Newcastle Racecourse will step into the spotlight on Tuesday evening, February 10, as Seasonal Floodlit Racing returns with a compact but competitive seven-race flat card staged between 4:45pm and 7:45pm. Winter evenings on the Tapeta often sharpen form lines rather than blur them, and this fixture is expected to do exactly that, blending developing three-year-olds with established older runners under lights that have become a proving ground for late-season progress. At the heart of the evening will be Race 2, the Novice Stakes worth £5,400 to the winner, a race that promises early clues for horses still shaping their careers.
The card will open at 4:45pm with Race 1, a Class 6 Handicap for three-year-olds over 1m4f98y. With six runners declared and £3,140 on offer to the winner, this opening contest is set to establish the evening’s rhythm. These longer trips for younger horses often reveal both stamina and temperament, and this race is expected to reward balance and patience rather than early speed.
Attention will then turn firmly to the feature at 5:15pm, Race 2, the Novice Stakes over 1m5y for four-year-olds and upwards. With just three runners, the race may be small in numbers but not in interest.
Masterpiece, partnered by Alex Jary for trainer Patrick Morris, is set to test his credentials against Finally Escaped, ridden by Joanna Mason and trained by Roger Fell, while Sweet Princess represents the K R Burke yard under Sam James. With £5,400 awaiting the winner, this contest is likely to hinge on tactical awareness and finishing strength, and it is expected to provide a clear form reference for the weeks ahead.
Race 3 at 5:45pm will return the focus to three-year-olds with a Class 6 Handicap over 6f. Twelve runners are due to line up, competing for a winner’s share of £3,140. Sprint handicaps under floodlights often demand sharp breaks and precise positioning, and this race is expected to test early-season speed against composure in traffic.
At 6:15pm, the Golden Goals Handicap (Race 4) will bring a step up in class. This Class 5 contest for four-year-olds and upwards will be run over 1m5y, with ten runners chasing £3,716. Races at this level frequently reward consistency, and this event is expected to highlight horses capable of maintaining form through the winter months.
Race 5, the Midnite Classified Stakes at 6:45pm, will see twelve runners contest a Class 6 sprint over 6f, once again for £3,140. Classified races often produce tightly matched finishes, and under Newcastle’s lights, margins can be fine and decisive.
The penultimate contest, Race 6 at 7:15pm, the Midnite: Built For 2026 Not 2006 Handicap, will raise the tempo once more. This Class 5 race over 6f for four-year-olds and up will feature nine runners competing for £3,716, and it is expected to reward horses capable of sustaining speed on the Tapeta surface.
Proceedings will conclude at 7:45pm with Race 7, the Apprentice Classified Stakes. Run over 1m5y for Class 6 horses aged four and upwards, this finale will see seven runners vie for £3,140, offering emerging riders a valuable stage to showcase their judgement and timing under pressure.
Newcastle Racecards 10 February promise clarity rather than chaos. Under floodlights, form tends to speak plainly, and this Seasonal Raceday is set to deliver a night where emerging talent, honest handicappers, and careful placement come together to shape the next set of winter narratives.
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