A crisp November afternoon sets the stage for a nine-race meeting at Newcastle Racecourse on Thursday, 6 November 2025, beginning at 2:10 pm and closing under the floodlights at 6:30 pm. The Tapeta surface — a favorite among trainers for its reliability — promises a fair test across every division, from two-year-old contests to all-aged handicaps.
With over £68,000 in total prize money on offer, the meeting features a compelling blend of handicaps and Midnite-backed sprints, giving punters a rich card to dissect.
Juveniles Lead the Charge in Early Handicaps
The action begins at 2:10 pm with The Win £250,000 With Golden Goals Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 4) over 1 mile and 5 yards for two-year-olds, carrying £9,500 in prize money. The line-up — SWIFT WINDS, LIKENESS, PARISIAN SCHOLAR, and IZZ’NT SHE HOT — brings together a field of developing youngsters.
The second contest, at 2:45 pm, is the Best Odds Guaranteed At Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 7 furlongs and 14 yards, offering £6,000. Here, MERESIDE PRINCESS, PIERRE LE PICARD, LION OF MALI, TRULY SPECIAL, MADAME KOKO, and SECRET TESTIMONY vie for honours. Expect LION OF MALI to draw early support thanks to consistent sectional times.
Middle-Distance Battles Bring Tactical Drama
At 3:20 pm, the tempo rises in The Midnite: Handicap Stakes (Class 5) — a 1m 2f 42y challenge worth £7,100 for three-year-olds and upward. The field includes MOLINARI, CUSACK, WITHOUT COMPROMISE, BEREZKA, NINTH LIFE, STIPULATION, and KING CHAOS. The pace here is often measured early before turning tactical in the straight.
Next, at 3:55 pm, fillies take their turn in EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 5) over 7 furlongs and 14 yards, carrying £6,300 for two-year-olds. The entrants — EMILIA CASANOVA, FASHION PEOPLE, HEART BEATS TRUE, LONGEVITY, QUILT, and SECRETINTHESKY — represent a mix of debutantes and improving types.
Novice Prospects and Sprints for the Evening Session
As the afternoon shades into evening, EBF Novice Stakes (Class 5) goes off at 4:30 pm, stretching over 1 mile and 5 yards with £6,300 in prize money. The lineup of seven — BE PATIENT, BOILERMAKER, EMTINAN, FANS FAVOURITE, GLORY OF THE SEAS, HERALDRY, and LEONATO — brings a strong juvenile presence.
By 5:00 pm, the meeting quickens to pure pace with The Midnite: Built for 2025 Not 2005 Handicap Stakes (Class 4) over 5 furlongs, offering £9,500. The sprinting cast includes EMPEROR SPIRIT, EASY PEELER, STURLASSON, CURIOUS ROVER, BRIGHT, LETHAL NYMPH, ALLIGATOR ALLEY, and BONNIE’S BOY. With such explosive profiles, early positioning will prove crucial.
Stayers and Divided Handicaps Bring the Curtain Down
The 5:30 pm contest, Handicap Stakes (Class 6), returns to 1 mile and 5 yards for three-year-olds and older, carrying £6,000. The field — CORAMENTO, BELTANE, FOUR O SEVENSEVEN, CELESTIAL ODYSSEY, WITHOUT DELAY, and CONCERT BOY — features handicappers familiar with Newcastle’s layout.
The card concludes with twin six-furlong handicaps — Handicap Stakes (Class 6).
Division I (6:00 pm) offers £9,000 and includes NANYUKI, CHASING GOLD, UNCLE SAM, EAST TYRONE, BAD HABITS, and INVINCIBLE ANNICE. The draw could decide much; NANYUKI and UNCLE SAM have the tactical edge if breaking sharply.
Division II (6:30 pm) closes proceedings with HAWORTH STAR, NAZCA, BIBENDUM, MASTERCLASS, PANCAKE, ATHOLLBLAIR BOY, and CAUSIN A COMMOTION. ATHOLLBLAIR BOY, a familiar local name, could relish the evening under lights, though MASTERCLASS and NAZCA provide younger, progressive opposition.
Newcastle’s Reliability and Rising Form
This Newcastle Racecourse Preview captures the essence of a venue that continues to deliver competitive, fair racing through the autumn months. The blend of races and Midnite’s digital-era sponsorships illustrates how the sport balances heritage with innovation.
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