11:55 Newcastle

Now that the penny has dropped for KALOOKI KID after a taking victory over further at Musselburgh last month, there should be much more to come from the son of Gentlewave. Nicky Richards' charge may have a 7lb penalty to overcome, but he is preferred to the likes of Deep Strato and St John's Road, who shaped with promise on debut in a Hexham bumper.
Prediction : 1st The Kalooki Kid 2nd St Johns Road 3rd Deep Strato

12:30 Newcastle

An interesting recruit to the James Owen stable, following a taking success at Ludlow earlier in the month, UNCLE ARTHUR may be able to overcome a 7lb rise to notch a third career success. Stablemate Ferrybrige is a key player, along with the capable Prince Nino and Neigh Botha, who has strong claims on his penultimate effort at Sedgefield when third over fences.
Prediction : 1st Uncle Arthur 2nd Prince Nino 3rd Neigh Botha

13:05 Newcastle

REGARDE has made quite the start to his career over fences and, following a pair of comfortable successes at Huntingdon, he can bring up the hat-trick with David Bass taking over in the saddle. Snowy Evening could not have won any easier at Doncaster, though a 7lb rise will make life tougher, while Donny Boy is another open to improvement having finished runner-up on two of his last three starts.
Prediction : 1st Regarde 2nd Snowy Evening 3rd Donny Boy

13:40 Newcastle

EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE bounced back to winning ways at Ayr last month on his first start for new connections. The seven-year-old should be able to build on that effort with conditions in his favour once more and just a 5lb rise to contend with. Musselburgh scorer Mint Gold and the consistent Nocte Volatus can give him the most to think about.
Prediction : 1st Everyday Champagne 2nd Mint Gold 3rd Nocte Volatus

14:15 Newcastle

Following a solid runner-up effort at the same track last month, EDEN MILL could not have done it any easier at Kelso last time out and he can follow up despite a 7lb rise for that success. The son of Leading Light gets the vote ahead of the unexposed handicap debutant Montregard and North Parade, who was a determined winner on heavy ground over C&D recently.
Prediction : 1st Eden Mill 2nd Montregard 3rd North Parade

14:50 Newcastle

Runner-up on three of his last four starts, including twice over C&D, SIX ONE NINE sets the standard and can deservedly regain the winning thread for the first time since February 2022. The Venetia Williams yard can do little wrong at present and Jolly Nellerie must enter calculations on his chase debut, likewise Gandhi Maker, who won here in January.
Prediction : 1st Six One Nine 2nd Jolly Nellerie 3rd Gandhi Maker

15:25 Newcastle

OPERA KING showed up well for a long way on his debut at Doncaster before finishing a tad one-paced, but, with improvement expected, he can get off the mark for his in-form connections. Talented filly She's Notjoeking has a 7lb penalty to overcome for scoring over C&D on debut, while Authorized Mission and Kabuki look to be the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Opera King 2nd Kabuki 3rd Authorized Mission