The weights have been released for the 2025 'Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate Handicap' at Newcastle on 28th June, and Onesmoothoperator has been given 9st 7lb, which is a 12lb increase on what he carried when winning the   race last year. 9 year old Laafy, who had to miss the race last year due to injury, is also targetting the race, but at this stage, he is down the list with a weight allocation of 8st 5lb. Bulldog Spirit & Hardy Bloke have also been entered, with a view to run in the consolation race, the 'Northumberland Vase', but will need plenty to drop out above them in order to get a run.

We are keeping a close eye on the ground for later this week. Rain seems to be falling at tracks where we don't want it, and missing the ones that do!

Today, we are at Cartmel, with Terrorise & Chillhi, with jockey Craig Nichol on board.

We would welcome rain at Sandown tomorrow where Tashkhan will make his seasonal return, providing it arrives.

Our Hero Matty, runs at Carlisle.

Picture right - Onesmoothoperator winning the 2024 Northumberland Plate