UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

STARPLEX built on a couple of placed efforts under both codes to score at the track nine days ago and the drop back in distance is unlikely to pose any concern despite a 7lb rise in the handicap. Misscarlett is of interest on her handicap debut with Danny McMenamin taking 5lb off, while others to respect include Little Pippin and Calliope.
Prediction : 1st Starplex 2nd Misscarlett 3rd Little Pippin

CASH TO ASH would have likely won had he not fallen at the final fence on his latest outing at Wetherby and the 5lb rise may not be enough to stop the six-year-old from gaining compensation. Overawed arrives in search of a hat-trick having won in good style at both Uttoxeter and Ludlow last month, while Stoney Rover's second here 21 days ago can see him in contention.
Prediction : 1st Cash To Ash 2nd Overawed 3rd Stoney Rover

LEMON T ran well to finish second on his hurdling debut at the course last month and the step up to 2m4f appears in his favour as he represents last year's winning trainer. Banks O' Houxty returned from over four years off the track behind Ribble Valley at Hexham and is entitled to build on that performance, while Our Promise showed some ability in bumpers and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lemon T 2nd Banks O Houxty 3rd Our Promise

GLITTERING LOVE enjoyed a progressive campaign last season when going unbeaten in four starts and the return to 2m4f for his seasonal return is unlikely to prove any issue for Nicky Richards' gelding. The Dubai Way's Wetherby success was boosted by the runner-up winning a decent prize at Doncaster last weekend and he warrants plenty of respect along with River Frost, who has taken a step forward on his last couple of chase starts.
Prediction : 1st Glittering Love 2nd The Dubai Way 3rd River Frost

AMBEROSE knuckled down well to score by a neck over 2m1f at Carlisle last month and is expected to remain competitive, off this 4lb higher perch, now stepping up in trip. Oksana won impressively over 2m6f at Cartmel in August and is expected to go well over this shorter distance given how well she travelled last time. The pick of the remainder may be Theflickeringlight, who is making her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Amberose 2nd Oksana 3rd Theflickeringlight

Hurdles winner Lord Of The Rock was active on the Flat this year and is interesting now debuting over fences, though with the benefit of a reasonable chase outing to his name at Sedgefield, INCA GOLD shades the verdict. The selection was in the process of running a big race until falling two out and providing he's none the worse for that tumble, compensation may await. Ettila De Sivola was fourth in the same race at Sedgefield and could improve for the fitting of first-time blinkers this afternoon.
Prediction : 1st Inca Gold 2nd Lord Of The Rock 3rd Ettila De Sivola

LET ME BE had five lengths in hand at the line when making a winning debut at Aintree last month and in a contest in which previous previous form is thin on the ground, he's expected to put his experience to good use to defy a penalty. The main dangers may be be newcomers It'llcomein, Whowonthetoss and On My Command, all of whom merit a market check.
Prediction : 1st Let Me Be 2nd On My Command 3rd Whowonthetoss