Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Saturday 15th March 2025
There were 42 Races on Saturday 15th March 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 15th March 2025
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(6) Matwana 2/7, Progressive sort who landed Doncaster juvenile hurdle in December before posting a very good clear second of six in similar event there following month. The clear form pick. Two good runs at Doncaster on last two starts (won by 10l on first occasion); one to beat.
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2nd (2) (22/1 -38%) Double Digits
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22/1(-38%)
(2) Double Digits 22/1, Irish point winner. Failed to build on hurdling debut fourth over C&D when seventh of 13 in novice here (20.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Winning Irish pointer but disappointing on both hurdle runs; looks one for handicaps.
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3rd (1) (9/2 +18%) Small Town Kid
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(1) Small Town Kid 9/2, Irish point winner who made a successful debut over hurdles here in November. Pulled up at Kelso following month but has since had a wind op and not written off after a break. Winning Irish pointer; won over C&D on hurdles debut; back after 2nd wind op; a possible.
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4th (5) (20/1 +20%) Livano Bello
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(5) Livano Bello 20/1, Showed fair form when third in a French claimer in September. Joined new yard for €30,600 but well held in a pair of juvenile hurdles at Wetherby after Christmas. Has plenty to find. Ex-French; third in a claiming hurdle at Auteuil but only modest efforts for new yard.
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5th (3) (12/1 -167%) Wind Your Neck In
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12/1(-167%)
(3) Wind Your Neck In 12/1, A fair Flat maiden handicapper for David Evans but yet to fire in that sphere for his current yard and now goes hurdling with something to prove. Quite useful on the Flat; bought for 11,500gns; poor form on AW for new yard; jumps debut.
13:27 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MATWANA broke her duck in impressive fashion at Doncaster in December before going on to hit the woodwork over the same C&D at Listed level last time. Paul O'Brien's filly is difficult to oppose on that form, although Wind Your Neck In, who holds an official rating of 79 on the level, would be a threat if taking to this new discipline. Small Town Kid can chase the pair home.
MATWANA has taken really well to hurdles and looks to have been found an excellent opportunity to quickly resume winning ways on the back of her clear Doncaster second. Small Town Kid fluffed his lines at Kelso last time but has since had a wind op and appeals as the one to chase home Harry Derham's filly ahead of Double Digits.
An uncompetitive novice event in which MATWANA will prove hard to beat. Small Town Kid is likely to prove her main threat.
13:27 Newcastle Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(3) Hold Onto The Line 2/1, Winner of 2 of his 5 starts over hurdles and doubled his tally in this sphere, too, when striking off a 3 lb higher mark at Musselburgh last January. Placed at that course on his last 3 starts (twice over 2m and most recently when upped to 23.6f) and should make his presence felt once more. All four wins at Musselburgh; second over 2m7f there latest; not as effective here.
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2nd (2) (5/2 -25%) Jet Of Dreams
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(2) Jet Of Dreams 5/2, Off the mark in 9-runner handicap at Hereford last spring and has won twice again since, cruising home in a match at Taunton (18.2f, good) when last seen in November. Remains feasibly treated, conditions in his favour and he scored on the back of a similar break at Sedgefield in September. Solid. Three handicap chase wins on good/good to firm this term; conditions suit; the one to beat.
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3rd (4) (5/4 +50%) Electric Jet
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(4) Electric Jet 5/4, Fair form over hurdles but already looks a better chaser judged on his second run in this sphere at Ludlow where he went down narrowly in a 7-runner handicap. 2 lb rise neither here nor there and this lightly-raced 6-y-o could be the answer. Maiden; improved on chase debut when runner-up last time (first run at 2m); a possible.
14:02 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Jet Of Dreams recorded a facile success in a match at Taunton in November and is of clear interest off 1lb higher, but the vote goes to ELECTRIC JET. Charlie Longsdon's charge pushed an in-form rival all the way at Ludlow last month and the lightly-raced son of Jet Away should go very close. Hold Onto The Line heads the remainder.
This stiffer track promises to suit ELECTRIC JET, who bettered what he showed over hurdles (and on his debut in this sphere) when finding just one too good at Ludlow last month. He is likely capable of better still and earns the vote in this trappy contest, in which all four have realistic claims. If Willie Shake Hands takes to this discipline at the first attempt he could be a bigger threat than experienced chasers Hold Onto The Line and Jet of Dreams.
The conditions are ideal for JET OF DREAMS\p who is taken to win his fourth race of the season. Electric Jet looks his main threat.
(7) Dartmhor 14/1, Down the field in a pair of bumpers and will need to leave his poor maiden/novice form a long way behind now pitched into a handicap if he's to make any sort of impact. Makes his handicap debut but needs to improve on his form to feature.
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1st (8) (10/3 -33%) Luminaries
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(8) Luminaries 10/3, The combination of refitted cheekpieces and livelier ground seemingly aided him when opening his account at the thirteenth attempt over C&D 12 days ago. 3 lb rise fair enough and will be a danger to all if able to build on that breakthrough success. Off the mark in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last time; should go well off 3lb higher.
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2nd (1) (4/1 -78%) Rioja Alta
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(1) Rioja Alta 4/1, Showed next to nothing on first couple of handicaps in this sphere but it was all change in first-time blinkers last month at Sedgefield where he made all for a thoroughly decisive success. Gone up 8 lb for that and couldn't be sure that he'll back that up but he'll be danger to all if he does. Off the mark over hurdles with blinkers (retained) last time; 8lb higher; a possible.
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3rd (2) (13/2 +41%) Bo Cruz
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(2) Bo Cruz 13/2, Runner-up on completed start in Irish points and showed a bit more than on first 2 starts in this sphere when fourth of 9 in a Carlisle novice (17f, soft) last time. Possible that moving up in trip for this handicap debut will help bring about improvement but it will certainly be needed. Irish point 2nd; h'cap debut after 3 runs over hurdles; first run at 2m4f; bit to find.
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4th (4) (6/1 +50%) Athair Mor
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(4) Athair Mor 6/1, Didn't shape badly on first of his 2 starts in maiden hurdles and respectable mid-field finish on handicap debut back here (17f, good to soft) in January. Still appears to be on a stiff mark eased 2 lb and others make more appeal. Unexposed; had two find ops; fair form in 3 runs over hurdles; a possible on h'cap debut.
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5th (6) (15/2 -25%) Prince Nino
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(6) Prince Nino 15/2, Losing run mounting and while he went close over C&D on penultimate start, his subsequent display at Wetherby where he never got into any sort of rhythm was disappointing. Looks vulnerable. Two wins over 2m4f at Perth; below-par last time but two good runs before that; a possible.
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6th (3) (12/1 -85%) Tommy Johnson
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(3) Tommy Johnson 12/1, Showed signs of promise on 3 of 4 starts last term but there has been no progress in handicaps at Catterick and Wetherby since returning from a 12-month absence in January. Hopes pinned on the addition of a tongue strap helping him to get back on track. Fifth in a h'cap here in January 2024; then off for 382 days; poor efforts two runs since.
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|PU| (5) (9/2 +44%) Knacker Trapper
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(5) Knacker Trapper 9/2, Off the mark at Southwell last spring and placed in handicaps at Sedgefield and Wetherby on first 2 starts of present campaign. Form has dipped since but mark has also gone downwards, so there is cause for optimism. Won Sedgefield h'cap by 31l in May; best form since on same track; others preferred.
14:37 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
RIOJA ALTA bolted up in first-time blinkers (retained) at Sedgefield last month and should they have a similar effect, he ought to be more than capable despite having an 8lb higher mark to contend with. Luminaries sprang a surprise when on target over C&D recently and he merits respect off 3lb higher, while market support for the unexposed Athair Mor would be noteworthy.
KNACKER TRAPPER needs to get back on track following a run of low-key efforts but he has edged down to an attractive mark as a consequence and is worth chancing in a race devoid of a standout contender. Last-time-out winners Luminaries and Rioja Alta rate the main dangers.
From a stable going great guns at present recent C&D winner LUMINARIES (nap) is fancied to follow up off this 3lb higher mark.
(4) Milan Bridge 12/1, Arrived on a hat-trick after back-to-back wins at Plumpton but struggled from effectively 14 lb higher (including 8 lb out of the handicap) at Uttoxeter (26.1f, good to soft) when last seen 8 months ago. Watching brief advised on return. Won h'cap chases on his last 2 starts last term; could go well if tuned up after a break.
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1st (3) (8/13 +55%) Cerendipity
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(3) Cerendipity 8/13, Arrives in good nick, shaping as if still in good form when fourth of 8 at Uttoxeter (24f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Has had another breathing operation since and could prove a tough nut to crack back down in grade. Two wins on soft last season; fair efforts 3 runs before wind op this term; going a worry.
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2nd (2) (3/1 -9%) Special Rate
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(2) Special Rate 3/1, Enjoyed a most productive campaign over hurdles/fences last term, winning 7 from 10 starts for Philip Kirby. However, he's yet to find his form for new connections but the handicapper has at least given him a chance. Seven wins at up to 2m7f for Phil Kirby last season; not run as well this term; a possible.
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3rd (1) (6/1 -118%) Bowmore
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6/1(-118%)
(1) Bowmore 6/1, Made a successful start over fences at Tipperary (17.3f) in July but hasn't managed to kick on from that effort, tailed off at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) just under 6 weeks ago. Has since left Henry de Bromhead and needs this step up in trip to rejuvenate him. Two wins for Henry de Bromhead; well beaten latest; first run at 2m7f; stable debut.
15:12 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
CERENDIPITY occupied the runner-up berth two starts in a row before only managing fourth when stepped up in trip at Uttoxeter last month. That was a stronger contest, though, and he has since undergone a wind operation so could capitalise off a 1lb lower mark. Bowmore was well beaten into fourth at Musselburgh on his latest outing, but he now goes for the Charlie Longsdon stable which could spark a revival. Special Rate can beat Milan Bridge home for third.
A contest that is unlikely to take much winning and CERENDIPITY, who arrives in form, gets the nod to record his third success over the larger obstacles following another breathing operation. Stable-switcher Bowmore is taken to edge out Special Rate for the forecast spot.
In a race in which there are doubts about all four runners the value could be with SPECIAL RATE, who should handle these conditions.
(4) Ballygeary 4/1, Resumed winning ways at Market Rasen in June but inconsistent since. Back to form when second at Musselburgh in January but posted a very disappointing effort later that month, when unconvincing over 25.3f at Catterick. Only 1 lb higher than last winning mark and merits consideration down in trip. Failed to stay 3m1f latest and good second over 2m4f prior to that; 2m winner.
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1st (2) (11/10 +20%) Givemefive
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11/10(+20%)
(2) Givemefive 11/10, Landed Cheltenham conditions race on return in October. Respectable fourth in 2m Fairyhouse Grade 2 in November but has been more miss than hit since, including when underperforming on the Flat last month. Tongue-tie added and he could be the pace in this small-field. Big chance if back on song. Not at best lately (including on Flat) but yard won this last year; tongue-tie added.
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2nd (1) (3/1 -20%) Pay The Piper
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(1) Pay The Piper 3/1, Course winner largely struggled over hurdles and fences last season but has bounced back this season over the larger obstacles, winning twice along with plenty of creditable efforts in defeat. Headgear refitted but it remains to be seen whether he can match that form on his return to hurdles. Two chase wins this autumn and remained in form since; big player back hurdling.
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3rd (3) (5/1 -25%) Jericoacoara
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(3) Jericoacoara 5/1, Fairly useful hurdler in France for D. Satalia, his best effort when runner-up in a Listed event at Auteuil in 2023/24. Offered something to work with on first start for this yard after 8 months off, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at this C&D (good) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to build on that run. French winner; fair fourth on C&D British debut last month; may come on for the run.
15:47 Newcastle Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
BALLYGEARY ran too bad to be true when finishing last at Catterick on his most recent start, but this drop in trip looks a good move. If the eight-year-old can reproduce his second in a warmer event at Musselburgh prior to that, then he could be the one to beat. Pay The Piper wasn't disgraced in third over fences at Wetherby in December and is an interesting contender back in this sphere, while Givemefive rates best of the rest.
An ordinary race for the grade and none of the quartet look rock-solid. Having successfully made the running as a novice, connections of GIVEMEFIVE may opt to employ those tactics again and that could give him a tactical edge in such a small field. If he can return to anything like his early season form, he should take the beating in a first-time tongue tie. Ballygeary is fairly handicapped if he can bounce back from an underwhelming effort last time, with course-winner Pay The Piper next best.
Ann Hamilton's PAY THE PIPER (nap) has been most consistent over fences this season and can take advantage of a lower hurdle mark.
(4) Watchoutitscookie 11/2, Landed a gamble in C&D novice handicap in December and in better heart than his subsequent form figures at Lingfield suggest, racing too free last time. Wouldn't dismiss back here. Won over C&D in December but below that form both runs since; needs to bounce back.
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1st (6) (4/1 +33%) Halfway House Lad
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(6) Halfway House Lad 4/1, A most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner C&D handicap in November (nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out). Better when third in well-run race in the mud at Wetherby last time and player if in the same form back here. C&D winner; good third at Wetherby 17 days ago; weighted to go close off a 1lb lower mark.
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2nd (1) (14/1 +0%) Community Rebel
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14/1(+0%)
(1) Community Rebel 14/1, Point winner who landed a 3m Musselburgh maiden hurdle in January 2023 but well beaten in 3 handicaps in a very light career since. Goes chasing now. Well held both hurdle starts this season; goes over fences now with a bit to prove.
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3rd (2) (3/1 +14%) Hawkseye View
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(2) Hawkseye View 3/1, Point winner prone to mistakes but has run well in 2 visits to Newcastle over shorter this term. Wouldn't rule out up in trip. Solid third here last time so he's no forlorn hope now stepping up in trip.
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4th (3) (11/8 +0%) Jamesieconn
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(3) Jamesieconn 11/8, Winning Irish pointer who never figured in trio of quick-fire hurdle runs but made no mistake having been well backed ahead of chase debut (tongue tied/had breathing operation during break) in staying handicap at Doncaster last month. There is more to come from him. Had wind op before winning chasing debut at Doncaster latest; bold showing on the cards.
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5th (5) (40/1 -186%) Onenightintown
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40/1(-186%)
(5) Onenightintown 40/1, Unreliable sort who has yet to fire this term. Mark has tumbled and Brian Hughes is back up. Not one to rely on and beat just two at Musselburgh 27 days ago; others are preferred.
16:22 Newcastle Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
HAWKSEYE VIEW looks just the type to improve for going up in distance, being related to a pair of 2m6f winners, and he performed respectably here last time when third over shorter. The form of the stable is another plus and the six-year-old is preferred to Jamesieconn, who will need to brush up on his jumping despite scoring over 3m2f at Doncaster last month. Halfway House Lad cannot be ruled out either.
JAMESIECONN was much improved when gambled on and making a successful debut over fences at Doncaster last month. There is more to come from him and he can follow up. Hawkseye View and Halfway House Lad could be the dangers.
Sam England's winning pointer JAMIESCONN was quick to make his mark in this sphere at Doncaster and can make light of a 5lb weights rise
(1) Daytona Sky 4/1, Snow Sky gelding. Half-brother to a point winner. Dam winning pointer. Snow Sky gelding; yard is going well so this newcomer needs considering.
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1st (4) (1/1 +100%) Japetus
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(4) Japetus 1/1, 50,000 gns 3-y-o, Sea The Moon gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 6f/7f winner Zander. Dam, smart 7f-1¼m winner, half-sister to (1½m winner, including in USA) Renown. Had a beathing operation before encouraging debut second at Kelso last month. Looks the one to beat, Promising start when second in bumper at Kelso; seems sure to progress; leading claims.
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2nd (3) (5/2 -43%) Hunters Spring
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(3) Hunters Spring 5/2, Flat-bred filly who was well on top at the finish when winning a C&D bumper in November. Similar form when third of 4 (6/1) under a penalty at Ayr 32 days ago. Won over C&D and a solid third at Ayr since; likely to do better still so she's a player.
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3rd (5) (11/1 +21%) Jet Approach
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11/1(+21%)
(5) Jet Approach 11/1, Jet Away gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Bold Enough and bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Wilful. Bred to need time and distance and sha[ed that way at Catterick last month. Remote fourth in bumper at Catterick; Jet Away gelding needs to take a big step forward.
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4th (2) (50/1 0%) He's A Ripper
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50/1(0%)
(2) He's A Ripper 50/1, Third in a point bumper but sent off 150/1 and hooded, he finished last of 9 in bumper at Wetherby on debut in February. Last of nine in bumper at Wetherby; placed in a point bumper so he may do better.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A promising second on debut at Kelso last month when travelling well before being outpaced late in the piece, JAPETUS should be open to plenty of improvement and can go one better on this occasion. A winner over C&D first time out in November, Hunters Spring must enter calculations having followed up with a creditable effort in defeat at Ayr. Related to a couple of point-to-point winners, Daytona Sky is likely to need further in time but is noted nevertheless.
JAPETUS is bred to be sharp and likely to know more with his debut second at Kelso last month under his belt, s is taken to go one place better. Hunters Spring has already won a bumper (albeit a weak one) and is the obvious threat unless there's confidence behind newcomer Daytona Sky.
Nicky Richards' son of Sea The Moon JAPETUS shaped well on his debut when runner-up at Kelso and can go one better.
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