Newcastle Races & Results 1 Friday 15th March 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Friday 15th March 2024

There were 42 Races on Friday 15th March 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Fakenham, 6 races at Ffos Las, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Dundalk, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 15th March 2024

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

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
6	6 (6) (9/4 +25%) Isle Of Sark	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(6) Isle Of Sark 9/4, Fifteen runs since last win in 2020. Good second of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f, 11/2) 10 days ago (first past the post but subsequently disqualified). Big player off the same mark. Passed the post first at Southwell ten days ago (1lb higher from tomorrow); decent claims.
5	5 (5) (4/1 +50%) Geremia	4 4/1(+50%)	(5) Geremia 4/1, Unreliable sort. 9/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Kempton (12f), needing stronger gallop. Off 121 days. On a fair mark but this drop back in trip is of dubious benefit. Stays further; has run well first time up in his three previous campaigns though.
2	2 (2) (5/1 +38%) Ravenscraig Castle	5 5/1(+38%)	(2) Ravenscraig Castle 5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 28/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at York (11.8f, good to firm) when last seen 6 months ago. Makes tapeta debut and dangerous to discount eased back into Class 4 company. Consistent last year, often in headgear, but holds no secrets from the handicapper.
3	3 (3) (6/1 +0%) Faylaq	6 6/1(+0%)	(3) Faylaq 6/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2019. Last of 6 in handicap (6/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, heavy), slowly away. Off 139 days. Resumes on a workable mark and will be a threat if fully tuned-up. Resumes on a fair mark and is fine on Tapeta; wants a thorough test over this trip now.
10	10 (10) (8/1 -45%) Armoured	8 8/1(-45%)	(10) Armoured 8/1, Course winner in January. Good third of 12 in handicap (2/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Worth another try at this trip but others preferred all the same. Second round of wind surgery has helped; this tougher and needs to settle up from 1m.
4	4 (4) (12/1 -20%) Loyal Touch	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Loyal Touch 12/1, 6/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 14 days ago, having run of race. Makes tapeta debut and he needs to get back on track. No excuses on comeback, having been allowed to set a steady pace; needs a deal more.
8	8 (8) (16/1 -146%) Parish Councillor	16 16/1(-146%)	(8) Parish Councillor 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 50/1, excellent fifth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 10 days ago, finishing with running left. Not without each-way hope. Looked a bit unlucky not to go closer on comeback and that gave something to build on.
9	9 (9) (16/1 +36%) Dragons Will Rise	16 16/1(+36%)	(9) Dragons Will Rise 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Eight wins from 29 Flat runs. 25/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (8f) 22 days ago. Up in trip and needs to raise his game. Not as good since returning from 18 months off and this is tougher.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -267%) Evening Story	22 22/1(-267%)	(7) Evening Story 22/1, Course winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 11/4, sixth of 7 in handicap at this C&D, needing stronger gallop. Off 119 days. Probably a shade too high in the weights for now. Progressive last backend; could well be more to come and she's one to consider on comeback.
1	1 (1) (33/1 -175%) Swiss Money	33 33/1(-175%)	(1) Swiss Money 33/1, 6/1, third of 5 in juvenile hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 80 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat in France last year (winner of a Longchamp claimer on latest start in this sphere in June 2023) and he's not ruled out. Hasn't taken to hurdles and has plenty on his plate off this sort of mark.

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow

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

RAVENSCRAIG CASTLE goes well fresh and with the in-form Hollie Doyle a notable jockey booking, he appeals strongly on his all-weather debut. Related to winners on synthetics, Iain Jardine's six-year-old faced stiffer tests on turf last year and, with the drop in distance not expected to be too much of an issue, this could be an ideal pipe-opener ahead of the new grass season. Of those lower down in the handicap, course winner Evening Story appeals most, with Armoured also considered now upped in trip.

The one who appeals most is ISLE OF SARK, who got his head in front for the first time since his 2-y-o days at Southwell 10 days ago, only to lose the race in the stewards' room. He has clearly resumed in good order and is taken to gain compensation off the same mark. Faylaq will have a serious chance if he puts his best foot forward following a break, while Parish Councillor, who shaped well in the same Southwell race that Isle of Sark contested, is best of the rest.

Evening Story progressed last autumn but the low mileage PARISH COUNCILLOR shaped nicely on comeback and is preferred.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
4	4 (4) (11/10 -38%) Native King	1.1 11/10(-38%)	(4) Native King 11/10, Twice-raced colt. 6/1, shaped well when second of 10 in C&D novice 24 days ago, just failing. Open to further improvement and the one to beat. Much more like it over C&D latest and has similar claims to Crown Estate on that.
2	2 (2) (5/4 +29%) Crown Estate	1.25 5/4(+29%)	(2) Crown Estate 5/4, Fair form. 8/1 and blinkered first time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Sandown (1m, good to soft) in August. Has had wind surgery ahead of this first outing for 7 months. The obvious threat to Native Ruler. Found a few decent maiden/novice events on turf last summer; helps set the standard.
3	3 (3) (11/2 -83%) Infatuator	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(3) Infatuator 11/2, Churchill colt. Closely related to 1¼m-2m winner Argus and 9f-1¾m winner Steel Prince, both useful. Dam winner up to 10.5f (2-y-o 7.5f winner). Noteworthy newcomer. From a very good family; wouldn't need to be anything special to make a winning debut.
1	1 (1) (100/1 -150%) Golden Echo	100 100/1(-150%)	(1) Golden Echo 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 8 in C&D maiden 36 days ago. Looks more one for handicaps after this. This is again likely to prove beyond her, with handicaps probably next on the agenda.
5	5 (5) (150/1 -127%) Fairfax Beauty	150 150/1(-127%)	(5) Fairfax Beauty 150/1, 100/1, 11 lengths behind native Ruler when seventh of 10 in on her C&D debut 24 days ago. 100-1 for her recent C&D debut, when a long way behind Native King; remains best watched.

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17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The Gosdens have struck with a couple of three-year-olds in maidens in the past few days and CROWN ESTATE can follow suit, with the switch to the all-weather expected to be ideal. Having had a wind problem addressed since last seen, the now-gelded son of Dubawi, whose Classic-winning dam started off with an all-weather triumph, appears to be getting better with each race and could be too wily for this bunch. Native King is going the right way and is respected after last month's near-miss over C&D, while Infatuator warrants a betting check on debut.

NATIVE KING went down by only a nose over C&D last month and can go one better now. Crown Estate looks the obvious threat unless the betting speaks in the favour of Archie Watson newcomer Infatuator.

Beaten a nose over C&D latest, NATIVE KING is preferred to Crown Estate. The market will help with the well-related Infatuator.

17:40 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (2/1 +43%) Albasheer	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Albasheer 2/1, Dead-heated with Summerghand in valuable handicap at York in August and proved as good as ever when winning 13-runner handicap at this course (6f, 9/4) on New Year's Day. Has to be respected back at 5f. Impressive in a 6f handicap here on New Year's Day; new trip but still commands respect.
4	4 (4) (9/2 +18%) Hiya Maite	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Hiya Maite 9/2, Won 3 times in 2023, including when easily landing 9-runner event at Southwell last time by 5½ lengths from Above. Tongue strap back on here and he's likely to prove competitive again from 10 lb higher mark. Hugely impressive at Southwell last time; 10lb rise against better opposition the worry.
12	12 (12) (6/1 +8%) Harry Brown	6 6/1(+8%)	(12) Harry Brown 6/1, 7/2, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 34 days ago, running on. Mark still appeals as fair and he's not written off. Good record on AW; 3lb higher than for latest second but the best could yet be to come.
9	9 (9) (8/1 -140%) Billyjoh	8 8/1(-140%)	(9) Billyjoh 8/1, Impressive winner at Southwell last month before improving again to follow up in an 8-runner handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 9 days ago, Clearly in the form of his life and he should be bang there if regular slow starts don't prove an issue back at the minimum trip. Progressive 6f performer; faces different test now & won't get away with blowing the start.
10	10 (10) (9/1 -13%) Burning Cash	9 9/1(-13%)	(10) Burning Cash 9/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 12 in handicap (33/1) at this C&D 34 days ago, running on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Ran well behind a rapid improver over C&D last month; in the mix with a repeat.
11	11 (11) (10/1 +50%) Mondammej	10 10/1(+50%)	(11) Mondammej 10/1, Unreliable sort. Course winner. Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 10/1) 3 days ago, missing break. Hard to have much faith in at present despite having fallen to attractive mark, Losing run stands at 34 and he's spurned easier opportunities than this in recent months.
2	2 (2) (16/1 -60%) Badri	16 16/1(-60%)	(2) Badri 16/1, Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Ascot (5f) in October. Not quite in same form when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW, 12/1) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive with yard still not firing. Flourished last year; looked rusty on his return but better expected this time.
5	5 (5) (16/1 -60%) Bedford Flyer	16 16/1(-60%)	(5) Bedford Flyer 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Lingfield in November. 10/1, another creditable effort when 4 lengths fourth of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Holding form well this winter and has frame claims again. Ran well in a Listed event last time and this C&D winner looks set for another big run.
6	6 (6) (22/1 -83%) Bergerac	22 22/1(-83%)	(6) Bergerac 22/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in December. 20/1, bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Ended 2023 with two wins but little room for error off his current mark.
7	7 (7) (25/1 -56%) Fine Wine	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Fine Wine 25/1, C&D winner. 25/1, 5¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Diligent Harry in listed race at Southwell (5f) 20 days ago. Mark looks particularly lenient if able to bounce back to form. Just 5 runs since his was 3rd in a valuable C&D h'cap off 12lb higher; potental reviver.
3	3 (3) (50/1 -213%) Brazen Bolt	50 50/1(-213%)	(3) Brazen Bolt 50/1, Four-time course winner. Latest win in Group 3 at Sakhir in January. Not disgraced when sixth of 17 in handicap there (5f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Remains on career-high mark on return to UK and likely needs bit more here. Done well in Bahrain this year but now 11lb higher than when last seen in Britain.
8	8 (8) (66/1 -100%) Lethal Nymph	66 66/1(-100%)	(8) Lethal Nymph 66/1, First run since leaving Clive Cox when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 24 days ago. That run was likely needed and he's market check on second start for yard who can rejuvenate their horses. Down in the weights and type to come good for new yard; perhaps not today though.

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18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

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Albasheer appeals after scoring over 6f here under Hollie Doyle on New Year's Day and even a 6lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent him from following up, as long as dropping to the minimum trip isn't an issue. Brazen Bolt is also noteworthy back in the UK after wintering in the Middle East. However, preference is for BEDFORD FLYER, whose recent fourth-placed finish in the Hever Stakes reads very well and Mick Appleby's sprinter can build on that.

HIYA MAITE was impressive both visually and on the clock when bolting up at Southwell last time and he's taken to defy a 10 lb higher mark. Billyjoh is in the form of his life and has to be considerd going for the hat-trick, though his slow-starting tendencies slighty temper enthusiasm at the minimum trip, whilst Albasheer produced a career-best to score here last time and should go well again.

This can be dominated by BADRI (nap), who should benefit from his recent return, and Albasheer.

18:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
7	7 (7) (5/2 +44%) Back Tomorrow	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(7) Back Tomorrow 5/2, Latest win at Southwell in January. Seventh of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Chelmsford City (6f) 20 days ago. Place possibilities. Pulled hard when flopping at Chelmsford last time; progressive on AW beforehand.
1	1 (1) (4/1 -45%) Hurt You Never	4 4/1(-45%)	(1) Hurt You Never 4/1, C&D winner. Five wins from 14 runs last year. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 27 days ago. 2 lb nudge fair enough and should make her presence felt. 5f win on return followed by a near miss over C&D; leading claims despite career-high mark.
2	2 (2) (4/1 -14%) Daytona Lady	4 4/1(-14%)	(2) Daytona Lady 4/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. Respectable third of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Chelmsford City (6f) 20 days ago. 1 lb lower now and she has to enter calculations. Two wins this winter and she ran creditably at Chelmsford latest; each-way shout.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +45%) Selby's Pride	6 6/1(+45%)	(4) Selby's Pride 6/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f). Off 99 days and it's likely that she will find a few too good. On a good mark and has run well over C&D; returning from a break though and others safer.
6	6 (6) (8/1 -33%) Bella Kopella	8 8/1(-33%)	(6) Bella Kopella 8/1, Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Creditable second of 12 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D. Off 117 days. Will be a danger to all if ready to roll. Good record here and won first time out last year; likely to go well again.
5	5 (5) (17/2 -70%) Mattella	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(5) Mattella 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Below form second of 8 in maiden (9/2) at this C&D 58 days ago. Every inch a leading contender for this handicap debut. Runner-up in three of her four starts; makes handicap debut at a realistic level; chance.
3	3 (3) (16/1 -78%) Giselles Izzy	16 16/1(-78%)	(3) Giselles Izzy 16/1, Latest win at Hamilton in September. Seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f, 5/2). Off 153 days and others make more appeal. Capable on her day but below par when last seen; market should guide after a break.
9	9 (9) (33/1 +0%) Sound Of Iona	33 33/1(+0%)	(9) Sound Of Iona 33/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 8 in handicap at this C&D (66/1) 7 days ago. Best to look elsewhere. Struggled in 2023 and last week's return wasn't full of short-term promise.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -52%) Elladora	50 50/1(-52%)	(8) Elladora 50/1, First run since leaving Katie Scott when eleventh of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and she's opposable. Dropped away over 1m here on recent stable debut; needs to leave that well behind.

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18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A 2lb rise for being touched off by an improver over C&D last time out might leave HURT YOU NEVER on a career-high mark, but she has been steadily progressive over the last year and is fancied to defy the hike en route to a ninth career triumph. Daytona Lady reached the frame in a class 4 at Chelmsford and she's worth a second look now eased in grade, and 1lb in the handicap. Others to note include Bella Kopella and Mattella.

MATTELLA makes her handicap debut on what appears to be a fair mark and she could be the answer in this open-looking handicap. Daytona Lady didn't do much wrong when third at Chelmsford and she is feared most ahead of Hurt You Never and Bella Kopella.

Hurt You Never should give it a good go from the front but BELLA KOPELLA looks worth chancing on her seasonal return.

18:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (11/4 +61%) Catherine Chroi	2.75 11/4(+61%)	(2) Catherine Chroi 11/4, C&D winner. 18/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (6f). Off 140 days. Rejoined yard after leaving Ms Claire O'Connell so can't be ruled out. Two C&D wins in first stint with this yard; market instructive on her return.
1	1 (1) (3/1 -20%) Noble Captain	3 3/1(-20%)	(1) Noble Captain 3/1, Back on song when landing 10-runner handicap at this C&D 8 days ago. Scored readily so he's a player once more. Two C&D wins this year and likely to go well despite his 5lb penalty.
5	5 (5) (11/2 -22%) Fircombe Hall	5.5 11/2(-22%)	(5) Fircombe Hall 11/2, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in December. Respectable second of 12 in minor event (5/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 13 days ago. Considered. Three-time C&D winner; runner-up twice since a 7f win in December; each-way shout.
8	8 (8) (17/2 -240%) Trulie Good	8.5 17/2(-240%)	(8) Trulie Good 17/2, 5/1 and visored for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at Southwell (5f) 17 days ago, well on top finish. High on the shortlist with headgear again sported. Off the mark at this level at Southwell 17 days ago (5f; visor 1st time); leading claims.
7	7 (7) (9/1 -64%) Tathmeen	9 9/1(-64%)	(7) Tathmeen 9/1, 7-time course winner but he came in only ninth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f, 11/2) 8 days ago. Sort to get back on track. Return to 6f in his favour and he's more appealing than many at this level.
9	9 (9) (11/1 +8%) Wrath Of Hector	11 11/1(+8%)	(9) Wrath Of Hector 11/1, Modest gelding. 13/2, sixth of 7 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 15 days ago, not ideally placed. Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. On a losing run and has a poor record at this track; others appeal more.
6	6 (6) (12/1 +14%) Mutabaahy	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Mutabaahy 12/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable 3¼ lengths fifth of 10 to Noble Captain in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 8 days ago, nearest finish. Unreliable individual, however. Won just one of last 54 starts; behind Noble Captain here last week; opposable for the win.
3	3 (3) (14/1 -17%) Dandys Gold	14 14/1(-17%)	(3) Dandys Gold 14/1, C&D winner. Only eighth of 10 to Noble Captain in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 8 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form though. Conditions to suit but was never in the hunt behind Noble Captain here last week.
4	4 (4) (25/1 +24%) Fighting Chance	25 25/1(+24%)	(4) Fighting Chance 25/1, Poor gelding. Below form seventh of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 40/1) 4 days ago, never nearer. Remains a maiden after 25 runs. Exposed 25-race maiden; best run came over C&D but he's easy enough to swerve.

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19:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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Recent winning form can often be at a premium in this type of event so TRULIE GOOD, who landed a similar contest when dropped from a mile to the minimum trip at Southwell last month, might be the one to side with. Noble Captain must concede weight all round after taking a C&D handicap last week, but he remains of interest. Fircombe Hall is most appealing of the remainder.

A trappy classified event in which marginal preference is for NOBLE CAPTAIN who looked in excellent order when a stylish C&D scorer last week and can follow up at these weights. Southwell winner Trulie Good rates a big threat though if the visor again has the desired effect, while both Fircombe Hall and Tathmeen can't be discounted given their excellent records here.

Tathmeen can go well but TRULIE GOOD is fancied to make it 2-2 in a visor.

19:10 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/2 +9%) East Bank	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(3) East Bank 5/2, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this C&D (22/1) 8 days ago by 2½ lengths from Likeashadow. Carries 6 lb penalty but he's not taken lightly in his current mood. Made all to beat Likeashadow over C&D last week; unexposed at 7f but needs more progress.
7	7 (7) (4/1 +0%) Likeashadow	4 4/1(+0%)	(7) Likeashadow 4/1, C&D winner. Blinkered for 1st time, good second of 8 to East Bank in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 8 days ago. Can race off the same mark here so he's expected to be bang there. Two course wins; placed here on his last six runs; looks sure to go well once again.
1	1 (1) (4/1 +43%) Cross The Tracks	4 4/1(+43%)	(1) Cross The Tracks 4/1, 12/1, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (8f) 13 days ago. No forlorn hope. Down in the weights and today's return to 7f should suit; still relatively low mileage.
8	8 (8) (5/1 +38%) Mayo County	5 5/1(+38%)	(8) Mayo County 5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, creditable fourth of 12 in maiden at this C&D 31 days ago. In good hands and is much respected on her handicap debut. Promise in three AW runs this year; likely improver now tackling minor handicaps.
2	2 (2) (7/1 +0%) Mr Irrelevant	7 7/1(+0%)	(2) Mr Irrelevant 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, respectable fifth of 11 in maiden at Catterick (7f, good). Off 7 months. Makes tapeta/handicap debut with plenty to find on form. Makes handicap debut after eight months off; one run that offers hope he's well treated.
5	5 (5) (17/2 -155%) Bits And Bobs	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(5) Bits And Bobs 17/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Kempton (7f, 14/1) 16 days ago, running on late. Firmly in the picture nudged up 1 lb. Sound efforts in blinkers the last twice (7f, Polytrack); no headgear today.
4	4 (4) (20/1 -43%) Doubletalk	20 20/1(-43%)	(4) Doubletalk 20/1, 14/1, ninth of 10 in nursery at Kempton (7f). Off 135 days. Makes tapeta debut. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Chance on best 2yo efforts but ended 2023 quietly; risk attached on her return.
6	6 (6) (80/1 -567%) Reflexion Faite	80 80/1(-567%)	(6) Reflexion Faite 80/1, Respectable fifth of 12 in nursery (17/2) at Southwell (5f). Off 169 days. Significantly up in trip on her first run since leaving Kevin Philippart De Foy with something to find on form. Bred to stay this far and could step up on last season's sprint form for another yard.

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19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

The combination of a switch to more aggressive tactics and a step up in distance saw a much improved bid from EAST BANK last week, and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to prevent a quickfire C&D double for the son of Aclaim. Bits And Bobs posted his best effort of 2024 when a close-up second at Kempton towards the end of February. Jamie Osborne's gelding may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of the admirably consistent Likeashadow.

LIKEASHADOW looks the way to go here given he can race off the same mark as when a good second to East Bank over C&D last time out and meets that rival on 6 lb better terms now. Craig Lidster's penalised 3-y-o still rates the chief danger however, with Bits And Bobs another who can have a say in an open contest.

Likeashadow should be involved again but CROSS THE TRACKS is down in the weights and returning to this trip should suit.

19:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/8 +45%) One More Dream	1.375 11/8(+45%)	(1) One More Dream 11/8, Successful over C&D at the beginning of the month and quickly resumed winning ways in 12-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1, 10/3f) 3 days ago, well on top finish. Not taken lightly under a double penalty. At his best this time last year and is in flying form; can't be left out of calculations.
3	3 (3) (5/1 -67%) Al Muqdad	5 5/1(-67%)	(3) Al Muqdad 5/1, Upped further in trip, shaped well when 2½ lengths third of 12 to the reopposing One More Dream in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, never nearer having been denied a clear run. Respected. Unlucky not to go closer behind One More Dream latest; is high on the shortlist.
9	9 (9) (7/1 +22%) Admiral Nelson	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Admiral Nelson 7/1, Made a winning start for current yard at this C&D in December. Has continued in good heart this year, fourth of 12 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Can give his running once more. Had Sidney's Son behind last time and the harder they go the better for him.
8	8 (8) (8/1 +33%) Mercurius Power	8 8/1(+33%)	(8) Mercurius Power 8/1, C&D winner and latest success here (8f) in December. Again ran well when fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 6/1) a fortnight ago, so he could be thereabouts despite the return to this higher grade. Recent racing done over further; behind Rocket Rod latest and others make greater appeal.
2	2 (2) (8/1 -60%) Novak	8 8/1(-60%)	(2) Novak 8/1, C&D winner who scored 3 times on turf last year. Not seen to best effect when fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f, 2/1) a week ago, left with too much to do. Major player from 6 lb below his last winning mark. Three-time turf winner last summer; is undeniably well handicapped if things fall his way.
7	7 (7) (12/1 -33%) Rocket Rod	12 12/1(-33%)	(7) Rocket Rod 12/1, C&D winner. Back on track when second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 12/1) 2 weeks ago, despite needing stronger gallop. Needs everything to drop right returned to this shorter trip. Another furlong would have been ideal but a good test over this trip is fine; player.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -33%) Calder Valley	16 16/1(-33%)	(6) Calder Valley 16/1, Has run to a fair level both starts this year following a 19-month absence, fourth of 9 in minor event (9/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Could take a step forward as he makes his handicap debut. Shown enough in two novices here lately to suggest he'll be competitive off this mark.
5	5 (5) (18/1 -64%) Rory	18 18/1(-64%)	(5) Rory 18/1, Winner here (6f) in February, but not in the same form when 7¼ lengths eighth of 12 to One More Dream in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 12 days ago. Capable of getting involved if on a going day. Weighted to his best again following two 6f wins here this winter; holds each-way claims.
4	4 (4) (25/1 -56%) Sidney's Son	25 25/1(-56%)	(4) Sidney's Son 25/1, After 6 months off, shaped as if better for the run when tenth of 12 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 2 weeks ago. Improvement required as he bids for his first handicap success. Easy to back ahead of his C&D comeback recently; will need to leave that well behind.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -313%) She's Got Bottle	66 66/1(-313%)	(10) She's Got Bottle 66/1, After 6 months off, left poorly placed when seventh of 8 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 27 days ago. Has something to find, though, as she goes back up in grade. Never involved on her C&D comeback last month and these conditions don't look optimal.

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20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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

A return to 7f proved a perfect tonic for ONE MORE DREAM, as evidenced by the five-year-old's ready victory at Southwell on Tuesday. Although a double penalty and quick turnaround will make this more difficult for the gelded son of Bated Breath, an eighth success on the all-weather could be imminent. Rocket Rod warrants respect on the back of a 1m second here, but this ease in distance may prove against him so a bigger threat might emerge in the shape of fellow C&D winner Novak.

Dropped back in trip, NOVAK had a hopeless task from his position when fourth at this course last week, so he looks ready to take advantage of his current mark returned to 7f. The main danger could be One More Dream, who ran at least as well as ever when scoring at Southwell on Tuesday, while Al Muqdad is also considered.

Now 10lb better off with One More Dream than over C&D early in the month, AL MUQDAD is fancied to turn things round.

20:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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