Newcastle Races & Results 1 Saturday 28th December 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th December 2024

There were 51 Races on Saturday 28th December 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Leicester, 7 races at Leopardstown, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Limerick, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 28th December 2024

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

15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (16/1 -60%) Sandret	16 16/1(-60%)	(8) Sandret 16/1, Course winner who stopped the slide from a tumbling mark when second of 12 in handicap at this course (8f, 8/1) 25 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Kept on for second over 1m here this month and ought to be suited by this return to 1m2f.
2	6 2nd (6) (17/2 +0%) Powerful Response	8.5 17/2(+0%)	(6) Powerful Response 17/2, Course winner. 10/3, creditable length second of 9 to Alpine Sierra in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Better known as a turf performer but ran well in defeat over C&D whe back on AW this month.
3	5 3rd (5) (14/1 +0%) Cusack	14 14/1(+0%)	(5) Cusack 14/1, 6-time course winner. 20/1, creditable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Latest run was a step back in the right direction but others appeal more all the same.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 -167%) Urban Road	16 16/1(-167%)	(2) Urban Road 16/1, 4-time course winner who was unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 9 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Likely to go well again. Led close home over C&D this month; continuously denied a clear run when fourth last time.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/1 -56%) Alpine Sierra	7 7/1(-56%)	(3) Alpine Sierra 7/1, Won 9-runner handicap at this C&D (6/1) 16 days ago by length from Powerful Response, comfortably. Remains feasibly treated on old form. Came from off the pace for recent C&D win and is not yet fully exposed over 1m2f.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/4 +30%) Kaaranah	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(1) Kaaranah 7/4, Good 1¼ lengths third of 11 to Urban Road in handicap (3/1) at this C&D 25 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Placed over C&D this month, after a layoff; major player if he comes on for the run.
7th	4 7th (4) (10/3 +39%) Shamardal Star	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(4) Shamardal Star 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 5/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, ninth of 11 in handicap at Kempton (11f) 24 days ago, left poorly placed. Makes tapeta debut. Unexposed after only six runs but was unable to land a telling blow on recent AW debut.
8th	7 8th (7) (7/1 +13%) Falcon Nine	7 7/1(+13%)	(7) Falcon Nine 7/1, Respectable 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Urban Road in handicap at this C&D (7/2) 25 days ago, finishing with running left. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not taken lightly. 15-race maiden; kept on for fourth over C&D this month but is becoming frustrating.
9th	9 9th (9) (150/1 -355%) Hot Team	150 150/1(-355%)	(9) Hot Team 150/1, C&D winner who possibly needed the run after 10 weeks off when sixth of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Didn't run badly over C&D this month but has a modest AW strike-rate.

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15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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

ALPINE SIERRA scored over C&D a couple of weeks ago and Jim Goldie's six-year-old sets the standard based on that evidence, despite a 4lb rise in the ratings. Sandret hit the crossbar over a mile here and is likely to be in the mix once again. Powerful Response, just a length behind the selection last time, edges out Urban Road to be best of the rest.

KAARANAH ran well under a change of tactics when third to Urban Road over C&D at the beginning of the month and is now 4 lb better off with that rival, so he's taken to reverse the form and come out on top. Falcon Nine probably isn't the most straightforward but is up to defying his current mark when things fall right, while Alpine Sierra remains feasibly treated on old form for his recent C&D success.

Ben Haslam's 8yo SANDRET has been lightly raced in recent years but he ran well over 1m recently and is arguably better suited by 1m2f.

15:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/4 +36%) Humble Spark	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(5) Humble Spark 9/4, C&D winner. 3 wins from 14 runs this year. Latest win at Hamilton in August. Came widest of all when a good fifth of 12 in handicap (2/1) at this course (12.4f) 36 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Below par here last time but this two-time C&D winner could bounce back with a big run.
2	2 2nd (2) (5/2 +64%) Phone Tag	2.5 5/2(+64%)	(2) Phone Tag 5/2, Respectable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (5/1) 11 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Hood on 1st time and in the mix. Fair third over C&D recently and the first-time hood could help him settle better.
3	4 3rd (4) (5/1 -43%) Rainwater	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Rainwater 5/1, Winner at Wolverhampton in November. Creditable second of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 7/2) 23 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. In good form since upped to this sort of trip and Warren Fentiman removes a valuable 7lb.
4	6 4th (6) (25/1 -56%) Russian Virtue	25 25/1(-56%)	(6) Russian Virtue 25/1, C&D winner. 40/1, first run since leaving Rebecca Menzies when seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Must improve. Two-time C&D winner who could improve for his recent stable debut; capable of a bold bid.
5th	1 5th (1) (7/1 +42%) Percy Willis	7 7/1(+42%)	(1) Percy Willis 7/1, Course winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 10/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 18 days ago. Can give a good account. Dead-heated for 1st at Wolverhampton last month but two lesser performances have followed.
6th	3 6th (3) (14/1 -40%) Berry Edge	14 14/1(-40%)	(3) Berry Edge 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 35 days ago. Unreliable type. C&D win in October; not ruled out but inconsistent and only sixth over C&D last time.
7th	7 7th (7) (11/2 -65%) Rock Armour	5.5 11/2(-65%)	(7) Rock Armour 11/2, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 16 days ago. Can make presence felt. 0-8 but placed over C&D on last three starts and this 3yo can be bang there once more.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -25%) Dundory	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) Dundory 100/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 9 in handicap at this C&D (125/1) 16 days ago. Third over hurdles in October but down the field over C&D the last twice.

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15:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

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Rock Armour has been running consistently well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again. That said, marginal preference is for RAINWATER, who filled second place over this trip at Chelmsford last time and is only 1lb higher. On their best form, Humble Spark and Phone Tag are others who are capable of going well.

HUMBLE SPARK didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth here last time so is fancied to bag another C&D success eased 1 lb. Course-winner Percy Willis heads the list of dangers with in-form pair Rainwater and Phone Tag also in the picture.

Two-time C&D winner RUSSIAN VIRTUE shaped as though he was in need of the run on his recent stable debut and he earns the vote.

15:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 10f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (1/1 +75%) The Watcher	1 1/1(+75%)	(9) The Watcher 1/1, Foaled May 4. Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Espionne and useful 1m winner Sisyphean. Dam unraced, closely related to useful 2-y-o 7f winner Blue Lemons. This isn't a deep race and yard's newcomers have to be respected. Invincible Spirit half-brother to two winners; notable connections; interesting newcomer.
2	1 2nd (1) (6/4 -125%) Showering	1.5 6/4(-125%)	(1) Showering 6/4, Showcasing colt. Bred to useful and made a fine start to his career when comfortably winning a 9-runner novice (4/1) at this C&D on debut 22 days ago. The one to beat under penalty. Well bred; promising debut (won nicely) in C&D event three weeks ago; the clear form pick.
3	8 3rd (8) (9/2 +36%) Rainbow Nebula	4.5 9/2(+36%)	(8) Rainbow Nebula 9/2, Foaled January 20. €90,000 foal, 120,000 gns yearling, Hello Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including French 1½m winner Qasida and Spanish 1m/9f winner Battle Charge. Wears visor. Interesting newcomer. 120,000gns yearling; by Hello Youmzain; wears visor on debut; market helpful.
4	5 4th (5) (50/1 -52%) Fan Mail	50 50/1(-52%)	(5) Fan Mail 50/1, Twice-raced maiden. Eighth of 10 in novice (200/1) at Carlisle (5.8f, soft). Off 121 days. Likely to be of greater interest in low grade handicaps. AW debutant who holds weak claims on his turf form.
5th	7 5th (7) (80/1 -21%) Nave Force	80 80/1(-21%)	(7) Nave Force 80/1, Land Force gelding. 28/1, last of 11 in maiden at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 45 days ago. Can't be fancied. Last of 11 in Southwell maiden for an inauspicious debut.
6th	12 6th (12) (100/1 -100%) Oilisa	100 100/1(-100%)	(12) Oilisa 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Shaped as if needing experience when 9½ lengths seventh of 9 to Showering in novice at this C&D (150/1) on debut 22 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Should be one for the longer term. Finished about 9l behind Showering over C&D three weeks ago.
7th	2 7th (2) (100/1 -100%) Crackinthunder	100 100/1(-100%)	(2) Crackinthunder 100/1, Twice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in novice at this C&D (125/1) 22 days ago. Hard to fancy. Well held in a couple of sprint races here.
8th	6 8th (6) (33/1 -230%) Goldrush Glory	33 33/1(-230%)	(6) Goldrush Glory 33/1, Golden Horde gelding. 40/1, offered something to work on when sixth of 9 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 9 days ago. Should have more to offer. Did enough at Southwell last week to suggest he has frame possibilities.
9th	3 9th (3) (150/1 -88%) Diamond Dude	150 150/1(-88%)	(3) Diamond Dude 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 9 in novice at this C&D 22 days ago. Yet to beat a rival and easily opposed again. No form claims, having finished last in two C&D contests.
10th	4 10th (4) (100/1 -300%) El Cobre Fuego	100 100/1(-300%)	(4) El Cobre Fuego 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev gelding. 80/1, eighth of 9 in novice at this course (5f) on debut 19 days ago. Needs to leave that form behind to figure. Down the field in 5f contest at this venue.
11th	10 11th (10) (28/1 -100%) Hardlass	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Hardlass 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 2/1, again below market expectations when fifth of 7 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good). Off 6 months. More needed. Both starts on turf; debut form (at Newmarket) gives her place claims in this field.

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16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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The well-bred SHOWERING displayed plenty of promise when making a winning debut over C&D a few weeks ago and William Haggas' colt could prove to be too good once again, despite a 7lb penalty. The rest with experience do not inspire a lot of confidence, so The Watcher and Rainbow Nebula both have to be monitored in the market ahead of their debuts.

A thin event in which SHOWERING can defy a penalty and supplement his debut C&D success. Newcomers The Watcher and Rainbow Nebula represent top yards and may prove the biggest threats, whilst Goldrush Glory makes most appeal of the remainder with experience.

This is uncompetitive and SHOWERING looks well capable of defying a 7lb penalty for his C&D success. The Watcher is second choice.

16:00 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (125/1 -279%) Andalseeyagraham	125 125/1(-279%)	(10) Andalseeyagraham 125/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1, last of 11 in nursery at this course (8f) 22 days ago. Back down in trip from 4 lb out of the weights. Unplaced all starts and ran as if amiss last time; hard to fancy from out of the weights.
2	5 2nd (5) (9/2 +68%) On Key	4.5 9/2(+68%)	(5) On Key 9/2, Fair maiden. Failed to repeat last effort when only fifth of 8 in nursery at Southwell (7.1f, 18/1) 40 days ago. Closely related to stable's top sprinter Shaquille; should be suited by this return to 6f.
3	1 3rd (1) (11/4 -38%) Blue Lakota	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(1) Blue Lakota 11/4, Followed up her win over C&D 7 days earlier in 8-runner nursery (10/11) at Chelmsford City (5f) 9 days ago. Could complete the hat-trick. Two nurseries wins in December; another 5lb rise should not stop him going close.
4	6 4th (6) (22/1 -57%) Fallen Soldier	22 22/1(-57%)	(6) Fallen Soldier 22/1, 11/1, last of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 14 days ago. Has claims on neck second at Chelmsford but raced freely and finished last next time.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +83%) Triple Charged	3.333333 10/3(+83%)	(2) Triple Charged 10/3, Lightly-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, last of 5 in nursery at Hamilton (5f, good to firm, 18/1). Off 163 days. Makes tapeta debut. Has been gelded. Finished last in two nurseries in July but he might now improve for having been gelded.
6th	9 6th (9) (20/1 -167%) Lima Sierra	20 20/1(-167%)	(9) Lima Sierra 20/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 5 in nursery at this C&D (7/4) 50 days ago Lightly-raced profile provides hope for better still. 0-5 but knocking at the door, second of five over C&D in November; not dismissed lightly.
7th	4 7th (4) (6/1 +14%) Laurens Dream	6 6/1(+14%)	(4) Laurens Dream 6/1, C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f, 17/2) 14 days ago. Should remain competitive. Likes it here; not disgraced when fifth at Southwell last time; very much in the mix.
8th	8 8th (8) (33/1 -136%) Final Angel	33 33/1(-136%)	(8) Final Angel 33/1, 12/1, respectable 5¾ lengths third of 9 to Blue Lakota in nursery at this C&D 16 days ago. No threat when third 16 days ago; slipping in the weights but needs something extra.
9th	7 9th (7) (12/1 -243%) Startling	12 12/1(-243%)	(7) Startling 12/1, Found some improvement to resume winning ways in 10-runner nursery (5/2) at this course (5f) 7 days ago. Much respected in follow-up bid. Tough filly; third nursery win came here last week; chance if seeing out this longer trip.
10th	3 10th (3) (11/2 +54%) Monomyth	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(3) Monomyth 11/2, Winner at Doncaster in August. Bit below form fifth of 9 in nursery (28/1) at Kempton (6f) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Has taken backward step last three starts; needs cheekpieces to have a revitalising effect.

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16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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BLUE LAKOTA ran out a comfortable winner over C&D before following up at Chelmsford under a penalty. Kevin Ryan's gelding arrives in fine fettle and is expected to be a tough nut to crack in his hat-trick bid. Lima Sierra has stepped forward on both nursery outings, making the frame twice here, and she enters calculations along with recent course winner Startling.

BLUE LAKOTA is thriving at present and is fancied to complete the hat-trick. Startling resumed progress/winning ways here last week and is feared most ahead of Lima Sierra, who may do better still.

Hat-trick seeker Blue Lakota is much respected but preference is for LAURENS DREAM who seems to come alive here.

16:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (11/2 +66%) Paris Lights	5.5 11/2(+66%)	(2) Paris Lights 11/2, Unreliable type. One win from 21 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 6/1) 19 days ago. Not easy to make a case for. Step back up from 7f much in his favour; this will largely come down to how he gets away.
2	9 2nd (9) (5/1 +69%) Wyvern	5 5/1(+69%)	(9) Wyvern 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 8 days ago, left with too much to do. Must enter calculations. Found a weak C&D handicap when winning off 2lb lower last month; needs more.
3	12 3rd (12) (9/1 +55%) Tasever	9 9/1(+55%)	(12) Tasever 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Seventh of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 28/1) 8 days ago. Must improve. Dual C&D winner for Ryan Kavanagh last month, latterly off 6lb lower; each-way shout.
4	6 4th (6) (11/2 +31%) Callianassa	5.5 11/2(+31%)	(6) Callianassa 11/2, Remains a maiden after 19 Flat runs. Good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (7/4) 7 days ago, clear of rest. Can give another good account. 3lb higher into a stronger race today and remains a maiden after 19 starts; needs more.
5th	5 5th (5) (33/1 -106%) Parish Councillor	33 33/1(-106%)	(5) Parish Councillor 33/1, C&D winner. 13/2, eighth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 82 days ago. Enters calculations if shrugging off latest effort. The handicapper has been quick to ease off but would want to see some support.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/3 +5%) Volenti	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(7) Volenti 10/3, 3-time C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at this C&D (11/10) 11 days ago, readily. Very much one to consider. Revelation since running here of late, winning three of his last four over C&D; player.
7th	3 7th (3) (12/1 -71%) Trais Fluors	12 12/1(-71%)	(3) Trais Fluors 12/1, 3 wins from 17 runs this year. 8/1, won 12-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago by length from Lahab, helped by being held up in strongly-run race. Ought to be in the shake-up. Goes well here; 4lb rise demands more but this mark may be within range in current form.
8th	4 8th (4) (6/1 -33%) Book Of Life	6 6/1(-33%)	(4) Book Of Life 6/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 3/1, respectable second of 10 in handicap at Lingfield (8f, AW) 6 days ago, conceding first run. Looks competitive on form. Cheekpieces have helped but the string of near-misses may have happened for a reason.
9th	8 9th (8) (9/1 -125%) Lahab	9 9/1(-125%)	(8) Lahab 9/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but a good length second of 12 to Trais Fluors in handicap (9/2) at this course (7.1f) 11 days ago, slowly away. Weighted to go well. 3lb better off with Trais Fluors tonight; the step back up in trip is the question.
10th	10 10th (10) (22/1 -10%) Mount King	22 22/1(-10%)	(10) Mount King 22/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable seventh of 12 in handicap (17/2) at Southwell (8.1f) 61 days ago. Needs considering. Performed below market expectations all year and is some way down the pecking order.
11th	1 11th (1) (16/1 -78%) Mercurius Power	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Mercurius Power 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in August. 9/2, creditable second of 10 in handicap at this C&D 51 days ago. In the picture once more. Dual course winner who boasts a consistent record over this trip on Tapeta; considered.

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17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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VOLENTI registered a third C&D victory from his last four starts and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him from progressing further, despite this being a competitive race for the grade. His only recent defeat came at the hands of Trais Fluors, who has also won since and has to be respected stepping back up to a mile. Others for the shortlist include Book Of Life, Mercurius Power and Callianassa.

LAHAB signalled he is ready to end a losing run when a good recent second here so is fancied to capitalise on a handy-looking mark at the chief expense of three-time C&D scorer Volenti. Book of Life is also weighted to have a say, with Mercurius Power and Trais Fluors also worthy of respect in a competitive event.

This can go to TRAIS FLUORS, who's better off with Volenti than when beating him over C&D early last month.

17:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (4/1 +20%) King's School	4 4/1(+20%)	(10) King's School 4/1, 11/4, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, showing a good attitude to fend off the hat-trick-seeking favourite. Can kick on now up and running. Last week's C&D win had been coming and there was a bit up his sleeve; up 2lb.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +85%) Our Havana	3 3/1(+85%)	(6) Our Havana 3/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Below form when sixteenth of 17 in handicap at York (7f, soft, 12/1) when last seen 6 months ago. Makes all-weather debut and likely he'll need the outing. Won a Newmarket handicap in April and that was after a similar break.
3	2 3rd (2) (7/1 -100%) Red Maids	7 7/1(-100%)	(2) Red Maids 7/1, Completed quick-fire C&D hat-trick in 10-runner handicap (8/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Nudged up another 2 lb and she should continue to give a good account. Last three wins have all been over C&D, all of them by narrow margins.
4	4 4th (4) (5/1 +38%) Swiss Ace	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Swiss Ace 5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Shaped well under a negative ride from stall 1 when 3¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Red Maids in handicap (16/1) at this C&D 16 days ago, left with lot to do. Shortlist material (won this from a 1 lb higher mark last year). Last three defeats have come here in races won by Starliner and Red Maids.
5th	3 5th (3) (14/1 -56%) Byzantine Empress	14 14/1(-56%)	(3) Byzantine Empress 14/1, Winner at Haydock in August. Below previous effort when fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 5/1) 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Does look capable of winning races for this yard, though. Penultimate effort offers hope, for all that was it over 6f; she stays 7f.
6th	1 6th (1) (7/1 -40%) Bravo Zulu	7 7/1(-40%)	(1) Bravo Zulu 7/1, 3 wins from 10 runs this year. 7/1, maintained his unbeaten record for current connections in 11-runner handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago. coming in for a well-judged ride after drawn wide. Useful apprentice negates a 3 lb rise and he should be bang there bidding for a hat-trick. Unbeaten in two runs for this yard and in the blinkers; only seems to do enough.
7th	7 7th (7) (4/1 +50%) Harry Did	4 4/1(+50%)	(7) Harry Did 4/1, Winner at Leicester in July. Looked unlucky not to finish closer returning from 5 months off when eighth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/4) 26 days ago, not clear run. Tongue strap on 1st time and won't be inconvenienced by going back up to 7f. Didn't get the breaks back in a handicap at Wolverhampton when made favourite.
8th	9 8th (9) (66/1 -136%) Eden Storm	66 66/1(-136%)	(9) Eden Storm 66/1, Lost his way for Marco Botti and has continued to struggle on both outings for his new yard. Best watched. Won twice last year at Wolverhampton for Marco Botti but has failed to convince this year.
9th	5 9th (5) (17/2 -6%) Starliner	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(5) Starliner 17/2, C&D winner in November. 7/2, ran at least as well in defeat when second of 9 in handicap at this C&D 25 days ago. Should go well again. Went up 5lb for his course win but again ran well on his return visit.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 -11%) That's For Sure	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) That's For Sure 20/1, Ran poorly after 14 months off (gelded in interim) when 20 lengths last of 12 to Red Maids in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 6 weeks ago. Visor on 1st time. Work to do. Last in a C&D handicap in November following a long absence and now goes in a visor.
11th	11 11th (11) (50/1 -178%) Homer Stokes	50 50/1(-178%)	(11) Homer Stokes 50/1, 3 wins from 13 runs this year. Latest win at Catterick in October. Found run of good form coming to a halt after 6 weeks off when seventh of 8 in handicap (14/1) at this C&D 19 days ago. His good run of form ended over C&D 19 days ago and returns off an untouched mark.

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17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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BRAVO ZULU has taken advantage of a falling handicap mark and the application of blinkers since switching to David Loughnane to win twice in December and a 3lb rise for his latest success at Southwell is negated by Connor Planas' claim. Red Maids has to enter the reckoning in her attempt for a fourth victory on the bounce. Others to note include Byzantine Empress and Starliner.

This looks a good race with plenty of in-form horses on show, but it could pay to side with the less obvious SWISS ACE, who shaped well under a negative ride when fifth behind Red Maids over C&D earlier this month and he looks ready to strike from a reduced mark (won this race last year). Bravo Zulu and the aforementioned Red Maids head up the dangers, with Harry Did and King's School both certainly not out of things, either.

The 3yo HARRY DID didn't get the chance to justify favouritism at Wolverhampton having found his share of trouble.

17:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/2 +9%) Pals Battalion	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) Pals Battalion 5/2, Better than ever when winning over C&D 22 days ago, made headway over a furlong out and stayed on well to lead inside final furlong. Has to enter calculations again. Record of 14221 since wearing a visor, scoring over C&D most recently; very solid claims.
2	4 2nd (4) (40/1 -150%) Modern Times	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Modern Times 40/1, Maiden. Had first-time visor added to regular tongue tie when ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (8.1f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip and others more persuasive. Maiden who went too freely in first-time visor most recently; drops back in distance.
3	10 3rd (10) (17/2 -6%) Showtime Mahomes	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(10) Showtime Mahomes 17/2, Winner at Southwell in November. 11/1, respectable third of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) earlier in the month before running creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (5/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 15 days ago, when well-backed. Can run well again. In-form 5yo who ties in with a couple of these rivals on C&D running 22 days ago.
4	3 4th (3) (9/1 +44%) Admiral D	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Admiral D 9/1, Ungenuine type. 16/1, respectable seventh of 15 in handicap at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last month but no impression when well-beaten at Southwell two weeks ago (7.1f). Back down in distance today. Inconsistent this year but has a fighting chance off current mark back down in grade.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 -10%) Beale Street	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(7) Beale Street 11/2, Two-time C&D winner, including latest win here 11 days ago when held up off a good pace, taking it up with a furlong to run and scoring by 3/4l. Remains unexposed as a sprinter. Has form figures of 141, all at this venue, since running in 6f handicaps; good claims.
6th	5 6th (5) (4/1 +64%) Caffu Zafeen	4 4/1(+64%)	(5) Caffu Zafeen 4/1, Cemented positive start to his career when runner-up for the third time at Chepstow in a maiden, clear of the rest. Ran with credit on handicap debut for James Tate, beaten two lengths when fourth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (raced keenly) in September. Chance if settling on debut for new yard. Largely consistent five-race maiden for James Tate; gelded since last run; thereabouts.
7th	9 7th (9) (10/1 +29%) Angel Of England	10 10/1(+29%)	(9) Angel Of England 10/1, Creditable second of 12 in handicap (6/1) at this course (6f) last month and respectable effort here back up in trip (took keen hold) 25 days ago. Can be competitive if settling better. Best effort for new stable when second to Beale Street over C&D on penultimate start.
8th	8 8th (8) (28/1 -12%) One More Dream	28 28/1(-12%)	(8) One More Dream 28/1, C&D winner. 3 wins from 18 runs this year. Again below form when tenth of 14 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere. Multiple AW scorer but has a big doubt over current form.
9th	2 9th (2) (17/2 -89%) Mahato	8.5 17/2(-89%)	(2) Mahato 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. 11/1, creditable sixth of 12 in handicap here (7.1f) here in November, left poorly placed. Tongue strap on first time when running as well as ever back at 6f two weeks ago. Should be thereabouts again. Ran well off this mark at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and may do better still; respected.
10th	6 10th (6) (12/1 +14%) Swift Storm	12 12/1(+14%)	(6) Swift Storm 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 10/3, fourth of 7 in novice at Southwell (7.1f) 37 days ago, slowly into stride on that occasion. Back in distance today but needs to improve significantly to trouble market principals. Pedigree suggests he may benefit from this drop to 6f on handicap debut; not ruled out.
11th	11 11th (11) (28/1 -133%) Evocative Spark	28 28/1(-133%)	(11) Evocative Spark 28/1, Not disgraced on first run for new yard (left James Owen) when fifth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 14 days ago. Ought to be in the mix again. Below par last time (stable debut) and is held by Mahato on that form.

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18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

MAHATO improved for the application of a tongue-tie when finishing runner-up at Wolverhampton. The three-year-old remains unexposed after only six starts and a bold bid is anticipated. Caffu Zafeen is one to note on his debut for David Simcock's yard having been gelded since finishing fourth at Yarmouth on his handicap bow. Both Pals Battalion and Beale Street tasted success over C&D last time, with the former preferred off his new mark.

PALS BATTALION can once again confirm his superiority over Showtime Mahomes, the pair having met here 22 days ago, while Caffu Zafeen is an interesting new recruit for the David Simcock yard.

Kept to this trip, MAHATO could well register a first handicap win. Pals Battalion is second choice.

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (9/1 +44%) Brian The Snail	9 9/1(+44%)	(12) Brian The Snail 9/1, Course winner lived up to his name when slowly away from stalls last time, but ran one of his better races in defeat, making late headway to finish 1¼ lengths fifth of 12 to Darlo Pride in handicap at this C&D (14/1) 19 days ago. Not ruled out if breaking on terms. Not beaten far over C&D last time but others much more appealing for win purposes.
2	5 2nd (5) (25/1 +24%) Parisiac	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Parisiac 25/1, Latest win at Nottingham in November. Below form 3¾ lengths fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) and regressed when last behind The Ridler 11 days ago. Two turf wins for new yard but needs to better the form he's shown over C&D the last twice.
3	9 3rd (9) (5/1 -67%) Darlo Pride	5 5/1(-67%)	(9) Darlo Pride 5/1, C&D winner. Landed 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Newcastle (5f) at this venue earlier in the month and followed up with career-best victory at Wolverhampton (5f) a week ago. Up 4lb and should go well again in pursuit of a hat-trick. Chasing a hat-trick after game wins over C&D and at Wolverhampton; high on the list.
4	3 4th (3) (7/1 +30%) Strong Johnson	7 7/1(+30%)	(3) Strong Johnson 7/1, Ended losing run over C&D 4 runs ago. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 22 days ago and can remain competitive here. C&D win last month and had some excuses since; should remain competitive at this level.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/5 +54%) Buzz Box	3.2 16/5(+54%)	(7) Buzz Box 16/5, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 25 days ago, left with lot to do on the back of an awkward start and unlucky to bump into a well-handicapped one here 22 days ago (second, beaten 3/4 l). Should be thereabouts. Conditions to suit and latest C&D 2nd represented a career best; in the thick of it again.
6th	8 6th (8) (22/1 -38%) Maris Angel	22 22/1(-38%)	(8) Maris Angel 22/1, Two wins from 7 runs this year, the latest at Redcar in September. 7/4, creditable second of 11 in handicap at same venue (5f, good) in September and not disgraced on return to AW when respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 79 days ago. May find a couple too good. Unexposed and progressive sprinter; needs more back from a short break but it's possible.
7th	1 7th (1) (2/1 +27%) The Ridler	2 2/1(+27%)	(1) The Ridler 2/1, Built on a good second of 12 in a handicap at this course (6f) when dropping in trip 11 days ago (5f) to score over C&D. 3 lb rise in the weights but can still be very competitive. Game defeat of an in-form opponent here 11 days ago; up 3lb but down in class.
8th	11 8th (11) (10/1 0%) Doddie's Impact	10 10/1(0%)	(11) Doddie's Impact 10/1, Cheekpieces worked the oracle last time, producing a career best effort when making all when landing 11-runner handicap (12/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Player again if the headgear continues to have a positive effect. Off mark for new yard when given a peach of a ride over C&D 16 days ago; this is tougher.
9th	2 9th (2) (14/1 +13%) Due For Luck	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Due For Luck 14/1, Irresolute performer. 22/1, Shaped as if back in form after 10 weeks off when fifth of 10 in handicap last month but too keen to do himself justice when seventh of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 23 days ago. Hood on seems a logical move. Yet to win a handicap but he's got more ability than most who race at Class 5 level.

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18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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

THE RIDLER scored over C&D to end a long losing run and Richard Fahey's charge can follow up that success in this lower grade now back to winning ways. Darlo Pride is at the top of his game and bids for a hat-trick having struck at Wolverhampton a week ago to supplement a track-and-trip triumph. Buzz Box is edging closer and could pose a threat after finishing runner-up here last time.

A few horses that like to go forward here, and THE RIDDLER could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Drawn in stall 2 with pace around him, he should get a nice toe into the race and can follow up his success at this venue last week. Hat-trick seeking Darlo Pride is drawn next to the selection, and can chase him home, while Brian The Snail can hit the frame with a better break from the stalls.

Some in-form sprinters locking horns and THE RIDLER (nap) is taken to follow up his game C&D win 11 days ago.

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (5/4 +50%) Angel Of Antrim	1.25 5/4(+50%)	(1) Angel Of Antrim 5/4, 3 wins from 15 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/1) at this C&D 7 days ago by 5 lengths from Concert Boy, easily. Very much one to consider. Bolted up over C&D last week on first run in a visor; 8lb rise manageable if in same form.
2	8 2nd (8) (15/2 -50%) Windsor Pass	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(8) Windsor Pass 15/2, Remains a maiden after 27 Flat runs. 4/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. Exposed maiden; on a dangerous mark but she's been expensive to follow.
3	7 3rd (7) (8/1 +20%) Keep Me Stable	8 8/1(+20%)	(7) Keep Me Stable 8/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Ninth of 12 in handicap (5/1) at this C&D 36 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Conditions to suit and on a fair mark; much will depend on how she settles early.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +21%) Sir Maxi	11 11/1(+21%)	(4) Sir Maxi 11/1, C&D winner. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 8 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D 19 days ago. On a dangerous mark and conditions hold no terrors; interesting, especially if backed.
5th	9 5th (9) (18/1 -80%) Buttercross Flyer	18 18/1(-80%)	(9) Buttercross Flyer 18/1, C&D winner. 14/1, respectable fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 7 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Retains some ability and returning to 7f is in her favour; each-way claims.
6th	12 6th (12) (50/1 +24%) See My Baby Jive	50 50/1(+24%)	(12) See My Baby Jive 50/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 18½ lengths ninth of 11 to Angel of Antrim in handicap (50/1) at this C&D 7 days ago. Needs to step forward. 50-1 when a remote ninth behind Angel Of Antrim over C&D last week.
7th	10 7th (10) (11/1 -100%) Concert Boy	11 11/1(-100%)	(10) Concert Boy 11/1, C&D winner. 13/2, respectable 5 lengths second of 11 to Angel of Antrim in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly. Just 1-37 but often runs well in defeat; 5l behind Angel Of Antrim when second last week.
8th	3 8th (3) (18/1 +45%) Good Karma	18 18/1(+45%)	(3) Good Karma 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, first run since leaving James Owen when last of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 14 days ago, very slowly away. On a lowly mark but he needs to leave his recent stable debut well behind.
8th	6 8th (6) (28/1 +15%) Vixey	28 28/1(+15%)	(6) Vixey 28/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Chance if rediscovering old form. Conditions shouldn't be an issue but she's been unplaced in all six runs this year.
10th	5 10th (5) (10/1 +29%) King's Crown	10 10/1(+29%)	(5) King's Crown 10/1, Twenty six runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. No forlorn hope. Poor strike-rate; has run well over C&D but might find others stronger where it matters.
11th	2 11th (2) (18/1 -13%) Likeashadow	18 18/1(-13%)	(2) Likeashadow 18/1, C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 18/1, eleventh of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 25 days ago. Blinkers back on. Something to find on form. Three of his four runs back from a break have been poor; more to prove than ideal.
12th	11 12th (11) (25/1 -213%) Ishe Worth Agamble	25 25/1(-213%)	(11) Ishe Worth Agamble 25/1, Solid third of 12 in handicap at this course (6f, 13/2) 61 days ago. Not discounted in his bid for a maiden victory. 0-11 but took well to AW here in October (3rd over 6f); stamina to prove but not ruled out.

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19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.

ANGEL OF ANTRIM responded well to the refitting of a visor and bolted up by five lengths here last week. The headgear remains in place and he should have no trouble confirming latest running with the second Concert Boy. The latter will likely be in the mix once again, with an apprentice's 7lb allowance helping his cause. Keep Me Stable was narrowly beaten here on her penultimate start and is not out of it if reproducing that effort.

WINDSOR PASS remains without a win but rates just the pick of these weights so edges the vote in a highly-open contest. C&D scorer Buttercross Flyer heads the lists of dangers, while Concert Boy, Angel of Antrim and Ishe Worth Agamble can all have a say too in this very open contest.

Angel Of Antrim isn't opposed lightly but SIR MAXI looks a sporting alternative off in a race which could be run to suit.

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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