Wednesday Evening – Newcastle & Southwell Preview
Wednesday evening’s racing at Newcastle and Southwell provides several interesting contests where a number of runners return to tracks that suit their running styles, while others arrive after encouraging recent performances and appear capable of progressing further under similar conditions.
17:00 Newcastle – Staffordshire
The early race at Newcastle could go the way of Staffordshire, who returns to a track that should suit his running style. His recent efforts have come in comparable races and he lines up under very similar terms to his last start, suggesting the handicapper has not been overly harsh.
Newcastle’s straight track often suits horses that can travel smoothly before finishing strongly, and Staffordshire has shown that ability in previous runs. If able to secure a good position early and maintain the level of form he has displayed recently, he looks capable of mounting a serious challenge.
Bet
1 pt win
17:05 Southwell – Tam Lin
The 17:05 at Southwell could suit Tam Lin, who has been shaping with promise in recent outings. His latest efforts have come over similar trips and the return to this surface looks favourable.
Southwell often rewards runners that can maintain a steady gallop and Tam Lin appears to possess that quality. With conditions closely matching those of his recent runs, he looks capable of improving slightly and becoming involved in the finish.
Bet
1 pt win
18:30 Newcastle – Party Bear
The 18:30 contest at Newcastle could present an opportunity for Party Bear, who arrives here with a consistent recent profile. His recent runs suggest he remains competitive at this level and he returns under conditions very similar to those of his latest start.
The long straight at Newcastle can favour runners who finish strongly, and Party Bear’s racing style indicates he may be suited by that setup. If able to travel comfortably before producing his challenge late on, he looks capable of going close.
Bet
1 pt win
18:45 Southwell – Dream Illusion
The race at 18:45 could go the way of Dream Illusion, who appears to be gradually returning to form. His most recent run hinted that improvement may be forthcoming and the return to similar conditions here could help him build on that effort.
The distance looks suitable and the race conditions mirror those of some of his better performances. If able to travel strongly through the early stages, he could be one of the runners finishing best.
Bet
1 pt win
19:00 Newcastle – Container Express
The 19:00 race at Newcastle could suit Container Express, who has been performing consistently in recent contests. His recent form suggests he is capable of competing effectively at this level and the return to Newcastle should suit his running style.
With the race likely to be run at a steady pace early on, positioning could prove important. If able to settle in a good position before making his move in the straight, Container Express looks capable of being involved in the finish.
Bet
1 pt win
19:15 Southwell – Elvetham
The 19:15 at Southwell brings together several closely matched runners, but Elvetham makes appeal based on recent performances. His latest run suggested he remains competitive and he returns here under conditions similar to those he faced previously.
The distance once again appears suitable and if he can reproduce the level of form he showed last time, he could prove difficult to keep out of the frame.
Bet
1 pt win
19:30 Newcastle – Fortunate Star
The 19:30 contest at Newcastle could be run at a decent tempo, which may suit Fortunate Star. His recent runs have indicated he is capable of finishing strongly and the return to Newcastle should play to those strengths.
If the pace develops as expected and the leaders begin to tire late on, Fortunate Star may be one of those finishing best in the closing stages.
Bet
1 pt win
19:30 Newcastle – Gustav Graves
Also worth noting in the same race is Gustav Graves, who could represent the value angle. His recent runs have come in competitive races and he returns here under conditions that may allow him to perform better.
If able to settle behind the early pace and produce his effort late, he could be capable of outrunning his odds.
Bet
1 pt each way
19:45 Southwell – Havechoc
The 19:45 race could provide an opportunity for Havechoc, who has shown glimpses of ability in recent outings. The return to this surface and trip may help him settle into a comfortable rhythm.
If the race is run at a strong pace, Havechoc could be one of the runners finishing late and may offer some value at bigger odds.
Bet
1 pt each way
20:15 Southwell – Packetfullofbiscuits
The final race of the evening could go the way of Packetfullofbiscuits, who arrives after an encouraging recent effort. That performance suggested he may still have more to offer under these conditions.
With the distance suitable and the race setup likely to suit his style, Packetfullofbiscuits could prove capable of ending the evening on a winning note if building on his latest run.
Bet
1 pt win
Selections
17:00 Newcastle – Staffordshire – 1 pt win
17:05 Southwell – Tam Lin – 1 pt win
18:30 Newcastle – Party Bear – 1 pt win
18:45 Southwell – Dream Illusion – 1 pt win
19:00 Newcastle – Container Express – 1 pt win
19:15 Southwell – Elvetham – 1 pt win
19:30 Newcastle – Fortunate Star – 1 pt win
19:30 Newcastle – Gustav Graves – 1 pt each way
19:45 Southwell – Havechoc – 1 pt each way
20:15 Southwell – Packetfullofbiscuits – 1 pt win
