15:10 newcastle Thursday 15th January 2026

TOMMY COMBATS (1) is racing consistently with one win and three runner-up efforts past five starts including placing second on most recent appearance in a handicap chase at Ayr. May go one better. THE JAD FACTOR (3) bids for a hat-trick with a 6L victory in a Kelso handicap chase preceding a neck success at Wetherby. Holds winning course and distance form. Dangerous. ALWAYS A REASON (4) was a good 1L winner of a handicap hurdle at Southwell two starts back before placing second at Carlisle. May bounce back wearing first-time cheekpieces. TOO COOL FORSHRULE (2) might improve on a last start fifth at Musselburgh.