5:45 Newcastle Tips

Teardrops won over course and distance on 26 November and should be up to carrying the penalty of 7 lbs for that win on the same 0??'60 grade.

Spun To Gold just keeps winning with three in a row since Oct and could be worth another shot as he escapes a penalty and is due to go up 3 lb, so could be bang in there again while still on a 58 and gets Paul Mulrennan back on top, who was in the saddle for the second of those three winning runs.

We are backing the proven form of Superior Council, a six-year-old gelding who enters this race on the back of a win over this exact course and distance (C&D) just 17 days ago. That victory, where he battled gamely to regain the lead near the finish, was a brilliant performance that shows his heart and determination. Crucially, he beat one of his main rivals tomorrow, Mister Sky Blue, in that contest. Despite the win, the handicapper has only nudged his rating slightly, meaning he remains exceptionally well treated in this Class 6 field. The talented apprentice Cara Tuke takes off a huge 7 lb, essentially negating any slight rise in weight and giving him a massive advantage at the business end of the race. Track & Trip: The 6f sprint on the Newcastle Tapeta is tailor-made for him. His form is littered with C&D victories and excellent placed efforts at this track. His current level of fitness and preference for the surface make him one of the most reliable sprinters in the field. He has a history of competing strongly when dropping in the weights, and the current set of circumstances (C&D win, low weight, 7 lb claimer) are perfect.

Classy Clarets hasn’t quite recaptured his summer spark, but he’s back on the all-weather where he’s run well before. The headgear switch could spark some life. He’s dropped to a tempting mark now, and if the change perks him up, he’s not out of it in a race like this.

They are dropping this one down in class / grade with a good jockey booking / change. A good-value each-way bet, wasn't beaten far when 4th last time out.

Fircombe Hall is forgiven for the last time out, as it was the first run back after a break. He looks well handicapped based on last winter's peak showings. Well drawn, tuned up, and potentially able to get involved for a stable that is in pretty good shape at the moment.