Another busy day at Newcastle, with eight races over hurdles to come – all live on Sky Sports Racing…
1.35 Newcastle – Rattling Road and Coqola Competition
Ten-year-old Ben Haslam Coqolino has shown a solid level of form over fences including when third at Kelso on his last start and this looks a good chance for him to get his duck over fences in this Free tips daily on attheraces.com Novices' Handicap Chase. Richie McLernon holds off the ride on JP McManus.
Lucinda Russell Rattling Road went over fences at second attempt at Hexham last month and could have more to give under this £6 penalty.
Moments Madnesssecond in a point-to-point before running on credit over three novice hurdles, handicap debut and raced under Henry Brooke.
1.00 Newcastle v Juventus De Brion, Benmore and French Emperor title
Dan and Harry Skelton have plenty of chances this afternoon and Juventus De Brion looks like an obvious player in his first start after wind surgery. Second to the useful Quebecois at Chepstow on his last start, a similar effort would see him close.
Laura Morgan saddled up Benmore who has finished runner-up in the hurdles and maiden hurdles in his two starts to date. Will need to improve his jumping but extra distance in this one attheraces.com/Marketmovers Maiden Hurdle can fit.
Emperor of France It is worth mentioning that he has finished third in both starts over jumps and is another who will likely benefit from this longer trip.
11.55 Newcastle – The kids say Lastgojoe face Beau Quali
Micky Hammond dressed Children say Lastgojoe impressed with a win at Catterick in November and rates an exciting prospect as he tackles hurdles for the first time with Brian Hughes retaining the ride.
Skelton team field Beautiful quality who finished second for the third time in four starts when chasing home Kientzheim at Kempton and has to be feared as he drops in ratings because of this Watch Unbridled on attheraces.com Maiden Hurdle.
of the others, Broderick he would have one-sided claims if he could repeat his second at Sedgefield in December.
The best of the rest
Point to point winner Queens Wish debuts in Alan Rogers colors for Team Skelton at 12.25pm but will have to hold off the Sea The Stars gelding Rogue Sea – whoever goes over the obstacles first – if he wants a winning start.
at 2:45 p.m., Mr. Smarty is chasing a hat-trick, with Alan Doyle replacing Jamie Hamilton in Tina Jackson's team.
Blue Carpet is the leading runner in the finish in 15.54, having scored on debut at Carlisle the previous day. Geordie Mackem could be his nearest rival if Brian Ellison's runner can build on his third on debut at Wetherby in December.
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