2:40 Newcastle Tips

Whilst getting to a mark of 125 over hurdles Believitanducan has been improving all the time on the flat with three wins and three 2nd places in his last races on the flat going from an initial mark of 61 to 82 could win again.

Shrimp Shady was a decisive winner of the Chester Plate at their May meeting and can defy the five-pound rise he received for that. He had two smart Irish handicappers behind him that day, giving the form a very strong look. Rob Hornby is a very underrated jockey who is tactically aware and should have his mount in all the right spots in this marathon.

Won this in 2024 and will come on from two recent prep runs following a five-month absence, with this the likely target.

St Faz has won four times this year. Although the handicapper appears to have found his measure, he was still 2nd last time at Thirsk.

This gelding catches the eye for each-way purposes. He brings reasonable form over the track and was sharpened up with a run over an inadequate distance last time out. Back on a winning mark strengthens his chances.

Boxing Great is a low-mileage six-year-old, having just his twelfth race. He is one from two at distances of two miles on the all-weather. The horse is drawn in stall 1, which can be an advantage on this wide, round track. Adam Caffrey, with a record of 2-1 on Boxing Great, regains the ride.

The 5yo is in good shape, three runs over jumps recently after joining a new yard, posting a win and a second place finish. Lightly raced and was previous trained by Aidan O'Brien. Proven on this AW surface and fine with a 16f trip. Last Oct his handicap rating was 15lb higher.

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