The Punt Acca: Harry Wilson's three all-weather racing tips at Newcastle on Friday
Three horses to include in a multiple on Friday . . .
Kapono (7.15 Newcastle)
A drop in grade and trip could see Kapono get back to winning ways in the 6f handicap. He has finished last on both of his outings this year, but different tactics have been deployed – he was up with the pace – and he will be much happier being held-up. The last time he dropped into Class 6 company he was a comfortable winner in the mud at Redcar, but he's just as effective on the all-weather and all three wins on an artificial surface have come here. He's on the same mark as for his last win and is Rossa Ryan's only mount on the seven-race card.
Fiftyshadesofred (7.45 Newcastle)
This might be the time to catch Fiftyshadesofred, who arrives off the back of a 128-day layoff, as his only win last year came first time out. That victory was achieved off a mark of 80 in a course-and-distance handicap after a break of 257 days, but having disappointed since he arrives rated 5lb lower – 10lb lower if you factor in the claim of Billy Loughnane, who has been in fantastic form this season and is operating at a 33 per cent strike-rate in the last fortnight. He ran well in his only other start at the track, when beaten just over four lengths after being repeatedly denied a clear run, so he may just save his best for this course.
Primo's Comet (8.15 Newcastle)
Primo's Comet really caught the eye over this course and distance last month and looks very interesting dropping into a Class 6 handicap for the first time in his 73-race career. Sent off at 20-1, he was dropped in by Paul Mulrennan behind a wall of horses and was repeatedly denied a clear run when the pace quickened, so he did well to finish on the heels of the leaders. His last all-weather victory came over course and distance off a mark of 79, 16lb higher than he is here, and 5lb claimer Amie Waugh, who was beaten just over two lengths on him last time, is in the saddle again. He's extremely well handicapped if things pan out favourably for him.
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