The Newcastle Race Cards 9 January present a competitive seven-race programme scheduled for Friday, offering a structured and varied afternoon of racing on the all-weather surface. The card brings together handicaps, novice contests, and classified races, with distances ranging from a sharp five furlongs to a stamina-demanding mile and four furlongs.
The meeting gets underway at 1:27 PM with THE MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5). Open to four-year-olds and above, this nine-runner contest over 1m 4f 98y carries prize money of £9,400, setting an early test of stamina and race positioning.
At 1:57 PM, the focus shifts to emerging talent in THE BEST ODDS GUARANTEED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 3). Restricted to three-year-olds, this four runners race over 1m 2f 42y is worth £12,000, offering an important developmental opportunity within novice company.
The third contest at 2:27 PM is THE GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6). Another event limited to three-year-olds, this six-runner race is run over 1m 2f 42y with prize money of £8,400, placing emphasis on consistency and progression.
At 2:57 PM, runners assemble for THE RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4). Open to three- and four-year-olds, this contest over 1m 5y features five runners and a prize fund of £10,000, where tactical awareness and race positioning are expected to be decisive.
The 3:30 PM feature is THE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4). Restricted to fillies aged four and above, this six-runner race over 1m 5y carries prize money of £12,000, bringing together experienced performers in a competitive handicap setting.
At 4:00 PM, the penultimate event is THE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6). With a fuller field of 12 runners, this race for four-year-olds and above is run over 7f 14y and offers £8,400, promising a strong pace and a tactical finish.
The programme concludes at 4:35 PM with THE MIDNITE, BUILDING THE FUTURE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6). This closing sprint over 5 furlongs features 10 runners, is open to 4YO+ horses, and carries prize money of £8,400, rounding off the Newcastle fixture with a sharp test of speed.
Overall, the Newcastle Race Cards 9 January deliver a well-balanced Friday meeting, blending developmental races with competitive handicaps and ensuring consistent all-weather action throughout the afternoon.
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