First paragraph (55-75 words) Newcastle Racing kicked off Friday evening with the SBK: Betting Without The Bull Handicap at 7:00 PM. Power Fizz, a gelding trained by William Haggas, returned after winning three times in 2024, including a Goodwood placing. His form post-surgery remains uncertain, though bookmakers favor him. Wicket Keeper, a dual winner for Ed Bethell, shifted to trainer Anthony Brittain and finished narrowly behind Super Saiyan in his last run. Despite a 2lbs weight increase, he remains a threat. Jockey Jim Crowley’s delayed return due to a tendon injury adds uncertainty to the race.

Second paragraph (55-75 words) At Fontwell, the betstgeorge.com Chase Series Final saw Mon Champion (Paul Nicholls-trained) and Alien Storm (improved fencer) clash. Alien Storm, riding 3lbs higher, sought a hat-trick after Plumpton and Doncaster wins. Mon Champion rebounded from a poor run to win a course-and-distance event under Freddie Gingell. Rip Wheeler also featured in the shortlist.

Third paragraph (55-75 words) Lingfield’s 3:12 PM handicap highlighted Sergeant Pep (Clive Cox-trained, 7furlongs) and Metallo (Luke Morris), both returning from setbacks. Sergeant Pep, winless since October 2024, targeted a resurgence, while Metallo aimed to recover from a heavy Wolverhampton defeat. Other runners included Richard Hannon’s One More and Brunel Nation.

Fourth paragraph (55-75 words) Additional races spanned Newcastle (7:30 PM, 8:00 PM) and Fontwell (4:12 PM), with Flying Fletcher, City Captain, and Menwirr (Hollie Doyle) drawing attention. Bordeaux’s 12:42 PM race featured Seeway and Pierchic. The day concluded with Fontwell’s skelton runners and Lingfield’s 10-runner field, showcasing a mix of form, trainer pedigree, and handicap dynamics.