UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

GAWDAWPALIN is not the force of old (once rated 96) but he showed some signs of a revival here a couple of weeks ago and he should be capable of going well off a mark of 68. Champs De Reves is another who could go well based on his recent form at Bath, while Broad Appeal and Banksy's Art are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Gawdawpalin 2nd Champs De Reves 3rd Broad Appeal

Ocasio Cortez bumped into some useful rivals prior to winning at Lingfield two weeks ago and she should take plenty of beating once again today, although the 6lb penalty has to be a concern. With that in mind, the preference is for CARMEL, who only cost 4,000gns as a yearling but she represents a yard who have done exceptionally well with their juveniles so far this season. Hashtagmetoo is entitled to improve for her recent debut and she should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Carmel 2nd Ocasio Cortez 3rd Hashtagmetoo

THE BLUE BOWER outran odds of 33/1 to finish fourth on her debut at Chelmsford earlier in the month and she could be hard to beat with that experience now under her belt. Twice As Likely is capable of going well but could be vulnerable to improvers, while Intimate Moment and Pretty Pickle both merit market inspections on their racecourse debuts.
Prediction : 1st The Blue Bower 2nd Twice As Likely 3rd Pretty Pickle

Better was expected from PICTURE FRAME at Nottingham after a pleasing debut at Newmarket, but perhaps the step up to 7f will see her in a better light. The form of her debut fourth couldn't be much stronger with the winner and second both winning at Royal Ascot last week. Star Spirit represents powerful connections on debut and the daughter of Deep Impact should know her job, while Onassis is another newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Picture Frame 2nd Star Spirit 3rd Onassis

MACKAAR makes plenty of appeal in this handicap getting a significant weight-for-age allowance. Roger Varian's horses have been in good form all year and this is a lot less competitive than the Blue Riband Trial and London Gold Cup this three-year-old has contested the last twice. Perfect Illusion has shaped with promise in two starts since cheekpieces were applied and joins Saroog, who returns from an absence, on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mackaar 2nd Perfect Illusion 3rd Saroog

STRICT hasn't been devoid of promise in three novice starts and is chanced on his handicap debut. He sneaks in off a light weight, is partnered by title-chasing jockey Oisin Murphy for the first time and wears cheekpieces. Image Of The Moon has been knocking on the door and is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Corrida De Toros and Lethal Lover are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Strict 2nd Image Of The Moon 3rd Corrida De Toros

SIR RODERIC has been running consistently well since his return in early-April and a first-time visor could help him go one better than his half-length second at Windsor eight days ago. Keeper's Choice is entitled to improve for her comeback third over 1m here last month and cutting back in distance is likely to suit (latest win came over 7f), while Eligible also merits consideration on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Sir Roderic 2nd Keepers Choice 3rd Eligible

RAINCALL justified strong market support when scoring on her handicap debut over this trip at Salisbury and, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings, she will be well fancied to complete the double. Rose Hip has a similar profile, striking on her handicap bow at Nottingham, and is very much one to consider, while runaway Salisbury scorer Eye Of The Water and the returning Q Twenty Boy also warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Raincall 2nd Rose Hip 3rd Eye Of The Water