15:30 newcastle Sunday 8th February 2026

FORGED WELL (5) secured an impressive 4. 75L victory attempting a Musselburgh handicap chase before pulling up in the Edinburgh National Handicap Chase last week at the same course. Can bounce back. ESPRIT DU POTIER (1) improved from pulling up in the Stayers Premier Handicap Hurdle two starts ago placing third at Kelso. Holds winning form at this track. Will be thereabouts. SKUNA BAY (4) is racing consistently with one win and three placed efforts last six starts including second at Leicester. May go one better. BOTH BARRELS (2) cannot be discounted after winning by 1. 5L a Kelso handicap hurdle.