Under the autumn floodlights, Newcastle Racecourse will stage a stirring evening of all-weather racing on Monday, 27th October 2025. With gates opening in the afternoon and the first race set for 16:10, the card will deliver eight contests that will test speed, stamina and judgement as dusk falls over the Tyne. Fans will gather for crisp air, close finishes and the unique atmosphere that only a floodlit meeting can bring.
RACE 1: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 5)
Start Time: 16:10
Distance:1m 2f 42y
The card will open with a deep, competitive handicap over the testing ten-furlong trip. Expect seasoned performers to press forward: MOLINARI will bring experience and course form while JEZ BOMB will be prominent and persistent. WITHOUT COMPROMISE will be expected to travel well into the race and ANNANDALE will be a live presence late. This opener will set the evening’s tone with plenty of pacing and positional play.
RACE 2: THE MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5)
Start Time: 16:45
Distance: 5f
A short, sharp sprint for those yet to record a win will follow. Speed and early positioning will matter: MONTEZIN will look to show early zip while PROUD TO BE FOX and DONALD will be keen to press. The progressive filly MISS MENDOZA will add depth and late interest in what will be a compact, intense five-furlong test.
RACE 3: THE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 5)
Start Time: 17:15
Distance: 1m 5y
A mile novice event will bring four improving three-year-olds to the track. OURSIN will be expected to show the benefit of a recent win while FLAME OF FOREST will reappear from a break with his summer form to recommend him. THEY ALL KNOW ME and NEPTUNE STREET will provide tactical options and the race will likely hinge on who times their move best in the final two furlongs.
RACE 4: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 6)
Start Time: 17:45
Distance: 1m 5y
This competitive mile contest for older horses will feature a mix of course-seasoned performers and consistent improvers. SECOND FIDDLE will be bidding to continue a rich vein of form, while ALPINE SIERRA and VOLENTI will be expected to play their part. LAW SUPREME could show a welcome return to form at this trip. Expect positional tactics to be decisive as night falls.
RACE 5: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 4)
Start Time: 18:15
Distance: 7f 14y
A lively seven-furlong, 14 yards contest will bring a strong and varied lineup. BELLARCHI will head into the race with recent promise, while ARCTIC DAWN and BENACRE will be expected to press the issue. CANDONOMORE will bring tactical versatility and a late punch. This will be one of the card’s most watched races for its depth and potential for a dramatic finish.
RACE 6: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 4)
Start Time: 18:45
Distance: 5f
The evening’s fast sprint will favour those who can break well and maintain momentum. MATTICE will be expected to be prominent, with MONKS DREAM and DARK KESTREL also bringing pace and experience. ALLIGATOR ALLEY will add further class and will be watched for a strong late run in the final furlong.
RACE 7: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 6)
Start Time: 19:15
Distance: 5f
A full field of sprinters will contest this lively handicap under the lights. THUNDERSTORM KATIE will be expected to be in the thick of the action, while RAMON DI LORIA and HENERY HAWK will bring consistent recent efforts. The veteran SOUTH SHORE will also be watched closely as connections seek a big late-evening performance.
RACE 8: THE HANDICAP (CLASS 6)
Start Time: 19:45
Distance: 1m 5y
The finale for three-year-olds will close the night with a competitive mile event. JACHIN will be expected to resume with plenty to offer after recent scores, while RUNNINSONOFAGUN and YAFAARR will bring forward momentum. GOLDIE TRICKETT will provide further intrigue as the field navigates the final furlong under the glow of the lights.
Newcastle’s October floodlit meeting will blend on-track competition with an autumn atmosphere that will make the evening feel special. From the opener’s tactical battles to the sprinters’ raw speed and the closing three-year-old test, the card will deliver a steady crescendo of excitement. Fans will depart with fresh stories to tell and will look forward to the next chance to return to this lively floodlit stage.
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