Every day is a Saturday as racing returns...
Every day is a Saturday as racing returns...

Free tips, previews and features ahead of Monday's racing at Newcastle including Simon Holt & Richard Fahey


Racing returns with a bang and a 10-race meeting at Newcastle on Monday - we've got all angles covered to help you get off to a flying start.

The long wait is finally over and, thanks to tireless work behind the scenes, racing in Britain returns with a bumper programme at Newcastle.

We know you'll be excited to get stuck into the action so while caution would be advised when it comes to staking plans for the opening few weeks of the Flat season, we'll be doing our utmost to help you enjoy the racing and find a few winners along the way.

We're treating every day like a Saturday right up to Royal Ascot - which retains its place in the original calendar (June 16-20) - so immerse yourself in our completely free, well-researched content by reading our daily catch-all package here and click on the images below for each preview in full.

Thanks for standing by us through this unprecedented period in British racing and, most of all, best of luck.

David Ord - Under starter's orders

Racing editor David Ord celebrates the news racing resumes and thanks readers for their support during the lockdown.

The action from Newcastle is eagerly-anticipated
The action from Newcastle is eagerly-anticipated

Richard Fahey column

Seven runners for our columnist at Newcastle and he's looking forward to the return of Bond's Boy and Requinto Dawn (pictured below).

Requinto Dawn in action
Requinto Dawn in action

Simon Holt's selections

Top commentator and shrewd tipster Simon Holt guides you through the opening day's action following racing's suspension.

Newcastle plays host to a tricky but informative card
Newcastle plays host to a tricky but informative card

Monday's Best Bets

Matt Brocklebank and David Ord highlight three horses not to be missed on the opening day's card, including the Sporting Life Daily Nap.

The action comes thick and fast at Newcastle
The action comes thick and fast

Man On The Spot - Newcastle

Check out our resident tipster's race-by-race verdicts and nap selection for Monday's meeting at Newcastle.

Mild Illusion (right) is fancied at Newcastle
Mild Illusion (right) is fancied at Newcastle

Nick Grant - Newcastle preview & tips

John Gosden's promising filly Frankly Darling is set to be the star of the show at Newcastle, according to Nick Grant - he has a tip for every race on the card.

Trainer John Gosden
Nick Grant picks out his best bets for Newcastle

Oisin Murphy column: Final countdown

Oisin Murphy is itching to get back to race-riding as he brings us up to speed with his movements from the past week, including some nice work horses.

The champion jockey is ready for racing's return
The champion jockey is ready for racing's return


Newcastle racecards and FREE video form

Check out Sky Bet's major Monday offer
Check out Sky Bet's major Monday offer

The Sporting Life 100

We've spoken to over 50 top trainers, jockeys and owners and here's the Sporting Life 100 - horses you need in your My Stable tracker this season.

100 Flat horses nominated by trainers, jockeys and owners
100 Flat horses nominated by trainers, jockeys and owners

Matt Brocklebank - Five to note at Newcastle

A bumper 10-race card is set to ignite the racing season at Newcastle on Monday and Matt Brocklebank picks out five horses to note.

We highlight a handful of key runners on the first day's racing after resumption
Matt Brocklebank highlights a handful of key runners on the first day's racing after resumption

Pedigree Pointers - French Classics

It's a massive day across the Channel too and our pedigree expert Cassie Tully takes an in-depth look at the Andre Fabre-trained contenders for the French 1000 and 2000 Guineas.

Victor Ludorum in full flow
Victor Ludorum in full flow

Man On The Spot - Deauville

Master trainer Andre Fabre is backed to claim French 1000 Guineas glory at Deauville - our resident expert provides a tip for every race.

Man On The Spot previews the card at Deauville
Man On The Spot previews the card at Deauville

2020 Flat Stable Tours

With the resumption of racing all set, here's a complete index of the 50 Stable Tours we've published during the lockdown.

Bookmark our Stable Tours index ahead of resumption
Bookmark our Stable Tours index ahead of resumption


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