Sky Sports Racing broadcasts live action from Sedgefield and Newcastle on Thursday. Sedgefield kicks off with the Happy Birthday Becca Handicap Hurdle, featuring a clash between Thank You Blue and Dearkeithandkaty. The former, ridden by Jennie Candlish, holds a 5lb penalty after his recent course and distance win. Dearkeithandkaty, trained by Jonjo O'Neill, showed promise at Musselburgh and could progress.

Newcastle follows with the Join The Midnite Movement Handicap, where the in-form Hatysa, trained by Andrew Balding, seeks a treble after a strong September win. Her 151-day break adds intrigue. The card includes other races like the BetMGM Supports Safer Gambling Novice Stakes featuring Majestic Dane, backed by Karl Burke's recent Group One success.