Newcastle is the venue for at this time’s all-weather assembly, with all seven races reside solely on Sky Sports activities Racing…

2.03 Newcastle – Fireblade and Royal Approval contest robust novice

A cracking novice the place Andrew Balding’s Royal Approval will bid to concede weight all spherical.

Royal Approval constructed on his debut run at Sandown when comfortably claiming a course novice over 10 furlongs and this step up in distance ought to go well with.

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The John and Thady Gosden-trained Fireblade, a brother to celebrity Cracksman, has struggled to interrupt his maiden, ending positioned on three of his 4 begins and must be on the premise once more beneath Benoit de la Sayette.

Northern Ruler have to be thought of as he has his first begin for the Karl Burke yard having joined from William Haggas. He has proven loads of capability in three begins so far however has been overwhelmed at quick odds on his final two begins.

2.33 Newcastle – Mondammej and Al Farabi function

Mondammej has proved a revelation since present process wind surgical procedure, profitable twice, and ending runner-up in 4 begins since November and this seems to be a great alternative to increase his good type regardless of a 2lb greater mark.

Al Farabi ran a race filled with promise when fourth behind Brooklyn 9 at Southwell on his second begin for coach Stuart Williams and have to be fancied to construct on that as he drops in grade beneath Clifford Lee.

Others to notice embrace twin course and distance winner Robust Johnson whereas Sugar Hill Babe can’t be dominated out given her all-weather successes within the Autumn.

1.33 Newcastle – Percy Willis and Humble Spark conflict

A trappy affair which sees Humble Spark bid to observe up his latest course success as he steps up in journey beneath Paul Mulrennan.

Jedd O’Keeffe’s Percy Willis is a six-time winner on the all-weather together with three wins at this observe however might want to enhance on his fifth behind Humble Spark right here final month.

Illucidate and Present No Worry full the quartet for Amy Murphy and Rebecca Menzies respectively.

Better of the remaining

Paul Mulrennan has a pleasant e book of rides at Gosforth Park, together with aboard earlier course winner Dandy Magic within the 1.03pm contest. He additionally will get the leg over Annandale within the 3.03pm, who may very well be harmful if he breaks properly from stall three.

Over at Pleased Valley, the record-chasing Zac Purton has one other full e book as he pursues Douglas Whyte’s all-time document. He might be using alongside Andrea Atzeni, whose mounts additionally maintain possibilities.

Watch each race from Newcastle all reside on Sky Sports activities Racing on Wednesday, January 8.