UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

LITTLE JO was deemed good enough to run in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket 41 days ago and could bounce back in these much calmer waters for Brian Ellison. The five-year-old struck over this C&D in September, never looking in danger, and might have more to offer from his mark of 83 on Tapeta. Star Shield has been remarkably consistent this season for David O'Meara and should run another big race, while Saisons D'Or, third here four weeks ago, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Little Jo 2nd Star Shield 3rd Saisons DOr

Wadi Al Salaam was a shock 40-1 winner over C&D three weeks ago but seems unlikely to repeat the trick under a penalty, while Brunch showed signs of having temperament issues when fifth on debut for Michael Dods at Doncaster last month. Trinity Girl might be better on turf next year, and the tentative selection is Jedd O'Keeffe's WHERE'S MICK. A 50-1 fourth at Catterick 10 days ago, this gelding is bred to appreciate a first try over 7f and is fancied to be up there.
Prediction : 1st Wheres Mick 2nd Wadi Al Salaam 3rd Brunch

MILAGRE DA VIDA is the only newcomer in the field but she could prove capable of making a winning start to her career as her more experienced rivals do not set a particularly high standard. Society Guest could be of interest dropping down in trip, while Royal Dynasty is entitled to step forward from her first start for James Fanshawe at Kempton 17 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Milagre Da Vida 2nd Society Guest 3rd Royal Dynasty

MAGICAL SPIRIT bounced back to form after a wind operation when scoring over C&D in September and the son of Zebedee could have more to offer despite a 4lb rise from the handicapper. Astro Jakk has shown a good standard of form in three starts so far and can improve again now handicapping for the first time, while East Street Revue and John Kirkup appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Magical Spirit 2nd Astro Jakk 3rd East Street Revue

REBEL STATE built on some near-misses to land the spoils when last seen over course and distance, and there could be more to come from Jedd O'Keeffe's six-year-old, who has formed a great alliance with apprentice Owen Payton. Proceeding, who was back in third on that occasion, got on the scoresheet over track and trip earlier this week and is dangerous under a 5lb penalty, while consistent duo Troop and Puchita have to be given enormous respect in a competitive heat.
Prediction : 1st Rebel State 2nd Proceeding 3rd Troop

William Haggas' SWANSDOWN successfully dropped in trip here last week and could have more to give down an extra furlong under a 6lb penalty. The hat-trick seeking Mi Capricho is interesting following 179 days off the track and is a specialist over this distance, while Rock Boy Grey and Gavi Di Gavi both placed over this trip when last sighted and are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Swansdown 2nd Mi Capricho 3rd Gavi Di Gavi

QUEEN OF KALAHARI arrives here following a hat-trick of victories at Southwell and the in-form filly should take plenty of stopping once again in cheekpieces, which have really helped her. Strawberryandcream has not been at her very best of late but is a player based on the pick of her form, while Chloellie edges out Porcelain Girl to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Queen Of Kalahari 2nd Strawberryandcream 3rd Chloellie

JEFFREY HARRIS was an impressive winner over 6f at this track last month and the four-year-old should be hard to beat once again despite going back into a handicap off a 5lb higher mark. The Grey Zebedee has been running well enough in recent months to suggest that he could make the frame, while Gleaming Arch and Moonlit Sands are others who merit respect.
Prediction : 1st Jeffrey Harris 2nd The Grey Zebedee 3rd Gleaming Arch