Newcastle
Tomorrow, August 1, 2025FlatClass 52m
Verdict
Verdict
WEDDELL SEA has run poorly on turf recently but is a two-time C&D winner who excels on Newcastle's all-weather. Fleur de Mer has never finished out of the frame in 7 AW starts and has previous course success. Show No Fear, another dual C&D winner, is interesting in a first-time tongue strap.
Weddell Sea
Fleur De Mer
Show No Fear
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. ArconJ: P. J. McDonaldT: Jennie CandlishF: 41/85420-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictRan well when second of 5 (8/1) over C&D in October but finished well held in ninth of 10 (50/1) over 12f at Chester 48 days ago. Return to this longer trip may help.- 2. Weddell SeaJ: Cam HardieT: Mike SowersbyF: 25-115208
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictTwo-time C&D winner who ran fifth of 14 in a better race at this track in April. Eighth of 10 in handicap at York (22/1) 20 days ago. Respected back at this venue. 
3. Paper DollJ: Rowan ScottT: Tristan DavidsonF: 042-33621- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictWon 12f handicap at Pontefract (13/8) 14 days ago, travelling smoothly throughout. Previous performances offer encouragement for this significant step up in trip.- 4. Show No FearJ: Kaiya FraserT: Rebecca MenziesF: 8-2716515
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 12
VerdictDual C&D winner who scored at Catterick in June but fifth of 9 in a hurdle at Stratford (9/1) 12 days ago when folding tamely. First-time tongue strap replaces cheekpieces. 
5. WasthatokJ: Connor BeasleyT: Philip KirbyF: 7733/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictSixth of 8 over hurdles at Worcester (17/2) 44 days ago. Hood back on for AW debut; first run for new trainer.- 6. Fleur De MerJ: Mark WinnT: Martin TodhunterF: 2230-5745
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictHas won at Newcastle. Last of 5 in handicap at Thirsk (11/4) 17 days ago, didn't see out the distance after leading into the straight. Better expected here. 
7. Stand StrongJ: Aiden BrookesT: Ewan WhillansF: 856-04275- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictRan well when second in a 13.9f handicap at Catterick in May but was fifth of 5 in a 13f handicap at Ayr (5/1) 18 days ago, held up and making no impression when asked. Faces new test with step up to 16f.- Unnamed Favourite
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