Newcastle
Today, FlatClass 55f
Verdict
Verdict
CASTAN boasts four C&D victories and remains well treated on his last winning mark. His consistent profile counts for plenty at this sort of level and he's just about the one to beat. Orbital Chime finally got his head in front at Southwell recently and should be competitive back at this trip, while Showtime Mahomes may benefit from dropping to 5f.
Castan
Orbital Chime
Showtime Mahomes
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. CastanJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Bryan SmartF: 32776405
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictFour-time C&D winner who finished fifth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (11/4) 9 days ago, too free early and that told late on. With strong course form and currently on last winning mark, he remains well treated. - 6. Orbital ChimeJ: Kaiya FraserT: Katie ScottF: 92806721
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictHadn't been seen to best effect several times before narrow second over C&D and he went one place better in 13-runner handicap at Southwell over 6f (18/1) 14 days ago, finally doubling career tally. Should remain competitive back down in trip at this level. 
9. GaneshaJ: Rowan ScottT: Phillip MakinF: 58543304- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictHas two C&D wins but mixed form lately, though fourth of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (11/2) 30 days ago was a step in right direction.- 7. Showtime MahomesJ: Oliver StammersT: Grant TuerF: 31465479
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictHas shown fair form at times but modest in recent Newcastle runs, including when ninth of 11 in handicap over 6f here (11/1) 13 days ago, albeit he did have to wait for a gap. Very rare 5f outing. 
2. Dark KestrelJ: Cam HardieT: Antony BrittainF: 87491404- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner who finished fourth of 7 in handicap over C&D (11/2) 9 days ago, staying on after being slowly into stride. Chance if breaking better than has typically been the case.
4. Darlo PrideJ: Rhys ElliottT: Michael DodsF: 13-462439- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 258
VerdictConsistent at 5f on AW with a 2nd and 3rd over C&D early in 2025. Finished ninth of 11 here (7/1) in March when meeting trouble and blinkers removed on first start for over 8 months.
3. Brave EmpireJ: George WoodT: Ivan FurtadoF: 07447093- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictThird of 5 in a claimer at Leicester (7/2) 38 days ago. Cheekpieces on dropped back markedly in trip.
5. Hover On The WindJ: Barry McHughT: Paul MidgleyF: 12505448- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 72
VerdictForm has been modest in recent handicaps with eighth of 10 at Redcar (11/1) 72 days ago when never involved and racing awkwardly. Without a win in seven runs and others more persuasive back on the AW.
8. HowzakJ: Billy GarrittyT: Liam BaileyF: 023310-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 316
VerdictEighth of 9 in 6f handicap here in January, racing off the pace and never involved. Absent since.- Unnamed Favourite
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