Newcastle
Today, June 28, 2025FlatClass 22mStandard
Verdict
Verdict
Having shaped well on his reappearance at Goodwood last month, CONTACTO could be the answer. He remains relatively unexposed and could develop into a pretty useful stayer for his top yard in the months ahead. Gibside arrives here in good form and is second choice ahead of the reliable Savrola, who is likely to relish this stiffer test. Others to consider in a typically competitive renewal of this handicap include Caprelo and Tryfan, whereas Godsend has a bit to prove back on the all-weather.
Contacto
Gibside
Savrola
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
- 3. ContactoJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew BaldingF: 03/71212-4
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictCreditable fourth of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good, 5/1) 36 days ago. Entitled to come on for that seasonal reappearance and he's a strong candidate off the same mark here. AW debut. 
9. TryfanJ: James DoyleT: Harry CharltonF: 216205-01- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 5/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Salisbury (14.2f, good to firm) 35 days ago. This is more demanding up 5 lb, but this stiffer test may help eke out a bit more and the booking of James Doyle adds to his appeal.
2. GodsendJ: Luke MorrisT: Sir Mark Prescott BtF: 8/612111-1- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
Verdict13/8, career best when winning 3-runner handicap at Nottingham (16f, good) 39 days ago by 3¼ lengths from Weddell Sea. Up 7 lb, but good chance he has more to offer and will be a danger to all if taking to this surface (has run poorly both previous starts on AW tracks).
5. Humble SparkJ: Paul MulrennanT: Jim GoldieF: 21614732- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictFour-time course winner. 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (20/1) at Haydock (16.2f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Still, he's likely to find one or two too good here. One of 4 representatives from the Jim Goldie yard.- 15. SavrolaJ: Connor BeasleyT: Dianne SayerF: 64541-122
- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLatest win at Thirsk in May. Good second of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft, 6/1) 13 days ago. This stiffer test will be right up his street and a bold show is on the cards. 
12. CapreloJ: David ProbertT: Hughie MorrisonF: 12247-751- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictBlinkered for 1st time, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner handicap at Kempton (16f, 7/1) 31 days ago. More on his plate now switched to tapeta with a penalty to carry, but he's unexposed as a stayer.
4. SheradannJ: Hector CrouchT: Ian WilliamsF: 70932-763- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
Verdict14/1, third of 9 in handicap at Goodwood (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Remains on a workable mark and he's a plausible each-way candidate.
8. Artisan DancerJ: Jamie SpencerT: Charlie JohnstonF: 056-21333- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictCourse winner. 6/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Chelmsford City (14f) 27 days ago, nearest finish. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Yard also saddles Dreams Adozen.
18. Hardy BlokeJ: Ben RobinsonT: Brian EllisonF: 6903212-1- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner handicap at Southwell (16.5f, 13/2) 59 days ago, slowly away. 5 lb rise isn't the end of the world, but this is a more demanding assignment.
16. Weddell SeaJ: Mark WinnT: Mike SowersbyF: 2525-1152- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictC&D winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 3¼ lengths second of 3 to Godsend in handicap (9/2) at Nottingham (16f, good) 39 days ago, flattered by proximity to the winner. Work to do.- 6. GibsideJ: Duran FentimanT: Tim EasterbyF: 3321-2813
- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLatest win at Chester in May. 6/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Haydock (16.2f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Very much one to consider off the same mark. 
7. Midnight LionJ: Lauren YoungT: Jim GoldieF: 14323110- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 71
VerdictSix-time course winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (20/1) 71 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. Needs a couple of these to falter.
17. Dreams AdozenJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Charlie JohnstonF: 97544435- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. 4/1, below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, soft) 14 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Cheekpieces back on and place possibilities off this reduced mark, albeit stall 20 is not ideal.
10. LetsbefrankJ: Amie WaughT: Jim GoldieF: 321-07407- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict22/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago, very slowly away. Back up in trip and, chances are, he'll again be found wanting.
19. AlnayefJ: Rhys ElliottT: Jim GoldieF: 592-468- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict33/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago, slowly away. Up in trip for this tapeta debut and he's probably best watched for now.
13. ChurchellaJ: Saffie OsborneT: Philip KirbyF: 464713-85- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. 8/1, last of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, slowly away. Others make more appeal.
14. Jack McnamaraJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: Simon PearceF: 022-89- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLightly-raced maiden. Ninth of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Chelmsford City (14f) 27 days ago. Readily passed over.
11. ZimmermanJ: David AllanT: Tim EasterbyF: 591845-49- Price History:
- 67.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
Verdict20/1, tailed-off ninth of 11 to Gibside in handicap at Chester (18.6f, good) 50 days ago, possibly amiss. Blinkers on 1st time, tongue strap on 1st time. Yard fields a more appealing candidate in Gibside.
1. Vaguely RoyalJ: Sam JamesT: Anthony CharltonF: 535250-30- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictCourse winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in handicap (125/1) at Chester (18.6f, good) 50 days ago. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking a return to form.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
20. ClansmanJ: Non RunnerT: Liam BaileyF: 6657-5450- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
Verdict18/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (11.1f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and it would be a surprise were he to get his head in front in this contest.