Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Saturday 1st February 2025
There were 44 Races on Saturday 1st February 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Sandown, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 1st February 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Urban Road 13/8, 4-time course winner. Latest win here in December. 4/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. Must enter calculations. C&D win in December and in frame back here on all five starts since; thereabouts again.
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10
2nd (10) (10/3 +58%) Busby
3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(10) Busby 10/3, Latest win at Southwell in December. Very good second of 7 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f, 11/8) 18 days ago, clear of rest. Cheekpieces back on. Shortlist material. Did well in visor recently; player if in same form in different headgear (cheekpieces).
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5
3rd (5) (9/2 +0%) Blue Yonder
4.5
9/2(+0%)
(5) Blue Yonder 9/2, C&D winner who stopped the slide when second of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Lingfield (10f, AW) 10 days ago. Visor back on. Back-to-form second recently and well treated if building on that.
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7
4th (7) (4/1 -14%) Royal Observatory
4
4/1(-14%)
(7) Royal Observatory 4/1, Winner at Chelmsford City in December. 6/4, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 10 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and can remain competitive. In form this winter, including a win under Lauren Frost; player in first-time cheekpieces.
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4
5th (4) (8/1 -33%) Alpine Sierra
8
8/1(-33%)
(4) Alpine Sierra 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (8/1) 21 days ago, nearest finish. Merits consideration back down in grade here. Ended losing run over C&D in December but only fifth back here three times since.
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3
6th (3) (16/1 -14%) Toby Tops
16
16/1(-14%)
(3) Toby Tops 16/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, sixth of 12 in novice at this C&D 51 days ago. Tongue strap and cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Something to find. Unexposed sort who needs checking out in the betting on handicap debut.
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9
7th (9) (25/1 -56%) Socialist Agenda
25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Socialist Agenda 25/1, 10/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (16.2f) 22 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Blinkers back on. Two AW wins last spring but struggled in three runs this winter.
16:17 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ROYAL OBSERVATORY was only beaten a head at Lingfield 10 days ago and the first-time application of cheekpieces could help him go one better here, despite a 2lb rise. Urban Road has been running consistently well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to Busby. Blue Yonder is another with valid form claims following his narrow defeat at Lingfield.
Veteran BUSBY was unlucky to bump into a rare progressive one for the grade at Southwell on his most recent outing and is the percentage call to go one better. Urban Road and Alpine Sierra, who drops back in grade, look solid alternatives, however.
A few with solid claims but BLUE YONDER has obvious handicapping scope if able to build on his recent back-to-form second at Lingfield.
(1) Frankies Dream 11/8, Improved model with hood fitted, off the mark at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in January. Runner-up next 2 starts and displayed a good turn of foot when posting a career best in 7-runner handicap at Lingfield (5f, AW, 13/8) 8 days ago. Of interest again up 6 lb. On the up since a hood was fitted and he still looks ahead of his mark; strong claims.
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6
2nd (6) (11/2 -10%) What What What
5.5
11/2(-10%)
(6) What What What 11/2, 9/1 and hooded for 1st time, good third of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 28 days ago, carried left briefly 2f out before running on. Appeals as the type who could yet have more to offer and one to bear in mind having eased a little more in the weights. Best effort so far when a front-running 3rd at Southwell last month; may do better.
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7
3rd (7) (5/1 +17%) Causin A Commotion
5
5/1(+17%)
(7) Causin A Commotion 5/1, Justified strong support when shedding maiden tag at Wolverhampton (5.1f) in November. Disappointed next time but quickly back on track with cheekpieces/tongue tie fitted when third of 12 in handicap (8/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, faring best of those held up. 5f Tapeta win in November; solid 3rd at Southwell latest; should go well again.
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5
4th (5) (9/1 +0%) Lima Sierra
9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Lima Sierra 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden who wasn't disgraced when sixth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, plugging on final 1f. However, she could be vulnerable again here. Two placed efforts here in November but below that level the last twice.
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4
5th (4) (22/1 -120%) Goldrush Glory
22
22/1(-120%)
(4) Goldrush Glory 22/1, Golden Horde gelding who offered something to work on when sixth of 9 on debut in a Southwell novice (6f) in December. Below that level next 2 starts but gets his first crack at handicaps and worth noting if the market spoke in his favour. Not built on debut promise in two further runs; now goes handicapping at a modest level.
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3
6th (3) (4/1 +60%) Helaali
4
4/1(+60%)
(3) Helaali 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 11 in novice (100/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 29 days ago, weakening final 1f. Entitled to hold more chance now handicapping but opening mark demands progress. Modest form in maiden/novice runs but could take a step forward now handicapping.
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2
7th (2) (13/2 -8%) Mum's Called
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(2) Mum's Called 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden who got back on track in first-time blinkers when good second of 12 in a C&D nursery in October. Absent/rejoined yard after leaving Paul Attwater and she could yet have a little more to offer. Improved effort when 2nd over C&D in October (blinkered first time); unexposed on Tapeta.
16:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
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Frankies Dream has to be of interest given his recent performances, but he is 6lb higher than when successful at Lingfield last week and that has to be a concern. With that in mind, WHAT WHAT WHAT gets the vote because he is 1lb lower than when third in a competitive event at Southwell just under a month ago. Others to note are Causin A Commotion and Mum's Called.
FRANKIES DREAM has improved since the hood went on, showing a nice turn of foot to quickly seal matters at Lingfield (5f) 8 days ago. He's a lead player once more back up at 6f provided his enthusiasm can continue to be channelled efficiently. Causin A Commotion and What What What head up the dangers.
Stepping up to 6f asks a different question of FRANKIES DREAM (nap) but he's improving and still looks ahead of the handicapper.
(2) Molveno 10/11, Has improved with each run to date, off the mark at third attempt in a Kempton novice (1m) in December and impressive when following up from the front in-runner handicap back at that venue 24 days ago. Big shout up just 3 lb. Successful in two 1m contests at Kempton this winter, making all latest; improving.
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4
2nd (4) (12/1 -20%) Joseph
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Joseph 12/1, Earthlight gelding who has displayed fair form on 2 of his 3 starts to date, latterly when fourth of 10 in novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 5 weeks ago. Starts out in handicaps in a warm enough affair and likely he'll need to pull out more to play a lead role. Fairly consistent at novice level; could progress now handicapping.
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1
3rd (1) (15/8 +25%) Royal Alliance
1.875
15/8(+25%)
(1) Royal Alliance 15/8, Gelded/off 4 months following his debut and well backed, he landed 9-runner novice here (7f) in October. Similar form despite still showing signs of greenness when third under a penalty at Chelmsford (7f) a month later and he's likely got more to offer now handicapping. Has solid novice form that includes a Newcastle win; the type to do well in handicaps.
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3
4th (3) (4/1 -113%) Studious
4
4/1(-113%)
(3) Studious 4/1, Gelded/off 6 months before impressively landing 12-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in December. Had no trouble following up in 8-runner handicap here (7f) 21 days ago (well on top finish) and he appeals as the type to go improving for a while yet. Solid claims. 2-2 since gelded and switched to handicaps; won here latest; open to further progress.
17:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
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STUDIOUS racked up a double when scoring over 7f here last time and the placed horses behind him that day have helped fight out the finish of a similar event subsequently. As a result, this Study Of Man gelding could be hard to stop in his bid for a hat-trick. All of the remainder have claims, but Molveno edges out Royal Alliance to be the pick of them.
STUDIOUS has impressed in registering back-to-back victories following his switch to handicaps, marking himself down as the type who will go on improving for a while yet when successful over 7f here 3 weeks ago. The return to this longer trip will hold no fears and Mark Loughnane's charge earns the vote to complete the hat-trick. Molveno is also progressing at a rate of knots and he's selected as the chief threat, ahead of Royal Alliance.
An interesting 3yo event in which ROYAL ALLIANCE gets the percentage call ahead of fellow course winner Studious.
(3) Latin Five 12/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at Pontefract (5f, good to soft). Off 128 days/has had a breathing operation. C&D win off a 4lb higher mark last March; mixed afterwards; had wind op; others stronger.
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1
2nd (1) (4/1 +0%) Three Beauz
4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Three Beauz 4/1, C&D winner. One win from 21 Flat runs. 16/5, fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has good chance on pick of form. Conditions suit and she's run well off this mark on last two visits here; should go well.
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3rd (6) (5/1 +9%) Stroxx
5
5/1(+9%)
(6) Stroxx 5/1, 12/1, won 12-runner minor event at this C&D 9 days ago. Has a very modest strike rate so wouldn't be an obvious type to follow up. Winning for just the 2nd time in 57 starts when making all over C&D 9 days ago; e-w shout.
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4
4th (4) (3/1 +45%) Lady Of The Garr
3
3/1(+45%)
(4) Lady Of The Garr 3/1, C&D winner in January. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (10/3) 9 days ago. Can give another good account. She has run well over C&D on her last four starts; likely to be in the thick of it again.
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5th (9) (16/1 +20%) Stallone
16
16/1(+20%)
(9) Stallone 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 12/1, 7 lengths eighth of 12 to Stroxx in minor event at this C&D 9 days ago. Blinkers back on. Not at his best behind a few of these here nine days ago; others stronger for the win.
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5
6th (5) (10/3 +44%) Phoenix Star
3.333333
10/3(+44%)
(5) Phoenix Star 10/3, 5-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Fourth of 6 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 9 days ago, nearest finish. Multiple C&D winner; two fair efforts last month but behind Lady Of The Garr latest.
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7th (7) (11/1 -10%) Spanish Angel
11
11/1(-10%)
(7) Spanish Angel 11/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2024 but run best excused when seventh of 12 to Stroxx in minor event (5/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Ignore latest effort as he saw no daylight in the final furlong; dangerous mark; contender.
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8
8th (8) (9/1 -80%) Henery Hawk
9
9/1(-80%)
(8) Henery Hawk 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2024. 5¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Stroxx in minor event at this C&D (18/5) 9 days ago, never nearer. Potentially well treated if able to build on that back in a handicap. Not seen to best effect here nine days ago; dangerous mark; better expected.
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9th (2) (12/1 -20%) Street Life
12
12/1(-20%)
(2) Street Life 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs last year. Last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f, 16/1) 14 days ago, worst of draw. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly. Good run of form came to end when drawn wide at Wolverhampton two weeks ago.
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10th (11) (20/1 +0%) John Kirkup
20
20/1(+0%)
(11) John Kirkup 20/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2023 but took a step back in the right direction when 4½ lengths third of 12 to Stroxx in minor event at this C&D (28/1) 9 days ago. Solid return when 3rd behind Stroxx here nine days ago; hard to win with but place claims.
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11th (10) (20/1 +0%) The Princes Poet
20
20/1(+0%)
(10) The Princes Poet 20/1, Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Made the frame when 5¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Stroxx in minor event (10/1) at this C&D 9 days ago, though it's still only poor stuff. Finished behind two of these over C&D nine days ago; usually opposable for win purposes.
17:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
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LADY OF THE GARR won a classified event over C&D before running yet another solid race back in handicap company when runner-up here last week. The handicapper has left the daughter of Mehmas on the same mark after that display and she makes plenty of appeal in her bid to go one better. Phoenix Star was fourth in the latter contest and is respected along with Stroxx.
A tentative vote goes to THREE BEAUZ, who did a little too much too soon over C&D on his most recent outing and remains of interest from his current mark based on the pick of his form. Lady of The Garr and Street Life are a couple of potential threats.
Spanish Angel and Henery Hawk are better than they showed last time but LADY OF THE GARR is marginally preferred.
(4) Florida Dawn 8/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 7 in a novice event (7/2) at Southwell (8.1f) on debut 9 days ago. Likely to improve for that experience. Close up for a long way when 4th to odds-on winner in novice at Southwell (1m) 9 days ago.
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3
2nd (3) (1/2 +82%) Noble Testimony
0.5
1/2(+82%)
(3) Noble Testimony 1/2, Cost €30,000 as a yearling. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to useful 11f/1½m winner Ashtara out of smart 9f-10.5f winner Ashiyla. Gelded for debut run and may need further than this in time. 30,000euros yearling by Wooded out of a close relation to a French 7.5f-10.5f winner.
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2
3rd (2) (9/4 -38%) Jamaican Storm
2.25
9/4(-38%)
(2) Jamaican Storm 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden. 25/1, second of 9 in a novice event at Southwell (7.1f) 53 days ago but didn't look the easiest of rides. Has a chance in a modest race. Ran badly on second outing but his fair form either side of that makes him the form pick.
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5
4th (5) (50/1 -150%) Call Me Audrey
50
50/1(-150%)
(5) Call Me Audrey 50/1, Once-raced maiden. Fifth of 6 in a maiden at this course (8f, 66/1) on debut 21 days ago, offered little and looks one for the longer-term. 66-1 when fifth of six in 1m maiden here three weeks ago; lots to find on that modest form.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content,
18:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
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JAMAICAN STORM has made the frame twice at 25/1, with a less inspiring effort sandwiched in between. Providing he turns up at the top of his game, he seems to have a good opportunity to get off the mark. Florida Dawn was fourth on her introduction at Southwell last week and is expected to step forward. Noble Testimony cost 30,000 euros as a yearling and has a nice mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree.
Thrice-raced JAMAICAN STORM may be able to put his experience to use to finish ahead of Florida Dawn, who showed something to work on her racecourse bow.
At this fourth go, JAMAICAN STORM looks to have the right opportunity. Florida Dawn looks the potential stumbling block.
(6) Barnaby 16/5, Rattled of a smashing C&D 4-timer during the second half of last year. Creditable efforts on 2 of his 3 starts subsequently, though his present mark does demand that little bit more. Has a solid record over C&D but appears to have little in hand off current mark.
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8
2nd (8) (11/2 -38%) Tasever
5.5
11/2(-38%)
(8) Tasever 11/2, Has done well upon joining present yard, his latest C&D victory 11 days ago his fourth success since November. Knuckled down well to see off re-opposing Quandary on that occasion and respected for nudged up 2 lb. Gamely beat Quandary last time, taking C&D record to 2-2 (4-10 at Newcastle overall).
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2
3rd (2) (10/3 +33%) Quandary
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Quandary 10/3, Didn't kick on from a solid start last year but down in weights as a result and bounced back to form after 6 months off when neck second of 10 to Tasever in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago. She's worth considering on the back of that display. Beaten only a neck by Tasever here on reappearance, taking AW form figures to 6232232.
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3
4th (3) (12/1 -71%) Novak
12
12/1(-71%)
(3) Novak 12/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 11/2) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account of himself. Has consistent 6f form here this year; effective at 7f and holds solid claims.
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5th (7) (33/1 -136%) Roaring Ralph
33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Roaring Ralph 33/1, Latest win at Southwell in September. Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap back at that venue (7.1f, 16/1). in October. Absent since and blinkers worn for all 4 previous victories, replaced by cheekpieces here. On last winning mark but has been absent for 100 days; yet to win when fresh.
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5
6th (5) (17/2 +39%) Royal Pleasure
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(5) Royal Pleasure 17/2, Unreliable individual. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 22/1) 28 days ago, very slowly away but finishing with running left at the line. Tongue strap back on but he's worth taking on for win purposes. Comes with risk but he's on an attractive mark and this return to 7f looks a plus.
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1
7th (1) (7/2 -27%) Swiss Ace
3.5
7/2(-27%)
(1) Swiss Ace 7/2, 3-time C&D winner who again ran well from his reduced mark when second of 7 in a C&D handicap 18 days ago, finding only a thriving rival too strong (the pair clear). One to be interested in at this level with cheekpieces on 1st time. Has solid recent C&D form; good chance provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.
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4
8th (4) (11/1 +0%) Outrun The Storm
11
11/1(+0%)
(4) Outrun The Storm 11/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Shaped as if needing the run after 6 months off when fifth of 7 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 18 days ago, weakening when headed under 2f out. Should be sharper with that under his belt. Seems held by Swiss Ace on C&D running last month (reappearance).
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9
9th (9) (33/1 +0%) Bowman
33
33/1(+0%)
(9) Bowman 33/1, 18/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 34 days ago, always behind. Has switched yards ahead of this but Tasever looks a much stronger candidate for the stable judged on recent evidence. Consistent last year until form eventually dipped; debut for new stable.
18:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
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TASEVER has already won twice over C&D in 2025 and a 2lb rise for the latest of those triumphs may not be enough to stop the five-year-old from continuing in his current vein of form. Novak has been running with credit over shorter in recent weeks and is another with valid credentials, while Swiss Ace and Quandary are worth considering too.
SWISS ACE has steadily fallen in the weights on the back of a winless 2024 and confirmed he could well be ready to capitalise when finding only a thriving, subsequent winner too strong over C&D 18 days ago. He earns the vote to end the drought with first-time cheekpieces fitted. Quandary was just touched off by Tasever when the pair met here recently, and that pair can prove the chief dangers.
Topweight SWISS ACE has strong recent C&D form and is taken to regain the winning thread. Quandary is second choice.
(1) Time Patrol 5/2, Scored twice at Bath last year and shaped as if still in good heart at the beginning of this year, improved on recent efforts to win a 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Lingfield (6f, AW) 8 days ago, getting up in the shadows of the post. 3 lb rise is fair and ought to go well again with yard in good form. Snug win at Lingfield eight days ago; 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.
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2nd (7) (16/1 +20%) Tantomile
16
16/1(+20%)
(7) Tantomile 16/1, Below form when fifth of 7 in a handicap at this C&D 18 days ago and may be up against it again from 1 lb out of the handicap. Low mileage and has hinted at ability but she needs a career best to break her duck.
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2
3rd (2) (13/2 -8%) Tommytwohoots
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(2) Tommytwohoots 13/2, Latest win at Nottingham in October. Creditable fourth of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 11 days ago and claims once again here. Three solid efforts over C&D this winter; should remain competitive.
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5
4th (5) (11/2 +31%) Ana Emaraaty
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(5) Ana Emaraaty 11/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 28/1, last of 6 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, outpaced and unsuited by drop in trip. Back up in trip should help today but needs to improve on recent form. Conditions to suit; dangerous mark & he's a leading contender granted any luck in running.
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5th (4) (3/1 +45%) Fircombe Hall
3
3/1(+45%)
(4) Fircombe Hall 3/1, 6-time C&D winner. Three wins from 21 runs last year. 10/3, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, ran respectably without posing a serious threat. Has hit the frame on both occasions that Billy Loughnane has ridden and holds place claims once again. Multiple C&D winner; not at best last time but type to bounce back quickly; each-way shout.
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6th (6) (14/1 +30%) Warminster
14
14/1(+30%)
(6) Warminster 14/1, Sixth of 7 in a handicap (16/1) at this C&D 18 days ago, struggling following 3-month break. Needs a big step forward from that effort, especially from 1 lb out of the handicap. Ended 2024 quietly and he was well beaten over C&D on last month's reappearance.
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3
7th (3) (7/2 +0%) Asadjumeirah
3.5
7/2(+0%)
(3) Asadjumeirah 7/2, 3-time C&D winner. 8/1, improved on recent efforts to win a 10-runner handicap at this C&D 11 days ago, won without usual headgear and tongue-tie back on. Up 5 lb and should be competitive with tongue-tie retained. Finally exploited his lowly mark with an easy C&D win 11 days ago; obvious chance up 5lb.
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10
8th (10) (66/1 0%) Barney's Bay
66
66/1(0%)
(10) Barney's Bay 66/1, Last of 11 in minor event (40/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 17 days ago, headgear having little impact. Tough ask from 1 lb out of the handicap. Struggled for current yard and couldn't be supported with any confidence.
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9
9th (9) (20/1 +29%) Badosa
20
20/1(+29%)
(9) Badosa 20/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. Cheekpieces on for first time, last of 8 in a handicap (14/1) at this C&D 30 days ago and needs more now racing from 1 lb out of the handicap. C&D win last March but little to shout about since returned to AW in September.
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10th (8) (16/1 +0%) Secret Daay
16
16/1(+0%)
(8) Secret Daay 16/1, Remains a maiden after 29 Flat runs but ran better when 4 lengths fourth of 10 to Asadjumeirah in a handicap (28/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Races from a pound out of the handicap and best to look elsewhere for win purposes. 29-race maiden; ran okay behind Asadjumeirah 11 days ago but opposable for win purposes.
19:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
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Asadjumeirah proved he retains enthusiasm when scoring comfortably over C&D 11 days ago, but is far from reliable and a 5lb higher mark could scupper his chances of following up. Fellow last-time-out winner Time Patrol has form that ties in with that rival and enters calculations off 3lb higher than last week's success at Lingfield. TOMMYTWOHOOTS, who tends to go well for Harry Burns, has been performing with credit in defeat and shades the vote, with the capable rider's 3lb claim a key factor.
TIME PATROL has been in good form all winter and having deservedly got his head in front in first time cheekpieces 8 days ago, he can follow up in a race that doesn't look the strongest on paper. Fircombe Hall has finished in the money on both occasions that Billy Loughnane has taken the reins, so he can hit the frame again along with last time C&D winner Asadjumeirah.
Asadjumeirah, Time Patrol and ANA EMARAATY could be the three to focus on and Jim Goldie's 5yo is marginally preferred.
(7) Pockley 5/2, Six-time course winner but 24 runs since last win back in 2023. Not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 11 days ago, denied clear run under 2f out. Lurks on a dangerous mark. Plummeted down the weights in the last 12 months but retains some ability; should go well.
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5
2nd (5) (11/4 +50%) Blackcurrent
2.75
11/4(+50%)
(5) Blackcurrent 11/4, Six-time course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023, but in first-time visor he wasn't discredited when fifth of 9 in handicap (18/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Capable of making a bold bid. Losing run gathering momentum; retains ability but others appeal more for win purposes.
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10
3rd (10) (25/1 +50%) Queen For Adaay
25
25/1(+50%)
(10) Queen For Adaay 25/1, Has yet to finish better than mid-division in varied events, always behind after 5 months off when last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 150/1) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Unplaced in all nine starts; has hinted at better but not a solid option.
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6
4th (6) (18/1 -29%) Rockley Point
18
18/1(-29%)
(6) Rockley Point 18/1, Four-time course winner. Thirty-four runs since last win in 2023. Fared better than on last couple of starts when fourth of 9 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 40/1) a week ago, but others still look stronger. Veteran; the odd solid effort this winter but surprising if there weren't a few stronger.
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5th (1) (6/1 -100%) Hurstwood
6
6/1(-100%)
(1) Hurstwood 6/1, C&D winner who got back on track when second of 10 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 11 days ago. Is now 2 lb below his last winning mark and he could be ready to take advantage. In front of Athollblair Boy when 2nd here 11 days ago; 2lb worse off but likely to go well.
6th
2
6th (2) (11/2 +0%) Athollblair Boy
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(2) Athollblair Boy 11/2, Nine-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last success in 2024 but there have been better signs last 2 starts, never nearer when 1¼ lengths fifth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Not ruled out. Conditions ideal and latest C&D fifth was better; could have a 15th win in him.
7th
3
7th (3) (10/1 +38%) Pinpoint
10
10/1(+38%)
(3) Pinpoint 10/1, Off the mark at Ayr in April last year but form went the wrong way towards the end of the campaign, again finishing well held when tenth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 50/1) 49 days ago. Enough to prove at present. Hard to fancy on recent form but he's on a dangerous mark and this race is weak.
8th
8
8th (8) (28/1 -12%) Parson's Meadow
28
28/1(-12%)
(8) Parson's Meadow 28/1, Remains a maiden after 14 starts. After 4 months off, below form when seventh of 8 in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 22 days ago. Tongue strap reapplied with cheekpieces on 1st time. Low-key reappearance last month but the tongue-tie returns and cheekpieces are now added.
9th
9
9th (9) (25/1 +0%) Sacred Melody
25
25/1(+0%)
(9) Sacred Melody 25/1, Finished closer then on previous outings this year when 5½ lengths seventh of 10 in handicap (80/1) at this C&D 11 days ago. Others preferred as she looks for her first victory. Unplaced in all 13 starts; needs to raise her game to trouble the principals.
10th
4
10th (4) (5/1 -67%) My Boy Jack
5
5/1(-67%)
(4) My Boy Jack 5/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2024 but placed all 3 starts this year, second of 12 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 11/4) 17 days ago. Could be thereabouts despite his tendency to start slowly. All wins have come at Wolverhampton but effective elsewhere; should give a good account.
19:55 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
HURSTWOOD appeals from 2lb below his last winning (turf) mark and looks worth chancing after a respectable second in a slightly deeper race over C&D last week. My Boy Jack is a notorious slow starter but can be a key player back over 6f if he doesn't give himself too much to do. With over half the field set to run from out of the handicap, course specialist Athollblair Boy rates the pick of the rest.
Having been dropped in grade, HURSTWOOOD returned to form when runner-up to one who had dropped in the weights at this C&D 11 days ago, so he is taken to get his head back in front this time around. He can see off the challenge of My Boy Jack, who has been in good heart this year, while Blackcurrent could also go well from below his last winning mark.
There could be another win in the 12yo ATHOLLBLAIR BOY judged on his latest run and he can reverse those placings with Hurstwood.
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