17:00 newcastle Thursday 19th February 2026

This will likely concern the market front two. FACTUAL (3) was a 6f debut winner on the turf last June and returned to action last month finishing a close second in a valuable Lingfield novice. Obvious chance. Little will separate him from MAJESTIC DANE (2) who landed his only start at prohibitive odds over course and distance last month. That form might not be of much substance however is capable of following up. JET WARRIOR (1) starts out for a new yard down markedly in trip from 1m2f. Wait to see if market gives any clues. SHIMMERING SPIRIT (4) warrants marginal preference of the two newcomers.