Our Newcastle racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 31st July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:10 and runs through to 17:40, with going reported as Standard to slow (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Time Turner boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Jack Mitchell has been in fine form here with 71 wins from 395 rides, Roger Varian’s yard sends out runners with a 23.94% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Newcastle
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Newcastle over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 21 | 14 | 66.67% | 71.43% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 30 | 16 | 53.33% | 80% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 20 | 9 | 45% | 65% |
| Lambourn | Racing Post | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 57.14% |
| Jason Heavey | The Star | 34 | 12 | 35.29% | 58.82% |
14:10 – Kids Eat For £1 At The Border Minstrel This Summer Classified Stakes
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is not much of a race on paper, but that does not make it straightforward. Wicklow Way sets the standard on official figures and is the obvious one to beat if reproducing his better efforts, though he is short enough in a contest full of inconsistent types. Rogers Dream has shaped as though a race like this is within reach and Inspiring Speeches arrives off a solid enough recent run to suggest she will be in the mix again. Balqaa is another with bits of Newcastle form that give him an each-way squeak, while several others need a revival. In truth, this looks the sort of low-grade classified where track position and who handles the tempo best will be just as important as raw ability.
Top Selections
1. Rogers Dream – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Gihan Arnolda | Form: 8D48/44 | Rating: 53 | Topspeed:
Rogers Dream makes plenty of appeal in a race where very few arrive with any momentum. He has finished fourth on both starts this term after a long absence, and those efforts suggest he is knocking on the door in weaker company than this mark would usually imply. The fact he is only rated 53 does not bother me in a classified, where level weights can bring these exposed types much closer together. P J McDonald is a positive booking and, at 4/1, he looks a fair bit more solid than some of the market rivals. If he gets a sensible trip from stall 5, he holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Balqaa – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Barry McHugh | Trainer: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay | Form: 615584 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 53
Balqaa is the one at a price who makes some each-way sense. He is not especially reliable, but that is hardly a crime in this grade, and his recent form figures show he has at least been competitive often enough. That topspeed figure of 53 is one of the better numbers in the line-up, and his draw in stall 2 should allow Barry McHugh to hold a handy position around here. He does not have the profile of a horse to trust outright, but 10/1 looks bigger than it should in a race lacking depth. If he gets into a rhythm early, he can easily nick a place and has outside winning claims too.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Rogers Dream is the win play as he looks one of the few coming here in workable form and this race will not take much winning. Balqaa is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, with his better topspeed figure giving him a real chance of making the frame. Wicklow Way is the obvious danger if the class edge tells, while Inspiring Speeches is another to respect.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arranmore | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Balqaa | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Bitacora | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Inspiring Speeches | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Millbuie | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Rogers Dream | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiberio Force | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Wicklow Way | 5/2 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| Due To Shine | 40/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Eva The Deeva | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (William Hill) |
14:45 – Harry Potter Droneart Show Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little novice on paper, but it may not take much solving. Siouxperb sets the standard after winning on debut before finding things tougher next time, and an opening mark of 80 tells you that first run was no fluke. The danger could easily come from the unexposed newcomers, with Sonic Angel and Royal Strike both representing yards well capable of readying one first time, while St Helier also makes some appeal in a race where the market should be informative. Behind those, the exposed outsiders have a fair bit to find on what they have shown. In truth, this looks more about potential than depth, and the one with solid racecourse substance is still the obvious one to beat.
Top Selections
1. Siouxperb – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 10 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
Siouxperb is the one with the proper piece of form in the book and that matters in a race where several of the main dangers have yet to set foot on a track. He won first time out, then came up short when asked a stiffer question next time, but there is no disgrace in that and this looks a much more realistic opportunity to get back on track. Archie Watson knows the type required for these sharp juvenile events and Oisin Orr is a positive booking. At 6/4, he is hardly hiding, but he still looks the likeliest winner if reproducing the level that earned him that 80 rating. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Royal Strike – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin | Trainer: K R Burke | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way angle, Royal Strike makes plenty of appeal in a race where the debutants may well sort themselves out behind the favourite. Karl Burke is more than capable of sending out a sharp two-year-old first time, and this one is already prominent enough in the market to suggest a degree of expectation. The outside draw is not ideal, but over 6f here it is not a death sentence if he breaks and gets organised early. At 9/2, he looks the value alternative to the front pair in the betting, especially with some of the field badly exposed already and very little depth underneath the principals. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Siouxperb is the win play because he brings the clearest form and sets the standard on ratings. For those wanting a bit more insurance in an eight-runner field, Royal Strike makes most appeal as the each-way punt at 9/2. Sonic Angel is the obvious danger if the market confidence proves justified on debut.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siouxperb | 6/4 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Blue Pete | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Royal Strike | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Sonic Angel | 7/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Betfair) |
| St Helier | 15/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Ubetawatchout | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Whichonesthat | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Whisper Angel | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
15:20 – quinnbet.com Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any means, but it is a fairly tight little staying handicap with several arriving in decent nick. Is She Now has been admirably consistent since switching to this sort of test and is easy to see why she heads the market, while Chambers comes here on the back of a win and may still have a bit more to offer at the trip. Time Turner has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head back in front, and Ned Broy is another with a solid enough profile for this grade. At the other end, a few of these look badly up against it on recent evidence. In truth, it’s not a race overflowing with quality, but it is competitive enough among the principals.
Top Selections
1. Is She Now – 5/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: Daragh Bourke | Form: -01142 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 18
She looks the most solid option in the line-up. Two wins earlier in the sequence showed she handles these staying contests well, and her latest second suggested she remains in very good heart rather than having reached her ceiling. An 8lb rise from the first of those wins has tested her, but she is still running to a level that should make her very competitive in a Class 6 of this nature. Oisin Orr is a positive booking and, at 5/2, she makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the opposition have a bit more to prove. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Ned Broy – 7/1 with William Hill
Jockey: Mark Winn | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: 6-6235 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 68
For an each-way punt, Ned Broy makes more appeal than most at the prices. He hasn’t been finishing far away in better-shaped races than this and that Topspeed figure of 68 stands out in the context of this field. Stall 9 is no gift, but over 2m on Tapeta that needn’t be fatal if Mark Winn can get him settled and into a rhythm. He’s on a workable mark, his recent form is respectable, and this looks the sort of race where consistency can get rewarded. Available at 7/1, he looks the value play to nick a place at the very least. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Is She Now is the percentage call and the one to keep on side for the win, given her recent reliability in this sphere. Ned Broy is the each-way alternative at a more attractive price, especially with three places on offer. Chambers and Time Turner are the obvious dangers if building on their latest efforts, but neither looks quite as persuasive at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (William Hill) |
| Time Turner | 4/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ned Broy | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Is She Now | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (William Hill) |
| Stand Strong | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Galahad Threepwood | 40/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Speechman | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Arcimboldo | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| The Lakes | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
15:55 – QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper 3yo sprint handicap rather than a gift for punters, and the late non-runner Sunlit Sea has altered the shape a bit. Taaklam brings the most solid recent profile and looks sure to be popular, while Go Lockers Go has been knocking on the door and is another with obvious claims. Brave Traveller is drawn low enough to get involved if breaking on terms, and Nana’s Boy George arrives on the back of a win, so there are no shortage of plausible cases. The niggle with plenty of them is that they’ve had chances. In a race where early pace and track position over this sharp 5f will matter plenty, I’d rather side with the runner who still looks a shade ahead of the assessor, and then look each-way to one thrown in on the figures if bouncing back.
Top Selections
1. Taaklam – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Harriet Bethell | Form: 53-325 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 71
Taaklam makes plenty of appeal in a race full of exposed enough sprint handicappers. His form figures this season read well for the grade, and that latest fifth is not the sort of run I’d be marking down too harshly given he has been consistently competitive from a mark in the mid-70s. A Topspeed of 71 stacks up strongly in this field and, crucially, he doesn’t need to improve a stone to win a Class 5 like this. P J McDonald is a positive booking for a race that may be decided in the first couple of furlongs, and 7/2 looks fair rather than cramped. He’s the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Pivotal Terms – 16/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Mark Winn | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: 614625 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 73
If you want one at a price, Pivotal Terms is much more interesting than the market suggests. He has the best Topspeed figure in the field with 73, and while stall 12 is hardly ideal over a bare 5f at Newcastle, he does at least come here with enough pace on paper to get involved if things fall right. His recent form isn’t flashy but it is respectable in the context of this race, and he’s now down to 122, which gives him a handy racing weight against several closely matched rivals. At 16/1, you’re not asking him to be bombproof, only to run to one of his better efforts, and that makes him an appealing each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Taaklam is the win play because he brings the most convincing blend of recent form and speed figures. For an each-way alternative in a race paying four places, Pivotal Terms looks overpriced on the numbers. Go Lockers Go and Brave Traveller are the obvious dangers, while Nana’s Boy George is respected after getting his head in front last time.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Go Lockers Go | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Believeinmenow | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Houndhill | 7/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Brave Traveller | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Perineighs | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Vinciamo | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Dontwaste A Moment | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Taaklam | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Mayflyer | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Bella Delizia | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Pivotal Terms | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Mayflyer |
16:30 – QuinnBet Extra Place Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This doesn’t look the deepest Class 6 you’ll see at Newcastle, but it is a race with a fairly obvious spine to it. Reginald Charles sets the standard on recent form and topspeed figures, and he’s the one the others have to knock off if repeating either of his last two efforts. Jamaican Storm is likely to be popular as well after winning earlier in the summer, while Andalprofit is capable of getting involved if bouncing back from a lesser run. A few of the others, such as Judicature and Wish This, are not entirely hopeless from decent draws, but they arrive with enough questions attached. In truth, this feels more about who can run to their mark rather than any lurking improver, and the favourite makes plenty of appeal.
Top Selections
1. Reginald Charles – 9/4 with Paddy Power
Jockey: P J McDonald | Trainer: Geoff Oldroyd | Form: -63526 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 62
Reginald Charles is the solid one in the field and, in a race where plenty have holes in their profiles, that counts for plenty. He’s been knocking on the door without winning, but the recent 2 and 6 in his form figures don’t tell the whole story as he has been running to a consistent level and his topspeed mark of 62 is the best on offer here. Drawn in 5, with P J McDonald booked, he should get a smooth trip over a Newcastle 7f that tends to reward those who travel kindly and finish off. At 9/4, he isn’t exactly hidden, but he still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Judicature – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Taryn Langley | Trainer: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | Form: -42877 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 36
Judicature is not arriving in sparkling form, but there are reasons to think he could outrun his price. The inside draw is a definite plus at this trip, and although the last two runs were underwhelming, earlier efforts this year suggested he can be competitive in races of this nature. He’s also one of the higher-rated runners in the line-up, so the raw ability is there if things fall right. Taryn Langley should be able to hold a handy position from stall 1, and in a race lacking depth beyond the front of the market, 11/2 makes him more interesting than some of the shorter alternatives for place purposes. He looks a fair each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Reginald Charles is the win play and the one I’d be building around here, as he brings the strongest recent form and the best speed figure. For those wanting a bit more juice, Judicature makes some each-way appeal from the inside draw at 11/2 in a 10-runner race with three places on offer. Jamaican Storm is the obvious danger if back on song.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judicature | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Wish This | 7/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Why Because | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 (William Hill) |
| Reginald Charles | 2/1 | 7/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Jamaican Storm | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Andalprofit | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Uncertainty | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Arc La Shari | 22/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Smartanck | 50/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
| Heathers Feather | 16/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
17:05 – QuinnBet Extra Place Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper but not an impossible one to solve, with a few in here arriving with solid enough claims and plenty of the rest looking exposed. Holly Mist has the standout profile on recent consistency and comes from a yard you’d expect to place one well in this grade, while Travis has been knocking on the door and should be in the thick of it again if getting the run of things from stall 4. Finn Ironside is interesting from the inside draw and has the highest official mark in the field, but he’s been giving the impression of being a bit frustrating. War And Love is another with each-way appeal after a respectable fourth last time. It may not take much winning, and a handy position over this 7f could prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Holly Mist – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Roger Varian | Form: 345536 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 37
Holly Mist hasn’t been hiding much, but she’s been running steadily in stronger company than this and this drop into a Class 6 does catch the eye. Her recent form figures don’t scream certainty, though that sequence reads better when you view it through the lens of consistency rather than finishing positions alone. Off a mark of 72 she looks to have a very workable chance in a race lacking depth, and Jack Mitchell is the sort you want in a contest where tactical sharpness matters. Available at 3/1, she makes plenty of appeal as the one most likely to run her race and prove good enough. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. War And Love – 11/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Faye McManoman | Trainer: Brian Ellison | Form: 25-934 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed:
War And Love looks the value alternative in a race where a few near the head of the market have become expensive to follow. The recent 25-934 line suggests she’s building back toward something useful, and that latest fourth was at least a sign that she remains competitive from this sort of mark. Drawn widest in 9 is not ideal, but if she can slot in without wasting ground, she has the profile of one who can stay on past beaten horses late. Brian Ellison’s runners are often worth noting in these northern handicaps, and 11/2 feels fair for a mare who doesn’t need to improve much to make the frame. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Holly Mist is the percentage call for the win bet, chiefly because she brings the most reliable recent level of form into a weakish race. For an each-way punt, War And Love appeals at the prices, especially with three places on offer. Travis and Finn Ironside are the obvious dangers if things fall right, but neither looks better treated than the two against the field.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Mist | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Travis | 3/1 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Finn Ironside | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| War And Love | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (William Hill) |
| Coramento | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Rogue Officer | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Ticktyboo | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
17:40 – Harry Potter Droneart Show Classified Stakes
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is exactly the sort of low-grade 6f classified that can make punters sweat. Plenty arrive with exposed profiles, but there are a few bits of recent form that stand out. Uncle Sam heads the market after a solid return to action and looks one of the more obvious players despite a wide draw, while No News comes here off a good second and has the look of one who should be very competitive again. Long Shot and Material Girl are interesting 3yos getting weight from their elders, and that age allowance could matter in a race where very few are progressing. Angel Of England and Kitaab have bits and pieces of course-and-distance style form for this level, but neither is bombproof. Tricky, yes, but not impossible if you keep faith with recent run style over reputation.
Top Selections
1. Uncle Sam – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: Ray Craggs | Form: 820-26 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 45
Uncle Sam makes the most appeal in a race lacking depth. That 820-26 line tells you he has been holding his form reasonably well, and his penultimate second suggested he remains capable of winning one of these when things fall right. The six-runner effort last time was not quite as good, but it wasn’t a total write-off either, and this is not exactly a fearsome Class 6. Oisin Orr is a positive booking in this grade and if he can overcome stall 14 without being trapped wide for too long, this 4yo has the profile of a horse who holds strong claims. At 9/2, he looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. No News – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jonny Peate | Trainer: J R Jenkins | Form: 429-72 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 43
No News is the each-way angle in a race where recent placed form counts for plenty. He returned from a break with a fair enough run and then shaped much better when runner-up last time, suggesting he is coming to the boil at the right moment. He doesn’t have masses in hand off 56, but very few in this field do, and stall 8 looks workable in a big-field 6f on Tapeta. Jonny Peate knows how to deliver one late in these modest sprints, and at 8/1 he looks the value option against shorter-priced rivals who have their own flaws. He’s the type to be bang there if reproducing that latest effort.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Uncle Sam is the win play because he brings one of the sounder recent profiles in a race full of unreliable types. No News is the each-way punt at a fairer price after shaping like a return to form is underway. The main dangers look Long Shot, who gets the 3yo allowance, and Material Girl, who represents a yard that can nick this sort.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Of England | 13/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (William Hill) |
| Asadjumeirah | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Desert Master | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (William Hill) |
| Drish Samphire | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Betfair) |
| Kitaab | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| No News | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Ridgemaster | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (William Hill) |
| Uncle Sam | 9/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Blossom In The Air | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Long Shot | 7/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Material Girl | 15/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Realistic Dream | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Runninman | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Tickhill Flyer | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Newcastle Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Turner | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Wicklow Way | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Judicature | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Ridgemaster | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
| Pivotal Terms | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Mitchell | 395 | 71 | 17.97% | 47.59% |
| Taryn Langley | 17 | 3 | 17.65% | 47.06% |
| P J McDonald | 571 | 87 | 15.24% | 34.33% |
| Jonny Peate | 273 | 34 | 12.45% | 31.5% |
| Oisin Orr | 299 | 36 | 12.04% | 30.43% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newcastle:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Varian | 376 | 90 | 23.94% | 59.31% |
| Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 60 | 13 | 21.67% | 48.33% |
| Simon & Ed Crisford | 114 | 24 | 21.05% | 53.51% |
| Geoff Oldroyd | 65 | 13 | 20% | 41.54% |
| Archie Watson | 339 | 63 | 18.58% | 37.17% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newcastle racing tips for Friday 31st July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Newcastle today?
The first race at Newcastle on Friday 31st July 2026 goes off at 14:10, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newcastle today?
The going at Newcastle is reported as Standard to slow (Tapeta).
How many races are at Newcastle today?
There are 7 races on the card at Newcastle today, running from 14:10 through to 17:40.
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