Newcastle

Tomorrow, October 17, 2025FlatClass 61m

Verdict

SECOND FIDDLE has been completely transformed since joining the Jardine yard, winning all four starts including three wins over this course and distance, the latest a very easy success just three days ago. She's fancied to defy a penalty and land the 5-timer, though Electric Avenue has bounced right back to form at Newcastle of late and rates a danger. Recent course runner-up Tees George is hit and miss but has claims if on a going day.

Second Fiddle
Electric Avenue
Tees George

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places

1. Tasever
J: David NolanT: Patrick Morris
F: 32286947
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Four-time Newcastle winner but seventh of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (9/2) 36 days ago, failing to build on the promise of last run. Likely to be well-positioned if this is steadily run and not totally ruled out from below last winning mark.
2. Electric Avenue
J: David EganT: Ivan Furtado
F: 61956642
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Back to form on two most recent starts here, 2nd of 7 over C&D making late progress and only beaten by in-form rival. May not get such a strong pace this time but remains one of the likelier winners in the field.
3. Mercurius Power
J: George WoodT: Jessica Macey
F: 320-27693
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Six-time winner (including twice at this course) who finished third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 17 days ago, showing improved form after being dropped to last winning mark. Should remain competitive off 1 lb lower in a similar event.
4. Barleybrown
J: Hollie DoyleT: Ruth Carr
F: 87265474
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Four-time course and distance winner isn't the most straightforward and was unable to justify strong support when he finished fourth of 8 in handicap at this course and distance (3/1) 17 days ago. Could be competitive at this venue with Hollie Doyle again in the saddle.
5. Tees George
J: Jack NichollsT: Adrian Nicholls
F: 0-6092527
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Returned to form when second over C&D but couldn't back that up when finishing seventh of 8 in handicap at this C&D (9/2) 17 days ago. Isn't the most consistent but has the form to be in the mix if on a going day.
6. Shes Got Bottle
J: Paul MulrennanT: Lizzie Quinlan
F: 7627-0060
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Out of sorts, finished last of 12 at Catterick (50/1) 16 days ago, lost place early in straight. Wears cheekpieces for the first time but has plenty to prove.
7. Second Fiddle
J: Aiden BrookesT: Iain Jardine
F: 00-701111
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Completely transformed since joining Jardine yard, winning all four starts (three over C&D) after showing little form previously. Travelled strongly and won easily over C&D (5/6) just 3 days ago and looks up to defying a penalty to land a 5-timer.
8. Vecchio
J: Cam HardieT: Scott Dixon
F: 58-600797
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
46
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Remains a maiden after 23 starts and seventh of 14 in handicap at Southwell (66/1) 18 days ago, making laboured headway late after racing off the pace. Difficult to make a strong case for from out of the handicap.
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