UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

LUCKY LODGE turned some useful nearly efforts into a comfortable victory over course and distance last time and could have more to come off a 5lb higher mark. Ricochet and Global Humor finished third and fourth respectively in the aforementioned event and warrant plenty of respect, while It Must Be Faith wasn't beaten far at Wolverhampton latest and now steps back up from five furlongs.
Prediction : 1st Lucky Lodge 2nd It Must Be Faith 3rd Ricochet

KING RAGNAR has finished second on both appearances so far and Roger Varian's Hot Streak colt, who bumped into a useful operator at Chelmsford last time, could make it third time lucky. Queen's Course was fifth at Wolverhampton on debut and there should be improvement to come from William Haggas' Gleneagles filly, while Mark Johnston's Indian Road and Godolphin's 260,000-euro buy Frozen Ocean are the most interesting newcomers on show.
Prediction : 1st King Ragnar 2nd Frozen Ocean 3rd Queens Course

BE PROUD has been knocking on the door off a mark of 61 over course and distance recently and Jim Goldie's three-year-old has the chance to land the victory he has been threatening off just a 1lb higher rating. Jonboy went close over 6f here on his first outing for David Brown and drops back in trip off only a 1lb higher figure, while Commander Han and Followthesteps both appeal following handy last-start performances.
Prediction : 1st Be Proud 2nd Jonboy 3rd Commander Han

ROBOTIQUE DANSEUR should find this easier than recent assignments and could be a well-handicapped filly off 75 for Karl Burke. Talked about as a Graded animal earlier in the season, and a winner here on debut in March, the three-year-old handles Tapeta and has more scope than most. Ascot Week was second in a competitive event at Ayr in September and warrants consideration, while Fortissimo remains capable of better after just five career starts for Mark Johnston.
Prediction : 1st Robotique Danseur 2nd Ascot Week 3rd Fortissimo

SKY VEGA found the drop to an extended 5f far too sharp on his handicap debut at Bath in September but his previous novice form over 7f suggests that he could be well treated. Warne's Army is a progressive filly and she may have more to offer on her handicap debut, while Castlehill Retreat has to be respected having won here 18 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Sky Vega 2nd Warnes Army 3rd Castlehill Retreat

JOYFUL STAR, whose latest win came over C&D in January last year, bounced back to form when finishing second here last month and the nine-year-old should take plenty of beating off the same mark. Queen Mia also hit the crossbar when last seen and she should not be underestimated. The shortlist for this open contest is completed by Silk Mill Blue and Someone Exciting.
Prediction : 1st Joyful Star 2nd Queen Mia 3rd Silk Mill Blue

City Of Love looked like her turn was imminent after a pleasing return from a spell in France, only to struggle in a 1m Chelmsford handicap when she was friendless in the market. She is the highest rated in the line-up but the drop to 6f isn't certain to suit, whereas RHOSSILI DOWN improved for it when runner-up at the Essex venue. Both fillies have cheekpieces applied for the first time, but it is Charlie Hills' representative who may possess the most speed. There are plenty of winners in Sixties Coed's family so maybe he can nick third.
Prediction : 1st Rhossili Down 2nd City Of Love 3rd Sixties Coed

ORIENTAL LILLY recaptured her sparkle when finding only one too strong over C&D recently and although she has been raised 1lb for the effort, she is still well treated on the pick of her form. Kenny The Captain was hammered for a Redcar win in September, but the assessor is now starting to loosen his grip. Bedtime Bella is a big threat if bringing her good turf consistency to the table, and Zoravan is worth a try at sprinting.
Prediction : 1st Oriental Lilly 2nd Bedtime Bella 3rd Kenny The Captain