3:12 Newcastle Tips

I do like Eternal Force, but I'm a little worried that he won't be able to concede 14 lb to Per Contra, who has been running well albeit in defeat. The odds are slightly short for an each-way bet, but it's a free one if placed with your money back.

This horse loves the all weather & has 2 CD wins to boot including 2 runs back in similar class 2 event beating 106 rated Gaucher into 2nd & 103 rated Paradais with the tip running off 88 that day . Lots of big yards here but I'll take a punt on smaller one for an each way punt at double figure odds .

Has won here previously, and with the jockey's claim just 1 lb higher than the winning mark in May. Has shown enough in two starts over this trip in Class 2 handicaps to suggest there is more to come.

Distance winner Whitcombe Rockstar is a proven Class 2 performer and looks worth a nibble here at a big price in a race that should be run to suit.