Newcastle’s all-weather track will take centre stage on 16 December with a packed evening card featuring seven competitive races. The Newcastle Race Cards 16 December outline a varied programme spanning sprint tests to stamina-demanding contests, offering opportunities for both emerging talent and seasoned handicappers. Racing is scheduled to begin at 3:12pm and conclude at 7:15pm.
The meeting opens with the Class 5 Midnite A Next Generation Handicap Stakes over 2 miles 56 yards at 3:12pm. Expected runners include Haveyoumissedme, Weddell Sea, Atlantic Sunset, Little Peter, Young Endless, and Educate. Prize money: £7,100
At 3:45pm, the Class 5 Golden Goals Nursery Handicap Stakes will cover 7 furlongs 14 yards, with entries including Urgent Call, Balthamos, Luminare, and Jackabi. Prize money: £7,100
The 4:15pm Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6) will see sprinters over 5 furlongs, featuring Golden Havana, Mystical Land, Sunlit Sea, Data Fata Secutus, and Havin A Flyer. Prize money: £6,000
The 4:45pm Maiden Stakes (Class 3) over 1 mile 5 yards includes Inspired, Mao Shang Wong, Rajstar, Sir Bobby, Wadacre Moriarty, and Glamorous Angela. Prize money: £14,200
At 5:15pm, the Class 6 Handicap Stakes over 1 mile 5 yards will feature Pallas Lord, Ana Emaraaty, Pride Eye, Trais Fluors, Woodshaw, and Showmedemoney. Prize money: £9,000
The 5:45pm Guaranteed Handicap Stakes (Class 6) covering 7 furlongs 14 yards is set to see Blufferonthebus, Thapa VC, Daonethatgotaway, Wichahpi, Carolus Magnus, and Flowstate compete. Prize money: £6,000
Two divisions of the Class 6 Midnite Handicap Stakes will take place over 6 furlongs. Division I at 6:15pm includes Pit Boss, Bella Love, Laurens Dream, Green Valentine, Eco Power Boy, and Penny Mountain. Prize money: £6,000
Division II at 6:45pm features Roaring Ralph, Teardrops, Instant Bond, Back Before Dark, Mister Sky Blue, and The Gay Blade. Prize money: £6,000
The meeting concludes with the Class 6 Handicap Stakes over 5 furlongs at 7:15pm, with Carlton And Co, Water of Leith, Harb, Ganesha, High Opinion, and Good Point expected to line up. Prize money: £6,000
The Newcastle Race Cards 16 December evening programme offers a well-balanced mix of sprint and middle-distance races, combining opportunities for developing juveniles and established handicappers. The two divisions over 6 furlongs are likely to produce close finishes, while the longer 2-mile contest will test stamina and consistency. Trainers will look to gauge form and readiness for upcoming winter fixtures.
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