13:30 Sedgefield

IMPERIAL DATA got off the mark under Rules at Kelso last month and that form suggests that he could be hard to beat now returned to handicap company. Ragamuffin failed to fire on soft ground last time but is more than capable of going well here if the rain stays away, while Ve Day and Dream Jet are others who could go well.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Data 2nd Ragamuffin 3rd Ve Day

14:00 Sedgefield

THATS JET put in a career best over hurdles when a close second at Killarney in August and a reproduction of that level form may well be good enough to see him make a winning start for new connections. Think Climate has disappointed on the Flat this year but should not be underestimated here, while Weigh Anchor is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Thats Jet 2nd Think Climate 3rd Weigh Anchor

14:35 Sedgefield

JUMPING SUSIE has filled second place in three of her last four starts but she has been found an ideal opportunity to go one better here. Wholeofthemoon showed some promise in both of his starts over hurdles last season and he managed to win on the level a few months ago. With that in mind, Donald McCain's gelding edges out City Vaults and My Chiquita to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Jumping Susie 2nd Wholeofthemoon 3rd City Vaults

15:10 Sedgefield

LATINO FLING held on to win in this grade at Stratford, which made it three out of her last four starts, and she has been let off lightly with only a 1lb rise. The daughter of Milan can continue her upward curve and go in again. Tupelo Mississippi filled the runner-up berth in a class 4 event at Hexham last time and he has had a wind operation since, so could have a say. Irish raider Construct warrants a market check too.
Prediction : 1st Latino Fling 2nd Tupelo Mississippi 3rd Construct

15:45 Sedgefield

FEARLESS finished miles clear of the third when only beaten just over a length at Uttoxeter latest, and he was given a 6lb rise for that. The eight-year-old was returning from a long break that day and he could easily take a step forward to go one better. Aliomaana was a close-up third at Stratford last month and she should go well, while last-time-out victor Tonto's Spirit has to be considered off 5lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Fearless 2nd Aliomaana 3rd Tontos Spirit

16:20 Sedgefield

CARDANO, who was rated 100 at his peak on the Flat, has to be of interest as he returns to hurdles at a modest level, and may well be able to use this as a stepping stone to bigger things throughout the winter. Copper Fox could be the one to give the selection a scare along the way if his jumping proves to be a little rusty, while Brian's Jet and North Parade are a couple of others boasting claims.
Prediction : 1st Cardano 2nd Copper Fox 3rd Brians Jet

16:50 Sedgefield

Irish raider HYPERSONIC MISSILE appeals most after a commendable second to one of Willie Mullins' powerful string in a Sligo bumper in August. Tommy Time, who won a similar race in Ireland for his previous yard in April, is feared most after a respectable effort under a penalty on debut for new connections at Newcastle. Debutants Milochello and Pictou Lodge are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Hypersonic Missile 2nd Tommy Time 3rd Milochello