20:00 Newcastle

Friday 29 August 2025

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Equine Products UK Handicap

Off time: 20:06 | Winning time: 1m 28.75s

(13)

Flying Fletcher³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 74| C

2/1

Fifth of 12 in handicap at Yarmouth (20/1) 36 days ago, making headway from held-up position to be nearest at the finish. Drops appreciably in grade for this return to all-weather and has won here previously. Strong claims.

Form: 950055

(7)

Blazing Son³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: Andrew Breslin⁽³⁾| T: B Smart| OR: 74| C| D

10/1

Very solid performer on AW, rarely out of the places on synthetics. Ninth of 12 in a 6f handicap at Doncaster (50/1) 37 days ago. Got to be feared back here.

Form: 0123-09

(14)

Novak¹⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Archie Young⁽⁵⁾| T: I Jardine| OR: 73| CD

11/1

Nine-time winner including twice at this course. Eighth of 10 in handicap at Hamilton (22/1) 17 days ago, slowly into stride and never a threat. Return to 7f should suit.

Form: 164728

(10)

Mereside Madness^b²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: William Pyle⁽³⁾| T: T D Barron| OR: 72| CD

14/1

Three-time course winner who won handicap at Thirsk (7f) last month, but ran poorly when 7th of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f) at 28/1 20 days ago, hanging right-handed. Has potential to perform better returned to this venue.

Form: 390177

(5)

Sweet Thing⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Oliver Stammers| T: Grant Tuer| OR: 72

33/1

Won a maiden at Navan last October but held again in handicap at Carlisle (66/1) 50 days ago when hampered 2f out. AW debut.

Form: 21-08

(12)

Cusack^p¹⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-10| J: Rhys Elliott⁽⁵⁾| T: D Thompson| OR: 70| CD

25/1

Course specialist with 9 Newcastle wins but finished last of 7 in higher grade over 10f (14/1) 141 days ago. Returns to ideal 7f trip back down in class.

Form: 725117

(4)

King's School^t,p¹⁵³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Warren Fentiman⁽⁵⁾| T: G Tutty| OR: 69| CD

16/1

Slow starter and was third of 9 at this C&D (9/1) 153 days ago, staying on in the closing stages. Could be competitive back from a break.

Form: 389563

(8)

Tasever^p³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: D Nolan| T: P Morris| OR: 67| CD

14/1

Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course over 8f (28/1) 34 days ago, possibly needed the run, took keen hold on far flank and weakened when ridden 2f out. Could strip fitter and all 4 wins gained here. One to consider.

Form: 322869

(3)

Joseph¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: J Butler| OR: 72

4/1

Showed promise with 2nd at Newcastle (AW) in February but finished last of 11 in handicap at Haydock (22/1) 19 days ago, offering little. Needs to recapture earlier form.

Form: 4-23560

(2)

Black Storm²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S A Gray| T: K Scott| OR: 67| BF| D

7/2

3rd of 14 at Down Royal in June and finished 2nd of 8 at Ayr (9/4) for new yard 20 days ago, edged out close home. Could be competitive on return to AW.

Form: 75-0832

(9)

Sedgemoor²³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁵⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 65| D

25/1

Won at Haydock (7f) in June 2024. Returns from long absence with tongue strap removed. First run for new trainer. Betting may guide.

Form: 69870-7

(6)

Joe Masseria²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: J Fanning| T: S England| OR: 65| D

40/1

Last of 11 in handicap at Haydock (50/1) 21 days ago, tailed off 2f out. Without a win in 15 races.

Form: 3-70000

(11)

Bellagio Man^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Cam Hardie| T: A Brittain| OR: 60| C| D

66/1

Has 3 course wins but virtually refused to race when last of 10 in conditions race at Thirsk (28/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces return today.

Form: 530470

Non-Runners

(1)

Finbar's Lad²¹

Weight: 9-13| Age: 6

T: J & S Quinn J: Rowan Scott

Forecasts

Flying Fletcher (2/1), Black Storm (7/2), Joseph (4/1), Blazing Son (10/1), Novak (11/1), Finbar's Lad (12/1), Tasever (14/1), Mereside Madness (14/1), King's School (16/1), Sedgemoor (25/1), Cusack (25/1), Sweet Thing (33/1), Joe Masseria (40/1), Bellagio Man (66/1)

FLYING FLETCHER made good late headway when fifth at Yarmouth and is down markedly in grade returning to a venue where he's won twice before. Tasever has an excellent Newcastle record with all four career wins achieved here and should strip fitter after needing his recent run. Blazing Son is very reliable on all-weather surfaces and is a player.