Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 28th January 2021

There were 29 Races on Thursday 28th January 2021 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Gowran Park, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Fakenham, 8 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 28th January 2021

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

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Betway Casino Handicap (Div 1) 9 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
6
1st (6) Ad Libitum (1.88/1 +25%)
Ad Libitum

1.88
1.88/1(+25%)
(6) Ad Libitum 1.88/1, C&D winner. Creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 7/1) 13 days ago, needing stiffer test. Back up in trip. Looks competitive on form.
1
2nd (1) Bobba Tee (4.5/1 +25%)
Bobba Tee

4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(1) Bobba Tee 4.5/1, C&D winner in September. 4/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at this course (2m) 79 days ago, left poorly placed. Likely still in form.
8
3rd (8) Hajey (8/1 +68%)
Hajey

8
8/1(+68%)
(8) Hajey 8/1, 25/1 and cheekpieces on first time, last of 13 in handicap over C&D 44 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded.
3
4th (3) Royal Cosmic (6/1 +8%)
Royal Cosmic

6
6/1(+8%)
(3) Royal Cosmic 6/1, C&D winner. 9/1, bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (2m, soft) 38 days ago but may do better back on Flat with yard going well.
2
5th (2) Echo (4/1 +43%)
Echo

4
4/1(+43%)
(2) Echo 4/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2019. Ninth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (2m) 72 days ago. Back down in trip.
7
6th (7) Tapis Libre (28/1 +30%)
Tapis Libre

28
28/1(+30%)
(7) Tapis Libre 28/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2018. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f, 50/1) 32 days ago. Risky proposition at present.
5
7th (5) Travel Lightly (8.5/1 +58%)
Travel Lightly

8.5
8.5/1(+58%)
(5) Travel Lightly 8.5/1, Cheekpieces on first time in this code, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (40/1) at this course (10.2f) 13 days ago, not ideally placed.
9
8th (9) Urban Spirit (40/1 -100%)
Urban Spirit

40
40/1(-100%)
(9) Urban Spirit 40/1, Second here (2m) off 7 lb higher last March but didn't look in much form on Flat/over hurdles at the end of 2020. Bounce back called for.
10
9th (10) Hellfire Kode (100/1 -100%)
Hellfire Kode

100
100/1(-100%)
(10) Hellfire Kode 100/1, No show in varied events, including a course jumpers' bumper last week.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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


16:12 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Betway Casino Handicap (Div 2) 10 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
(8) Life Knowledge (18/1 +28%)
Life Knowledge

18
18/1(+28%)
(8) Life Knowledge 18/1, C&D winner. 9/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Southwell (12f) 18 days ago, very slowly away. Others make more appeal.
2
1st (2) Greengage (3.2/1 +36%)
Greengage

3.2
3.2/1(+36%)
(2) Greengage 3.2/1, C&D winner in December but only seventh of 11 back here without his usual hood since. Hood back in place now.
4
2nd (4) Monash (8.5/1 -183%)
Monash

8.5
8.5/1(-183%)
(4) Monash 8.5/1, 16/1, first sign of promise for this yard when close second of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Big player if in same form.
10
3rd (10) Just Jean (50/1 +0%)
Just Jean

50
50/1(+0%)
(10) Just Jean 50/1, 40/1, tenth of 13 in handicap at this course (10f) 13 days ago. Back up in trip.
1
4th (1) Shifting Gold (4.5/1 +10%)
Shifting Gold

4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(1) Shifting Gold 4.5/1, Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap (13/2) at Goodwood (11f, good) when last seen in September. Has won after a break before.
5
5th (5) Sweet Marmalade (10/1 -200%)
Sweet Marmalade

10
10/1(-200%)
(5) Sweet Marmalade 10/1, 20/1, good third (Monash narrowly ahead in second) of 13 in handicap at this course (10f) 13 days ago, not clear run. Back up in trip. Expected to be bang there.
7
6th (7) Tabou Beach Boy (2.25/1 +78%)
Tabou Beach Boy

2.25
2.25/1(+78%)
(7) Tabou Beach Boy 2.25/1, Modest on Flat earlier in career. Not disgraced in a couple of course jumpers' bumpers this month. Ought to be competitive.
3
7th (3) Elhafei (6.5/1 -30%)
Elhafei

6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(3) Elhafei 6.5/1, First run since leaving Michael Appleby when last of 13 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 13/8) 22 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Significantly back up in trip.
6
8th (6) Tannadice Park (33/1 -32%)
Tannadice Park

33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Tannadice Park 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 100/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (2m) 13 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Others preferred.
9
9th (9) Allerthorpe (50/1 +24%)
Allerthorpe

50
50/1(+24%)
(9) Allerthorpe 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Well held on handicap debut when last seen in August. Up in trip. Best to look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

16:12 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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


16:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Apprentice Handicap 10 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Broctune Red (1.88/1 +58%)
Broctune Red

1.88
1.88/1(+58%)
(3) Broctune Red 1.88/1, C&D winner. Winner here in November. 4/1, creditable neck second of 8 to Dramatista in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, very much having run of race. Merits consideration.
7
2nd (7) Absolute Dream (5.5/1 +54%)
Absolute Dream

5.5
5.5/1(+54%)
(7) Absolute Dream 5.5/1, One win from 27 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2018. 10/1, 6½ lengths sixth of 8 to Dramatista in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago.
6
3rd (6) Mostallim (5/1 +58%)
Mostallim

5
5/1(+58%)
(6) Mostallim 5/1, Creditable seventh of 13 in handicap (22/1) at Chelmsford City (10f) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon. Makes tapeta debut.
4
4th (4) Mudawwan (33/1 -175%)
Mudawwan

33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Mudawwan 33/1, Course winner. 12/1, first run since leaving James Bethell when sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 21 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive.
8
5th (8) Vertice (5.5/1 -22%)
Vertice

5.5
5.5/1(-22%)
(8) Vertice 5.5/1, 15/2, good second of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account.
9
6th (9) Dorset Blue (28/1 +44%)
Dorset Blue

28
28/1(+44%)
(9) Dorset Blue 28/1, Ninth of 13 in handicap (50/1) at this course (10.2f) 13 days ago. Down in trip.
11
7th (11) Willshewontshe (250/1 -400%)
Willshewontshe

250
250/1(-400%)
(11) Willshewontshe 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 200/1) 7 days ago.
10
8th (10) Outofthegloom (250/1 -150%)
Outofthegloom

250
250/1(-150%)
(10) Outofthegloom 250/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy). Off 156 days.
2
9th (2) Van Dijk (3/1 +0%)
Van Dijk

3
3/1(+0%)
(2) Van Dijk 3/1, Career best when winning 12-runner minor event (15/8) at this course (7.1f) 5 days ago, very slowly away. Carries penalty.
5
|DQ| (5) Woke (80/1 -142%)
Woke

80
80/1(-142%)
(5) Woke 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, tenth of 11 in minor event at Thirsk (7f, good to firm). Off 18 months. Makes handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

16:50 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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


17:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Play Ladbrokes 5-A-Side On Football Novice Stakes 4 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) Western Symphony (0.4/1 +35%)
Western Symphony

0.4
0.4/1(+35%)
(4) Western Symphony 0.4/1, 2/1 and tongue strap on, promise when third of 13 in minor event at Kempton (8f) on debut 43 days ago, no extra when headed approaching final 100 yds. Leading claims with improvement on the cards.
1
2nd (1) Epic Pass (4/1 -60%)
Epic Pass

4
4/1(-60%)
(1) Epic Pass 4/1, 7/1, much improved from debut when won 12-runner minor event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 32 days ago, still green but digging deep under pressure. May do better still.
3
3rd (3) Shenu (6/1 +0%)
Shenu

6
6/1(+0%)
(3) Shenu 6/1, $90,000 yearling, £175,000 2-y-o, American Pharoah colt. Half-brother to minor US winner by Orb. Dam US winner up to 9f (including Grade 3 8.5f event) who also won at 8.5f at 2 yrs.
2
4th (2) Dembe (40/1 -43%)
Dembe

40
40/1(-43%)
(2) Dembe 40/1, 7,000 gns yearling, Garswood colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Dante's Peak and 5f/6f winner Van Gerwen. Dam maiden (best effort at 6f). Wears cheekpieces.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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


18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier Handicap 12 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
11
1st (11) Pholas (10/1 -100%)
Pholas

10
10/1(-100%)
(11) Pholas 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, well positioned. Shortlist material.
8
2nd (8) Great Colaci (18/1 -50%)
Great Colaci

18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Great Colaci 18/1, Three-time C&D winner. Five wins from 17 runs last year. Latest win here in December. 10/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago.
9
3rd (9) Dubai Acclaim (22/1 -10%)
Dubai Acclaim

22
22/1(-10%)
(9) Dubai Acclaim 22/1, C&D winner. 33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 16 days ago, better placed than most.
3
4th (3) Jewel Maker (6/1 +25%)
Jewel Maker

6
6/1(+25%)
(3) Jewel Maker 6/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 13 days ago. Merits consideration.
4
5th (4) First Response (8/1 +6%)
First Response

8
8/1(+6%)
(4) First Response 8/1, C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 3/1) 17 days ago, unsuited by way race developed.
6
6th (6) Mossbawn (4.5/1 +44%)
Mossbawn

4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(6) Mossbawn 4.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 7/2, third of 9 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f) 30 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.
7
7th (7) Velma (11/1 +21%)
Velma

11
11/1(+21%)
(7) Velma 11/1, C&D winner. Winner here in October. 25/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 55 days ago, never nearer.
1
8th (1) Baronial Pride (5/1 -25%)
Baronial Pride

5
5/1(-25%)
(1) Baronial Pride 5/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2018. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap (3/1) at this course (7.1f) 16 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations.
5
9th (5) Traveller (16/1 +0%)
Traveller

16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Traveller 16/1, Three-time C&D winner. Five wins from 22 runs last year. 18/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at this C&D 38 days ago, having run of race.
10
10th (10) Curfewed (14/1 -17%)
Curfewed

14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Curfewed 14/1, C&D winner. 10/1, good head second of 13 to Great Colaci in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago. Can give a good account.
2
11th (2) Boma Green (4.5/1 -13%)
Boma Green

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(2) Boma Green 4.5/1, Visored for first time, eighth of 11 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW, 7/2) 28 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time (ddn't look straightforward latest).
12
12th (12) The Game Of Life (66/1 -65%)
The Game Of Life

66
66/1(-65%)
(12) The Game Of Life 66/1, 16/1, last of 13 in handicap at this course (10.2f) 13 days ago. Back down in trip.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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


18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Ladbrokes Watch Racing Online Free Handicap 4 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Babajan (1.5/1 -9%)
Babajan

1.5
1.5/1(-9%)
(1) Babajan 1.5/1, Career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Kempton (1m, 5/2) 12 days ago, staying on well. Blinkers added now. 3 lb rise looks manageable.
4
2nd (4) Woke Media (2.25/1 -20%)
Woke Media

2.25
2.25/1(-20%)
(4) Woke Media 2.25/1, 5/1, career best when winning 5-runner handicap at Southwell (7f) 18 days ago, driven out. Makes tapeta debut. Return to 1m should suit. Another bold show likely.
2
3rd (2) Blue Hero (2.75/1 +31%)
Blue Hero

2.75
2.75/1(+31%)
(2) Blue Hero 2.75/1, Good second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) at start of month. May have found race coming too soon when remote fourth at Southwell 6 days later. Cheekpieces worn on that occasion discarded.
3
4th (3) Vindobala (10/1 +17%)
Vindobala

10
10/1(+17%)
(3) Vindobala 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Second of 9 in novice at Redcar (7f, heavy) when last seen in August. Makes handicap/AW debut after 5 months off.
LTO Selection:

18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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


19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Handicap 7 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
8
1st (8) Bobby Joe Leg (3/1 +14%)
Bobby Joe Leg

3
3/1(+14%)
(8) Bobby Joe Leg 3/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 12 runs last year. 9/1, good head second of 12 to Chosen World in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, outbattled. Expected to be bang there.
2
2nd (2) With Promise (3.5/1 +65%)
With Promise

3.5
3.5/1(+65%)
(2) With Promise 3.5/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 90 days ago. Bounce back called for minus headgear.
5
3rd (5) Tommy G (16/1 +0%)
Tommy G

16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Tommy G 16/1, Seventh of 11 in handicap at this C&D (28/1) 16 days ago, left poorly placed. Others more persuasive.
4
4th (4) Starter For Ten (16/1 +20%)
Starter For Ten

16
16/1(+20%)
(4) Starter For Ten 16/1, Winner at Leicester in October. 9/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (6f, heavy), slowly away. Off 101 days. First run for yard after leaving Charlie Fellowes.
7
5th (7) Cmon Cmon (8/1 +11%)
Cmon Cmon

8
8/1(+11%)
(7) Cmon Cmon 8/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 5/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D. Off 94 days. Has work to do.
3
6th (3) Thaayer (16/1 -45%)
Thaayer

16
16/1(-45%)
(3) Thaayer 16/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 5/1, below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D, making effort earlier than ideal. Off 125 days.
1
7th (1) Crantock Bay (1.75/1 +13%)
Crantock Bay

1.75
1.75/1(+13%)
(1) Crantock Bay 1.75/1, Looked unsuited by drop in trip when failing to land the odds at Chelmsford City (6f) 14 days ago. Can give a good account returned to handicap company/7f.
LTO Selection:

19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

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


19:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Heed Your Hunch At Betway Classified Stakes 12 Runners


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 Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
1st (12) Sharrabang (2.5/1 +44%)
Sharrabang

2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(12) Sharrabang 2.5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in January. 10/3, below form seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 5 days ago, not ideally placed.
14
2nd (14) Wicklow Warrior (4/1 +78%)
Wicklow Warrior

4
4/1(+78%)
(14) Wicklow Warrior 4/1, Modest gelding. 18/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 5 days ago.
13
3rd (13) Star Cracker (11/1 -69%)
Star Cracker

11
11/1(-69%)
(13) Star Cracker 11/1, Modest gelding. 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in September. Eleventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (22/1) 72 days ago.
8
4th (8) Navarra Princess (22/1 -83%)
Navarra Princess

22
22/1(-83%)
(8) Navarra Princess 22/1, Modest mare. One win from 27 Flat runs. Eighteen runs since last win in 2018. 6 lengths tenth of 13 to Sharrabang in handicap (18/1) at this C&D. Off 11 months.
6
5th (6) Kommander Kirkup (33/1 +0%)
Kommander Kirkup

33
33/1(+0%)
(6) Kommander Kirkup 33/1, Temperamental sort. Sixteen runs since last win in 2018. Seventh of 11 in handicap (11/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 13 days ago.
7
6th (7) Kroy (9/1 -50%)
Kroy

9
9/1(-50%)
(7) Kroy 9/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2018. Creditable fourth of 12 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
5
7th (5) Isabella Ruby (50/1 -25%)
Isabella Ruby

50
50/1(-25%)
(5) Isabella Ruby 50/1, One win from 40 Flat runs. Fifteen runs since last win in 2019. 22/1, sixth of 9 in minor event at Chelmsford City (6f) 6 days ago.
3
8th (3) Deevious Beau (7.5/1 +53%)
Deevious Beau

7.5
7.5/1(+53%)
(3) Deevious Beau 7.5/1, Poor gelding. Seventh of 10 in minor event at Southwell (5f, 14/1) 8 days ago. Back up in trip.
11
9th (11) Roaring Rory (12/1 +0%)
Roaring Rory

12
12/1(+0%)
(11) Roaring Rory 12/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2018. 14/1, bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at this C&D 28 days ago.
9
10th (9) One One Seven (9/1 -100%)
One One Seven

9
9/1(-100%)
(9) One One Seven 9/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2019. Bit below form fifth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 11/2) 10 days ago.
10
11th (10) Quiteacatch (8/1 -100%)
Quiteacatch

8
8/1(-100%)
(10) Quiteacatch 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Eighth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f, 11/4) 29 days ago.
1
12th (1) Carla Koala (22/1 -100%)
Carla Koala

22
22/1(-100%)
(1) Carla Koala 22/1, Modest mare. Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Barry Leavy when good fourth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 66/1) 23 days ago, very slowly away.
LTO Selection:

19:30 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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


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