Timeform highlight three horses of interest at Southwell and Newcastle on Tuesday:
- High Court Judge – A Horse In Focus.
- Swiss Ace – Well handicapped.
- Mondammej – Can record another win at Newcastle.
Recommended Bets:
- High Court Judge in the 14:22 Southwell @ 1/1.
- Swiss Ace in the 16:13 Newcastle @ 9/4.
- Mondammej in the 17:45 Newcastle @ 2/1.
High Court Judge Expected to Follow Up
James Owen continues his excellent form—highlighted by the Hot Trainer Flag—having recorded six winners in January. High Court Judge is expected to add to that tally at Southwell on Tuesday.
- Secured his first win for the yard last week in a mile-and-a-half handicap at Wolverhampton.
- Strong in the market for a lower-grade race, winning with plenty in hand.
- Did well to come from the rear in a modestly-run race, making good progress on the home turn and taking the lead inside the final furlong.
- While the form of his opponents isn’t particularly strong, High Court Judge remains unexposed over this trip.
- Carries the Horse In Focus Flag and tops the Timeform weight-adjusted ratings.
- Drops into classified company for the first time, further enhancing his prospects.
Swiss Ace Interesting Under Loughnane
Billy Loughnane returned to domestic action on Monday and has an impressive record when teaming up with Ruth Carr. The duo boasts a 29% strike rate overall, rising to 50% at Newcastle. They pair up with Swiss Ace on Tuesday.
- A Newcastle regular with three course-and-distance wins, including one over Christmas in 2023.
- Now 2lb lower than that winning mark.
- Signaled readiness to win again when finishing in the frame over course and distance 17 days ago, behind King’s School.
- Faced trouble during the race, needing to switch tracks to get a run but kept on strongly to the line.
- While he requires a race to unfold in his favor, Swiss Ace is too well handicapped to ignore and is a strong contender to reverse form with King’s School.
Mondammej Arrives in Top Form
Mondammej has an excellent record at Newcastle, with four wins at the track, including his debut over this course and distance.
- Currently in top form, winning three of his last five starts over five furlongs at this track and finishing second in the other two.
- Not seen to best effect two starts back over course and distance, but finished strongly after encountering trouble.
- Confirmed his good form with an impressive win last week.
- Carries a 4lb penalty but has solid form from higher marks in the past.
- Faces no tougher competition here and looks poised for another bold bid