16:00 newcastle Sunday 8th February 2026

ETON MES (3) left behind five disappointing efforts to gain a 1L success attempting a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle on most recent appearance. Can double up for this resurgence in form. FOREST BLAZE (4) is starting to race consistently with three consecutive placed efforts including when runner-up in a Wetherby handicap hurdle on latest outing. May go one better. AIRE SPRAY (8) makes some attraction toward bottom of the weights. Finished runner-up over course and distance last time. Expected to challenge. RED CADILLAC (5) cannot be discounted after winning two starts back at Carlisle and a second at Ayr subsequently.