Newsboy's Tuesday Horse Racing Selections: Key Picks at Newcastle and Ayr
Racing enthusiasts have a packed day of action on Tuesday, with three meetings scheduled across the UK. Newsboy, the renowned racing tipster, has unveiled his expert selections, headlined by a strong contender at Newcastle and a promising runner at Ayr.
Newcastle Nap: Francesi Eyes Fifth Career Triumph
At Newcastle, an eight-race card takes centre stage, and Newsboy has identified FRANCESI (6.15) as his nap of the day. This seven-year-old is set to compete in the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap over a mile, aiming to secure a fifth career victory.
Francesi's journey has been marked by resilience. He won on his debut as a juvenile at Lingfield in April 2022 but then endured a lengthy drought, failing to win again for nearly three years and eight months over 43 starts. The breakthrough came at Newcastle over the same course and distance, with apprentice Myla Coppins in the saddle. Since that win, the combination has continued to impress, scoring again at Newcastle on New Year's Day and following up nine days later at Lingfield Park.
Trained by Tony Carroll, Francesi has shown consistent form in his recent outings, finishing second at both Wolverhampton and Lingfield on Saturday. Newsboy predicts another bold performance, making him a top pick for the evening.
Ayr Highlight: Poetic Twist Leads Gordon Elliott's Contingent
Over at Ayr, Irish trainer Gordon Elliott sends a quartet of runners, with POETIC TWIST (4.35) standing out as the pick in the closing Watch On Racing TV Mares' Open NH Flat Race. Elliott has secured the services of jockey Sean Bowen for this five-year-old mare, who is looking to build on a promising debut.
Poetic Twist finished fourth in a bumper at Cork 39 days ago, behind Moonverrin. The form has since been franked, as Moonverrin went on to win a Grade 2 bumper at Leopardstown during the Dublin Racing Festival. This adds credibility to Poetic Twist's potential, and Newsboy rates her as the next best selection of the day.
Full Selections for Tuesday's Meetings
Here are Newsboy's complete picks for the three race meetings:
- LINGFIELD PARK: 12.48 ELEMENTS OF FIRE, 1.18 SEMSER, 1.48 FIDELIUS, 2.18 FIRST ENCOUNTER, 2.48 TILSWORTH MAX, 3.18 SIR RODNEYREDBLOOD, 3.48 EPICTETUS, 4.18 TAKE THE BOAT
- AYR: 1.35 BURNING IT UP, 2.05 BALLYMACKIE, 2.35 APACHE TRIBE, 3.05 BIG STAGE, 3.35 SHOESHINE BOY, 4.05 COWBOY COOPER, 4.35 POETIC TWIST (NB)
- NEWCASTLE: 4.45 WICKSEY, 5.15 SWEET PRINCESS, 5.45 MADEMOISELLE BELLE, 6.15 FRANCESI (NAP), 6.45 BENEFICIARY, 7.15 DC COGENT, 7.45 CHRIS'S MATE
For those looking to place a double bet, Newsboy recommends combining FRANCESI and POETIC TWIST, highlighting them as the standout performers in Tuesday's racing action.
