UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

BOBBY BISCUIT just bumped into one at Chelmsford last time out and is fancied to return to winning ways for Roger Varian. The four-year-old has been performing well on the all-weather in recent times, scoring at Lingfield on his penultimate start, and appeals more than Papa Stour, who is interesting after a 130-day break on stable debut for Stuart Williams. Vive La Difference (first) beat Dancing Rave (second) here 12 days ago and that form is expected to be confirmed.
Prediction : 1st Bobby Biscuit 2nd Papa Stour 3rd Vive La Difference

ROYAL NATION sets a fair form standard after finishing second in a deeper contest at Kempton 22 days ago and, on that evidence, can claim a first success for Archie Watson. A 4lb rise was a little harsh for last time, but Pierre-Louis Jamin takes off 7lb and that could prove to be the difference. Penmellyn caught the eye when second on Polytrack last month and should appreciate this extra yardage, while Foreshore could have more to offer on her nursery debut.
Prediction : 1st Royal Nation 2nd Penmellyn 3rd Foreshore

Mick Appleby has a good record with new recruits so any market support for Xian Express would really be worth noting, while Bendy Spirit has found one too good on his last couple of starts and can surely take one of these before too long. Buy Me Back narrowly failed to land a gamble on debut last month, but this can go the way of SPLENDIDLY, who struck at the first time of asking here nine days ago. A half-brother to four winners, he can improve and defy a 7lb penalty for Karl Burke.
Prediction : 1st Splendidly 2nd Xian Express 3rd Buy Me Back

The consistent RIVER CAM makes plenty of appeal in first-time cheekpieces as James Tate looks to build on recent Kempton third off the same rating. Castlehill Retreat was a winner over 7f on his penultimate outing and is interesting following a fine run when favourite to finish third over a mile here last time. Havana Dawn has plenty of experience on her side and is now tried in first-time blinkers, while Classy Lady could offer some value from the foot of the handicap.
Prediction : 1st River Cam 2nd Castlehill Retreat 3rd Havana Dawn

TARNHELM's recent efforts have been encouraging and she could be the answer having finished second off this rating over course and distance nine days ago. With Approval was third on that occasion and is a track-and-trip winner to consider, while Sea Shack has made the podium the last twice and wasn't beaten far off this mark at Southwell when last seen. Waitaki makes her first outing for James Given and arrives on the back of a useful run at Dundalk.
Prediction : 1st Tarnhelm 2nd Sea Shack 3rd Waitaki

MOHAREB was only just beaten in his bid for a hat-trick at Wolverhampton last week and there is every chance that the three-year-old will return to winning ways off the same mark this evening. Fortamour is unexposed and he makes plenty of appeal on his handicap debut off what appears to be a workable mark, while Northernpowerhouse edges out Merchant Of Venice to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mohareb 2nd Fortamour 3rd Northernpowerhouse

The step back up in trip can help the three-time course winner LORD OF THE GLEN make amends for his narrow defeat over 5f at this track last time out. Zebulon also hit the crossbar when last seen over this C&D and the five-year-old is an obvious threat to the selection. The shortlist is completed by I Know How, Ishebayorgrey and Meshardal.
Prediction : 1st Lord Of The Glen 2nd Zebulon 3rd I Know How

In a tricky race to close the card the marginal preference is for HADDAF, who proved that his current mark is workable when narrowly beaten over 7f at Chelmsford last week. Wasntexpectingthat has to be respected following his C&D victory last month, although he is 6lb higher in the ratings now. Others to note are Epeius, Hassaad and East Street Revue.
Prediction : 1st Haddaf 2nd Wasntexpectingthat 3rd Epeius