UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MR LOVE opened his account with an emphatic 15-length victory at Huntingdon earlier this month and, with William Marshall's 7lb allowance negating the 7lb penalty he shoulders for that win, he appears well treated for this follow-up mission. Grand Enterprise won't mind stepping up in trip following his Carlisle second and has run well over three miles in the past, while Dr Time, Kisumu and Petite Ganache are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Mr Love 2nd Grand Enterprise 3rd Kisumu

It is interesting that the lightly-raced point-to-point winner SPEAK OF THE DEVIL switches to chasing following an encouraging reappearance over timber at Hexham last month. Despite having the burden of top weight to deal with, the six-year-old's long term future appears to be over the larger obstacles and he could be seen at his best in this sphere. Imperial Prince shaped nicely at Ayr 18 days ago and the 10-year-old could mix it with some younger rivals off the same mark, while fellow veteran Letemgo is also respected. Border Victor and Cavalry Scout are others with each-way possibilities trying fences for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Speak Of The Devil 2nd Imperial Prince 3rd Border Victor

It is interesting that ELLARNA has received a wind operation ahead of her switch to hurdles and Paul Nicholls' five-year-old could take plenty of beating if repeating the best of her bumper form, with the cut in the ground set to suit. Chanting Hill shaped nicely at Ayr on her debut for Nick Alexander and the point-to-point winner has to be respected for a shrewd operation who have been doing well of late. Elk Bridge's form in Ireland entitles her to respect and she should be sharper for her Huntingdon reappearance, while Fyfin Patsy has both the experience and ability to play a part.
Prediction : 1st Ellarna 2nd Chanting Hill 3rd Fyfin Patsy

Irish raider MY MANEKINEKO has mixed it with some top opposition over the years and despite still being a maiden over the larger obstacles, went close in the hands of this rider at Sligo when last seen and is backed to finally break his chasing duck. Course-and-distance winner Casual Cavalier enjoys it here and conditions look ideal for a good performance, while Skipping On won't mind the cut in the ground returning from a 270-day absence.
Prediction : 1st My Manekineko 2nd Casual Cavalier 3rd Skipping On

ANGELS ANTICS had some nice form in better races than this last season and could make her debut for Sam Drinkwater a winning one after a break. The six-year-old is on a tempting mark of 112 and might prove too hot to handle for Sheneededtherun, who impressed when second on reappearance at Worcester 23 days ago. Kitty Fisher handles soft ground and was in excellent form at Hexham over the summer.
Prediction : 1st Angels Antics 2nd Sheneededtherun 3rd Kitty Fisher

SIMPLY THE BETTS is officially 3lb well-in after making his chase debut a winning one at Chepstow nine days ago and Harry Whittington's charge can take advantage despite the quick turnaround. Soft ground clearly suits the six-year-old and he might prove too strong for The King Of May, who defied a long absence to strike at Carlisle in impressive fashion four weeks ago. Empire De Maulde has always shaped like a chaser and could beat Coole Well in the battle for third.
Prediction : 1st Simply The Betts 2nd The King Of May 3rd Empire De Maulde

JEREMY PASS is a rare bumper runner here for Paul Nicholls and could make his debut under Rules a winning one representing local owner John Dance. The 100,000-pound purchase is a half-brother to a winner in this sphere and was travelling well before falling in an Irish point-to-point in March. Nicky Richards excels in the bumper scene up north and his Wetlands could emerge as the main danger, narrowly ahead of Trooper Turnbull, who was fourth over C&D in this discipline 11 months ago.
Prediction : 1st Jeremy Pass 2nd Wetlands 3rd Trooper Turnbull