After a successful time down under, Billy Loughnane returns to the bread and butter of domestic racing with six chances at Gosforth Park.
5.45 Newcastle – Mondammej and Pals Battalion among the eight in the game
Since Operation Winds in early October, Mondammey he was a model of consistency falling well short of his last win. His recent form figures at his beloved Newcastle are 1, 2, 2, 1 and 1. He carries a 4lb penalty and will certainly live up to his chance in this Weekly £5 Free Bet with BetUK Handicap.
Another horse that seems to have gone off track recently Pals’ battalion for David O’Meara looking for a hat-trick. His win by a neck only lifted him by 2lb and it goes well for his regular rider David Nolan. Course and distance winner A true promise arrives for Kevin Ryan and is another to enjoy the track with a 3-6 record.
4.13 Newcastle – William Dewhurst looks to continue his good winning streak
William Dewhurst for Ben Haslam has shown favor at Newcastle, winning three of his last four starts, and arguably a shade comfortable under Paul Mulrennan. He is turning quickly after a 5lb penalty and will be hoping to capitalize on his good form in this one Weekly Free Bets with BetMGM Extra Handicap.
King’s school is an old nemesis of the aforementioned William Dewhurst and finished two and a half lengths behind him last time out. They are basically going up against the same weight again with regards to Warren Fentiman’s claim so they might struggle to turn this around.
Starliner it could be dangerous at the front given the small, off-road nature of this race. If he is allowed to dictate he will do well as he has previously run well behind William Dewhurst. Billy Loughnane is on Swiss ace here – one in six opportunities for the rider.
12.22 Southwell – Match between the winners of the last time-out Caramay and Always Waving
Some in-form keels come to the opening event at Southwell with Caramay comes here under a 5lb penalty after winning at Wolverhampton a week ago. Joe Leavy takes over from Frederick Larson and has only had two rides for the stable so far, albeit unsuccessful.
Trained by Andrew Balding Always waving she stuck her head out for the third time since searching and entered the company of the handicapped. She is rated 68 and looks set to succeed in this one Bet responsibly on the BetMGM Fillies Handicap.
Another handicap is a debutant Nala Lionesshowever, she is more than experienced as she has run and won in bumpers before. She is running away from the 68 mark and could be a dangerous underestimate for the in-form yard.
The best of the rest
Also at Southwell, the uber-consistent Blue Lakota runs for Kevin Ryan’s team in the Weekly £5 Free Bet with BetUK Handicap (12.52pm), having not finished out of the rankings since Operation Winds in September.
The famous Cavolo Nero made his debut for James Ferguson in Weekly free bets with BetMGM Extra Restricted Maiden Stakes (13.22), along with the promising Invited, who is going to Amo Racing.
Khangai and Come On John will be adored for James Owen in the Responsible Gambling BetUK “Hands And Heels” Apprentice Handicap. before last time-out winners Water Of Leith and Show Me Show Me face off in the North East (4.45pm £30 Free Bets with BetUK Handicap)
