Newcastle Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 24th September 2024
There were 40 Races on Tuesday 24th September 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Fontwell, 8 races at Beverley, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Listowel, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 24th September 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Sycamore Gap 1/3, Fair maiden who again ran well when second of 8 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago, running on. A reproduction of that form could see him open his account. Maiden who's gone close on last 2 starts, the latest over C&D; every chance off same mark.
2
2nd (2) (9/2 -13%) Albert Lasker
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(2) Albert Lasker 9/2, Confirmed return to form when fourth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Catterick (12.1f, good to soft) 14 days ago, needing stiffer test. Could go well again. Better treated now and creditable 4th over 1m4f on turf latest; course debut.
6
3rd (6) (9/1 -13%) Strike Rate
9
9/1(-13%)
(6) Strike Rate 9/1, Fared better than previously in handicaps when third of 7 at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago, not ideally placed. Has 1m2f form here and hampered when upped to 1m4f on turf latest; likely needs more.
4
4th (4) (12/1 -33%) Lady Phoebe
12
12/1(-33%)
(4) Lady Phoebe 12/1, 7/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, again ran below form when sixth of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (12.5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Close 2nd over 1m4f on turf in August but well held since; not sure to revive back here.
5
5th (5) (40/1 -60%) Magic Glen
40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Magic Glen 40/1, Down the field in novice events/maiden. Improvement needed on handicap debut. Modest form at 1m2f-1m4f; from good family and this handicap debut is more realistic.
16:10 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 12f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
SYCAMORE GAP was closing all the way to the line when just held by a neck over C&D last week and his rating remains unchanged. With Kaiya Fraser claiming a valuable 5lb this time around, he could prove very hard to beat. Albert Lasker finished a fair fourth in this grade at Catterick on his latest outing and might get involved off a 1lb lower mark, while Strike Rate can pick up any pieces.
SYCAMORE GAP has been knocking firmly on the door of late and this could well be his day. Albert Lasker isn't straightforward but confirmed his return to form at Catterick a fortnight ago and can give the selection most to think about.
This can go to SYCAMORE GAP who has plenty to recommend him on his recent close second off the same mark over C&D.
(2) Three Platoon 10/3, One win from 26 Flat runs. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 20/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (12f, good) 8 days ago, doing too much too soon. Others more persuasive. Poor strike-rate; dangerous mark if back to his best but consistency not his forte.
1
2nd (1) (3/1 -60%) Masque Of Anarchy
3
3/1(-60%)
(1) Masque Of Anarchy 3/1, C&D winner who came in fifth of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good to firm, 6/1) 5 days ago when not ideally placed. Has to be taken seriously. Conditions to suit and comes here in form; inexperienced rider but still commands respect.
6
3rd (6) (3/1 -9%) Vintage Love
3
3/1(-9%)
(6) Vintage Love 3/1, 5/1, good fourth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 7 days ago. Can give a good account in her bid for a maiden success. 0-15; ran a solid race over C&D last week; could have more to offer at this trip.
8
4th (8) (80/1 -142%) Cookie Queen
80
80/1(-142%)
(8) Cookie Queen 80/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, last of 6 in novice at Ripon (8f, good to firm) 44 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Poor form in three runs at around a mile; this more suitable but not easy to recommend.
4
5th (4) (7/2 +61%) Yorkshire Glory
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(4) Yorkshire Glory 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Significantly up in trip. No improvement in 7f handicaps this summer; not bred to need this far; unexposed at least.
3
6th (3) (5/1 -82%) Fiftyshadesaresdev
5
5/1(-82%)
(3) Fiftyshadesaresdev 5/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. Tongue strap on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap (11/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, slowly away. Merits consideration. Ran well on AW debut when 2nd over C&D last week; no banker to be in the same form here.
7
7th (7) (150/1 -127%) Red Hatter
150
150/1(-127%)
(7) Red Hatter 150/1, Unreliable individual. 125/1, last of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 15 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Poor form in seven starts; hood now added but easy to swerve over this new trip.
5
8th (5) (100/1 -300%) Bellslea
100
100/1(-300%)
(5) Bellslea 100/1, 50/1 and blinkered for 1st time, last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f, good to firm) 46 days ago. Back down in trip. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Offered little since returning from a 950-day absence in April; new headgear today.
16:45 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
FIFTYSHADESARESDEV had Vintage Love (fourth) behind when sporting a first-time tongue-tie and hitting the crossbar over track and trip last week, which was a much improved display. Micky Hammond's five-year-old goes off the same mark and provided he can back that performance up, he could be the one to beat. Masque Of Anarchy is a dual C&D winner to take seriously, as he lurks on an appealing mark after his fifth at Pontefract last time. Bellslea sports first-time cheekpieces and he can fight it out for a place.
C&D winner MASQUE OF ANARCHY didn't enjoy the rub of the green when fifth at Pontefract last time so is taken to capitalise on a lenient mark at the chief expense of in-form maiden Vintage Love. Fiftyshadesaresdev also needs considering in this open handicap.
Masque Of Anarchy is respected but VINTAGE LOVE can reverse last week's C&D placings with Fiftyshadesaresdev.
(2) Mr Fantastic 4/9, Progressive maiden who came in good second of 4 in novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft, 4/1) 17 days ago. Holds leading form claims. Improved with each turf run; sets the standard and there's encouragement for AW on paper.
6
2nd (6) (10/1 -25%) My Mate Beattie
10
10/1(-25%)
(6) My Mate Beattie 10/1, 16/1, fourth of 5 in novice at Haydock (6f, good to firm) on debut 67 days ago. Needs to build on it. 6f too sharp on her debut in July; new trip a plus but improvement is still a must.
1
3rd (1) (9/4 -13%) Boston Run
2.25
9/4(-13%)
(1) Boston Run 9/4, Thrice-raced maiden and fair form shown, good fourth of 12 in maiden (10/3) at Haydock (7f, good) 19 days ago. Well in the mix. Best run came on debut; not beaten far last time and he's a big player in this field.
3
4th (3) (150/1 -50%) Oselton
150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Oselton 150/1, Tongue strap on, tenth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good, 200/1) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. 200-1 when down the field in a 7f maiden at Haydock 19 days ago; not easily recommended.
5
5th (5) (50/1 -25%) Harbour Snug
50
50/1(-25%)
(5) Harbour Snug 50/1, 16/1, last of 7 in maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 45 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time. Green when last of seven on last month's Ayr debut (6f); blinkers now reached for.
4
6th (4) (150/1 -88%) Albanach
150
150/1(-88%)
(4) Albanach 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in maiden (80/1) at Redcar (7f, good to firm) 65 days ago. Finished last in two 7f turf runs in July; no appeal.
17:20 Newcastle Stakes (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
MR FANTASTIC has arguably improved with each of his three runs, with his best performance coming when filling the runner-up spot at Ascot earlier in the month. The son of Showcasing sets a lofty standard with a rating of 82 and he looks tough to oppose. The main threat might be Boston Run, who finished a close-up fourth at Haydock on his most recent start and should give a good account under Tom Marquand. My Mate Beattie can pick up any pieces.
MR FANTASTIC possesses much the best form on offer so gets a confident vote to go one better than his recent Ascot second. Boston Run appeals as the one to chase home Karl Burke's progressive colt ahead of My Mate Beattie.
Boston Run and MR FANTASTIC are the standouts on form and the selection could progress again now switched to AW.
(5) Orange Sky 1/1, Promising No Nay Never filly. 11/4, second of 11 in maiden at Newbury (7f, soft) on her debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Open to improvement. Big shout. 330,000gns yearling; promising second in 7f newcomers' event at Newbury; respected.
8
2nd (8) (5/2 -11%) Titian Blue
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(8) Titian Blue 5/2, Twice-raced filly, not disgraced when sixth of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 6/5). Off 113 days but can't be ruled out. May still do better but pedigree has mixed messages with regard to this new trip.
1
3rd (1) (4/1 -14%) Arkinthestars
4
4/1(-14%)
(1) Arkinthestars 4/1, Once-raced filly. 18/1, ninth of 22 in minor event at the Curragh (6.3f, good) on debut 9 days ago, best work finish. Likely to improve. Made eyecatching late headway in Curragh sales race for an auspicious debut; interesting.
4
4th (4) (66/1 -164%) Media
66
66/1(-164%)
(4) Media 66/1, Once-rac3ed filly. 28/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Haydock (7f, good) on debut 19 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. 3 Brings the worst piece of form, having run to a modest RPR in Haydock maiden.
3
5th (3) (25/1 -108%) Harswell Ruby
25
25/1(-108%)
(3) Harswell Ruby 25/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, only sixth of 9 in novice at York (7.9f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Should still progress. Has shown ability on turf but needs improvement to get off the mark.
7
6th (7) (10/1 +60%) Thamna
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Thamna 10/1, Foaled February 2. €30,000 yearling, €40,000 2-y-o, Churchill filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 7f/7.5f winner Al Aresh and 7f winner Nine Dragons. Possibilities. 40,000euros (breeze-up) 2yo; by Churchill; check the betting.
6
7th (6) (40/1 -471%) Sweet Scent
40
40/1(-471%)
(6) Sweet Scent 40/1, Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 2m Yibir, very smart winner up to 1¼m Wild Illusion and smart 1½m winner Wild Crusade, out of useful winner up to 2m Rumh. This Teofilo filly needs considering on her debut. Debutante by Teofilo and the first foal of a well-related 7f 2yo winner.
2
8th (2) (80/1 -300%) Candle Of Time
80
80/1(-300%)
(2) Candle Of Time 80/1, Foaled February 19. Time Test filly. Half-sister to winner up to 7f Burning Emotion and 2-y-o 7f winner Arantes Nascimento. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Sea of Flames. Market can guide. Time Test half-sister to two winners for her stable; heed the market signals.
17:55 Newcastle Maiden (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
ORANGE SKY finished clear of the rest when second on the soft ground at Newbury on her introduction. This surface could prove more to her liking and the daughter of No Nay Never may edge affairs. Titian Blue took a backwards step at Windsor last time but is upped in distance with a shout, while Harswell Ruby moves in the opposite direction having been set a stiff task in a competitive novices race over a mile at York.
None of these can be ruled out but George Boughey's ORANGE SKY shaped well when runner-up on her recent Newbury second so looks the way to go with improvement very much on the cards from this daughter of No Nay Never. Titian Blue has the form to play a part with Arkinthestars and Sweet Scent also worthy of consideration.
Newbury runner-up ORANGE SKY is taken to go one better. Arkinthestars is feared most, ahead of Titian Blue.
(5) Indy's Angel 3.75/1, Modest form Good fifth of 11 on 6f Southwell nursery debut 3 weeks ago, although the reopposing Monticristo Boy was ahead in second. Ran creditably for a close 5th on nursery debut three weeks ago; open to further progress.
3
2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Monticristo Boy
3
3/1(-50%)
(3) Monticristo Boy 3/1, Placed in both nurseries, running particularly well when second over 6f at Southwell on the first occasion. Can come good back on AW. Ran well for second on nursery debut at Southwell but less good at Musselburgh latest.
4
3rd (4) (16/1 -100%) Stat Goddess
16
16/1(-100%)
(4) Stat Goddess 16/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, fourth of 6 in nursery at Musselburgh (5f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. 0-10 over 5f; has shown promise but the new trip needs to prompt improvement.
6
4th (6) (15/2 -88%) Ashen Glow
7.5
15/2(-88%)
(6) Ashen Glow 15/2, Respectable fourth of 8 in nursery (10/1) at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) 22 days ago, no extra final 1f. The drop back to 6f is worth a go. Considered. Not built on early promise but latest Chepstow 4th was a step back in the right direction.
7
5th (7) (4/1 +47%) Charm Runner
4
4/1(+47%)
(7) Charm Runner 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 14 in novice at Ripon (6f, good to firm) 78 days ago. Has hinted at ability and a market move would be interesting for a yard which had a well-backed nursery debut winner in these silks at Musselburgh recently. Minor form in three runs in June/July but hinted at better; market useful now handicapping.
2
6th (2) (9/2 +10%) Ettorino
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(2) Ettorino 9/2, Poor form. Eighth of 11 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good, 20/1) 40 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Cheekpieces on first time. Others more persuasive. Faded in two nurseries this summer but this is weaker, he's been gelded & now has headgear.
9
7th (9) (125/1 -793%) Lilchita
125
125/1(-793%)
(9) Lilchita 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Last of 11 in novice at Carlisle (6f, good to soft, 250/1) 13 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Only beat two rivals in her three qualifying runs; bred to do better at some point.
10
8th (10) (25/1 -25%) Aria's Dream
25
25/1(-25%)
(10) Aria's Dream 25/1, Down the field in 3 quick outings in May. Given a break ahead of nursery debut. This stablemate of Monticristo Boy is worth a second look in the betting. Poor form in three sprint maidens in May; can do better but best watched after a break.
1
9th (1) (17/2 +66%) Hickton
8.5
17/2(+66%)
(1) Hickton 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, tenth of 11 in nursery at Beverley (7.4f, good) 40 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. First-time blinkers need to spark improvement. 66-1 when well held on nursery debut last month; now blinkered for AW debut; may do better.
8
10th (8) (40/1 -60%) Poet's Peace
40
40/1(-60%)
(8) Poet's Peace 40/1, Poor form, including well held in AW nurseries on last 2 starts. Unplaced in six runs at 5f-7f; blew the start at Chelmsford last month; hard to recommend.
18:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
MONTICRISTO BOY produced his best effort so far when second on the Tapeta at Southwell. He proved unsuited by the drop back to 5f at Musselburgh on his latest start, but gets another chance back on this surface. Indy's Angel wasn't far behind the selection when fifth at Southwell on her handicap bow and will likely have a say in proceedings, while Ashen Glow gave the impression a return to today's shorter trip would suit when fourth at Chepstow.
If MONTICRISTO BOY can reproduce the form of his penultimate 6f Southwell second he might prove the answer to this nursery. The return to 6f may suit Ashen Glow who is second choice for the Archie Watson/Hollie Doyle combination. Charm Runner and the selection's stablemate Aria's Dream are possible improvers in nurseries and need monitoring in the betting.
Monticristo Boy may do better now back up to 6f but in a weak race the tentative vote goes to ETTORINO.
(5) Barnaby 4/1, Respectable sixth of 12 in handicap at Redcar (6f, good to firm, 7/1) 31 days ago, never nearer. Makes tapeta debut. This step up to 7f looks worth a go. Less exposed than a lot of these. Maiden; had few suitable chances; looked ready for a go at 7f on last 2 starts; AW debut.
2
2nd (2) (7/1 +13%) Drakeholes
7
7/1(+13%)
(2) Drakeholes 7/1, C&D winner in March. Third at Southwell next time but below par in 2 outings back from a break. Both wins over C&D; below best in two runs since break; every chance on earlier form.
12
3rd (12) (11/1 +31%) Chillout Charlie
11
11/1(+31%)
(12) Chillout Charlie 11/1, Poor maiden. Respectable fifth of 9 in classified event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 25 days ago. Down in the weights since first handicapping but not yet looked like getting involved.
6
4th (6) (17/2 -6%) Asadjumeirah
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(6) Asadjumeirah 17/2, Course winner. Forty two runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, below form sixth of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. All wins at sprint trips, two here; didn't look a non-stayer in rare 7f runs this year.
1
5th (1) (5/1 +50%) Smalleytime
5
5/1(+50%)
(1) Smalleytime 5/1, C&D winner in April. 14/1, respectable sixth of 14 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Now 1 lb below that winning mark. Scraped home over C&D in April; difficult times since and dropped out quickly here latest.
4
6th (4) (8/1 -129%) Doomsday
8
8/1(-129%)
(4) Doomsday 8/1, Latest win at Musselburgh in August. Good second of 8 in handicap (12/1) at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 10 days ago. Shortlist material under Hollie Doyle. Both wins over 7f on turf, the latest in August; had course form earlier in career.
13
7th (13) (50/1 -52%) Entrecasteaux
50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Entrecasteaux 50/1, Poor form at best. Sixth of 9 in classified minor event at Thirsk (6f, good to firm, 18/1) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Glimmer of promise at Beverley in July but hasn't repeated it since; up against it..
9
8th (9) (18/1 -29%) Madame Christine
18
18/1(-29%)
(9) Madame Christine 18/1, Modest maiden. Bit below form fifth of 10 in classified event (22/1) at Catterick (7f, good) 27 days ago. Has found little over 7f of late but two of her best efforts were on this track (6f).
10
9th (10) (12/1 -50%) Mutanaaseq
12
12/1(-50%)
(10) Mutanaaseq 12/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Multiple turf winner but 0-11 on AW and a much-reduced mark isn't helping at present.
8
10th (8) (15/2 -25%) Alice's Impact
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(8) Alice's Impact 15/2, Winner at Beverley (7.5f) in July. Good second next 2 starts and claims if latest Catterick effort can be forgiven. Tom Marquand does the steering. Unraced on AW and below best latest; has some potential on earlier turf runs at about 7f.
11
11th (11) (20/1 +20%) Candy Eye
20
20/1(+20%)
(11) Candy Eye 20/1, Poor maiden. Thirteenth of 14 in C&D handicap 21 days ago. Bold effort from the front over 1m in March; other front-runners could queer her pitch.
7
12th (7) (10/1 +60%) Cage Rattler
10
10/1(+60%)
(7) Cage Rattler 10/1, Unreliable type. Winner at Gowran in May. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Carlisle (1mf, soft, 22/1) 26 days ago. Makes tapeta debut. Convincing 7f winner on soft turf in Ireland; less to go on since; Tapeta debut.
3
13th (3) (11/1 -38%) Miss Willows
11
11/1(-38%)
(3) Miss Willows 11/1, Winner at Catterick in July. 9/2, respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Close 2nd and a win at Catterick (7f on soft) this year; needs to show she can do it on AW.
19:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
DOOMSDAY came out second best in a fight to the line over a mile at Musselburgh 10 days ago. He made all to win over today's shorter distance at the same track last month and another strong bid from the front is anticipated. Smalleytime scored over course and distance in April and could feature again competing off a slightly lower mark, while Alice's Impact debuts on the all-weather with a shout based on her victory at Beverley during the summer.
Hollie Doyle has a 2-6 record for Liam Bailey and the pair can combine for another win courtesy of DOOMSDAY. Kevin Ryan 3-y-o Barnaby is second choice ahead of Miss Willows.
It might be worth chancing ASADJUMEIRAH's stamina as he acts well here and he kept on well in both 7f attempts this year.
(8) Yaahobby 10/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Eighth of 11 in C&D handicap 12 days ago but he was unlucky not to finish closer after meeting trouble. Not beaten far on turf last month; failed to fire over C&D 12 days ago; others look safer.
4
2nd (4) (9/4 +25%) Barossa
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(4) Barossa 9/4, C&D winner in July. Creditable second of 14 back here 21 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Last four runs here have resulted in a win and three seconds; leading claims once again.
1
3rd (1) (12/1 +40%) Gordonstoun
12
12/1(+40%)
(1) Gordonstoun 12/1, 10/1, last of 6 in handicap at Musselburgh (9f, good to firm) 63 days ago. Back down in trip. On the downgrade and too much to prove, for all this is a drop in class.
5
4th (5) (8/1 +43%) Polly The Rocket
8
8/1(+43%)
(5) Polly The Rocket 8/1, C&D winner off 5 lb higher in January but more miss than hit since. C&D winner in January; fair run here 3 weeks ago; not in the same form latest; e-w chance.
10
5th (10) (4/1 -33%) Alibi Warning
4
4/1(-33%)
(10) Alibi Warning 4/1, Still a maiden but runner-up over 6f on 3 of her last 4 starts, going down by only a neck here 12 days ago. Stays 7f. Should go well. Threatening in recent starts, notably a neck 2nd here (6f) 12 days ago; stiffer test a ?.
2
6th (2) (10/3 +33%) Concert Boy
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Concert Boy 10/3, C&D winner. One win from 29 Flat runs. Twenty four runs since last win in 2023. Creditable fourth of 14 over C&D (10/1) 21 days ago. Poor strike-rate; likely to run his race but suspicion a few will prove stronger.
9
7th (9) (50/1 -52%) Mr Coco Bean
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Mr Coco Bean 50/1, Forty four runs since last win in 2021. Ninth of 11 in handicap at this course (1m, 80/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Veteran on a long losing run; needs to leave recent reappearance well behind him.
11
8th (11) (125/1 -150%) Hyrcanian
125
125/1(-150%)
(11) Hyrcanian 125/1, Down the field both starts for this yard and easy to look elsewhere again. Well beaten in two runs for this yard and she's hard to recommend.
12
9th (12) (66/1 -32%) Thea Bell
66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Thea Bell 66/1, Poor maiden. Last of 7 in handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good to firm) 9 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. Tailed off on turf last week; best run came on AW but still not easily recommended.
6
10th (6) (12/1 +14%) Rum Runner
12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Rum Runner 12/1, Course winner. Latest win at Beverley in July. 25/1, not seen to best effect when seventh of 14 over C&D 21 days ago, running on late. Needs things to drop right but more than capable at this level. Capable on his day but slow starts complicate matters for him.
7
11th (7) (33/1 +0%) Zebra Star
33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Zebra Star 33/1, Won on 7f Ayr reappearance in May but has been operating below her best since. Horribly out of sorts in recent months but 8lb lower than for May's turf win as a result.
19:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Alibi Warning continues to run well in defeat and she looks sure to be in the shake-up once again, but BAROSSA could be her conqueror this time. Nigel Tinkler's filly arrives following solid win and placed efforts over C&D and she remains attractively handicapped off a mark of 50. Concert Boy, a track-and-trip winner himself, and the dropped-in-trip Believe Me Now are others to note.
Richard Fahey's ALIBI WARNING has been knocking on the door over 6f and might be able to come good now returning to 7f. Barossa has been performing well over C&D lately and is second choice ahead of Believe Me Now and Concert Boy.
Barossa looks solid to go well but BELIEVE ME NOW may have a bit more upside.
(4) Barleybrown 9/2, Temperamental sort. C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago, though that effort easy to excuse given he was denied a clear run. Two C&D wins this year; met major traffic issues last time; still of interest.
3
2nd (3) (15/2 -25%) Strangerontheshore
7.5
15/2(-25%)
(3) Strangerontheshore 15/2, C&D winner. Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (10/1) 14 days ago. Engaged 3.53 Leicester Monday. Defied a 5lb higher mark over C&D last October; inconsistent this term.
1
3rd (1) (100/1 -203%) Wyvern
100
100/1(-203%)
(1) Wyvern 100/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 40/1, last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f) 21 days ago. Yet to show any worthwhile form for this yard. Three AW wins for previous yard; poor form for current stable.
8
4th (8) (18/1 -29%) Pop Favorite
18
18/1(-29%)
(8) Pop Favorite 18/1, Five-time C&D winner. 4 lengths seventh of 8 to Balqaa in handicap (28/1) at this C&D 7 days ago, not ideally placed. Five C&D wins, the most recent in January; not solid on subsequent form.
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5th (5) (7/1 +50%) Langton Wold
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(5) Langton Wold 7/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 14 days ago. Further 2 lb rise will help his cause. Ran quite encouragingly over C&D two weeks ago; possibilities.
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6th (6) (10/1 +17%) Whatwouldyouknow
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(6) Whatwouldyouknow 10/1, Three-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at this C&D 12 days ago. Needs to build on that. Three-time C&D scorer in autumn months; ran below par here last time.
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7th (9) (10/3 +58%) Tiger Trap
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(9) Tiger Trap 10/3, Bit below form seventh of 12 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 9/1) 14 days ago. This is a slightly weaker band of handicap. Still a maiden but looks ready for a crack at this new trip.
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8th (7) (12/1 +40%) Brazen Rascal
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(7) Brazen Rascal 12/1, Eleventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at this course (7.1f) 21 days ago. Lot to prove on his 2024 form. Maiden; possibly needed his run here (back from a break) last time.
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9th (10) (33/1 -371%) Haaf A Diamond
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(10) Haaf A Diamond 33/1, Eleventh of 14 in minor event at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft, 10/3). Off 104 days and has a career-low mark to work with. Not in top form this year; often fails to settle; others preferred.
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10th (2) (3/1 -60%) Balqaa
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(2) Balqaa 3/1, Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner handicap at this C&D (11/2) 7 days ago. Carries penalty and looks the one to beat in his quest for the hat-trick. Bids for an AW hat-trick; remains well treated on historical data; respected.
20:00 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
BALQAA will arrive brimming with confidence following comfortable victories at Southwell and over this C&D, and despite having to shoulder a 5lb penalty for the latter success, she is fancied to round off the hat-trick. Whatwouldyouknow, a three-time track-and-trip scorer, continues to creep down the handicap and could make his presence felt, while Barleybrown also has a squeak with Billy Loughnane on board.
Unlike the majority of these, BALQAA arrives in excellent order and a quick-fire hat-trick may well be on the cards under a penalty. Barleybrown isn't straightforward but he has a fair record over this C&D so he needs considering, with Haaf A Diamond also of interest at the foot of the weights.
Off a mark she defied in her early days, BALQAA (nap) looks capable of completing a hat-trick. Barleybrown is second choice.
(13) Piper's Fort 40/1, Winner at Yarmouth in June. Eleventh of 16 in handicap at Carlisle (5.8f, good to soft, 22/1) 13 days ago. Not found his best form for current stable; vulnerable despite a reduced mark.
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1st (4) (7/1 -27%) Alfa Whiteburd
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(4) Alfa Whiteburd 7/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Catterick (6f, good to soft, 11/2) 14 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. 0-12 but he's run well in both starts following wind surgery; should go well once again.
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2nd (8) (28/1 -133%) Spartan Fighter
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(8) Spartan Fighter 28/1, Five-time C&D winner. 50/1, respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago, sticking to his task pretty well. Blinkers back on and he's well weighted. Better on AW; good run over C&D three weeks ago; not discounted.
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3rd (1) (5/2 +55%) Golden Duke
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(1) Golden Duke 5/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. Bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) 5 days ago. Dips slightly in class returned to the AW. Quiet last week but this year's best gives him sound claims now dropping into a Class 6.
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4th (5) (6/1 +14%) Lord Abama
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6/1(+14%)
(5) Lord Abama 6/1, Latest win at Thirsk in June. Fifth of 8 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, soft, 13/2) 20 days ago. Has dipped below last winning mark returned to the AW. Won twice at Thirsk this summer; 1lb lower than for the second of them; gone quiet lately.
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5th (7) (5/1 +0%) East Bank
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5/1(+0%)
(7) East Bank 5/1, Course winner. Blinkered for first time, fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (7.1f, 7/1) 12 days ago, doing too much too soon. Has to be of interest with return to 6f no bad thing. On dangerous mark & ran creditably here last time (7f); other pace to deal with back at 6f.
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6th (12) (40/1 -233%) Tathmeen
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(12) Tathmeen 40/1, Three-time C&D winner. 7/2, fifth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f) 19 days ago, left poorly placed following usual tardy start. Prolific veteran; promise at Wolverhampton last time; others still look stronger.
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7th (10) (10/1 +50%) Front Gunner
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10/1(+50%)
(10) Front Gunner 10/1, 10/1 and cheekpieces on for first time, last of 8 in handicap at Catterick (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Hood fitted back in distance. Inconsistent maiden; soft ground an excuse last time; new headgear; others are more solid.
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8th (3) (14/1 -56%) Callianassa
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14/1(-56%)
(3) Callianassa 14/1, Down in the weights and took a small step back in the right direction when sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f) 12 days ago, never nearer. Return to 6f should suit. Maiden but down to a dangerous mark and latest run suggested returning to 6f would help.
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9th (11) (14/1 -40%) Noble Captain
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14/1(-40%)
(11) Noble Captain 14/1, C&D winner. 12/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm). Off 125 days. C&D win in March; should win more races but perhaps not this one back from a break.
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10th (6) (33/1 -340%) Howzak
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33/1(-340%)
(6) Howzak 33/1, Latest win at Chepstow in June. First run since leaving Deborah Faulkner when fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (5f, 9/2) 12 days ago. Should strip fitter for that. Low-key stable debut here 12 days ago; others appeal more for win purposes.
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11th (14) (80/1 -300%) Quanah
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80/1(-300%)
(14) Quanah 80/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 14 in handicap (20/1) at Leicester (6f, heavy). Off 150 days and record fresh suggests he'll need this. Course winner; in fair form in the spring but returns to action in a competitive race.
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12th (9) (50/1 -52%) Rogue Thunder
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50/1(-52%)
(9) Rogue Thunder 50/1, Last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (7.1f, 28/1) 21 days ago. Yet to fire for new connections and risky, for all he's tumbled down the weights.
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13th (2) (3.75/1 +42%) He's An Angel
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3.75/1(+42%)
(2) He's An Angel 3.75/1, C&D winner. 4 wins from 10 runs this year. 50/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (6.1f) 20 days ago, doing too much too soon. Racked up a 4-timer on the AW last winter. On a good mark and first signs of life for new yard 3 weeks ago; drops in class; dangerous.
20:30 Newcastle Handicap (Class 6) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 6 race.
Craig Lidster looks to have a strong hand here with Alfa Whiteburd and EAST BANK. The former produced a career-best performance when runner-up at Catterick last time and demands respect, but his stablemate has looked more convincing on the all-weather, including running well in first-time blinkers over 7f here latest, and he could regain the winning thread. Noble Captain and Golden Duke also hold claims in a competitive event.
EAST BANK is below his last winning mark, gained at this venue, and having shaped as though back in form over 7f here 12 days ago, a bold bid looks assured returned to 6f. Lord Abama also lurks on a dangerous mark and is feared, while Golden Duke is likely to be in the thick of action down slightly in class.
Golden Duke and Callianassa are dangerous but HE'S AN ANGEL hinted at a full revival at Southwell last time.
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