5:30 Newcastle Tips

This three-year-old gelding is trained by Phillip Makin. He put in a much-improved effort to score readily over the course and distance (C&D) less than two weeks ago, winning a Class 6 handicap by three and a half lengths and bouncing back to form. Crucially, that victory was achieved without the cheekpieces he wore previously, suggesting the trainer has found the key to him. He carries an official rating (OR) of 71. I tipped Priapos off a mark of 78 at Ascot back in May, where he finished 3rd under Rossa Ryan in a Class 4, so he's definitely still well treated in this Class 5 contest. Track & Trip The 1m 5y trip on the Newcastle Tapeta is exactly where he excels. His record over this C&D is perfect, showing 100% winning form from his one start here. The straight nature of the Newcastle finish plays perfectly to his strengths. I'd say connections have found another very winnable opening, and his proven ability to handle this track at this distance makes him difficult to oppose.

This three-year-old gelding is trained by Phillip Makin. He put in a much-improved effort to score readily over the course and distance (C&D) less than two weeks ago, winning a Class 6 handicap by three and a half lengths and bouncing back to form. Crucially, that victory was achieved without the cheekpieces he wore previously, suggesting the trainer has found the key to him. He carries an official rating (OR) of 71. I tipped Priapos off a mark of 78 at Ascot back in May, where he finished 3rd under Rossa Ryan in a Class 4, so he's definitely still well treated in this Class 5 contest. Track & Trip The 1m 5y trip on the Newcastle Tapeta is exactly where he excels. His record over this C&D is perfect, showing 100% winning form from his one start here. The straight nature of the Newcastle finish plays perfectly to his strengths. I'd say connections have found another very winnable opening, and his proven ability to handle this track at this distance makes him difficult to oppose.