Thursday's racing action features three meetings, with a nine-race card at Newcastle taking centre stage. Racing expert Newsboy has highlighted two standout selections, both aiming for a hat-trick of victories, in his detailed preview for the day's events.
Newcastle Nap: Hatysa Poised for Three in a Row
HATYSA (3.57) is Newsboy's Nap of the day and is fancied to complete a three-timer by winning the Join The Midnite Movement Handicap over two miles at Newcastle. The Andrew Balding-trained filly, a daughter of Sea The Stars, makes the long journey from Kingsclere to Gosforth Park with strong credentials.
She has won three of her last four starts, including an impressive victory over course and distance in September by more than four lengths. On her most recent run at Southwell, Hatysa was stepped up in class and handled it with aplomb, battling gamely to fend off Sax Appeal by half a length.
That race was five months ago, but the four-year-old arrives fresh today and is expected to beat Sax Appeal again, whose form has appeared to dip on his latest outing. With her proven stamina and class, Hatysa looks a solid bet to make the journey worthwhile for connections.
Lord Capulet Aims for Another Victory
LORD CAPULET (6.00) is another selection targeting a third consecutive win, this time in the Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap over seven furlongs. The Kevin Ryan-trained gelding has made all to win twice over track and trip, with the form of his most recent start 19 days ago receiving a boost.
The runner-up from that race, Pit Boss, scored on his next outing, enhancing Lord Capulet's credentials. Despite a 4lb rise in the weights, Newsboy believes this should not be enough to stop the admirable four-year-old from delivering another victory. His front-running style and consistency make him a key player in this contest.
Full Newsboy Selections for Thursday
Here are Newsboy's picks for all three meetings on Thursday:
- HUNTINGDON: 1.06 Secret Des Dieux, 1.41 Idaho Valley, 2.16 Carpe Diem, 2.51 Kom Tu Voudras, 3.26 Postponed Legacy, 4.01 Natus Vincere, 4.36 Thruthelookinglass
- SEDGEFIELD: 1.23 Dunkerque, 1.58 Double Digits, 2.33 Guernesey, 3.08 Defence Witness, 3.43 Dearkeithandkaty, 4.17 Mersey Street
- NEWCASTLE: 3.57 Hatysa (NAP), 4.30 Al Najashi, 5.00 Majestic Dane, 5.30 Dequinto, 6.00 Lord Capulet (NB), 6.30 East Tyrone, 7.00 Fircombe Hall, 7.30 Laura's Breeze, 8.00 Digital
Newsboy's recommended double for the day is Hatysa and Lord Capulet, both fancied to continue their winning streaks and provide punters with a profitable afternoon.
