UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

FLASHCARD is entitled to improve for his first run of the season when sixth at Goodwood, travelling well for most of that contest. Connections feel he is worth another shot over this distance and he can step forward. Awe can be forgiven his 1m Haydock effort as he was hampered early on and never seemed to get into a rhythm. The return to 7f will suit the son of Bated Breath, while Blown By Wind, After John and Regular have the potential for further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Flashcard 2nd Awe 3rd Blown By Wind

Amazing Red won this contest 12 months ago and can be competitive once again despite being 9lb higher in the ratings. He finished one place behind What A Welcome in a Goodwood handicap a fortnight ago and Patrick Chamings' gelding may have further progression to come after enjoying a fine 2018. Preference, though, goes to SPIRIT RIDGE as he shaped with considerable promise on his return on the Rowley course last month, and the son of Nathaniel threatened on more than one occasion last year as though the step up to 1m6f would bring about plenty of improvement. Lissitzky and Theglasgowwarrior complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Spirit Ridge 2nd What A Welcome 3rd Amazing Red

OTTOMAN COURT showed signs of greenness on his debut at Nottingham and the son of Shamardal can put that experience to good use with a pair of cheekpieces on to aid his concentration. Ryan Moore has been booked for Visinari, a son of Dark Angel, who cost 55,000 euros at the Deauville yearling sale last August and represents a yard in decent form at present. Others to consider include Looktothelight, Clareyblue and Daily Times.
Prediction : 1st Ottoman Court 2nd Visinari 3rd Looktothelight

EMBOUR has looked a sprinter on the up since returning this season, winning two of his four outings, and having run on well to score a touch cosily at Newbury last month, Richard Hannon's four-year-old could land further success off a 4lb higher mark. Staxton is becoming a tad frustrating to follow but may well be the pick of Tim Easterby's pair, while fellow Yorkshire handler Kevin Ryan saddles course-and-distance winner Teruntum Star. Louie de Palma got the job done well at Ascot and is respected, with Wentworth Falls and Flavius Titus both in good form and entitled to consideration in a competitive heat.
Prediction : 1st Embour 2nd Staxton 3rd Wentworth Falls

It is of real interest that Ryan Moore takes over on the impressive Haydock winner NONCHALANCE, who created a taking impression when scooting three lengths clear of a useful field on that occasion and there could be a lot more to come from John Gosden's Dubawi filly. The Royal runner Flarepath looks the pick of William Haggas' pair and could build on her Chelmsford victory on her reappearance, while Daring Venture looked handy when a three-length winner at that same venue and the Roger Varian team have been saddling some big winners of late.
Prediction : 1st Nonchalance 2nd Daring Venture 3rd Flarepath

GREAT BEAR scored with plenty in hand over the extended 1m3f at Bath last time and is expected to improve again now granted this extra yardage. Gravistas has been knocking hard on the door and has been sent off favourite on each of his last two outings. He will no doubt prove popular in the betting again with Ryan Moore getting the leg up. The pick of the remainder may be Holy Kingdom, who steps up in trip after placing over 1m2f on the Rowley Mile here last time.
Prediction : 1st Great Bear 2nd Gravistas 3rd Holy Kingdom

AYUTTHAYA hinted his turn was fast approaching when second over a similar trip at Chester last time and should remain competitive off this 1lb higher perch. Ventura Knight returned to form when third over 1m2f at Redcar in the Zetland Gold Cup and is expected to go well off an unchanged mark. Buzz is entitled to come on for his reappearance spin at Newcastle, while any money for the returning Stylehunter would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Ayutthaya 2nd Ventura Knight 3rd Buzz