5:30 Newcastle Tips

SECOND FIDDLE seemed fine from this weight and up in grade last time out, so shouldn't really have any difficulties in landing yet another win if avoiding any issues in running.

Went fourth inside the final furlong at Redcar last time out under today's jockey and eased a pound in the ratings.

Ring Of Gold is a 7-year-old gelding by Havana Gold, trained by Michael Herrington and partnered by Joanna Mason. He runs off a mark of 53, which is right in the range he’s been competitive from before. He’s a solid, straightforward type on the Tapeta and knows Newcastle well, having run some of his best races here through the years. His recent efforts suggest he’s still holding his form ??' travelling smoothly for large parts of his races and keeping on at the finish without quite landing a blow. Back at Newcastle over a trip he’s comfortable with and with Mason, who gets on well with these hold-up types, he should get the kind of ride that suits him. If the pace is honest and he gets a clear run late, Ring Of Gold looks a fair each-way shout and capable of getting involved in the finish.