Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Friday 31st January 2025

There were 36 Races on Friday 31st January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Catterick, 7 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 31st January 2025

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

13:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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8
1st (8) Return With Gold (10/1 +29%)
Return With Gold

10
10/1(+29%)
(8) Return With Gold 10/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, eighth of 10 in novice at this course (1m) 59 days ago. Up in trip. One of 2 handicap newcomers from the stable.
Down the field in novices at long odds; not sure to stay this extra 2f on pedigree.
5
2nd (5) Salaria (18/1 -13%)
Salaria

18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Salaria 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 9 in novice (200/1) at Southwell (1m) 71 days ago, left with lot to do. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut.
Didn't progress in 7f/1m races but could take form to higher level now up in distance.
7
3rd (7) Flaine (9/1 +25%)
Flaine

9
9/1(+25%)
(7) Flaine 9/1, Latest win at Southwell (1m) in December but ran poorly at Wolverhampton (8.6f) later that month, racing lazily. Bounce back needed.
Disappointing latest start but in fine form before then; longer distance should be fine.
4
4th (4) Rosco Rogers (5/4 +58%)
Rosco Rogers

1.25
5/4(+58%)
(4) Rosco Rogers 5/4, Fair form. Good third of 9 in handicap at Kempton (1½m, 7/1) 16 days ago. Considered under Billy Loughnane.
Knocking at the door, beaten narrowly at Wolverhampton and Kempton; leading contender.
3
5th (3) Sweet Cicely (15/2 -25%)
Sweet Cicely

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Sweet Cicely 15/2, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f, 6/1) 20 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Should be thereabouts if her stamina holds.
Fourth over 7f here three weeks ago; bred to be suited by today's extra yardage.
1
6th (1) Antiquity (2/1 -33%)
Antiquity

2
2/1(-33%)
(1) Antiquity 2/1, Career best when winning 11-runner handicap (6/1) at Lingfield (1m) 9 days ago. Did that readily and should be very competitive under a 6 lb penalty.
Improvement on handicap debut when winning at Lingfield; big player under 6lb penalty.
6
7th (6) Sopelana (16/1 +20%)
Sopelana

16
16/1(+20%)
(6) Sopelana 16/1, Modest form. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Chelmsford (1m, 33/1) 22 days ago. Up in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Others are more persuasive.
Seems to be treading water and today's longer trip isn't certain to suit.
2
8th (2) National Voice (33/1 -106%)
National Voice

33
33/1(-106%)
(2) National Voice 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, fifth of 9 in novice at Lingfield (7f) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip for handicap debut. Check the betting.
Yet to make the frame but not without hope now tackling a handicap over a longer trip.
9
9th (9) General Gordon (50/1 -52%)
General Gordon

50
50/1(-52%)
(9) General Gordon 50/1, Poor form. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this course (7f, 20/1) 10 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Looks exposed as poor; needs this longer trip to bring about some improvement.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow

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ANTIQUITY came in for sustained market support ahead of his handicap debut and rewarded it with a one-length triumph at Lingfield last week. A 6lb penalty means he competes off a mark 2lb higher than his revised figure, but he should have plenty more to offer. Rosco Rogers has gone desperately close to breaking his duck the last twice and his turn will surely come sooner rather than later. Sweet Cicely is also expected to find herself in the winner's circle before too long.

ANTIQUITY ran out a pretty comfortable winner on last week's 1m handicap debut and a 6 lb penalty may not prevent him following up with further progress possible. Rosco Rogers has gone close in both handicaps and heads the dangers along with Richard Fahey's Sweet Cicely.

Recent Lingfield scorer Antiquity is an obvious candidate but preference is for ROSCO ROGERS who has been knocking at the door.


13:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1
1st (1) Flying Scotsman (11/2 -10%)
Flying Scotsman

5.5
11/2(-10%)
(1) Flying Scotsman 11/2, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 15/2, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (2m), never nearer. Off 95 days. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on.
Dropped a long way in weights; creditable 4th in better C&D race on penultimate start.
8
2nd (8) Duchess (17/2 +66%)
Duchess

8.5
17/2(+66%)
(8) Duchess 17/2, Eighth of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Wolverhampton (1½m) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Won on return to action last May (1m); stays 1m2f but still has stamina questions at 1m4f.
3
3rd (3) Opticality (5/1 +0%)
Opticality

5
5/1(+0%)
(3) Opticality 5/1, Last of 10 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 42 days ago but had been runner-up on both starts prior to that. Capable of bouncing back with Billy Loughnane taking the reins.
Both wins on Tapeta elsewhere; running well for new yard until poor at Southwell latest.
4
4th (4) Yakhabar (20/1 -25%)
Yakhabar

20
20/1(-25%)
(4) Yakhabar 20/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in C&D handicap 17 days ago. Others are more persuasive.
Two C&D wins in 2024; well treated now but twice beaten out of sight since back from break.
5
5th (5) Letmeseethecolts (8/11 +42%)
Letmeseethecolts

0.727273
8/11(+42%)
(5) Letmeseethecolts 8/11, Career best when winning 7-runner classified event (5/2) at Southwell (11f) 17 days ago, well on top finish. Looks on a good mark back in a handicap.
Improved since back from a break, cosy winner of 1m3f classified latest; may do better yet.
7
6th (7) Star Of Markinch (18/1 -125%)
Star Of Markinch

18
18/1(-125%)
(7) Star Of Markinch 18/1, 9-y-o maiden. 14/1, creditable third of 9 in handicap at this course (2m) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip. Place claims again.
Maiden; close call over 2m here in December; not quite as good next time; now back at 1m4f.
2
7th (2) Pilgrim Of Culture (125/1 -279%)
Pilgrim Of Culture

125
125/1(-279%)
(2) Pilgrim Of Culture 125/1, 100/1, first run since leaving Karl Burke when last of 9 in handicap at Southwell (1½m) 28 days ago. Can only watch after that.
Has form at this trip but finished remote on debut for new yard after a break.
6
8th (6) Typewritten (11/1 +31%)
Typewritten

11
11/1(+31%)
(6) Typewritten 11/1, Unreliable sort. Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Wolverhampton (16.5f) 13 days ago, left poorly placed. Back down in trip.
Never threatened at Wolverhampton latest but two fair efforts at 1m4f/2m here previously.
9
9th (9) Cage Rattler (16/1 -14%)
Cage Rattler

16
16/1(-14%)
(9) Cage Rattler 16/1, Just poor on the Flat these days, beaten 11 lengths when second of 7 in C&D handicap (80/1) 17 days ago. Others are preferred.
Won over 7f in Ireland; well held more often than not in Britain; recent 2nd was remote.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow

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LETMESEETHECOLTS boosted her confidence with a breakthrough victory in a classified event at Southwell and is capable of making an impact in handicap company off this sort of figure. Cage Rattler occupied the runner-up berth over C&D but he was beaten a long way and a bigger threat might come in the shape of Star Of Markinch, who has shown she retains plenty of enthusiasm for the game with placed efforts over the extended two miles here.

Recent Southwell classified winner LETMESEETHECOLTS looks well treated back in a handicap from a mark in the low-50s. Opticality's latest effort was too bad to be true and she could provide the chief threat if back to the form she showed when runner-up twice in the autumn. Star of Markinch may prove best of the rest.

A few of these have plenty to prove but LETMESEETHECOLTS won a minor race at Southwell in pleasing style and may improve further.


14:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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4
1st (4) Buzz Box (9/4 +25%)
Buzz Box

2.25
9/4(+25%)
(4) Buzz Box 9/4, Course winner. Shaped better than the result when fifth of 9 over C&D (16/5) 34 days ago, not clear run. Shortlist material.
Good second here in December and repeatedly met trouble next time; might be the answer.
6
2nd (6) Darlo Pride (7/2 +22%)
Darlo Pride

3.5
7/2(+22%)
(6) Darlo Pride 7/2, Three wins from 17 runs last year, including C&D last month. Badly hampered and can have latest C&D run ignored. One to consider.
Reliable sort who had an excuse when a beaten favourite last time; has to be considered.
1
3rd (1) Our Absent Friends (5/2 +64%)
Our Absent Friends

2.5
5/2(+64%)
(1) Our Absent Friends 5/2, C&D winner. Respectable fourth of 10 in C&D handicap 6 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
Mostly in good form of late and better than bare result last time; unlikely to be far away.
9
4th (9) Sugar Baby (28/1 +30%)
Sugar Baby

28
28/1(+30%)
(9) Sugar Baby 28/1, C&D winner but last of 8 on recent return from a 14-month absence. Can only be watched after that.
Should come on for C&D reappearance run (80-1) but might need today's as well.
3
5th (3) Winter Crown (9/1 +18%)
Winter Crown

9
9/1(+18%)
(3) Winter Crown 9/1, C&D winner. Eighth of 10 on C&D reappearance 6 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot in a short time.
0-8 since 3yo win and no threat here on reappearance; others have less to prove.
10
6th (10) Ramon Di Loria (9/1 +36%)
Ramon Di Loria

9
9/1(+36%)
(10) Ramon Di Loria 9/1, C&D winner. 25/1, fifth of 8 in C&D handicap C&D 21 days ago. Could strip fitter for that first outing in over 3 months. Hood back on.
Encouraging reappearance when fifth over C&D; has dropped below his last winning mark.
2
7th (2) Strong Johnson (4/1 +0%)
Strong Johnson

4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Strong Johnson 4/1, C&D winner in November. Creditable second of 7 in handicap (15/2) at this C&D 23 days ago. Likely to be in the mix again.
Found only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D; fair chance off unchanged mark.
5
8th (5) Cast No Shadow (18/1 -64%)
Cast No Shadow

18
18/1(-64%)
(5) Cast No Shadow 18/1, C&D winner. Visored first time, third of 6 in C&D handicap 17 days ago. Blinkers on now.
Signs of return to form when third over C&D 17 days ago; not ruled out.
7
9th (7) Wrestling Revenue (28/1 -100%)
Wrestling Revenue

28
28/1(-100%)
(7) Wrestling Revenue 28/1, 17/2, first run since leaving Tony Carroll when last of 7 in C&D handicap 29 days ago. Needs to leave that behind.
Didn't show much on stable debut four weeks ago and his AW record is modest.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 5f Race Class Flow

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Strong Johnson is still a reliable sprinter at the age of nine and is likely to go hard from the stalls again. Our Absent Friends' C&D fourth was a step back in the right direction, but CAST NO SHADOW also showed more signs of life when third over track and trip and the visor that was fitted there is now replaced by blinkers. If they inspire just a touch more improvement, he can capitalise on a sliding rating. Darlo Pride is noted too.

BUZZ BOX didn't get much room to work with over C&D last time and gets another chance to show he's on a good mark with Billy Loughnane in the saddle for the first time. Darlo Pride and Strong Johnson have been in good heart this winter and head the dangers.

The vote goes to the lightly raced BUZZ BOX who found only a resurgent Mondammej too strong two outings ago and met trouble last time.


14:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (7) Our Dagger (11/4 +61%)
Our Dagger

2.75
11/4(+61%)
(7) Our Dagger 11/4, 33/1, sole run for Sarah Dawson when seventeenth of 24 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft). Off 101 days. Makes tapeta debut with more needed.
Landed gamble at Ffos Las last summer; two trainer changes since; may still be unexposed.
4
2nd (4) Pallas Lord (5/2 +44%)
Pallas Lord

2.5
5/2(+44%)
(4) Pallas Lord 5/2, 3-time C&D winner. Five wins from 16 runs last year. Respectable fourth of 10 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 23 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Becoming well treated.
Now well handicapped again, shaped nicely last time and most recent win came over C&D.
1
3rd (1) Al Baahy (10/3 +26%)
Al Baahy

3.333333
10/3(+26%)
(1) Al Baahy 10/3, One win from 35 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 5/1) 11 days ago. Hood back on. Not taken lightly if shrugging off latest effort.
1-35 but was a good second after Christmas and had an excuse last time; high on the list.
5
4th (5) Odd Socks Havana (7/1 +0%)
Odd Socks Havana

7
7/1(+0%)
(5) Odd Socks Havana 7/1, 5-time course winner. 10/1, not disgraced when eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (8f) 59 days ago. Cheekpieces back on now and weighted to go close.
No impact recently but return of headgear is a positive; interesting from a reduced mark.
9
4th (9) Top Gun Tina (25/1 -56%)
Top Gun Tina

25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Top Gun Tina 25/1, Ninth of 11 in minor event at this course (8f, 11/1) 8 days ago. Others appeal more.
12-race maiden; well held over 1m here last week; unconvincing.
2
6th (2) Drakeholes (9/1 +10%)
Drakeholes

9
9/1(+10%)
(2) Drakeholes 9/1, 4-time C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in November. Last of 10 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 23 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Two C&D wins last autumn but last two runs have been below par (especially poor on latest).
3
7th (3) Lumenbourg (7/1 -40%)
Lumenbourg

7
7/1(-40%)
(3) Lumenbourg 7/1, Winner at Doncaster in August. 4/1, seventh of 9 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good). Off 113 days. Something to find on form.
7f specialist; winner at Doncaster in 2024; has had four months off since below-par run.
8
8th (8) Yaahobby (7/1 -8%)
Yaahobby

7
7/1(-8%)
(8) Yaahobby 7/1, C&D winner. 9/1, creditable second of 11 in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. In the mix again.
Won two C&D handicaps last autumn and has remained in form; should be thereabouts.
6
9th (6) Bitacora (12/1 +0%)
Bitacora

12
12/1(+0%)
(6) Bitacora 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 125/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tailed off when fell 3 out in juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy). Off 15 months. First run for yard after leaving Joe Conlon. Watch the betting.
Lightly raced and hard to weigh up but needs watching in market for new yard after absence.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:58 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow

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Yaahobby occupied the runner-up berth in a classified stakes over C&D earlier in the month and should remain competitive now that he steps back into the handicap ranks. However, PALLAS LORD gets the nod. Donald Whillans' seven-year-old returned to some sort of form when fourth over track and trip and is now 2lb lower. He competes off 5lb below his last winning mark and could record his eighth course success. Our Dagger completes the shortlist.

ODD SOCKS HAVANA goes really well here and is fancied to bag a sixth success at the track now he is refitted with cheekpieces off a handy-looking mark. C&D winner Yaahobby appeals as the one to chase home Rebecca Menzies' 7-y-o ahead of Pallas Lord and Al Baahy.

This looks a solid opportunity for PALLAS LORD to regain the winning thread. Odd Socks Havana is second choice.


15:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (8) Tickets (4/1 +50%)
Tickets

4
4/1(+50%)
(8) Tickets 4/1, Course winner. Latest win here in October. respectable third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Needs to bounce back from two below-par runs but Billy Loughnane is a positive booking.
2
2nd (2) Hierarchy (10/3 -21%)
Hierarchy

3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(2) Hierarchy 10/3, Readily ended a long losing run in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 9 days ago but subsequently disqualified for weighing in light. Up 5 lb here but still a big player.
First past post over this trip at Lingfield (weighed in light); unlikely to be far away.
3
3rd (3) Muscika (7/1 -56%)
Muscika

7
7/1(-56%)
(3) Muscika 7/1, 15/2, resumed winning ways in 6-runner handicap at this C&D 20 days ago. Had run of race there but this veteran can give another good account.
Admirable veteran who retains vim and verve; C&D winner last time; in the mix again.
1
4th (1) Momaer (14/1 -65%)
Momaer

14
14/1(-65%)
(1) Momaer 14/1, 16/1, not seen to best effect when sixth of 8 in handicap at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago. Can take a step forward back over 6f here.
Well handicapped and her last run was a step in the right direction; not without interest.
5
5th (5) Respectful (28/1 -12%)
Respectful

28
28/1(-12%)
(5) Respectful 28/1, 28/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 42 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole.
Showed little in 2024 but new stable has a good record with recruits from other yards.
6
6th (6) Sibyl Charm (7/2 +65%)
Sibyl Charm

3.5
7/2(+65%)
(6) Sibyl Charm 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Seventh of 9 in handicap at this C&D (13/2) 14 days ago, not knocked about. Needs considering.
3-9 here, 0-14 elsewhere; might have needed latest run; well treated if building on that.
4
7th (4) Kitaab (11/4 +21%)
Kitaab

2.75
11/4(+21%)
(4) Kitaab 11/4, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 6/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 18 days ago, nearest finish. Ought to be in the shake-up again.
Respectable second at Wolverhampton 18 days ago and could have a say again.
7
8th (7) Bellagio Man (9/1 -13%)
Bellagio Man

9
9/1(-13%)
(7) Bellagio Man 9/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap (7/2) at Southwell (6.1f) 16 days ago, very slowly away. Not discounted.
Can blow start, and was withdrawn after running loose eight days ago; in form before then.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:28 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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KITAAB only found a subsequent winner too good in a deeper event than this at Wolverhampton on his most recent start and competes off an unchanged rating. Philip Kirby's six-year-old has a previous C&D victory on his profile and can regain the winning thread. Muscika struck over track and trip earlier in the month and holds an obvious chance off just 1lb higher, while Hierarchy is another to keep an eye on.

A few with chances but HIERARCHY ended a losing sequence in fine style at Lingfield last week only to lose the room in the stewards' room and can gain compensation here. Veteran Muscika arrives in very good nick and could emerge as the main danger ahead of Kitaab and Momaer.

A chance is taken on MOMAER who improved plenty on her second run back from an absence and can build on that again.


15:58 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (5) Power Fizz (4/5 +60%)
Power Fizz

0.8
4/5(+60%)
(5) Power Fizz 4/5, Twice-raced colt. 9/2, fifth of 13 in novice at Yarmouth (7f, soft), not knocked about. Off 108 days and has had a wind op so needs considering.
Stepped up on debut form when fifth at Yarmouth; had wind op; type to progress with racing.
4
2nd (4) Political Power (18/1 -13%)
Political Power

18
18/1(-13%)
(4) Political Power 18/1, Fair gelding. 40/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good to firm). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Murray and needs to hit the ground running.
Up and down in four runs last year; now makes stable debut having been gelded.
3
3rd (3) Miami Matrix (8/1 -33%)
Miami Matrix

8
8/1(-33%)
(3) Miami Matrix 8/1, €48,000 yearling, 80,000 gns 2-y-o, Invincible Spirit colt. Half-brother to 12.3f winner Ob La Di. Noteworthy newcomer.
Fetched 80,000gns at breeze-ups; wouldn't have to be anything special to make an impact.
2
4th (2) A War Eagle (10/3 +5%)
A War Eagle

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(2) A War Eagle 10/3, Make Believe colt shaped well when third of 7 in maiden (22/1) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) on debut 42 days ago, left poorly placed. Sure to improve. Player.
Encouraging third in maiden at Wolverhampton on debut; ought to make his presence felt.
8
5th (8) Dream Illusion (28/1 -40%)
Dream Illusion

28
28/1(-40%)
(8) Dream Illusion 28/1, Once-raced filly. 25/1, seventh of 10 in novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 16 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
Slowly away and no threat on debut; in good hands but has plenty of improvement to find.
6
6th (6) Target Man (11/2 -144%)
Target Man

5.5
11/2(-144%)
(6) Target Man 11/2, Lightly-raced gelding. Gelded/off 12 weeks before coming in last of 3 in novice (11/8) at Chelmsford City (5f) 15 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can take a step forward.
Second or third all five runs, although a beaten favourite on latest; sets form standard.
7
7th (7) Variance (17/2 +39%)
Variance

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(7) Variance 17/2, €70,000 yearling, Dark Angel colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Market can prove a good guide.
70,000euros yearling; has quite a classy pedigree and should be monitored in the market.
1
8th (1) Chantilly Moon (150/1 +25%)
Chantilly Moon

150
150/1(+25%)
(1) Chantilly Moon 150/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. Seventh of 9 in novice (250/1) at this course (8f) 21 days ago so more is required.
Pulled up in three maiden hurdles and little impact in two Flat outings; hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:58 Newcastle Maiden (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow

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Target Man arrives with something to prove after finishing last of three when favourite at Chelmsford. Stepping up from 5f might aid his cause but the same owners' POLITICAL POWER may have his measure. Gelded after running down the field in a Curragh maiden won by leading Classic contender The Lion In Winter, he was previously placed over a mile at Bellewstown and his proven stamina could prove the deciding factor. A War Eagle is capable of being in the mix after a promising start at Wolverhampton.

Ed Bethell's A WAR EAGLE made a promising start when third at Wolverhampton and is fancied to build on it here to get off the mark. Power Fizz rates the chief threat if, as expected, building on his Yarmouth fifth after breathing surgery. Target Man also has the form to play a part and newcomer Miami Matrix is worth monitoring in the betting in an intriguing maiden.

Target Man sets the form standard but several could improve past him, in particular A WAR EAGLE (preferred) and Power Fizz.


16:29 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (6) Volenti (5/2 +0%)
Volenti

2.5
5/2(+0%)
(6) Volenti 5/2, 3-time C&D winner. Three wins from 8 runs last year. 5/1, good third of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Likely player.
Won three times over C&D last year and returned to form when third last time; solid.
1
2nd (1) Paris Lights (6/1 +0%)
Paris Lights

6
6/1(+0%)
(1) Paris Lights 6/1, Unreliable sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Below form 5¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Cusack in handicap (7/2) at this C&D 17 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Respectable fifth to Cusack here last time; more required if he's to turn the tables.
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3rd (9) Drafted (20/1 -100%)
Drafted

20
20/1(-100%)
(9) Drafted 20/1, Course winner. Latest win here in November. 8/1, below form fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Danny Brooke and needs to bounce back.
Changed stables after below-par run last time; bit to prove, including stamina for 1m.
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4th (8) Rebecca's Girl (9/2 -13%)
Rebecca's Girl

4.5
9/2(-13%)
(8) Rebecca's Girl 9/2, Course winner. Latest win here in December. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 3/1) 23 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Likeable mare, made all here in December; rallied for third latest; should go well again.
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5th (5) Wyvern (9/2 +31%)
Wyvern

4.5
9/2(+31%)
(5) Wyvern 9/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Creditable sixth of 12 in handicap at this C&D (12/1) 10 days ago, slowly away. One to consider.
Wasn't beaten far when sixth of 12 here ten days ago; should be in the mix again.
3
6th (3) Mambha (28/1 -100%)
Mambha

28
28/1(-100%)
(3) Mambha 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, 18¾ lengths last of 9 to Cusack in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Second C&D win in November but has failed to repeat the form; needs to get back on track.
2
7th (2) Cusack (5/2 +44%)
Cusack

2.5
5/2(+44%)
(2) Cusack 5/2, 4-time C&D winner. 17/2, creditable fifth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 10 days ago. Can give a good account.
Has seven course wins to his name; arrives in form and Kaiya Fraser's claim is a bonus.
4
8th (4) Bird Of Play (28/1 +15%)
Bird Of Play

28
28/1(+15%)
(4) Bird Of Play 28/1, 100/1, 8¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Cusack in handicap at this C&D 17 days ago, slowly away. More is required.
Well held after absences on last two starts; difficult to recommend.
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9th (7) Royal Blaze (22/1 +12%)
Royal Blaze

22
22/1(+12%)
(7) Royal Blaze 22/1, Sixth of 8 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 66/1) 20 days ago. Back down in trip with work to do.
Mark has tumbled for current yard; dangerous if getting away on terms.
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16:29 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

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

REBECCA'S GIRL has been dropped 2lb for her recent third here over 7f and that performance suggested that returning to a mile could see her back to winning ways. Cusack has to enter calculations having run creditably last time under a penalty, and Kaiya Fraser's 3lb claim is another positive to aid his cause. Others for the shortlist include Volenti and Paris Lights.

VOLENTI didn't enjoy the rub of the green when a recent C&D third and can bag a fourth C&D victory now off an unchanged mark. Cusack also goes really well round here and is next on the list ahead of another course scorer Rebecca's Girl.

Course regular CUSACK (nap) can run off a lower mark than when fifth here last week and has the added bonus of Kaiya Fraser's claim.


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