16:00 newcastle Saturday 14th March 2026

HAARAR (3) bid for a hat-trick last month only to be well beaten at Catterick finishing 30L fourth. Better was expected on that occasion. Can resume his upward progress by taking this. Former course and distance winner FINGAL'S HILL (1) needs to bounce back from a poor performance at Kelso a fortnight ago. More will be needed. THE HATCHET (5) turned things around when runner-up by only 0. 5L here three weeks ago. Warrants thought as won't be too far away if in the same condition. BUCEPHALUS (2) is more than capable on his day though a market check is required as to prospects. Worth considering.