Our Newcastle racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 25th June 2026. The action gets underway at 14:02 and runs through to 18:07, with going reported as Standard to slow (Tapeta).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. The Tunguska Event boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Harry Vigors has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 8 rides, Lucy Wadham’s yard sends out runners with a 55.56% 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 | 29 | 15 | 51.72% | 75.86% |
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 19 | 9 | 47.37% | 63.16% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 10 | 4 | 40% | 50% |
| Lambourn | Racing Post | 13 | 5 | 38.46% | 61.54% |
14:02 – JenningsBet In North Shields Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper low-grade 3yo handicap rather than a race packed with future winners, but it is competitive enough and the shape is interesting. Based heads the market after getting off the mark last time and, from a workable draw with a light weight, he makes obvious appeal in a race where plenty arrive with questions to answer. Saxon Prince has been knocking on the door and his Topspeed figure reads well for this level, while Popty Ping and Surgeon Commander are the other recent form horses likely to have support. Bird Of War is respected on raw ability but hasn’t really kicked on this term. In a 14-runner Class 6, though, this is no penalty kick and a bit of value hunting makes sense.
Top Selections
1. Based – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Taylor Fisher | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 78-271 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 59
He’s the one with the clearest momentum. Based had hinted at it when second on his previous start and then duly got the job done last time, and that recent win matters in a race where so many of these are either exposed already or coming off flat efforts. He’s carrying just 129 and stall 6 looks perfectly fair for a race over this trip at Newcastle. The market has latched on, which is no surprise, but 5/2 still feels acceptable rather than cramped given he’s one of the few in here who looks capable of a bit more improvement. He’s the solid option. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saxon Prince – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 56-526 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 75
Saxon Prince makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. He hasn’t won yet, but that recent profile of 5-2-6 says he’s been holding his form reasonably well and his Topspeed mark of 75 is a notable figure in this field for a Class 6. Jason Hart is a positive booking around here and stall 7 gives him options if they go hard early. He doesn’t have the sexy profile of the favourite, but he’s been competitive in similar company and 15/2 looks the sort of price you can work with in a race of this depth. If he gets a smooth trip, he should be in the first four. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Based is the win play and the percentage call in a race lacking many obvious improvers. For an each-way punt, Saxon Prince looks the value with his solid recent efforts and useful Topspeed figure. The main dangers are Surgeon Commander, who is weighted to be involved, and Popty Ping, while Bird Of War is too capable to dismiss if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Crack | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Fanjove | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Saxon Prince | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Elemma | 16/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Smartanck | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Bird Of War | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Rousham | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Henriette Ronner | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Secretinthesky | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Popty Ping | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Based | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Maynora | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Surgeon Commander | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
14:37 – Newcastle Airport Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary novice on paper despite the presence of a clear standard-bearer in Cuban Heels. The Gosden runner has already posted the best rating in the field and, on bare form, sets the bar after finishing third and fourth in his first two starts. Caeruleus is the obvious one to give him most to think about, having shaped with promise in both runs and looking the type to keep progressing with experience. Sir Sirius has a bit to find on the figures but comes from a yard more than capable with juveniles, while newcomer Up The Stakes is the one who could make this less straightforward than the market suggests. The rest need sizeable steps forward, so this should revolve around the front two in the betting.
Top Selections
1. Cuban Heels – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 34 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed:
Cuban Heels is short, but not without reason. An official mark of 87 stands out in this line-up and his two runs to date suggest he has been meeting a better class of juvenile than most of these. He has shown enough pace to cope with this drop into a 6f novice and the inside draw should help Havlin get him into a smooth rhythm. In a race lacking depth, he looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. At 8/13 he is hardly a giveaway, but he is hard to oppose if reproducing the level of either previous effort. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Caeruleus – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: John Butler | Form: 43 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed: 61
Caeruleus appeals as the each-way angle in a seven-runner field because he has already done more right than most of his rivals. The form figures of 4-3 show steady progression, and that 80 rating makes him comfortably the next most solid contender behind the favourite. He has also posted the only meaningful Topspeed number on offer, which matters in a race where several are still guessing. Oisin Orr is a positive booking and, if the favourite underperforms or finds one too good again, Caeruleus looks the likeliest to capitalise. At 3/1, he is the sensible alternative and the percentage play for the places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cuban Heels is the win play and looks the most likely winner by some margin on established form. For a bit more value, Caeruleus makes clear each-way appeal with two places on offer and brings the strongest solid profile among the rest. Up The Stakes is the unknown quantity, while Sir Sirius is the one who could nick a place if improving sharply.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caeruleus | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Cuban Heels | 8/13 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/13 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Fasthope | 28/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Johns Power | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Odegaard | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Sirius | 13/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Up The Stakes | 10/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
15:12 – JenningsBet In Scarborough Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 2 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a properly competitive Class 2 handicap rather than a race to get carried away with, and the market understandably centres on Eternal Force, who still looks the likeliest improver in the line-up for William Haggas. He brings the best recent profile, but he is hardly thrown in off 111 and there are enough battle-hardened rivals to make this more interesting than a short-priced favourite would suggest. Per Contra is intriguing from the bottom of the weights despite a lofty mark, while Jolly Jack Tar returns from an absence for a yard that can ready one. Cloth Of Gold also has a low weight and could step forward second time back. It looks a race where tactical positioning and who settles best over this 1m2f will matter plenty.
Top Selections
1. Eternal Force – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 111-72 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed:
He is the obvious one, but obvious for good reason. A sequence of three wins last season marked him down as a progressive 4yo and his two runs this year suggest he is coming to the boil rather than going backwards. The latest second was a fair effort in a race that should have sharpened him up, and a mark of 111 still looks workable if there is another step forward in him. Tom Marquand aboard for Haggas is exactly the sort of pairing you want onside in a race like this, and while 13/8 is no giveaway, he still sets the standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Cloth Of Gold – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 3/01-0 | Rating: 109 | Topspeed: 90
He makes plenty of each-way appeal if you are looking beyond the favourite. Charlie Johnston’s 4yo is lightly raced enough to think there may still be a bit untapped, and his reappearance duck can be forgiven if that run simply brought him on. Off just 122 here, he gets in with a handy weight in a race where several rivals are carrying considerably more, and that could tell late on around Newcastle. Jason Hart is a positive booking on this surface and 10/1 looks fair for a horse who does not need massive improvement to get involved if bouncing back to his better form. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Eternal Force is the win play and the one most likely to prove a class edge if he gets a smooth trip. For an each-way alternative, Cloth Of Gold looks the value at double-figure odds from a nice racing weight. The main dangers are Per Contra, who is well treated at the weights on the figures, and the returning Jolly Jack Tar if fully tuned up.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternal Force | 13/8 | 7/5 | 7/5 | 11/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Will Scarlet | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Haku | 25/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Whitcombe Rockstar | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Rogue Millions | 17/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Jolly Jack Tar | 5/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 4/1 | 7/1 (Paddy Power) |
| The Glen Rovers | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Rainbow Nebula | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cloth Of Gold | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Wanderlust | 25/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Per Contra | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
15:47 – JenningsBet In Kippax Seaton Delaval Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 2 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper competitive mile handicap rather than a race to get carried away with, and there are cases to be made for plenty. Back In Black sets the standard on recent efforts and is no surprise to see towards the head of the market, while El Matador arrives in good nick after a couple of near misses and a solid third. Dosman is another who keeps knocking on the door, and Treble Tee is entitled to come on for his reappearance. The awkward part is that several of these are well treated on old form, notably Al Mubhir and Ancient Rome, but both need to show a lot more than they have lately. In a race where small margins will matter, tactical position and who handles Newcastle’s straightest mile test best should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Back In Black – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 324-43 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 92
He is the obvious one, but that does not automatically make him a bad bet. Back In Black has returned with two respectable efforts, and his latest third suggests he is right on the edge of putting one of these to bed. Drawn in stall 2, he should get a handy trip, and Fanshawe’s horses often improve with racing rather than exploding first time out. The profile is solid: a 4yo with relatively few miles on the clock, consistent form figures and a rating that still leaves room for a bit more. At 2/1 he is hardly hidden from the market, but he still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. El Matador – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 75-223 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 91
El Matador makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where reliability counts for plenty. His recent sequence of 2,2,3 reads well enough in this company, and he has been shaping like a horse ready to strike if things fall his way. Beckett does not waste many bullets in races like this, and from stall 4 he ought to be able to travel where Greatrex wants him. He does not need to improve dramatically to be involved, merely reproduce the level he has been running to, and 11/2 looks fair for a horse who should give you a run for your money. He is the sensible each-way punt against the favourite. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back In Black is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and looks the most likely to get the race run to suit. El Matador is the each-way alternative at a more workable price, especially with three places on offer. If you want one to fear outside the main pair, Dosman is the danger after a string of solid efforts and is unlikely to go down without a fight.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble Tee | 9/2 | 4/1 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Al Mubhir | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Ancient Rome | 7/1 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Back In Black | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Dosman | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Mr Swivell | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dingle | 25/1 | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| Christian David | 25/1 | 28/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Betfair) |
| El Matador | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Clouds Hill | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Regalian | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
16:22 – True Colours Charity Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (GBB Race) (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted maiden on paper, but there is one standout piece of form and it belongs to Aphra Behn. Ralph Beckett’s filly made a bright start when third and her mark of 80 sets a clear standard in this field. The main opposition may come from Lord Ragnar, who improved sharply from debut to finish second, while Inns And Out has already shown enough in two runs to suggest he can be competitive again. Ponte Carlo and Aura Of Melania have bits and pieces of form, though both look to need another step forward. The newcomers Bedwyr and London Rose would need respecting if the market speaks, but on what we know so far this revolves around whether Aphra Behn is as straightforward as she is talented.
Top Selections
1. Aphra Behn – 10/11 with William Hill
Jockey: Edward Greatrex | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 3 | Rating: 80 | Topspeed:
She is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious one is still the right one. That opening third reads very well in the context of this race and an opening mark of 80 puts her a fair way clear of these on bare form. Beckett’s juveniles usually know their job well enough after one run, and this step to 7f on Tapeta should hold no fears judged on the way she shaped first time up. She only gets 128lb as well, which is another little plus in a restricted event lacking depth. At around 10/11, she is short enough but still hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
2. Lord Ragnar – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: Ed Dunlop | Form: 02 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed:
If you want to play against the favourite for a place, Lord Ragnar makes plenty of appeal. He left a modest debut well behind when runner-up last time and that 78 rating says he is no back number in a race of this nature. Robert Havlin is a positive booking for these type of middle-distance-to-7f youngsters and Ed Dunlop’s runner looks the sort still learning on the job. He is drawn well enough in five and, unlike a few of these, arrives with solid recent evidence that he is moving the right way. At 11/2 he looks the value each-way angle behind the likely winner. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Aphra Behn is the win play and the one with the clearest form edge. For those wanting a second bet in a 10-runner race, Lord Ragnar is the sensible each-way punt at a workable price. Inns And Out is the danger if building on his two solid runs, while Aura Of Melania could outrun bigger odds if the extra furlong helps.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athos | 28/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Bedwyr | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Inns And Out | 9/2 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Lord Ragnar | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ponte Carlo | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Right Up My Ali | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Aphra Behn | 5/6 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 10/11 | 10/11 (William Hill) |
| Aura Of Melania | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Bonjour Belle | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| London Rose | 28/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
16:57 – True Colours Charity Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (GBB Race) (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks one of the more workable juvenile races on the card rather than an impossible guessing game. Mottaret and Bluestone Lady bring the strongest bits of established form, both already rated 75, and that gives the race a solid enough spine for this grade. Mottaret has shaped with promise in both starts and looks the obvious one to beat if this extra furlong brings about the improvement expected, while Bluestone Lady has the benefit of experience and a handy fillies’ allowance. Behind them, Dakota Brave has shown enough to think he can step forward, and the market should tell a story with unraced types like Floristic and Black Fury. It is not a deep maiden, but there are enough unknowns to stop it being a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Mottaret – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: David Allan | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 44 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
Mottaret sets the standard on what we know. Two runs, two respectable efforts, and the key point here is that he has not been knocked about to get those fourth-place finishes. His mark of 75 is joint-best in the field and, in a restricted maiden like this, that already gives him strong claims. The step up to 7f looks a plus rather than a doubt, and stall 3 should allow David Allan to get him into a smooth rhythm. At 5/2 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he is the one with the clearest route to winning if progressing as expected from start two to start three. Bet type: straightforward win material.
Bet: WIN
2. Dakota Brave – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Charlie Johnston | Form: 65 | Rating: 52 | Topspeed:
Dakota Brave is the each-way angle in a race where a few of these still have plenty to prove. His bare rating of 52 does not leap off the page, but the form figures of 6 and 5 suggest he is learning quickly, and that is often what matters most in these early-season juvenile maidens. Charlie Johnston’s youngsters tend to improve with racing, and Jason Hart is a positive booking around here. The move to 7f could unlock a bit more too, especially if he has been finding things happening too quickly over shorter. Available at 6/1, he makes more appeal as a solid place contender than some of the sexier unraced ones.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Mottaret is the win bet because he brings the best proven form and looks the most likely improver over this 7f. Dakota Brave is the each-way play at a fair enough price, with the run style and profile of one who can hit the frame. Bluestone Lady is the obvious danger on experience and rating, while Floristic and Black Fury are the unknowns worth respecting if the market turns warm.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazilian Blitz | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Dakota Brave | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Mottaret | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Therewearethen | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Black Fury | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Bluestone Lady | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Bollin Marsha | 40/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Floristic | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
17:32 – JenningsBet In Allerdene Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This looks a proper sprint handicap puzzle rather than a race to get carried away with. Plenty arrive with bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak, but not many are bombproof. Record Day heads the market after a better third last time, while The Tunguska Event has done little wrong in recent starts and comes here in good nick from stall 1. I’m Dan Dare is another with obvious claims after a solid second, and Brave Traveller has the raw pace figures to get involved if bouncing back. The low draws could be handy over this sharp 5f, but in a race like this tactical speed and getting a smooth run will matter just as much. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. The Tunguska Event – 7/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 741213 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 50
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a lot of these have questions to answer. The recent form figures are solid and, crucially, they show a 3yo who is holding his level well in handicaps rather than one guessing. His latest third kept the momentum going, and stall 1 is no bad place to be in a busy 5f at Newcastle if Jason Hart can get him organised early. Off 74, he still looks manageable, and this yard is very capable of placing a sprinter to good effect. Available at 7/1, he looks the percentage call in an open heat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. I’m Dan Dare
Jockey: Jack Garritty | Trainer: Mark Walford | Form: -02512 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed:
He’s the each-way angle in the race after shaping like a reliable, well-treated sprinter on his last couple of starts. That recent second came on the back of a win, so he arrives in better heart than many of these, and stall 2 gives him every chance to track the pace and strike late. He’s now proving consistent in this grade, which is more than can be said for several rivals, and his profile suggests he’ll run his race again. In a 13-runner handicap with four places on offer, he looks exactly the type you want on side for an each-way punt rather than a wild swing at something less solid. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The Tunguska Event is the win play, as he brings the most convincing recent profile and should get a good trip from a handy low draw. I’m Dan Dare is the each-way option in a race full of unreliable types, with his recent win-second sequence giving him strong place claims. Record Day and Brave Traveller are the obvious dangers if things fall right.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Cold Alex | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Koffee And Kale | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Yellow Diamonds | 11/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Brave Traveller | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Record Day | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Blue Nguru | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Under The Radar | 10/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Slot | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Love Alive | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| The Tunguska Event | 13/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 5/1 | 7/1 (Betfair) |
| Bella Delizia | 33/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Contorno | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
18:07 – Fly From Newcastle Airport Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard to slow (Tapeta) | | flat
This is a proper low-grade Newcastle mile handicap where plenty arrive with something to prove, and that usually makes track position and current confidence especially important. Woodleigh comes here on the back of back-to-back wins and is the obvious form horse, while Cable Beach has been running well enough to suggest another race of this nature is within reach. Barleybrown and Sassy Glory also have perfectly fair claims in a contest that doesn’t look deep on quality but does look awkward from a punting perspective. The draw could play its part, with a few of the principals posted a little wider than ideal, and in races like this I’d rather side with a horse still moving forward than an exposed type taking yet another chance.
Top Selections
1. Woodleigh – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Cian Horgan | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: 055211 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed:
Woodleigh is the one arriving with real momentum and that matters a lot in this grade. Those last two wins suggest he has finally found his feet again, and although a 3lb rise asks a slightly stiffer question, he still doesn’t look handicapped out of things off 66. The widest draws are never ideal over this Newcastle mile, but he has the recent form to overcome a less-than-perfect berth if getting into a rhythm early. Roger Fell’s runner is clearly thriving, and at 4/1 he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-term nearly horses in here. He’s progressive in the context of this race and holds the strongest win claims. Bet: WIN
2. Sassy Glory – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Elliott | Trainer: Mark Walford | Form: -05492 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 47
Sassy Glory looks the each-way play, especially from stall 1 in a race where several of the obvious players are marooned wider out. She shaped well when second last time and that effort gives her a solid platform coming into this, particularly as she’s now had a few runs to work herself back into form. The mark of 67 is no gift, but it is workable in a Class 6 and she doesn’t need to improve much to hit the frame again. Rhys Elliott takes over for Mark Walford and if they can use that inside draw efficiently, 6/1 looks a fair price for an each-way punt in a 13-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Woodleigh is the win bet because he’s the one with the freshest, most convincing profile and recent victories count for plenty in races like this. Sassy Glory is the each-way alternative thanks to her draw, latest second and solid enough mark. Cable Beach is the obvious danger if bouncing back from a lesser run, while Barleybrown also has the form to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodleigh | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Oselton | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (William Hill) |
| Barleybrown | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Kalikapour | 22/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Ted | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 13/2 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
| Trais Fluors | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Sassy Glory | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Abu Royal | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Cable Beach | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| I Can Boogy | 16/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Mavetheforcebewivu | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Shimmering Spirit | 40/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Space Moon | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
Newcastle Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tunguska Event | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Surgeon Commander | 5 | 2 | 40% | 60% |
| Smartanck | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Dingle | 10 | 3 | 30% | 50% |
| King’s Code | 4 | 1 | 25% | 25% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Vigors | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | 50% |
| Robert Havlin | 241 | 60 | 24.9% | 51.45% |
| Sean D Bowen | 32 | 6 | 18.75% | 31.25% |
| Tom Marquand | 215 | 35 | 16.28% | 40.47% |
| Daniel Muscutt | 288 | 46 | 15.97% | 37.5% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newcastle:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy Wadham | 9 | 5 | 55.56% | 44.44% |
| John & Thady Gosden | 126 | 42 | 33.33% | 58.73% |
| William Haggas | 200 | 54 | 27% | 49.5% |
| Charles Hills | 138 | 27 | 19.57% | 38.41% |
| James Fanshawe | 128 | 24 | 18.75% | 42.19% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newcastle racing tips for Thursday 25th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Thursday 25th June 2026 goes off at 14:02, with 8 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 8 races on the card at Newcastle today, running from 14:02 through to 18:07.
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