Races PRX Newcastle - ENG

Strips fitter after two runs this prep. Finished third last start over 2500m at this track, an improvement in the first-up effort. Leading hope this time.

Six-year-old who resumed over 2000m at this track 15 days back, beaten 9 lengths. Capable of improvement but others still far more appealing.

Stepping out at this track for the first time. Last appeared when he scored over 3610m at Nottingham on October 23. Leading chance again.

Form below par since a win three starts ago, the latest effort a 35 length tenth over 2800m at Salisbury. Has ability and can bounce back.

Handy gelding who raced close to the speed and returned to winning ways over 2800m at Redcar last time out. Racing well and can go on with it.

Improved last start when second up from a spell, finishing third and beaten 5.5 lengths over 2800m at Nottingham. Must be respected.

Stepping out at this course for the first time. Last appeared when he finished seventh over 2800m at Redcar on October 4. Can bounce back.

Resuming from a spell. Yet to find the placings in four first-up runs. Likely to need this outing.

In the money two starts back at this track but couldn't back that up when unplaced over 2400m at Southwell All Weather last time. Certainly worth another chance.

Has had a few chances but doesn't win out of turn. Progressed nicely last time out when second over 2040m at this track, beaten a head. Has to be carefully considered.

Winner three back at Ayr but hasn't gone on with it of late. Needs to improve on last couple to feature in the finish.