third at this level three weeks ago; each-way claims.
6th	1 6th (1) (14/1 -40%) Aclaim To Fame	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Aclaim To Fame 14/1, First run since leaving Mark Walford when tenth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6f, 18/1) 54 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Bad draw when down the field on her stable debut in December; better can be expected today.
7th	12 7th (12) (9/1 -64%) Tantastic	9 9/1(-64%)	(12) Tantastic 9/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 17/2, creditable fourth of 12 in minor event at this C&D 16 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Hard to win with but two solid runs at this level last month; cheekpieces return today.
8th	6 8th (6) (11/1 +45%) Hard Nut	11 11/1(+45%)	(6) Hard Nut 11/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2019. 16/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (6f) 6 days ago, slowly away. Hooded for 1st time. Little recent promise and he's readily passed over. Not at his best in two runs at this level here last month; new accessories today.
9th	7 9th (7) (7/2 +30%) Joshua R	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(7) Joshua R 7/2, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Good fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (10/1). Off 126 days. Cheekpieces back on. Respected if sharp enough after absence. Conditions suit; ran well without usual headgear (back on now) when last seen; chance.
10th	4 10th (4) (66/1 -100%) Coley's Koko	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Coley's Koko 66/1, Poor mare. Twenty four runs since last win in 2021. 66/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 20 days ago. Others preferred. Not beaten far last time, without suggesting a return to winning ways was imminent.
11th	5 11th (5) (22/1 -38%) Golden Prosperity	22 22/1(-38%)	(5) Golden Prosperity 22/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Again below form when sixth of 12 in minor event (14/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Visored for 1st time. Hard to fancy on recent efforts. Not beaten far over C&D last month but the change of headgear will need to give him a lift.
12th	3 12th (3) (66/1 -371%) Bonny Scot	66 66/1(-371%)	(3) Bonny Scot 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, last of 7 in minor event at this course (6f), slowly away. Off 147 days. More needed. Poor form in 3 sprint runs last summer; more realistic opposition here but enough to prove.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

The veteran ROCKLEY POINT has been knocking on the door of late and this looks like an ideal opportunity for him to regain the winning thread. The 11-year-old has a wealth of experience around here and that may be enough to see off Sherdil and Tantastic, who has been running with credit since joining new connections. Completing the shortlist are Another Angel, Joshua R and Street Life.

SHERDIL shaped better than the bare result when third at Wolverhampton last month and looks up to scoring in this lowly grade. Another Angel has made the frame here on his last 2 outings and is considered again, with fellow veteran Rockley Point also respected after several respectable efforts in defeat.

Aclaim To Fame is interesting but JOSHUA R may prove the answer with his usual cheekpieces back on.

19:15 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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	Ran similar race before
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