6:45 Newcastle Tips

I tracked Irish Nectar from his last run at Kempton. He was ridden patiently on the inside rail, and when the button was pushed he responded. In fact, I've not seen a turn of foot like it for a while in the final furlong. Herrington is obviously doing something right at the moment, and Irish Nectar looks to be one to follow since the stable switch. Headgear back on tomorrow, and I'm hoping for a big run if it's set up for him.

Made a promising start for the Ruth Carr stable, although not such a good run at Southwell. It could well bounce back from that run here.

Beale Street loves Newcastle and arrives in peak form for this return to 6f. He went down by only a head here LTO off a 1 lb higher mark, getting to the front late having travelled powerfully. Prior to a break he posted some really consistent figures, including multiple C&D wins with 3 from 8. He's 3 lb below his highest winning mark with Mulrennan aboard, and the draw and pace setup should suit his strong finish here.

Has two C/D wins to its name and rarely runs a bad race at Newcastle. Finished 3rd last time out over C/D in a much better race than this evening's and is running into some good form. Another who looks on the generous side odds-wise.

Probably better over further but he was much better than bare result over course and distance last time, having met interference leaving the stalls and left poorly placed. Too much to do. ew bet here

Luke Morris takes over on The Green Man from regular pilot Alastair Rawlinson, who is at Chelmsford (one ride only). Twice a course-and-distance winner, he is on a fair mark at the moment and looks capable of holding his own in a competitive handicap.