Today on Sky Sports Racing: Silky Lass takes on Lakota Chief in Newcastle Novices' Competition | Racing News

Today it's all about Newcastle, with Silky Lass and Lakota Chief headlining the main race at 4:42 p.m.

4.42 Newcastle – Interesting Silky Lass and Lakota Chief novice competition

There is a feeling of openness in all of this Win £250,000 with BetMGM's Golden Goals Restricted Novice Stakes at Gosforth Park, which sees Silky Lass and Lakota Chief face off.

Karl Burke Fields Silky girlwho has a rating of 63 after four starts to date. She achieved a creditable third place on her last start here and would have some contention if she was able to replicate that run under Jack Nicholls.

Lakota Chief was sent off favorite when fourth on debut at Newcastle last month and has formed well despite running to green. That extra furlong may fit, and he may come close under William Cox.

Cork winner LL Koulsty is the choice of others, with Oisin McSweeney making the trip. Lorton Valley is also interesting for the debut of the Julie Camacho stable and should be monitored on the market beforehand.

4.12 Newcastle – Tasever attempts to follow up on recent success

The horse of the year 2025 Tasever looking for another success in the Always play responsibly at BetMGM Handicap over seven stages.

The Patrick Morris-trained six-year-old recorded his six career wins at this course and rallied well to win a one-mile contest here on Tuesday. He's still 5 pounds, but he's sure to be in the mix.

Flow Status saw off the reopposition Peak runner on this course and distance last week and this pair cannot be ruled out in this similar heat. David O'Meara's recent upswing in fortunes is also positive for Flowstate's backers, with the trainer having operated at a 25 per cent strike rate over the past two weeks.

2.12 Newcastle – Tarbat Ness and The Craftymaster

Recent winners Tarbat Ness and The Craftymaster headline a field of six Upgrade to the Midnite Handicap.

The Master Craftsman ended a long losing streak by comfortably claiming a Chelmsford handicap seven days ago and he should remain competitive under that 7lb penalty.

Tarbat Ness comes after winning his last three starts at this level and, given the way he challenged the 60 mark here last month, he should prove a tough guy with room to improve further in this area.

Clan man And Billy Bathgate lead the opposition, with Arcimboldo And Sovereign applause also in the mix.