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Diamond Rain heads Newcastle card as Friday racing kicks off

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Friday’s Sky Sports Racing card spans Newcastle, Doncaster, Yarmouth and Bangor with 27 contests. At Newcastle, Group 3 Jenningsbet In Delves Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes sees last year’s winner Diamond Rain leading a seven‑horse field. Trained by Charlie Appleby, the five‑year‑old returns after a solid third in the Middleton at York and will be ridden by William Buick. A victory would boost her Group‑level credentials.

Doncaster’s 11.15 slot features open handicap The MW Window Systems, pitting recent victor Ruby Red Grove against improving runner Zubaru. Zubaru, a two‑time winner, drops to six furlongs with a one‑pound advantage after a loss as favourite at Musselburgh. Ruby Red Grove added a comfortable win at Pontefract and steps up in class under Dylan Hogan. The race offers a key test for rising talent.

Yarmouth offers a nine‑horse handicap where unexposed Kaori meets Ya Karim at 11.30. Kaori showed promise in three maiden and novice runs before a disappointing Lingfield debut, while Ya Karim produced a solid third on his first handicap at Kempton. Other contenders include Luzon Height and Dreamasar, the latter seeking a third win after successes at Salisbury and Haydock. Their performances could reshape betting odds.