ITV Racing Preview: Who’ll be first past the post in the Northumberland Plate?

His main rival could be Charlie Appleby’s Mubtasim. He’s a handicap winner over course and distance. Expect him to look to hit the front early under James Doyle.

Stablemate On the Warpath may also be of interest. He won the Longholes Handicap here comfortably last year, as well as finishing second with another Handicap effort.

15:15 Newmarket – Fairway Stakes

Mark Johnston’s unbeaten Thunderous is level with Volkan Star at the top of the betting here, but the latter’s fitness could make all the difference.

Volkan Star impressed over course and distance when finishing second to Mishriff last month, while Thunderous hasn’t had a run since last August. You can’t count out Mark Johnston’s three-year-old though, and you suspect he’s ready for the longer trip.

Man of the Night could also come into the picture. He’s yet to repeat his debut win, but he’ll have benefitted from finishing third at Newbury last time out.

15:35 Newcastle – Northumberland Plate

Australis showed what he’s about with victory at Wolverhampton earlier this month. He’s stepping up in trip here, but his past runs suggest he’ll more than be able to handle it.

Smart Champion is tied with Australis at the top of the market, though he has the added benefit of being a course and distance winner.

Cosmelli could also be in with a chance of hitting the frame. He tends to do well at Newcastle and has been known to pull a big performance out.

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