15:00 Newcastle Tips — Friday 3rd April 2026

The 15:00 at Newcastle looks to be at the mercy of one horse, and our confident pick is **The Lost King**. Andrew Balding’s four-year-old, expertly ridden by Oisin Murphy, arrives here in superb form and looks almost impossible to oppose. True to one of our key trends, this promising youngster won last time out, demonstrating his current well-being and a real will to win.

His consistency is another major selling point; having placed in four of his last five runs, he rarely runs a bad race and brings a level of reliability that’s hard to ignore. As a young four-year-old with a recent win under his belt, there’s undoubtedly more scope for improvement, making him a compelling prospect for this contest. While the odds of 1/10 might not appeal to every punter, he looks a solid anchor for multiples and a banker for good reason. For those seeking a bit more value, **First Principle** could be an interesting each-way alternative, but we're sticking firmly with The Lost King to get the job done here.