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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap (Div I)

Newcastle (AW) · 17:15 · Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · 1m5y · Standard · Class 6

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to be run at a moderate tempo with early pressure from the front-runners, particularly from Hear The Drums, who has shown consistent ability to hold ground and lead under pressure in recent outings, including a win at Southwell on improved ground. Hear The Drums stands out on form with a strong recent run at Southwell where he led and kept on well, backed by a solid RPR of 67 and a clean record in the last two starts, despite a class drop from Cl5 to Cl6; his draw of 6 offers no positional disadvantage and he is a hard-to-oppose contender in a field where many have struggled to maintain headway. The main danger comes from Book Of Life, who has shown resilience in tough conditions and has a strong track record at Newcastle, including a second-place finish in a similar race last month, while Blairtum Night, making his first appearance in a Class 6 race, presents a notable each-way value with a solid RPR and recent form in good-to-softer going, though his draw of 1 may offer a slight advantage in the early stages.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Sassy Glory (IRE) Rhys Elliott7.50
2Book Of Life (GB) Jason Hart3.25
3Hear The Drums (GB) Warren Fentiman5.50
4Elettaria (IRE) Cam Hardie17
5Mercurius Power (IRE) Jack Dace3.50
6Blairtum Night (GB) Tom Kiely-Marshall41

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Book Of Life
🥈Hear The Drums
🥉Mercurius Power

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