Thursday Evening – Chelmsford & Newcastle Preview
Thursday evening’s racing at Chelmsford and Newcastle provides a number of competitive contests where recent form, favourable race conditions and small movements in the weights could prove decisive. Several runners return to tracks that suit their running styles particularly well, while others arrive after encouraging efforts and appear capable of progressing further under similar circumstances.
15:48 Newcastle – Harb / Yorkshire Glory
The opening race at Newcastle could revolve around Yorkshire Glory, who appears to hold the stronger claims on recent evidence. His recent efforts suggest he remains competitive at this level and he returns to Newcastle carrying a very similar weight to his latest start, so the handicapper has not made life any tougher.
Newcastle’s straight Tapeta track tends to suit runners who can travel strongly before finishing well and Yorkshire Glory has shown that type of running style in recent outings. If able to settle early and produce his effort late, he looks capable of taking this.
Harb also warrants consideration having run respectably in similar races recently. However, when comparing the pair, Yorkshire Glory appears slightly better positioned on recent form and could prove difficult to beat.
Bet
1 pt win – Yorkshire Glory
16:49 Chelmsford – Silkies Sib
The Chelmsford contest could go the way of Silkies Sib, who returns to a track that often suits runners able to maintain a smooth rhythm around the bends.
The horse is trained by Alice Haynes, whose runners have been competitive in similar races on the all-weather, and the booking of Kieran O’Neill looks a positive given his experience around Chelmsford’s tight turns.
With the race conditions closely matching those of his recent outings, Silkies Sib looks capable of running another strong race if reproducing that form.
Bet
1 pt win
17:08 Newcastle – Jodhpur Blue
The 17:08 race at Newcastle could suit Jodhpur Blue, who has been shaping with promise in recent outings.
He carries only a small change in weight compared with his previous run, which should allow him to perform to a similar level. The straight track should enable his jockey to keep him relaxed early before producing a challenge in the closing stages.
If able to maintain his recent level of form, Jodhpur Blue could be involved in the finish.
Bet
1 pt win
17:30 Chelmsford – Respond
The 17:30 race at Chelmsford could present a good opportunity for Respond, who represents the George Boughey yard with Billy Loughnane likely to take the ride.
That trainer-jockey combination has produced plenty of strong performances on the all-weather and the race conditions appear well suited to this runner. With the trip looking ideal and the draw likely to allow a handy position, Respond could be well placed turning for home.
Bet
1 pt win
18:45 Newcastle – Beale Street
The 18:45 contest at Newcastle looks competitive but Beale Street makes appeal based on recent efforts.
He competes here from virtually the same mark as his last run, which suggested he remains capable at this level. Newcastle’s straight track often suits runners that can finish strongly and Beale Street has shown that trait before.
If able to track the pace and produce his effort at the right time, he could prove difficult to keep out of the frame.
Bet
1 pt each way
19:30 Chelmsford – Commander Of Life
The Chelmsford contest at 19:30 could be run at a steady tempo and that may suit Commander Of Life.
Trained by Marco Botti and likely to be ridden by Hollie Doyle, the runner represents a stable that regularly performs well on the Polytrack surface. With Doyle’s experience around this track and the race conditions appearing suitable, Commander Of Life could be capable of making his presence felt.
Bet
1 pt each way
20:00 Chelmsford – Tonal
The 20:00 race could suit Tonal, who returns after some respectable recent efforts.
He lines up carrying a similar weight to his last start, which suggests he remains fairly treated compared with several rivals. The distance appears suitable and if the race develops into a steady gallop early on, Tonal may be one of those finishing strongest.
Bet
1 pt each way
20:15 Newcastle – Pit Boss
The 20:15 race at Newcastle could be one where Pit Boss becomes involved.
The runner is trained by Tim Easterby, with David Allan likely to take the ride, a partnership that has produced plenty of competitive performances on the all-weather circuit. Newcastle’s straight track should allow Pit Boss to travel comfortably before being delivered late.
Bet
1 pt each way
20:30 Chelmsford – Warning Symbol
The final race at Chelmsford could go the way of Warning Symbol, who appears capable of building on recent performances.
He returns under very similar terms to his previous outing, and if able to settle early before producing his effort turning for home, he could finish the evening strongly.
Bet
1 pt win
Selections
15:48 Newcastle – Yorkshire Glory – 1 pt win
16:49 Chelmsford – Silkies Sib – 1 pt win
17:08 Newcastle – Jodhpur Blue – 1 pt win
17:30 Chelmsford – Respond – 1 pt win
18:45 Newcastle – Beale Street – 1 pt each way
19:30 Chelmsford – Commander Of Life – 1 pt each way
20:00 Chelmsford – Tonal – 1 pt each way
20:15 Newcastle – Pit Boss – 1 pt each way
20:30 Chelmsford – Warning Symbol – 1 pt win
