15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (10/1 -33%) Cloud Cover		10 10/1(-33%)																															(5) Cloud Cover 10/1, Three wins from 8 runs last year. 2/1, creditable 2¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, headed final 100 yds. First-time hood may help her settle better and not underestimated. The addition of a hood looks a good move but she'll need a career best to take this.
2	7 2nd (7) (8/1 +20%) Just A Spark		8 8/1(+20%)																															(7) Just A Spark 8/1, Did well at 3 yrs, winning 4 times and improved furhter on AW since the turn of the year, completing quick-fire hat-trick at Kempton (6f) in February. Not in quite the same form when fifth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 19 days ago. This rates tougher again. Winning spree on AW ground to a halt latest; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 -5%) Shades Of Summer		3.5 7/2(-5%)																															(6) Shades Of Summer 7/2, C&D winner. 3/1, completed hat-trick when winning 9-runner handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, by length from Aramis Grey, kept up to work. Clearly thriving and 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent her going well again on that evidence. Progressing well on AW for new yard, including C&D; may not have reached her ceiling yet.
4	8 4th (8) (16/1 -60%) Sibyl Charm		16 16/1(-60%)																															(8) Sibyl Charm 16/1, Has done well on AW upon joining this yard, career best when winning 8-runner C&D handicap 16 days ago, closed down final 100 yds and just holding on. Nudged up just 1 lb and thriving but this much tougher up in class. Three course wins this year; today's step up class could find her out.
5th	9 5th (9) (100/1 -300%) Smiling Sunflower		100 100/1(-300%)																															(9) Smiling Sunflower 100/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark at Kempton (1m) in February but again started very slowly and never figured when seventh of 9 in handicap back at that venue 37 days ago. Passed over here operating from out of the weights. 1m Kempton win last month; less good latest; stiff task from out of weights at this level.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/4 +30%) Nine Tenths		1.75 7/4(+30%)																															(1) Nine Tenths 7/4, Smart filly who boasts an impressive record on synthetics, adding to her tally in 6-runner listed race at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 20 days ago. Rider takes off handy 7 lb returned to handicaps and she looks sure to play a lead role again. Progressing well on AW; has won for today's apprentice; leading contender.
7th	2 7th (2) (16/1 +11%) Hodd's Girl		16 16/1(+11%)																															(2) Hodd's Girl 16/1, Ended losing run at Dundalk (7f) in January and not disgraced either start since, likely to have benefited from stronger gallop when third of 6 in minor event back at that venue 3 weeks ago. However, she's yet to defy a mark this high. Prolific winner at Dundalk; 3rd in this race last year; will do well to better that today.
8th	3 8th (3) (10/1 -18%) Aramis Grey		10 10/1(-18%)																															(3) Aramis Grey 10/1, Admirable mare who was a good second in C&D conditions' event 12 months ago. Consistent without tasting success subsequently, second of 9 to Shades of Summer in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 28 days ago, conceding first run. Likely to give it her best shot again. 2nd in this race (non handicap) last year; chased home Shades Of Summer on last two runs.
9th	4 9th (4) (6/1 +8%) Wild Side		6 6/1(+8%)																															(4) Wild Side 6/1, Four wins from 8 runs last year, the latest at Southwell (1m) in December. 5/1, respectable 2½ lengths third of 8 to Shades of Summer in handicap at this C&D 88 days ago, not ideally placed. That may not prove her limit on AW. Continued her progress on AW this winter; work to do with two of these on latest C&D run.

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15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The key to this race could be SHADES OF SUMMER's victory over Nine Tenths (second) and Wild Side (third) over track and trip in January. Jane Chapple-Hyam's mare took a pleasing step forward from that success to defeat Aramis Grey (second) and Cloud Cover (fifth) in this grade at Lingfield earlier in the month and she is fancied to continue on the upward curve and complete the four-timer. Nine Tenths looks the main danger after landing the Wulfruna Stakes at Wolverhampton on her latest outing.

NINE TENTHS enhanced her already excellent strike rate on synthetics when landing a 6-runner listed event at Wolverhampton 3 weeks ago and, with her rider taking off a handy 7 lb returned to handicaps, she can reverse form with Shades of Summer on these more favourable terms than when the pair met over C&D on New Year's Day. The latter-named is thriving though and respected, with Cloud Cover and Wild Side others expected to be thereabouts.

Nine Tenths is a major player but the likeable and progressive SHADES OF SUMMER may be able to lower her colours again.

15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (8/1 +20%) Fivethousandtoone		8 8/1(+20%)																															(8) Fivethousandtoone 8/1, C&D winner. 9/4, gained reward for his consistency when winning 6-runner handicap at Kempton (6f) 44 days ago, by ¾ length from Batal Dubai. Overall strike rate tempers enthusiasm in follow-up bid but he ought to give another good account. Two good efforts since headgear was switched to a visor; capable of another big run.
2	10 2nd (10) (16/1 -14%) Misty Grey		16 16/1(-14%)																															(10) Misty Grey 16/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022 but come down in weights as a result and cemented good start for new yard when second of 6 in listed race at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 13/2) 20 days ago, running on. Not dismissed lightly. Two promising runs for his new yard; should cope with the return to 6f; one to consider.
3	5 3rd (5) (33/1 -136%) Chipstead		33 33/1(-136%)																															(5) Chipstead 33/1, 12/1, won 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 28 days ago by ½ length from Summerghand, leading 1f out and driven out. Clearly in top form but more on his plate here up 3 lb. Two AW wins this winter, latterly beating a few of these at Lingfield; this looks tougher.
4	14 4th (14) (12/1 +0%) Billyjoh		12 12/1(+0%)																															(14) Billyjoh 12/1, Yet another good advert for his yard, value for extra when winning handicaps at Southwell/Chelmsford prior to a good second of 12 to Albasheer in handicap (8/1) at this course (5f) 14 days ago. Definite each-way claims returned to 6f. Progressing well and the return to 6f looks sure to suit; has his best days ahead of him.
5th	13 5th (13) (50/1 -100%) Bergerac		50 50/1(-100%)																															(13) Bergerac 50/1, Capitalised on much-reduced mark over 5f here in November and followed up from 5 lb higher mark at Southwell (5f) a month later. Not disgraced in 3 outings since the turn of the year but others come here with more pressing claims. Two 5f wins to end 2023 but this year's efforts leave him with something to find.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 -13%) Aberama Gold		18 18/1(-13%)																															(7) Aberama Gold 18/1, Smart gelding who tasted success 5 times last year, notably Sky Bet Dash/Stewards' Cup. Should come on for last month's reappearance run in listed company at Southwell (5f) 5 weeks ago and better anticipated with usual visor back on. Back to a good mark and looks set to go well in what should be a truly-run event.
7th	1 7th (1) (6/1 +8%) Albasheer		6 6/1(+8%)																															(1) Albasheer 6/1, Dead-heated with Summerghand in valuable handicap at York in August and better than ever in recent months, winning back-to-back handicaps here. Lines up here operating from career-high mark but foolish to rule him out in bid for the hat-trick. Impressive in good handicaps here the last twice; lofty mark to defy but folly to ignore.
8th	9 8th (9) (25/1 -79%) Summerghand		25 25/1(-79%)																															(9) Summerghand 25/1, Veteran who added to his already impressive C.V when dead-heating with Albasheer at handicap at York (6f) last summer. Efforts mixed in recent starts but best effort for a while from reduced mark when ½-length second of 12 to Chipstead in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 4 weeks ago. In the mix. Dead-heated with Albasheer at York last summer & reopposes on 21lb better terms; e-w shout.
9th	3 9th (3) (25/1 -257%) Juan Les Pins		25 25/1(-257%)																															(3) Juan Les Pins 25/1, Solid return back from 4 months off when runner-up in listed company at Southwell (5f) in February and easy to overlook his subsequent run at Wolverhampton (unproven at the trip). This much more his bag and he comes here fresh. Penultimate 5f 2nd was a cracking run; this should be run to suit; big chance back at 6f.
10th	2 10th (2) (18/1 -80%) Coachello		18 18/1(-80%)																															(2) Coachello 18/1, Recorded smart performances when winning handicaps at Lingfield/over C&D late last year. Not at best when fourth in listed Kachy Stakes last month but good chance he'll be back to his best here. Conditions not an issue but defying such a mark in a hot handicap may be beyond him.
11th	4 11th (4) (11/4 +45%) Cover Up		2.75 11/4(+45%)																															(4) Cover Up 11/4, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 5/6, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at this course (5f) 36 days ago, drawing clear to score with plenty in hand. Assessor has had his say but represents leading yard and sure to go well in bid to make it 4-4 on AW. 3-3 on AW and has looked high class over 5f here the last twice; stiff 6f a nagging doubt.
12th	15 12th (15) (9/1 +25%) Solray		9 9/1(+25%)																															(15) Solray 9/1, New Bay colt who gained a second C&D success in good style in December and possible he was inconvenienced by modest early tempo back from 11 weeks off when third of 8 back here in February. This his toughest ask yet but he remains low-mileage. Two C&D wins to his name; still has potential but this looks too hot.
13th	6 13th (6) (50/1 -127%) The X O		50 50/1(-127%)																															(6) The X O 50/1, Dual AW winner who posted effort for some time when 1½ lengths seventh of 12 to Chipstead in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 28 days ago, keeping at it well given his early exertions. Needs to build on that now. Ran well at this meeting last year; latest run better than bare figures; others stronger.
14th	12 14th (12) (11/2 -10%) Batal Dubai		5.5 11/2(-10%)																															(12) Batal Dubai 11/2, C&D winner who showed improved form when adding to his tally at Chelmsford (6f) in October. Solid efforts all 3 starts since, ½-length third of 12 to Chipstead in handicap at Lingfield (6f) 28 days ago, having not looked ideally suited by test of speed. Likely has an even bigger effort in him. Progressing well and conditions hold no terrors; this may prove too competitive though.

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15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Cover Up is going from strength to strength at the moment, seeking four wins in a row after proving a comfortable three-length victor over 5f here last time, but a further 13lb rise will make life a lot tougher. Therefore, a chance can be taken on JUAN LES PINS, who hit the frame in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot last year and continued to progress to be placed at Listed level three times after that effort. Michael Appleby's seven-year-old raced over an inadequate trip at Wolverhampton latest but that could have served its cause and put him spot on for this. Albasheer had Billyjoh (second) behind over 5f here last time and can confirm that form to fight it out for the minor honours.

COVER UP continued his rapid rise up the ranks and made it 3-3 on all-weather when readily taking a 5f handicap here 5 weeks ago. The handicapper has reacted but he's unlikely reached his limit on that evidence and he looks a sure-fire player again with the return to 6f holding no fears. Summerghand and Batal Dubai who finished 2-3 at Lingfield 4 weeks ago are others to consider, with Albasheer and Juan Les Pins just another couple to note in a fiendishly-competitive contest.

Billyjoh and Juan Les Pins give Mick Appleby a good hand but ABERAMA GOLD (nap) has strong claims on last season's best form.

15:35 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +63%) Elegant Man		2.75 11/4(+63%)																															(1) Elegant Man 11/4, Low-mileage 4-y-o who is bred to be smart and took another step forward to make it 2 wins from 3 starts in 7-runner minor event (4/7) at Dundalk (10.7f) 63 days ago, impressive despite still looking green. Highly likely there's more to come and respected on handicap debut. Improving colt who has quickly reached a very useful level of form; respected.
2	11 2nd (11) (11/2 -38%) Penzance		5.5 11/2(-38%)																															(11) Penzance 11/2, 4-y-o who has progressed at a rate of knots on AW, supplementing his C&D success on New Year's Day with an authoritative victory at Lingfield (10f) 4 weeks ago. 6 lb rise looks fair on that evidence and he looks a big player in bid to land the 5-timer. Record of 4-5 for shrewd new connections; likely hasn't stopped improving yet.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +32%) Hooking		7.5 15/2(+32%)																															(2) Hooking 15/2, Smart French performer who has enhanced his excellent strike rate at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in recent months, registering back-to-back victories at listed level. Return to this longer trip will hold no fears with cheekpieces again fitted. 2-2 this year; French runners have a good record on finals day; not dismissed.
4	12 4th (12) (40/1 -82%) Star Harbour		40 40/1(-82%)																															(12) Star Harbour 40/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in September and best since the turn of the year when second of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 11/1) 21 days ago. May find some less exposed rivals too good back down in trip, however. Has an underwhelming strike-rate compared to many of these rivals.
5th	8 5th (8) (16/1 -14%) Sir Busker		16 16/1(-14%)																															(8) Sir Busker 16/1, Smart performer who is winless since landing Group 2 York Stakes in 2022. Running respectably on AW in recent months though, sixth of 11 in Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 20 days ago, running on. Should give another good account. Poor strike-rate since 2020; likely set for another supporting role.
6th	9 6th (9) (50/1 -150%) Diderot		50 50/1(-150%)																															(9) Diderot 50/1, Latest win at Chelmsford City in December. 12/1, creditable 2¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Penzance in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago, no extra final 100 yds. A little more needed from this career-high mark on that evidence. Scored on Good Friday last year but now has a career-high mark to overcome.
7th	4 7th (4) (33/1 -267%) Claymore		33 33/1(-267%)																															(4) Claymore 33/1, Useful horse who ran respectably when fourth of 6 to Military Order in Winter Derby at Southwell (11.1f, 25/1) 34 days ago, albeit better placed than most. Others make more appeal making handicap debut. Ran respectably in the Winter Derby but isn't certain to back up that effort.
8th	14 8th (14) (40/1 -150%) Onesmoothoperator		40 40/1(-150%)																															(14) Onesmoothoperator 40/1, Found the switch to this venue firmly in his favour when landing November Handicap and bee in good order of late, conceding first run but keeping on well for second at Southwell (12f) 3 weeks ago. Return to this shorter trip may not be ideal in what is an ultra-competitive affair, though. Landed the November Handicap in 2023 but has a modest strike-rate.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/1 +44%) Storm Catcher		9 9/1(+44%)																															(10) Storm Catcher 9/1, Likeable sort who was edged out on the post by Penzance over C&D on his penultimate start and deservedly back to winning ways when landing 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 55 days ago. Looks sure to give another good account nudged up 2 lb. Back in a deeper field but he's steadily progressive and ties in with Penzance.
10th	13 10th (13) (11/1 -214%) Oh So Grand		11 11/1(-214%)																															(13) Oh So Grand 11/1, Upwardly mobile filly who resumed winning ways over C&D in October and won both subsequent starts, including Winter Oaks handicap in January, showing a most impressive turn of foot. Unlikely she's reached her limit on that evidence and high on shortlist. Progressive filly who quickened nicely to win the Winter Oaks; now 4-5 on AW.
11th	3 11th (3) (33/1 +18%) Base Note		33 33/1(+18%)																															(3) Base Note 33/1, Latest win at Chelmsford (10f) in November. 8/1, creditable 3¼ lengths seventh of 12 to Penzance in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 28 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Still, may find a few too good again here. Second in this last year when it was still a conditions race and only six ran.
12th	6 12th (6) (17/2 +6%) Blanchland		8.5 17/2(+6%)																															(6) Blanchland 17/2, Smart colt who is 2-2 here, latterly when landing 12.5f handicap in October. Respectable efforts since, 1-length third of 8 to Tyrrhenian Sea in listed race at Lingfield (10f, AW) 89 days ago, very much having run of race. Not discounted for all the trip may be on the short side for him now. Useful colt whose 2-2 record at Newcastle includes sole handicap attempt.
13th	7 13th (7) (100/1 -355%) Freescape		100 100/1(-355%)																															(7) Freescape 100/1, Latest win at Dundalk (10.7f) in December. 9/2, respectable second of 6 in minor event back at that venue (1m) 21 days ago. Back up in trip now and he may find a few too good from this mark. Irish 9yo who has failed to cut the mustard in previous Good Friday runs.
14th	5 14th (5) (7/2 +61%) Teumessias Fox		3.5 7/2(+61%)																															(5) Teumessias Fox 7/2, C&D winner. Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (12f, 4/1) 62 days ago, quicken clear impressively. Remains pretty low-mileage on artificial surfaces and manner of latest success suggests he could do better again on AW. Has to overcome a drop back in distance and career-high mark.

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16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

The handicapper is taking no chances with Elegant Man but the four-year-old, who found only subsequent Doha Group 3 winner Rebel's Romance too good in Kempton's Wild Flower Stakes, is going the right way and can figure strongly, despite the burden of top-weight. However, there are dangers aplenty here, not least C&D winner OH SO GRAND, who has breezed through her last three races and may have enough in hand to defy an 8lb rise for her most recent success. Penzance is also on a roll and makes the shortlist, as does French raider Hooking, who is another intriguing option after two Listed wins in his homeland.

A smashing contest with a host of improving/in-form sorts in opposition with the percentage call in favour of PENZANCE. The 4-y-o has progressed at a rate of knots since joining Mick Appleby and there's highly likely even more to come judged on his authoritative success at Lingfield 4 weeks ago. Dangers aplenty are headed up by another impressive sort in the shape of Oh So Grand, To Catch A Thief and Elegant Man. Storm Catcher is also respected of the older brigade.

Slight preference is for PENZANCE, ahead of Elegant Man and Oh So Grand in a red-hot AW handicap.

16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form		Odds	Key Rating	Tips	Win %	Place %	Betfair Place %	Dist Win %	Dist Place %	Dist Betfair Place %	Ability Rating	Horse Pace	Prediction	A.I Rating	Movement	ATR Speed	Form Plus	Class Runs	Speed Runs	Speed at Distance	LTO Speed	Top Speed	WSR	TF Rating	Course	Going	Distance	Timespeed	OR	Weight	Runs	Age	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (33/1 -106%) Talis Evolvere		33 33/1(-106%)																															(7) Talis Evolvere 33/1, 4-y-o who continued run of good form when scoring at Kempton (1m) in January prior to finishing good second behind Fantastic Fox at Lingfield later that month. Excuses when well beaten upped to 10f 4 weeks ago but revised mark demands more in any case back down to 1m. Form dipped sharply last time and is therefore hard to support with confidence.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +28%) Kingdom Come		6.5 13/2(+28%)																															(3) Kingdom Come 13/2, Low-mileage 5-y-o who confirmed promise of his run behind Dear My Friend when running out a good winner of the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 weeks ago, leading last ½f and keeping on to repel Final Voyage. Respected for all he does need to brush up his starting. Narrowly beat Final Voyage at Wolverhampton last time, taking AW record to 4-6.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +50%) Fantastic Fox		4.5 9/2(+50%)																															(6) Fantastic Fox 9/2, C&D winner. Won 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW, 6/1) 69 days ago by ½ length from Talis Evolvere. Should give another good account. Ties in with several of these rivals; won at Lingfield last time; not ruled out.
4	2 4th (2) (11/2 +15%) Fast Raaj		5.5 11/2(+15%)																															(2) Fast Raaj 11/2, Smart French performer who was a good second at listed level in February and built on that when landing 6-runner minor event at Chantilly (8f) 21 days ago. Interesting he takes his chance here boasting a very good record on synthetics. Very useful performer; 7-12 on AW; French yard had a winner on this card in 2022.
5th	14 5th (14) (20/1 -167%) Mclean House		20 20/1(-167%)																															(14) Mclean House 20/1, Dream Ahead gelding who has built up a most impressive strike rate, bagging a fifth success at Lingfield (1m) last month. Lost little caste in defeat from 5 lb higher mark behind Dear My Friend back there 4 weeks ago but any further progress is less obvious on the back of that. Strike-rate is 5-9; ran creditably behind Dear My Friend in the Mile Trial.
6th	5 6th (5) (6/1 +8%) Symbol Of Light		6 6/1(+8%)																															(5) Symbol Of Light 6/1, :Lightly raced for his age and ran a cracker when second off level weights to Dear My Friend over C&D on New Year's Day. Good second despite steady gallop not helping at Kempton has followed and he's firmly on the shortlist here. Firmly knocking at the door; shade unlucky at Kempton most recently; big player.
7th	9 7th (9) (22/1 -159%) King's Code		22 22/1(-159%)																															(9) King's Code 22/1, Real success story for his yard, finding further progress when enhancing his excellent strike rate when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (1m) last month. Solid fourth in Lincoln Trial has followed and he looks sure to give another good account of himself. Ties in with several of these opponents on 2024 form; frame possibilities.
8th	12 8th (12) (22/1 +21%) Tropez Power		22 22/1(+21%)																															(12) Tropez Power 22/1, Three of his 4 career victories have come on AW and he again ran well when fourth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1m) 24 days ago, typically travelling fluently. Cheekpieces on 1st time but suspicion he will find a couple too strong here. Steadily finding his form this year but faces a stiffer task in this field.
9th	8 9th (8) (20/1 -122%) Final Voyage		20 20/1(-122%)																															(8) Final Voyage 20/1, Irish raider who built on more positive signs to beat a next-time-out winner at Dundalk (1m) in February and ran another solid race when chasing home Kingdom Come in Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 3 weeks ago. Respected up 1 lb. Beaten only narrowly by Kingdom Come on latest run, producing a career-best RPR.
10th	4 10th (4) (33/1 -106%) Tempus		33 33/1(-106%)																															(4) Tempus 33/1, C&D winner. Seven wins from 24 Flat runs. 45/10, 3½ lengths fifth of 7 to Hooking in listed race at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (8f) 47 days ago, weakening final 1f. Previous C&D fourth behind Dear My Friend was a creditable effort and the handicapper has relinquished his grip ahead of this. The oldest contestant and losing spell goes back to summer 2022.
11th	13 11th (13) (66/1 -136%) Master Zoffany		66 66/1(-136%)																															(13) Master Zoffany 66/1, Course winner. Latest win over 7f here in December. However, operating below best in recent starts only seventh of 8 in handicap (16/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 41 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Ended his 2023 campaign with a Newcastle win; not in same form this year.
12th	11 12th (11) (18/1 -50%) Greatgadian		18 18/1(-50%)																															(11) Greatgadian 18/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (11/8) 16 days ago, picked off close home having had a protracted duel with eventual third. Cheekpieces back on and sound each-way claims. Close second twice here this month, taking Newcastle form figures to 1222.
13th	1 13th (1) (3/1 -9%) Dear My Friend		3 3/1(-9%)																															(1) Dear My Friend 3/1, Unbeaten on AW (2-2 here) and improved again following wind op/gelded, successful over C&D on New Year's Day and impressive in landing back-to-back contests at Lingfield (1m) since. Big player despite career-high mark to contend with. Produced a smart handicap performance in the Mile Trial, taking AW record to 4-4.
14th	10 14th (10) (33/1 -32%) Zealot		33 33/1(-32%)																															(10) Zealot 33/1, The all-weather success story of last winter, adding to his most impressive strike rate at Chelmsford (10f) 12 months ago. Operating below best in 3 starts since returning from an absence but assessor has given him a chance and return to this track will play to his strengths. Did extremely well in winter 2022-23; form has dipped sharply this year.

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16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Unbeaten since being gelded, DEAR MY FRIEND has already brushed aside a few of these in recent encounters and, whilst he has a further 6lb rise to cope with after a ready success at Lingfield earlier this month, the Charlie Johnston-trained four-year-old still has a lot going for him. Symbol Of Light, Kingdom Come and McLean House all have something to find with the selection judged on past form, therefore Fast Raaj, a Group 3 winner in France last summer, is suggested as a bigger threat.

DEAR MY FRIEND has done nothing but impress on all-weather since the turn of the year, producing a very smart display when maintaining his unbeaten record on synthetics at Lingfield 4 weeks ago, and he looks sure to make another bold bid on that evidence. Symbol of Light, runner-up both starts since the turn of the year, rates a big threat, with Final Voyage and Kingdom Come others to consider. French-raider Fast Raaj also needs factoring into things.

On better terms, SYMBOL OF LIGHT could well reverse January C&D placings with Dear My Friend who is respected all the same.

16:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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Racecard Key

Ths is the racecard key.

Icon	Meaning
	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

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

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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