3:55 Newcastle Tips

Shown improvement over its last three outings and can't see any reason why this trend should not continue this afternoon. There are four places on offer and I am sure it will be amongst those.

Won here in December and placed twice since, including over course and distance. Race could be run to suit and should go close.

Pivotal Terms looks well worth considering in the 3.55 at Newcastle. He has shown solid all-weather form, and the stiff finish at Newcastle should suit his staying style. If he builds on his recent efforts and gets a smooth run through the race, he has every chance of proving too strong in the closing stages.

Perineighs placed third on her handicap debut in October and may have needed her comeback run in June. That came over six furlongs, but she drops down in distance to five furlongs and has been better at this trip. Her stable saddled a winner on Wednesday.