Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Thursday 23rd January 2025

There were 37 Races on Thursday 23rd January 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 23rd January 2025

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

12:41 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (5) Federated (11/10 +51%)
Federated

1.1
11/10(+51%)
(5) Federated 11/10, Course winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. Good second of 9 in handicap (5/6) at this course (10.2f) 42 days ago, finishing well. Back up in trip and should make his presence felt.
Two wins and a close second since upped to middle distances; leading player.
1
2nd (1) Humble Spark (6/4 +100%)
Humble Spark

1.5
6/4(+100%)
(1) Humble Spark 6/4, Four-time course winner. Four wins from 15 runs last year. Career best when winning 4-runner handicap at this C&D (10/11) 15 days ago, easily. May well complete the hat-trick.
Bids for Newcastle hat-trick; had plenty in hand last time; respected.
2
3rd (2) Percy Willis (10/1 +17%)
Percy Willis

10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Percy Willis 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. 14¼ lengths third of 4 to Humble Spark in handicap (5/2) at this C&D 15 days ago. Clearly has work to do if he's to topple Humble Spark.
Six-time AW scorer but finished behind Humble Spark twice recently.
3
4th (3) Elemental Eye (15/2 +6%)
Elemental Eye

7.5
15/2(+6%)
(3) Elemental Eye 15/2, Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at Haydock (11.6f, good, 5/1), missing break. Off 139 days ahead of this tapeta debut. Likely to find one or two too good.
Chance of opening his account depends on how well he takes to AW.
6
5th (6) Wanderlust (80/1 -220%)
Wanderlust

80
80/1(-220%)
(6) Wanderlust 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Last of 12 in handicap (9/4) at Nottingham (14f, heavy) 78 days ago. Makes tapeta debut on first run for yard after leaving Sir Michael Stoute and cheekpieces on 1st time.
0-5 for Sir Michael Stoute; sold for 1,000gns since last run.
4
6th (4) Ashington (50/1 -100%)
Ashington

50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Ashington 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2018. Last of 7 in handicap hurdle at Hexham (16.2f, good, 8/1) 111 days ago. Latest effort in this sphere was solid but looks vulnerable nonetheless.
Two hurdles wins in 2024; hasn't scored on the Flat since 2018.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:41 Newcastle Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

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

FEDERATED and Humble Spark are readily suggested as the pair to focus on, with the former shading preference given he narrowly edged out his rival when scoring over 1m2f here last April. Both are considerably higher in the weights, but John Butler's gelding has more scope for progression and there is a lot to like about his chance. Percy Willis and Elemental Eye can fight it out as the best of the rest.

HUMBLE SPARK is clearly in good heart and he is taken to complete the hat-trick. The one most likely to make a race of it with Jim Goldie's in-form charge is Federated, who actually got the better of the selection at this course last spring and went close back here following a break last month. Percy Willis was well adrift of Humble Spark over C&D recently and minor place money looks his best hope.

Lightly raced FEDERATED is taken to show further progress and confirm April placings with Humble Spark.


13:11 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (3) Beneficiary (3/1 +0%)
Beneficiary

3
3/1(+0%)
(3) Beneficiary 3/1, Course winner. Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable second of 7 in handicap at this course (6f, 7/2) 9 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Comes here in top form and there's no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
5
2nd (5) Lady Of The Garr (10/3 +39%)
Lady Of The Garr

3.333333
10/3(+39%)
(5) Lady Of The Garr 10/3, Running consistently well in defeat prior to deservedly shedding maiden tag in C&D minor event 12 days ago, leading final 1f and keeping on. Mark has crept up ahead of this return to handicaps but she's likely to remain competitive.
Off the mark over C&D 12 days ago; more needed back in a handicap but not ruled out.
4
3rd (4) The Gay Blade (4/1 +67%)
The Gay Blade

4
4/1(+67%)
(4) The Gay Blade 4/1, Course winner. Four wins from 19 runs last year. 12/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f) 13 days ago, no extra last ½f. Handicapper has relinquished his grip a little more.
Multiple winner over further; perhaps vulnerable back at 5f though.
6
4th (6) Phoenix Star (15/2 -7%)
Phoenix Star

7.5
15/2(-7%)
(6) Phoenix Star 15/2, 5-time C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024 but he did take a step back in right direction when 2½ lengths third of 10 to Beaumadier in handicap at this C&D (7/1) 13 days ago. Rider takes off a handy 5 lb if he can build on that here.
Conditions ideal; fair 3rd to Beaumadier here two weeks ago; in the mix once more.
1
5th (1) Beaumadier (2/1 +33%)
Beaumadier

2
2/1(+33%)
(1) Beaumadier 2/1, Justified good support when making a winning stable debut over C&D in January. Not in same form when fifth of 6 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (5f) 6 days ago but he's still lightly raced on all weather and could yet have more to offer.
C&D win on his stable debut two weeks ago; laboured effort since; now gets cheekpieces.
7
6th (7) Hard Nut (66/1 -89%)
Hard Nut

66
66/1(-89%)
(7) Hard Nut 66/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. 25/1, last of 9 in handicap at this C&D 22 days ago. Must improve.
Infrequent winner and didn't offer enough on his reappearance to earn him the nod.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:11 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

Beaumadier got the better of the consistent BENEFICIARY when they met over C&D 13 days ago, but was disappointing when attempting to follow up under a penalty at Southwell last week and the latter may be able to reverse the form now he is armed with a 6lb pull at the weights. Lady Of The Garr also scored over track and trip last time out and rates another key player.

Successful at Southwell in December, BENEFICIARY gets a handy weight pull for his 1¾-length defeat by re-opposing Beaumadier on his penultimate start, and he could be up to reversing those placings here. The latter-named is an obvious threat provided he dispels a lesser run at Southwell 6 days ago. Tickets is another on the shortlist.

Beaumadier beat BENEFICIARY here two weeks ago but the placings can be reversed this time.


13:46 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (2) Cloch Nua (1/1 +43%)
Cloch Nua

1
1/1(+43%)
(2) Cloch Nua 1/1, Modest gelding who barely had to improve on form shown in 2024 when winning 8-runner minor event (13/8) at this C&D 21 days ago by ¾ length from Martin's Brig, overcoming positional bias. Shortlist material.
Beat three of today's rivals when winning over C&D three weeks ago; contender.
6
2nd (6) Jems Bond (11/1 +8%)
Jems Bond

11
11/1(+8%)
(6) Jems Bond 11/1, 5-time course winner. Twenty runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, good fourth of 11 in minor event at this course (7.1f) 13 days ago, rallying. Application of a first-time visor could well sharpen him up here.
Six AW wins, latest over 6f in 2023; stays 1m; has been in fair form; new headgear tried.
8
3rd (8) Martin's Brig (10/1 0%)
Martin's Brig

10
10/1(0%)
(8) Martin's Brig 10/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, fading final 100 yds. Merits consideration.
2nd to Cluch Nua two runs back; not so good last time but could bounce back.
5
4th (5) Gemini Man (5/1 +38%)
Gemini Man

5
5/1(+38%)
(5) Gemini Man 5/1, Modest maiden. Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (10.2f, 4/1) 42 days ago. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.
Ex-Irish; 0-19; fair runs over 1m2f for this yard and may do better now down to 1m.
3
5th (3) Coramento (12/1 -33%)
Coramento

12
12/1(-33%)
(3) Coramento 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, showed more than previously when 1¼ lengths third of 8 to Cloch Nua in minor event at this C&D 21 days ago, running on. Less exposed than most if he can build on that here.
Unexposed; good third to Cloch Nua last time; should come on for that; chance.
9
6th (9) Pop Favorite (25/1 -108%)
Pop Favorite

25
25/1(-108%)
(9) Pop Favorite 25/1, Modest gelding. 6-time C&D winner. 16/1, seventh of 11 in minor event at this C&D 13 days ago. Needs to bounce back but that is certainly not out of the question.
C&D fourth two runs ago but fared less well last time; not totally out of it..
1
7th (1) Aspire To Glory (12/1 -118%)
Aspire To Glory

12
12/1(-118%)
(1) Aspire To Glory 12/1, Losing run is mounting up but best effort for a while without any headgear combination when second of 11 in minor event at Southwell (7.1f, 11/1) 8 days ago. Task is to back that up but definite claims if doing so. Engaged 3.55 Lingfield Wednesday.
Best form for a while when second over 7f last time; stays 1m; could go well again.
7
8th (7) Marcello Si (12/1 +0%)
Marcello Si

12
12/1(+0%)
(7) Marcello Si 12/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 10 runs last year. Eighth of 10 in handicap (40/1) at this course (7.1f) 15 days ago, headed soon after halfway and weakening. Hard to warm to at present.
7f winner in May; then off for 186 days and well beaten all starts since.
10
9th (10) Top Gun Tina (11/1 -10%)
Top Gun Tina

11
11/1(-10%)
(10) Top Gun Tina 11/1, Modest mare. 66/1, confirmed she retains ability when creditable fourth of 11 in minor event at this C&D 13 days ago, having to pick way through and losing a place close home. Each-way possibilities with a repeat.
11-race maiden; best run since 329-day break when 4th over C&D last time; a possible.
11
10th (11) Wath Court (80/1 -21%)
Wath Court

80
80/1(-21%)
(11) Wath Court 80/1, 80/1, eleventh of 12 in minor event at this course (12.4f) 21 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Hard to make a case for.
Has shown modest form and is hard to fancy..
4
11th (4) Foshan (80/1 -60%)
Foshan

80
80/1(-60%)
(4) Foshan 80/1, Poor gelding. 66/1, good fifth of 9 in minor event at Southwell (11.1f) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back down in trip.
Maiden under all codes; well beaten back on Flat latest; drop to 1m is not sure to suit.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:46 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow

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

The pick at the weights, CLOCH NUA has a live chance of backing up his C&D victory from three weeks ago in what appears to be an even weaker classified stakes. Jems Bond is a multiple course winner over shorter trips, but has been placed over 1m here twice before and appeals from an each-way perspective. Martin's Brig and Pop Favorite are a couple of other track-and-trip winners to monitor in betting.

CLOCH NUA justified good support and overcame a pace bias to boot when ending a long losing run over C&D 3 weeks ago and he makes most appeal with a repeat. Aspire To Glory and Coramento are others holding claims, along with Martin's Brig.

This can go to the unexposed CORAMENTO who showed his best form when third over C&D after a break last time.


14:21 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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(3) Bellagio Man (4/1 +56%)
Bellagio Man

4
4/1(+56%)
(3) Bellagio Man 4/1, 3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in December. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f, 7/2) 8 days ago, a very slow start not helping his cause. More than capable of getting involved if putting it all together.
Two fair runs since gaining third C&D win last month; 3lb higher; a possible.
8
1st (8) Captain Vallo (4/1 +60%)
Captain Vallo

4
4/1(+60%)
(8) Captain Vallo 4/1, Latest win here in December. Below form fourth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/4) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Consistency has largely been hard to knock in recent months however, and he's not out of things.
Below his best last time; in good form before that (won over C&D in December); contender.
4
2nd (4) Bella Kopella (5/1 -25%)
Bella Kopella

5
5/1(-25%)
(4) Bella Kopella 5/1, 4-time course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 4/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, bumping into a thriving rival. Handicapped to win.
4-16 on AW; good second over C&D last time to a subsequent winner; a possible.
5
3rd (5) Wee Fat Mac (5/2 +29%)
Wee Fat Mac

2.5
5/2(+29%)
(5) Wee Fat Mac 5/2, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Continued run of solid efforts when second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (4/1) 12 days ago. In the mix once again back in class 6 company.
Not easy to win with these days; good C&D runs on last three starts; each-way chance.
2
4th (2) Biplane (17/2 +23%)
Biplane

8.5
17/2(+23%)
(2) Biplane 17/2, Course winner. Latest win at Ayr in July. 16/1, stepped up with a recent run under his belt when third of 7 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, outpaced before staying on final 1f. Respected now operating back on last winning mark.
Turf winner over 6f in July; best run since when third over C&D last time; each-way chance.
11
5th (11) Blackcurrent (18/1 -50%)
Blackcurrent

18
18/1(-50%)
(11) Blackcurrent 18/1, 6-time course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2023. Seventh of 11 in minor event at this course (5f, 7/1) 12 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
Good C&D 4th two runs back; not so good last time (5f); new headgear; 6f will suit.
10
6th (10) Spartan Fighter (11/1 +31%)
Spartan Fighter

11
11/1(+31%)
(10) Spartan Fighter 11/1, 6-time C&D winner. Bit below form 5 lengths fifth of 9 to Sir Maxi in handicap (9/1) at this C&D 13 days ago, never threatening. Handicapper has given him a chance though, so not one to dismiss out of hand.
Two AW wins last year but he has a bit to find with Sir Maxi on C&D form two weeks ago.
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7th (7) Sir Maxi (4/1 +20%)
Sir Maxi

4
4/1(+20%)
(7) Sir Maxi 4/1, Eased a little in the weights and confirmed promise of previous start when ending long losing run in 9-runner C&D handicap 2 weeks ago, getting on top final 50 yds. Well treated on old form if he can replicate that.
In good form at present, last time beating subsequent winner over C&D; the one to beat.
1
8th (1) Howzak (25/1 -39%)
Howzak

25
25/1(-39%)
(1) Howzak 25/1, Latest win here in November. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap at this C&D (40/1) 22 days ago, folding tamely. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Six AW wins, latest over C&D in November; has finish tailed off on both starts since.
9
9th (9) Nights Over Egypt (22/1 -22%)
Nights Over Egypt

22
22/1(-22%)
(9) Nights Over Egypt 22/1, Three wins from 15 runs last year. Latest win at Leicester in October. 6/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 19 days ago. Something to find on form.
Won over 6f on AW and over 7f on turf in the autumn; lesser runs since; could bounce back.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:21 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow

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

Wee Fat Mac hasn't finished out of the top three on each of his last three starts at this venue and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. However, it may pay to side with SIR MAXI, who beat a subsequent winner by a head over C&D earlier in the month and only has a 3lb higher rating to contend with. If the seven-year-old remains in the same form, he will prove tough to beat. Biplane looks best of the rest.

WEE FAT MAC has highlighted he could well be ready to capitalise on his reduced mark, finishing a good second in a class 5 C&D handicap 12 days ago, and he edges the vote to go one place better. Bella Kopella and Sir Maxi can provide chief resistance.

The form of the race SIR MAXI (nap) won here last time has worked out well and he is taken to follow up off this 3lb higher mark.


14:56 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (7) William Dewhirst (10/3 -11%)
William Dewhirst

3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(7) William Dewhirst 10/3, Four-time course winner. Six wins from 21 Flat runs. 6/4, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (7.1f) 9 days ago. Major player under a penalty.
Won 4 of his last five races, all over 7f here; could go well but drop to 6f is a concern.
5
2nd (5) Pals Battalion (7/2 +0%)
Pals Battalion

3.5
7/2(+0%)
(5) Pals Battalion 7/2, C&D winner. Three wins from 14 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Creditable neck second of 8 to Mondammej in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 9 days ago. Likely to be in the mix.
Two C&D wins in December; close 2nd to Mondammej (who's now 3lb worse off) latest; player.
4
3rd (4) Flying Fletcher (5/1 +38%)
Flying Fletcher

5
5/1(+38%)
(4) Flying Fletcher 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Ninth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 45 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
C&D winner off a 5lb lower mark in November; hasn't run quite as well since.
8
4th (8) Modern Times (12/1 -20%)
Modern Times

12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Modern Times 12/1, Creditable neck second of 11 to Pals Battalion in handicap (40/1) at this C&D 26 days ago, running on. Record stands at 0-12 and he looks vulnerable for win purposes.
12-race maiden; career best when 2nd to Pal Battalion over C&D last time; a possible.
2
5th (2) Alzahir (17/2 -55%)
Alzahir

8.5
17/2(-55%)
(2) Alzahir 17/2, 12/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Chelmsford City (8f) 12 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Down in trip and this 5-y-o will be a serious player if he puts his best foot forward.
Formerly classy; not as good these days; hard to know how he will fare on first run at 6f.
1
6th (1) Mondammej (6/1 +8%)
Mondammej

6
6/1(+8%)
(1) Mondammej 6/1, Five-time course winner. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap (3/1) at this C&D 9 days ago by neck from Pals Battalion, always holding on. This is more demanding under a penalty.
Has won four of his last six races, all here; effective at 5f and 6f; should go well again.
6
7th (6) Neapolitan (100/1 -52%)
Neapolitan

100
100/1(-52%)
(6) Neapolitan 100/1, Last of 12 in handicap (100/1) at this course (7.1f) 61 days ago and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Mondammej.
Ex-Simon and Ed Crisford; well beaten both starts for this yard (7f); others stronger..
3
8th (3) Bright (9/2 +0%)
Bright

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(3) Bright 9/2, C&D winner. Four wins from 11 runs last year. 5/1, good ½-length third of 8 to Mondammej in handicap at this C&D 9 days ago. Place possibilities.
4 wins last year; close 3rd to Mondammej (who's now 3lb worse off) here last time; chance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:56 Newcastle Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

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

William Dewhirst has improved at a rapid rate of knots since November, recording four wins out of his last five starts at this track, and he holds an obvious chance. However, the drop in trip might open the door for MONDAMMEJ, who had Pals Battalion (second) and Bright (third) behind when completing a double over C&D last week. With a reproduction of that display, he can confirm the form to go in again.

WILLIAM DEWHIRST has proved to be nothing short of a revelation here in recent months, making it 4-5 over here at this course when seeing off six rivals with plenty left in the tank last week. This drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue and he will take plenty of stopping under a penalty. It would be something of an understatement to say things didn't go Alzahir's way at Chelmsford last time and he is next on the list ahead of Bright.

Despite the claims of the hat-trick seeking pair Mondammej and William Dewhirst, PALS BATTALION gets the vote this time.


15:31 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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1st (1) Rebel's Gamble (Evens -10%)
Rebel's Gamble

0
Evens(-10%)
(1) Rebel's Gamble Evens, Promising type. 11/4, won 11-runner novice at Southwell (6.1f) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement and he's high on the shortlist.
Created a positive impression at Southwell 3 weeks ago; strong contender under a penalty.
5
2nd (5) Rainbow Nebula (13/8 +19%)
Rainbow Nebula

1.625
13/8(+19%)
(5) Rainbow Nebula 13/8, Once-raced maiden. Visored, third of 11 in novice at this C&D (9/2) on debut 26 days ago. May well do better with that experience under his belt.
Green on C&D debut but finished race off well for third; open to improvement; good claims.
3
3rd (3) Ardaddy (33/1 -18%)
Ardaddy

33
33/1(-18%)
(3) Ardaddy 33/1, Twice-raced maiden. 16/1, fourth of 7 in novice at this C&D 22 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course.
Some promise in two runs here this winter but others have achieved more.
2
4th (2) Arabian Cobra (9/2 +44%)
Arabian Cobra

4.5
9/2(+44%)
(2) Arabian Cobra 9/2, Fair gelding. 3/1, creditable seventh of 12 in nursery at Southwell (6.1f) 40 days ago. Looks vulnerable.
His best 2yo efforts bring him right into the picture but he's vulnerable to improvers.
8
5th (8) Sandinyourshoes (200/1 -100%)
Sandinyourshoes

200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Sandinyourshoes 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. 200/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (7.1f) 9 days ago, never nearer. Hard to fancy.
Big prices and well held in two 7f Tapeta runs this winter; minor handicaps beckon.
4
6th (4) Nave Force (125/1 -25%)
Nave Force

125
125/1(-25%)
(4) Nave Force 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 80/1, fifth of 11 in novice at this C&D 26 days ago, never nearer. Best to look elsewhere.
Down the field in two Tapeta runs this winter; lots to find with Rainbow Nebula on latest.
7
7th (7) Highfield Artist (22/1 -83%)
Highfield Artist

22
22/1(-83%)
(7) Highfield Artist 22/1, €21,000 yearling, €38,000 2-y-o, Sands of Mali filly. Half-sister to several winners, including 2-y-o 5f-6.5f winner Andhesontherun and 6f winner Prince of Bel Lir. Lots to like on paper and she needs close attention in the betting.
38,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-sister to six winners; one of two newcomers for the stable.
6
8th (6) Spirit Of Newlife (66/1 -136%)
Spirit Of Newlife

66
66/1(-136%)
(6) Spirit Of Newlife 66/1, 9,000 gns foal, 9,000 gns yearling, Expert Eye gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to smart multiple 5f winner Ornate and Richmond Stakes winner Saayerr. Highfield Artist is presumably the stable No 1.
9,000gns yearling; unraced dam from a good sprinting family; stable runs two newcomers.
9
9th (9) South Road (40/1 -21%)
South Road

40
40/1(-21%)
(9) South Road 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 7 in novice at this C&D (33/1) 22 days ago. Hood on 1st time and she's another who will be of greater interest when handicapping in due course.
Raced freely over C&D last time and now tried in a hood; improvement is required.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:31 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 6f Race Class Flow

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

A well-bred son of Dark Angel, REBEL'S GAMBLE impressed when scoring on debut at Southwell and a 7lb penalty may not be enough to stop him from going in again. Karl Burke's colt gets the vote ahead of Rainbow Nebula, who was a promising third on his introduction over C&D after being slowly away. Related to plenty of sprinters, Highfield Artist could be one to monitor for market support first time out, while Arabian Cobra completes the shortlist.

There should be better to come from RAINBOW NEBULA, who shaped well when third behind a couple of potentially decent types in a C&D novice during the Christmas period. He gets the nod. Rebel's Gamble looked promising when making a winning start to his career at Southwell and he is greatly respected, despite carrying a penalty, while newcomer Highfield Artist is appealing on paper and it'll be interesting to see how she shapes up in the betting.

Rebel's Gamble is promising but RAINBOW NEBULA also shaped well on debut and should be more professional with that behind him.


16:06 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

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11
1st (11) Stroxx (12/1 -71%)
Stroxx

12
12/1(-71%)
(11) Stroxx 12/1, Modest gelding. One win from 56 Flat runs. 16/1, second of 11 in minor event at Southwell (5f) 8 days ago, clear of rest. Live each-way chance.
Bumped into an interesting sort for the grade last week but has a strike-rate of 1-56.
8
2nd (8) Shatin Venture (9/2 +50%)
Shatin Venture

4.5
9/2(+50%)
(8) Shatin Venture 9/2, Poor gelding. Fifth of 8 in handicap (17/2) at this C&D 22 days ago. Likely to find a few too good.
Unexposed maiden; this race is weak and P Mulrennan booked; needs improvement.
6
3rd (6) John Kirkup (28/1 -75%)
John Kirkup

28
28/1(-75%)
(6) John Kirkup 28/1, Modest gelding. Nineteen runs since last win in 2023. Last of 10 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft, 10/1) 79 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Poor strike-rate in recent years and out of sorts when last seen; others look safer.
12
4th (12) The Princes Poet (10/1 +38%)
The Princes Poet

10
10/1(+38%)
(12) The Princes Poet 10/1, Modest gelding. Twenty-three runs since last win in 2023. 22/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 13 days ago, never nearer. Dangerous if scaling a revival but looks vulnerable nonetheless.
Latest handicap fifth wasn't a bad run but others look stronger for win purposes.
5
5th (5) Henery Hawk (18/5 +55%)
Henery Hawk

3.6
18/5(+55%)
(5) Henery Hawk 18/5, Three-time C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Tenth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at this C&D 37 days ago. Others preferred.
Below par last time but may have needed it after an 11-week break; dangerous at this level.
1
6th (1) Arlington (4/1 +0%)
Arlington

4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Arlington 4/1, Modest gelding. Course winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable second of 11 in minor event at this C&D (16/1) 12 days ago. Enters calculations.
Second in a similar event over C&D 12 days ago; dangerous with a repeat.
9
7th (9) Spanish Angel (5/1 -43%)
Spanish Angel

5
5/1(-43%)
(9) Spanish Angel 5/1, Modest gelding. C&D winner. 13/2, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 5 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Has good chance on pick of form.
Should be a big force at this level but recent efforts need bettering.
10
8th (10) Stallone (12/1 +0%)
Stallone

12
12/1(+0%)
(10) Stallone 12/1, Modest gelding. 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. Ninth of 11 in minor event (18/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Needs to bounce back.
Two C&D wins in 2024, including this race; sharper for recent run; contender.
2
9th (2) Ben Dikduk (16/1 +20%)
Ben Dikduk

16
16/1(+20%)
(2) Ben Dikduk 16/1, One win from 22 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap at this course (6f, 40/1) 13 days ago. Opposable.
Recent efforts none too inspiring and dropping back to 5f isn't sure to suit.
4
10th (4) Borough (18/1 +18%)
Borough

18
18/1(+18%)
(4) Borough 18/1, Poor gelding. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in minor event (66/1) at this C&D 12 days ago, merely closing up late. Easy to look elsewhere.
Should be making a big impact at this level but slow starts are a recurring theme.
3
11th (3) Birdie Bowers (33/1 -32%)
Birdie Bowers

33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Birdie Bowers 33/1, Modest gelding. Two wins from 41 Flat runs. Twenty runs since last win in 2022. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 20/1). Off 6 months and he's probably worth taking on.
Losing run stands at 20 and ran poorly when last seen six months ago; risky.
7
12th (7) Rockley Point (18/1 -80%)
Rockley Point

18
18/1(-80%)
(7) Rockley Point 18/1, Modest gelding. 4-time course winner. Creditable fifth of 11 in minor event (33/1) at this C&D 12 days ago. Visor back on. Each-way shout.
Veteran who should give his running but doesn't look in the form required to win.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:06 Newcastle Stakes (Class 6) 5f Race Class Flow

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

ARLINGTON was only worn down late in the piece when going from the front and finishing second over C&D last time out, and his good record at this track is a big plus as he looks to notch up a third career success. That may be at the main expense of Spanish Angel and Stroxx, who was a highly creditable second at Southwell last week. Others to note include Henery Hawk, Rockley Point and Stallone.

SPANISH ANGEL is the pick at the weights and didn't perform at all badly when fifth at Wolverhampton recently. He gets the nod ahead of Arlington, who put in a good shift in a similar event over this C&D earlier in the month, while Rockley Point may also have a part to play.

Last year's winner STALLONE can reverse recent C&D placings with Arlington. Henery Hawk is feared most.


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