Newcastle’s all-weather card takes over from Lingfield’s National Hunt meeting on a jam-packed Thursday, live on Sky Sports Racing. In the feature race at 6.30, Badri and Paddy’s Day are the ones to watch. Badri, trained by Michael Herrington, has been in top form, coming off a win at Southwell last month. With a slight drop in trip and a 6lb higher mark, he is poised to shine. Meanwhile, Paddy’s Day has also been performing well this year, with two wins over the course and distance. Although facing a 3lb penalty, this race will be a true test of his abilities.
Master Of The My Fate, who fell short in his last outing at Southwell, may find himself in a tough spot once again. Keep an eye on Spartan Arrow, who showed promise with a third-place finish at York and is now debuting for Archie Watson. Elegant Erin, a course and distance winner, rounds out the list of contenders for this exciting race.
### Olly Murphy’s Double Oban Seeks a Hat-Trick at Lingfield
Olly Murphy is gearing up for a potentially lucrative day, with Double Oban standing out as a strong contender. After securing wins at Market Rasen and Lingfield, Double Oban faces a 10lb hike in weight and will need to deliver another standout performance to complete the hat-trick under jockey Sean Bowen. Through The Ages, trained by Gary Moore, finished second behind Double Oban in their last meeting and will be looking to close the gap this time around.
For those following the latest racing news, there’s plenty to catch up on. From South Asian Heritage Month celebrations to heartfelt tributes in the horseracing community, the sport is alive with stories of passion and dedication. Jockey Club’s recent decision to relax the formal dress code at its courses aims to make horseracing more inclusive and accessible to all.
### Mereside Madness and Havana Prince Clash at Newcastle
David and Nicola Barron’s Mereside Madness and Patrick Morris’ Tasever are gearing up for a showdown in the upcoming race at Newcastle. Mereside Madness, coming off a course and distance win, is a formidable competitor with a promising future. On the other hand, Havana Prince, a recent winner at Redcar, is still relatively untested in his fifth all-weather start. Tasever, who finished behind Mereside Madness in their last encounter, faces a tough challenge at his career-high mark.
In the Sri Lanka The Jewel Of Asia Maiden Hurdle at Lingfield, all eyes are on Olly Murphy’s Drayton Flyer, ridden by Sean Bowen. With strong performances at Wetherby and Lingfield, Drayton Flyer is poised for victory. Ledders, returning after a lengthy absence, adds an element of intrigue to the race.
As the day unfolds, Mighty Moth and Fortunefavoursdbold are set to face off in the Paradise Island Mares’ Handicap Chase at Lingfield. Book Of Life and Rock Armour will also vie for victory in the Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap at Newcastle, with Rock Armour carrying a 5lb penalty from a recent triumph.
Stay tuned to Sky Sports Racing for live coverage of all the thrilling races from Lingfield and Newcastle. Don’t miss a moment of the action as these talented horses and jockeys battle it out on the track.
