Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 12th December 2024
There were 33 Races on Thursday 12th December 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Taunton, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 12th December 2024
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(5) Swinging London 10/11, Winning hurdler who finally gained a deserved success on the level at Southwell on Tuesday. powering away. Has to be taken seriously under a penalty if allowed to take his chance. Runner-up in three consecutive outings before finally scoring for a second time on Tuesday.
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2nd (8) (14/1 -17%) Letmeseethecolts
14
14/1(-17%)
(8) Letmeseethecolts 14/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Catterick (12.1f, good to firm, 12/1). Off 6 months. Off since June; needs extra but relatively unexposed and could have more to give.
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3rd (9) (14/1 -40%) Visitant
14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Visitant 14/1, Unreliable type. C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this course (10.2f) 35 days ago, nearest finish after waiting for a gap. Back up in trip. Veteran but four 2nds this season and he still looked in form on latest start.
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4th (4) (10/1 +38%) Annandale
10
10/1(+38%)
(4) Annandale 10/1, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in October. Tenth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 14/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. 1m5f at Ayr in October saw his first win since 2021 and he's run mostly with credit since.
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5th (2) (5/1 -11%) Galahad Threepwood
5
5/1(-11%)
(2) Galahad Threepwood 5/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. Good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D (16/1) 20 days ago. Merits consideration given he hasn't had much exposure to handicaps of this level. Well down the weights and more competitive again on last two outings, C&D third on latest.
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6th (7) (33/1 +0%) Bamboo Bay
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Bamboo Bay 33/1, Latest win at Redcar in September. 40/1, respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Turf win in September; out of form since and his four-race AW record is not great.
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7th (3) (4/1 +11%) Laudable
4
4/1(+11%)
(3) Laudable 4/1, Three wins from 15 runs this year. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort having made smooth headway. Hood may help him settle so he's of interest. Doing well prior to C&D flop three weeks ago; first-time hood replaces usual cheekpieces.
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8th (1) (28/1 -40%) Three Platoon
28
28/1(-40%)
(1) Three Platoon 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. 40/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 19 days ago, ridden when hampered. Back up in trip and this slightly easier. Won twice at 1m2f here in the autumn; out of form all four starts since, two over hurdles.
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9th (6) (100/1 -203%) Maguire
100
100/1(-203%)
(6) Maguire 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 250/1, eighth of 10 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. No solid form; handicapping should give him more realistic prospects and it's a new trip.
11:47 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
This is not the strongest of handicaps and LETMESEETHECOLTS can take advantage. Fourth at Catterick on her first start over today's distance, the three-year-old returns to the all-weather with the scope to rate higher than her current mark and a good account looks assured. Galahad Threepwood gave notice a return to form was imminent when finishing third here last month, while Laudable gets a change of headgear and is a threat if back to his best.
Having rattled off a hat-trick on turf this year, LAUDABLE has been shaping up quite nicely, much better than the result over C&D 3 weeks ago. In a change of headgear, he could be the answer, though Tuesday's easy Southwell winner Swinging London has to be feared if turned out quickly. Galahad Threepwood is another to note.
The penalty for Swinging London might make this the right opportunity for ANNANDALE or Visitant.
(8) Royal Approval 5/2, Showed promise amidst clear signs of inexperience when eighth of 13 in maiden at Sandown (10f, good to soft) on debut. Off 180 days. Open to progress. Low-key Sandown debut (1m2f) in June; off for six months since and gelded..
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2nd (12) (9/4 +0%) Stifling
2.25
9/4(+0%)
(12) Stifling 9/4, Promising type. Fourth of 11 in maiden (7/1) at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) on debut. Off 15 months but that no concern given the yard and she's open to progress upped markedly in trip. Promise when running-on fourth on Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in September 2023; off since..
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3rd (7) (13/2 -30%) King Chaos
6.5
13/2(-30%)
(7) King Chaos 13/2, Twice-raced maiden. 85/40, third of 7 in novice at Southwell (12.1f) 52 days ago, missing break. First run for yard after leaving K. R. Burke but joined another good yard. Joined Rebecca Menzies for 38,000gns; contender on what he's shown for Karl Burke.
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4th (5) (15/8 +0%) Cadarn
1.875
15/8(+0%)
(5) Cadarn 15/8, Promise in a bumper and runner-up both starts on the Flat, latterly in 4-runner novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/6) 26 days ago. The one to beat. Runner-up on both Flat starts (C&D and 1m4f at Wolverhampton); a leading player..
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5th (4) (50/1 +50%) Breakwater
50
50/1(+50%)
(4) Breakwater 50/1, Promise on Kempton debut in November 2023 but off best part of a year and sent off 66/1, he finished last of 9 in novice at Redcar (10f, heavy) 45 days ago. Failed to beat single rival at Redcar (1m2f, soft) seven weeks ago after nearly a year off.
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6th (9) (50/1 -52%) Toby Tops
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Toby Tops 50/1, Sent off 66/1 following a very low-key debut in the mud and showed much more when sixth of 10 in novice at Southwell (8.1f) 24 days ago. Up in trip. Better when switched to Tapeta at Southwell (1m; sixth, 66-1); may have more too offer.
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7th (11) (300/1 -20%) Bella Puledra
300
300/1(-20%)
(11) Bella Puledra 300/1, Last of 10 in maiden at this C&D (250/1) on debut, very slowly away. Off 19 months. Slowly away, reportedly running in snatches, on C&D debut (250-1, beaten 30l) in May 2023..
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8th (3) (300/1 -200%) Dark Agent
300
300/1(-200%)
(3) Dark Agent 300/1, Twice-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in novice at this course (12.4f, 250/1) 9 days ago. Always behind both starts (1m2f/12.5f); one of three declared for Rebecca Menzies..
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9th (2) (300/1 -200%) Chantilly Moon
300
300/1(-200%)
(2) Chantilly Moon 300/1, Hinted at promise in bumpers but no form over hurdles. Fourth in a Catterick bumper last December; pulled up on all three starts over hurdles..
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10th (10) (14/1 -100%) Yes Sir
14
14/1(-100%)
(10) Yes Sir 14/1, €25,000 yearling, €230,000 2-y-o, Sioux Nation colt. Dam 5f-7f winner out of winning half-sister to Juddmonte International Stakes winner Terimon. Newcomer of interest. 230,000euros breeze-up buy last May; late debut the market moves should offer advice..
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11th (1) (300/1 -20%) Brave Musketeer
300
300/1(-20%)
(1) Brave Musketeer 300/1, Twice-raced maiden having made a very belated debut. 250/1, third of 5 in novice at this course (8f) 44 days ago. Up in trip. Well beaten both starts, a remote third of five here (1m novice; 250-1) last time..
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12th (6) (300/1 -20%) Keeper Of Secrets
300
300/1(-20%)
(6) Keeper Of Secrets 300/1, Last of 12 in novice at this course (12.4f, 250/1) on debut 9 days ago, very slowly away. Very slowly away when last of 12 on debut in a 12.5f novice here (250-1) last week..
12:17 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
CADARN found one too good again when upped to 1m4f at Wolverhampton, but looks worthy of another chance reverting to this shorter trip. Narrowly beaten over C&D in October, George Boughey's charge may prove hard to stop with any improvement on that form. King Chaos has finished third in both starts so far and should have more to offer, while Stifling makes a belated return to action having shown ability at Doncaster on last year's debut and is one to note.
CADARN found a well-bred rival too good when odds-on at Wolverhampton a month ago but it wasn't a bad effort by any means so he's well worth another chance. Stifling (returning from a long time off) and Royal Approval are potential improvers so they need considering.
The Gosdens' STIFLING has been absent since a promising debut at Doncaster 15 months ago but looks worth risking in a winnable novice.
(1) Asgard's Captain 13/8, C&D winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. 4 wins from 12 runs this year. 14/1, good fourth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 26 days ago, running on. Expected to be bang there given excellent AW record. Did well last winter, winning 4 on AW; sharper for recent return; needs to resume progress.
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2nd (8) (9/1 -80%) Something
9
9/1(-80%)
(8) Something 9/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. Quickly back on the up when second of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 21 days ago. Two front-running wins over 1m4f here in October; second at Wolverhampton latest; chance.
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2
3rd (2) (11/1 +8%) Knockbrex
11
11/1(+8%)
(2) Knockbrex 11/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap (11/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 42 days ago, keeping on at the one pace. On a career-low mark but has just the one win to his name. Yet to win a handicap but two creditable runs back from a break; should come good soon.
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4th (5) (7/2 +22%) Wonder
3.5
7/2(+22%)
(5) Wonder 7/2, Sent off 4/11 and didn't need to improve to win 6-runner maiden at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on reappearance having been gelded 31 days ago, staying on strongly. Makes handicap debut and can rate higher after just 4 starts. Unexposed 3yo; didn't have to match 2yo best to win last month (9.5f); of some interest.
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5th (4) (25/1 -56%) Woodstock City
25
25/1(-56%)
(4) Woodstock City 25/1, Winner at Ripon in August. Good third of 8 in novice hurdle at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft, 10/3) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive back on the AW. Fair mark on this year's turf best; modest hurdles form more recently; AW winner in France.
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6th (6) (13/2 +7%) Shimmering Sands
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(6) Shimmering Sands 13/2, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Musselburgh (8f, good to soft, 10/3) 36 days ago, inadequate test. Better expected returned to this trip. Five solid runs in defeat since pulling up on his reappearance; each-way shout again.
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7th (3) (11/1 +31%) Chuzzlewit
11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Chuzzlewit 11/1, Course winner. Tenth of 11 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (8.1f) 21 days ago. Up in trip, which isn't certain to suit. Headgear also off. On a dangerous mark but his record is patchy and his stamina has to be proven.
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8th (9) (8/1 +43%) Up The Jazz
8
8/1(+43%)
(9) Up The Jazz 8/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 12/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 23 days ago, denied a clear run ridden with more restraint. Beaten off 2lb lower at Lingfield last time; a career-best is required to take this.
12:47 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
WONDER justified market confidence on his belated reappearance when returning the comfortable winner of a Wolverhampton maiden. There looks plenty more to come from the son of Masar now handicapping and James Fanshawe's inmate can continue his good progress. Asgard's Captain landed a hat-trick on the Tapeta early in the year and is likely to prove competitive once again. Shimmering Sands and Something are others to consider off their current marks, with the former preferred.
ASGARD'S CAPTAIN ran right up to form on return from 5 months off at Wolverhampton in November and, with his AW record a positive one, he's fancied to build on that. Wonder isn't obviously well treated but as a lightly-raced 3-y-o there may well be more to come from him, with Shimmering Sands also of interest back up in distance.
Although he was unimpressive on his seasonal return, WONDER had 2yo form which strongly suggests this mark will be within range.
(4) Midnight Lion 16/1, C&D winner. 16/1, last of 5 in seller at Musselburgh (9f, good) 71 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Iain Jardine. C&D winner; lost his way badly on turf in September/October; first start for Jim Goldie.
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2nd (3) (5/6 +72%) Federated
0.833333
5/6(+72%)
(3) Federated 5/6, C&D winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. 15/8, didn't need to improve to win 10-runner handicap at Kempton (12f). Off 6 months. Remains unexposed and player if ready to go. Back from 204-day absence on hat-trick mission; promising 3lb claimer booked; key player.
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9
3rd (9) (28/1 -40%) Blackstone Cliff
28
28/1(-40%)
(9) Blackstone Cliff 28/1, Eighth of 10 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 61 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First run for yard after leaving Gerard Keane. Hood back on. Well held on last Flat outing. No joy over hurdles but a three-time AW winner (Dundalk); first run for this trainer.
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4th (1) (4/1 -60%) Urban Road
4
4/1(-60%)
(1) Urban Road 4/1, 4-time course winner. 15/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 9 days ago, confidently ridden. Remains of interest under a penalty. Carries a 5lb penalty for last week's C&D win; there or thereabouts at a track which suits.
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5th (6) (15/2 -88%) Triple Force
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(6) Triple Force 15/2, 9/2, creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Can make presence felt. Runner-up at Southwell (1m Class 6) in September; consistent since; set to tackle new trip.
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6th (7) (50/1 -400%) Hot Team
50
50/1(-400%)
(7) Hot Team 50/1, C&D winner. 14/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to soft) 73 days ago. Has good chance on form. Ten-week break since finishing third at beloved Hamilton (1m4f, soft) in September.
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7th (2) (10/1 -43%) No Nay Nicki
10
10/1(-43%)
(2) No Nay Nicki 10/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 8/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 19 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Modest strike-rate (2-29); late-season turf efforts (Class 4) okay; stamina over 1m2f a ?.
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8th (8) (11/1 +45%) Tiger Trap
11
11/1(+45%)
(8) Tiger Trap 11/1, 33/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 49 days ago. Maiden (0-14); few positives taken at Southwell (1m3f) from first attempt beyond 1m.
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9th (5) (125/1 -150%) Dundory
125
125/1(-150%)
(5) Dundory 125/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, first run since leaving John O'Shea when last of 12 in handicap at this course (12.4f) 20 days ago. 0-17 AW, toiling on stable debut over 12.5f here three weeks ago; best watched for now.
13:17 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FEDERATED appeared to appreciate the step up in trip when scoring gamely over C&D on his penultimate start and he then brought up a double over 1m4f at Kempton in May. Provided he is fully tuned up for this reappearance, he gets the vote to go in again. Urban Road won a shade cosily over track and trip last week and merits respect under a 5lb penalty, while Triple Force looks the pick of the remainder off what is becoming a manageable mark.
URBAN ROAD moved through the race like a horse right at the top of his game when scoring over C&D 9 days ago and can defy a penalty. Hot Team should be in the thick of things off his current mark, with the returning Federated a player if ready to go.
Despite his absence, the vote goes to hat-trick seeker FEDERATED ahead of last week's C&D winner Urban Road.
(2) Alpine Sierra 6/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 14/1) 9 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. AW record reads 0-10, being caught a little flat-footed over 7f here (fifth) last week..
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2nd (3) (10/3 +33%) Powerful Response
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(3) Powerful Response 10/3, Course winner. Creditable sixth of 14 in handicap (15/2) at Doncaster (10.2f, soft) 48 days ago. Respected back on AW. Respectable third at Redcar (1m2f Class 5, soft; 5-1) on penultimate start; interesting..
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3rd (4) (9/4 +10%) Rock Armour
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(4) Rock Armour 9/4, 13/2, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D 19 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Shortlist material. Runner-up over C&D last twice (latest effort solid); shortlisted in first cheekpieces..
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4th (7) (11/2 +15%) Rampant
5.5
11/2(+15%)
(7) Rampant 11/2, First run since leaving James Ewart when good third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 35 days ago, nearest finish. Cheekpieces back on. One to consider. Closing third over C&D (Class 6; first start for Patrick Morris) five weeks ago; chance..
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5th (8) (4/1 +38%) Gemini Man
4
4/1(+38%)
(8) Gemini Man 4/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. First run since leaving C. P. Donoghue when respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (10f, heavy, 5/1) 45 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces back on. Ex-Irish; 0-18; fair fourth at Redcar (1m2f) on first start for this trainer..
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6th (9) (18/1 -13%) Lady Phoebe
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18/1(-13%)
(9) Lady Phoebe 18/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 29 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. 12-race maiden; runner-up at Hamilton (1m4f, Class 6) in August; has form with Gemini Man..
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7th (1) (40/1 -233%) Russian Virtue
40
40/1(-233%)
(1) Russian Virtue 40/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (17.4f, heavy, 18/1). Off 8 months. First run for yard after leaving Rebecca Menzies. Dual C&D winner for R. Menzies; could need this comeback run having moved on for 5,000gns..
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8th (6) (40/1 -60%) Arranmore
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Arranmore 40/1, Thirty five runs since last win in 2021. Last of 8 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 26 days ago. Yet to win on AW (0-12), or anywhere for that matter since August 2021 (Carlisle)..
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9th (5) (40/1 -471%) Budding
40
40/1(-471%)
(5) Budding 40/1, Bit below form fourth of 8 in handicap at Yarmouth (11.5f, soft, 11/4) 51 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Hughie Morrison. Nine-race maiden; left the care of Hughie Morrison for 1,000gns since latest Yarmouth run..
13:47 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
RAMPANT caught the eye when staying on strongly from the rear to finish a close-up third over track and trip last month and, with cheekpieces reapplied in a bid to eke out further improvement, he gets the vote to score off an unchanged mark. Rock Armour has hit the crossbar over C&D on his last couple of starts and, sporting cheekpieces for the first time, he looks the main danger. Powerful Response completes the shortlist with his sights lowered.
ROCK ARMOUR has been knocking on the door of late and the application of headgear can see him get off the mark. Rampant made a positive start for this yard when a close third over this C&D 5 weeks ago so is next best ahead of Powerful Response.
The suggestion is Geoff Harker's POWERFUL RESPONSE, who is low-mileage on AW and has slipped in the weights.
(3) Blue Lakota 5/6, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 11 in nursery (9/2) at this C&D 20 days ago. Shortlist material. Runner-up in course nurseries in both runs following a wind op; leading claims once more.
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2nd (8) (40/1 -60%) Mile By Mile
40
40/1(-60%)
(8) Mile By Mile 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 50/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at this C&D 19 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Modest form in three runs, two over C&D; improvement a must now handicapping.
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3rd (5) (12/1 +25%) Final Angel
12
12/1(+25%)
(5) Final Angel 12/1, 50/1, tenth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Not progressing but she's edging down the weights and this is a drop in grade; yard runs 2.
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4th (1) (9/1 -64%) Avalon
9
9/1(-64%)
(1) Avalon 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/4, fourth of 6 in nursery at Nottingham (5f, soft) 36 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Tongue strap on 1st time. 5f looked too sharp on nursery debut last month; now tongue tied; unexposed.
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5th (2) (8/1 +50%) Bantz
8
8/1(+50%)
(2) Bantz 8/1, 50/1, eighth of 12 in nursery at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 26 days ago. Yet to shine for new yard but dropping down the weights and this is his first Class 6.
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6th (4) (17/2 +39%) Rex Carver
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(4) Rex Carver 17/2, Ninth of 10 in maiden (28/1) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. 0-9 but best efforts give him claims; not ruled out on AW debut.
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7th (6) (6/1 +0%) Followeroffashion
6
6/1(+0%)
(6) Followeroffashion 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, creditable fourth of 12 in nursery at this C&D 26 days ago, nearest finish. Shaped much better than bare figures will indicate over C&D on nursery debut; unexposed.
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8th (10) (66/1 +0%) Good Reward
66
66/1(+0%)
(10) Good Reward 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 80/1, last of 11 in nursery at this C&D 20 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Well-beaten 80-1 shot on nursery debut (C&D) three weeks ago; now tried in blinkers.
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9th (9) (16/1 -300%) Bella Fortunata
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16/1(-300%)
(9) Bella Fortunata 16/1, Lightly-raced winner. Career best when winning 5-runner nursery at this C&D (11/2) 34 days ago. Merits consideration. Off the mark in a C&D nursery five weeks ago; that looked weak though and she's now up 4lb.
14:17 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BELLA FORTUNATA didn't cut much ice in her three qualifying runs, but she left that form well behind when scoring readily on her handicap debut over C&D. Upped 4lb, she gets the nod to bring up the double. This step back up to 6f, coupled with the application of a tongue tie, could help Avalon be seen to better effect and she can emerge as the main danger. Blue Lakota has hit the woodwork the last twice and another bold bid would come as no surprise.
BELLA FORTUNATA looks far from the finished article but still showed much-improved form to make a successful nursery debut over C&D 5 weeks ago so remains of interest. Blue Lakota has gone close switched to nurseries here the last twice and is the obvious threat ahead of Black Sky.
Followeroffashion has more to offer but BLUE LAKOTA is fancied to gain an overdue first success.
(7) Cut To The Chase 7/1, Tenth of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 31 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Maiden (0-7); improved switched to classified/handicaps; too free over 8.5f last time..
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4
2nd (4) (17/2 +29%) Bomb Squad
8.5
17/2(+29%)
(4) Bomb Squad 17/2, Creditable fifth of 11 in handicap (22/1) at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. C&D form figures (262), coupled with a handy mark, suggest he could have a role to play..
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9
3rd (9) (9/2 +63%) Autumn Angel
4.5
9/2(+63%)
(9) Autumn Angel 9/2, 12/1, bit below form fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Blinkers back on. Close up (fourth) behind Gunnerside over C&D latest; stablemate of Cut To The Chase..
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10
4th (10) (20/1 -233%) Blackcurrent
20
20/1(-233%)
(10) Blackcurrent 20/1, 6-time course winner. Very good second of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, 16/1) 34 days ago. In the mix. Runner-up over 5f here (16-1) last time; likely pace angle; 6f probably not his optimum..
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3
5th (3) (9/1 +25%) Absolute Dream
9
9/1(+25%)
(3) Absolute Dream 9/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 15/2) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Beaten by a neck over C&D (same mark) in October; less productive in three starts since..
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6th (5) (40/1 -233%) Tommytwohoots
40
40/1(-233%)
(5) Tommytwohoots 40/1, Latest win at Nottingham in October. 10/11, fourth of 5 in handicap at Brighton (5.3f, heavy) 56 days ago. Sprung a surprise at Nottingham (6f, heavy) in October; eight weeks off; 2-31 on AW.
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7th (12) (7/1 -17%) Variety Island
7
7/1(-17%)
(12) Variety Island 7/1, C&D winner. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Good second of 10 in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 37 days ago. Needs considering. 2-41; closed late on over C&D when beaten a neck last time; can't be discounted.
8th
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8th (6) (5/1 +38%) My Boy Jack
5
5/1(+38%)
(6) My Boy Jack 5/1, 9/1, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) 9 days ago, finishing well. Player. Difficult to knock for consistency with recent form figures of 222322; enters calculations.
9th
2
9th (2) (11/4 +63%) Gunnerside
2.75
11/4(+63%)
(2) Gunnerside 11/4, Course winner. 11/2, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 6 days ago. Enters calculations. Running well here (6f-7f) in recent weeks; form of C&D third (penultimate start) franked..
10th
11
10th (11) (25/1 +0%) Ben Dikduk
25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Ben Dikduk 25/1, Winner at Hamilton in June. Eleventh of 12 in handicap (16/1) at Southwell (7.1f) 49 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Easing mark, coupled with a drop back in trip, isn't enough to tempt; seeking first AW win.
11th
1
11th (1) (33/1 -106%) Mumcat
33
33/1(-106%)
(1) Mumcat 33/1, C&D winner. 33/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 20 days ago. Pulled hard and always in rear here (7f) three weeks ago but that was after a layoff..
14:52 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
CUT TO THE CHASE was too keen to do himself justice when down the field at Wolverhampton, but the drop to 6f might be the difference needed to get his head in front for the first time. The consistent My Boy Jack is expected to be in the mix once again following his second at Lingfield last week. Variety Island and Blackcurrent are others capable of a decent showing.
VARIETY ISLAND confirmed himself back in form when going close over this C&D last time and remains of interest. My Boy Jack should go well again along with the veteran Blackcurrent.
A chance is taken on BOMB SQUAD, who came second on two of his three visits to Newcastle and has a competitive mark.
(8) Red Maids 8/1, Won 9-runner handicap (2/1) at this C&D 9 days ago. Carries penalty. Has good chance on form. Seeking quickfire C&D hat-trick; carries a 5lb penalty for last week's win; strong chance.
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2
2nd (2) (6/1 +50%) Judgment Call
6
6/1(+50%)
(2) Judgment Call 6/1, Unreliable individual. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 19 days ago, well positioned. Caught close home by Beattie Is Back over C&D on penultimate start; place chance..
3
6
3rd (6) (11/2 +21%) Beattie Is Back
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(6) Beattie Is Back 11/2, 18/1, won 9-runner handicap at this C&D 41 days ago by short head from Judgment Call. Respected. Produced from off the pace to claim Judgement Call over C&D last month; 3lb higher now..
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4
4th (4) (17/2 -21%) Northern Spirit
8.5
17/2(-21%)
(4) Northern Spirit 17/2, Course winner. Latest win at York in September. Fifth of 8 in handicap (3/1) at this course (6f) 20 days ago, slowly away. Latest 6f fifth here was boosted by Alfa Whiteburd this week; 7f is the concern..
5th
7
5th (7) (16/1 +0%) Swiss Ace
16
16/1(+0%)
(7) Swiss Ace 16/1, 3-time C&D winner. 16/1, 4¼ lengths ninth of 12 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D 26 days ago. Others more persuasive. Took backward step when fading (ninth) behind today's rival Red Maids over C&D 26 days ago.
6th
3
6th (3) (15/2 -15%) Vibrato
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(3) Vibrato 15/2, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 15/2, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 24 days ago. Can go well again in his hat-trick bid. 2-2 over 7f; up 4lb for Wolverhampton win latest; could have more to offer in this Class 4.
7th
9
7th (9) (9/2 +44%) Project Geofin
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(9) Project Geofin 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 3½ lengths eighth of 12 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 26 days ago. Work to do with hat-trick seeking Red Maids on the basis of their C&D clash 26 days ago..
8th
1
8th (1) (7/2 +42%) The Cookstown Cafu
3.5
7/2(+42%)
(1) The Cookstown Cafu 7/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Good second of 10 in handicap (5/1) at this course (8f) 31 days ago, conceding first run. Looks competitive on form. Second over 1m latest; AW record (all here) reads 1412; steadily rising mark is the issue..
9th
5
9th (5) (40/1 -186%) Danielsflyer
40
40/1(-186%)
(5) Danielsflyer 40/1, 3-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. Sixth of 9 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 41 days ago. Registered four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; others look on more manageable marks.
10th
11
10th (11) (16/1 +43%) Bowman
16
16/1(+43%)
(11) Bowman 16/1, 18/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (6f) 20 days ago. Consistent since winning at Catterick (7f) in April; handicapper probably in charge though.
15:25 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Red Maids arrives in search of a C&D three-timer having returned to form of late, but the four-year-old faces a tougher assignment on this occasion under a 5lb penalty. With that in mind, fellow hat-trick seeker VIBRATO gets the vote. The son of No Nay Never is expected to handle a 4lb rise after scoring on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton. The Cookstown Cafu and Beattie Is Back appeal most of the remainder.
VIBRATO and Red Maids are both going for the hat-trick with narrow preference for the unexposed 3-y-o. The Cookstown Cafu enhanced his good record here when second last month and is another to consider.
Mark Rimell's RED MAIDS (nap) is thriving and appeared value for more than the winning margin over C&D last week.
(1) Doddie's Impact 17/2, Fifth of 11 in handicap (80/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Something to find on form. Best effort for some time when fifth at Southwell last month; headgear now added; chance.
2
3
2nd (3) (8/1 -78%) Fortunate Star
8
8/1(-78%)
(3) Fortunate Star 8/1, Arrives in good heart after winning 2 of his last 3 starts, latest an 11-runner handicap (15/8) at Southwell (5f) 24 days ago. 7 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again. Two Southwell wins last month; hit with a 7lb rise for latest but still feasibly treated.
2
6
2nd (6) (11/2 +0%) Tickets
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(6) Tickets 11/2, Back to winning ways here (7.1f) in October and ran to similar level when neck second of 9 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 37 days ago. Down in trip. Must be taken seriously. Comes here in good form but this first experience of racing over 5f could find him out.
4
10
4th (10) (11/2 +61%) Show Me Show Me
5.5
11/2(+61%)
(10) Show Me Show Me 11/2, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 9 in handicap (14/1) at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 52 days ago, nearest finish. Others look better treated. On a lowly mark and ran okay dropped to Class 6 latest; can't afford to get too far back.
5th
9
5th (9) (11/1 -10%) Rogue De Vega
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Rogue De Vega 11/1, Back on the up when narrowly taking 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and warrants respect. Overcame a difficult start to win at Wolverhampton last month; just a 1lb rise; chance.
6th
12
6th (12) (4/1 +33%) So Grateful
4
4/1(+33%)
(12) So Grateful 4/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. 5/4, creditable neck fourth of 9 to Rogue De Vega in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 21 days ago, nearest finish. One of likelier contenders. Unlucky loser at Wolverhampton latest; runs off the same mark and he's a strong contender.
7th
8
7th (8) (9/1 -13%) The Gay Blade
9
9/1(-13%)
(8) The Gay Blade 9/1, Course winner. 4 wins from 18 runs this year. Good second of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 6/1) 20 days ago, having run of race. Back down in trip. Merits consideration. Four wins this year and ran well over 7f here last month; more to prove over today's trip.
8th
4
8th (4) (11/1 +56%) Azucena
11
11/1(+56%)
(4) Azucena 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 28/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at this C&D 35 days ago. Others more appealing. Both wins have come over C&D; ran okay in a Class 5 latest; chance with Mulrennan booked.
9th
5
9th (5) (15/2 +0%) Better
7.5
15/2(+0%)
(5) Better 15/2, C&D winner. Good nose third of 12 to Fortunate Star in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 35 days ago, slowly away. Just 1 lb higher now and must enter calculations. C&D win in October was followed by a near miss at Southwell; not fully exposed on AW.
10th
11
10th (11) (18/1 -29%) Travel Candy
18
18/1(-29%)
(11) Travel Candy 18/1, Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (17/2) at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Each-way claims. Down in the weights and she's run well in 2 of her last 3 starts; others look stronger.
11th
7
11th (7) (25/1 -25%) Sheriff's Call
25
25/1(-25%)
(7) Sheriff's Call 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 3 in maiden (22/1) at Redcar (6f, heavy) 45 days ago. Improvement required on handicap debut. Lightly raced but latest 2nd of 3 not a persuasive formline; stable also run So Grateful.
16:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BETTER won over C&D on his penultimate start before going close at Southwell when beaten a nose into third by the reopposing Fortunate Star, who dead-heated for the win. The latter has held his form well on both subsequent outings at the same venue, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he struggled to confirm the placings with Paul Midgley's gelding. Tickets rates best of the rest.
Preference is for FORTUNATE STAR, who has rediscovered the winning habit of late and remains fairly treated on old form. Tickets heads the list of dnagers.
A cracking race of its type. SO GRATEFUL and Better look extremely well treated and the former is just preferred this time.
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