Wednesday brings a packed schedule of horseracing action across four UK meetings, with Newsboy providing his expert selections and analysis. The spotlight falls on Newcastle's all-weather track and Kempton Park, where two standout picks form the core of his daily double.
Newcastle Nap: Teardrops Poised for More Success
TEARDROPS (5.00, Nap) is the headline selection at Newcastle, a horse that could continue to cause distress for bookmakers. This consistent four-year-old gelding, trained by Richard Spencer, has shown remarkable improvement, gaining approximately 15 pounds in the ratings since November.
The son of Tasleet has already demonstrated a particular affinity for Newcastle's track and the six-furlong distance, having secured three victories under these conditions. His form reads impressively, having finished outside the first three only once in six career starts.
Teardrops began his current campaign in fine style, winning at Newcastle by one and a half lengths from Sibyl Charm. His most recent outing saw another strong performance over the same course and distance, where he finished second of nine runners, beaten just one and a quarter lengths by Spartan Fighter who was completing a hat-trick of wins.
Racing off an unchanged handicap mark, Teardrops appears well-positioned to claim Division One of the Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap. Jockey George Wood takes the ride on this promising contender.
Kempton Next Best: Court of Session in Form
At Kempton's all-weather meeting, COURT OF SESSION (2.35, nb) earns the next best selection in the Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap over seven furlongs. This seven-year-old represents in-form trainer Phil McEntee and arrives with compelling credentials.
Court of Session produced an emphatic performance last time out, storming home to win by three lengths at Wolverhampton. The son of Iffraaj now carries a 4-pound penalty for that victory, but this may prove insufficient to halt his progress if he reproduces that same level of form.
Jockey Conor Planas retains the ride on this consistent performer who appears to have found his ideal conditions. The combination of current form, trainer success, and manageable weight increase makes Court of Session a compelling proposition at Kempton.
Wednesday's Full Selection List
KEMPTON
- 12.50 BRINTON
- 1.25 NUPTOWN GIRL
- 2.00 THE LOST KING
- 2.35 COURT OF SESSION (NB)
- 3.10 FOLLOW YOUR HEART
- 3.45 IMPERIAL TROOPER
- 4.15 PORFIN
LUDLOW
- 1.13 TALAKAN
- 1.48 AFANCYGETAWAY
- 2.23 FIRST CANDIDATE
- 2.58 RODNEY
- 3.33 HELLFIRE PRINCESS
- 4.07 FOLLOWING CHAPTER
- 4.42 JEFFERY'S CROSS
NEWCASTLE
- 4.23 TRUST NO ONE
- 5.00 TEARDROPS (NAP)
- 5.30 SPARTAN FIGHTER
- 6.00 BIBENDUM
- 6.30 CELTIC ARROW
- 7.00 ARNHEM
- 7.30 PENDELLA
- 8.00 SIR MAXI
- 8.30 CONCERT BOY
SEDGEFIELD
- 1.32 SWINGINGONTHESTEEL
- 2.07 HUIT REFLETS
- 2.42 LINDEN LANE
- 3.17 DOUBLE DIGITS
- 3.52 EAST EAGLE
- 4.28 JUKEBOX JOKER
NEWSBOY'S DOUBLE: TEARDROPS and COURT OF SESSION