Newcastle is the venue for immediately’s all-weather assembly, with all seven races stay solely on Sky Sports activities Racing…
2.03 Newcastle – Fireblade and Royal Approval contest sturdy novice
A cracking novice the place Andrew Balding’s Royal Approval will bid to concede weight all spherical.
Royal Approval constructed on his debut run at Sandown when comfortably claiming a course novice over 10 furlongs and this step up in distance ought to swimsuit.
The John and Thady Gosden-trained Fireblade, a brother to famous person Cracksman, has struggled to interrupt his maiden, ending positioned on three of his 4 begins and needs to be on the premise once more below Benoit de la Sayette.
Northern Ruler have to be thought-about as he has his first begin for the Karl Burke yard having joined from William Haggas. He has proven loads of potential in three begins so far however has been overwhelmed at quick odds on his final two begins.
2.33 Newcastle – Mondammej and Al Farabi characteristic
Mondammej has proved a revelation since present process wind surgical procedure, profitable twice, and ending runner-up in 4 begins since November and this appears to be like an excellent alternative to increase his good kind regardless of a 2lb greater mark.
Al Farabi ran a race filled with promise when fourth behind Brooklyn 9 at Southwell on his second begin for coach Stuart Williams and have to be fancied to construct on that as he drops in grade below Clifford Lee.
Others to notice embrace twin course and distance winner Robust Johnson whereas Sugar Hill Babe can’t be dominated out given her all-weather successes within the Autumn.
1.33 Newcastle – Percy Willis and Humble Spark conflict
A trappy affair which sees Humble Spark bid to observe up his latest course success as he steps up in journey below Paul Mulrennan.
Jedd O’Keeffe’s Percy Willis is a six-time winner on the all-weather together with three wins at this monitor however might want to enhance on his fifth behind Humble Spark right here final month.
Illucidate and Present No Worry full the quartet for Amy Murphy and Rebecca Menzies respectively.
Better of the remainder
Paul Mulrennan has a pleasant ebook of rides at Gosforth Park, together with aboard earlier course winner Dandy Magic within the 1.03pm contest. He additionally will get the leg over Annandale within the 3.03pm, who may very well be harmful if he breaks properly from stall three.
Over at Blissful Valley, the record-chasing Zac Purton has one other full ebook as he pursues Douglas Whyte’s all-time report. He shall be driving alongside Andrea Atzeni, whose mounts additionally maintain probabilities.
Watch each race from Newcastle all stay on Sky Sports activities Racing on Wednesday, January 8.
