Winter shadows will stretch across Newcastle on Thursday, 11th December, as the course gets set to roll out a seven-race National Hunt programme between 12:15 PM and 3:15 PM. The meeting will bring together promising hurdlers, sharpening chasers, and untapped bumper prospects, creating an afternoon that will invite fans to track the sport’s next wave of climbers. With races spread across varied trips, the Newcastle Race Cards 11 December fixture will offer a true midwinter examination for horses at every stage of their progression.
12:15 PM – Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
Distance: 2m 202y
Prize Money: ÂŁ6,150
Expelliarmus, She’s Notjoeking, Yapper Hill, Kazar Forez, Zamond, Ruler Legend, Joto, and Jet Approach will contest the opening event. Several in this group have shown glimpses of consistency at this level, setting up a competitive start to the afternoon.
12:45 PM – Maiden Hurdle (Class 4)
Distance: 2m 202y
Prize Money: ÂŁ7,700
Freddie Steady Go, Glenville, He’s Bresilian, Mr Lincoln, Mr Ramoon, The Low Ball, U S Marshall, and Whathaveyou are declared for the maiden hurdle. A number of these runners arrive with promising recent efforts, suggesting the race will offer a meaningful platform for progression.
1:15 PM – Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
Distance: 2m 7f 169y
Prize Money: ÂŁ6,150
Raceview Road, Big Zouk, Carrhill, Snowrocco, King Casey, Fainche, and Tees Comp’s Clive will step up for the longest hurdle trip of the day. The staying nature of the contest will likely suit several in the field who have been shaping for further distance in recent starts.
1:45 PM – Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
Distance: 2m 4f 79y
Prize Money: ÂŁ7,700
Dinons, Baratablet, Rafferty’s Return, Achnamara, Dontyawantme, Nitty Gritty, and Byron Hill make up a well-matched Class 4 lineup. The intermediate trip may draw improved efforts from multiple runners who have been performing steadily in similar company.
2:15 PM – Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
Distance: 2m 7f 111y
Prize Money: ÂŁ8,900
Jo Coko, Cosmic Blizzard, Orkney Blue, Blakey Boy, and Paddy O’Mahler will meet in the afternoon’s first chase. With several lightly raced chasers in the field, this event could reveal a progressive stayer ready to take a step forward.
2:45 PM – Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4)
Distance: 2m 4f 36y
Prize Money: ÂŁ8,900
Walk On Quest, Jet Legs, Joecooker, Choose A Copper, One More Stroke, Ailt An Chorrain, and Truckers Cruising will go to post for a competitive mid-card chase. The makeup of the field suggests a tactical contest, with a mix of established handicappers and improving types.
3:15 PM – Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5)
Distance: 2m 202y
Prize Money: ÂŁ4,500
The concluding Flat Race will feature Battle of Cape, Big Jon, Credit Union, Flaming Norman, L’Appel du Large, Last Man Standing, Mhordart, and Ronnie Russet. Many of these newcomers bring appealing profiles, making the finale an interesting race for future-followers.
The Newcastle Race Cards 11 December meeting will offer a measured blend of novice, handicap, and bumper action. With several races attracting evenly matched fields, the afternoon should provide informative performances as the winter campaign progresses.
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