UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

LADY KYRIA returned to form when third at Catterick on her most recent outing and can take the beating off her last winning mark. Phil Kirby's mare is reunited with Tommy Dowson, who was successful on her last year at this venue, and the pair can combine for further success. Princess Mononoke has found just one too good the last twice and might prove the main danger, ahead of recent Kelso third She'sasupermack.
Prediction : 1st Lady Kyria 2nd Princess Mononoke 3rd Shesasupermack

THE WOLF ran a huge race when second in a competitive handicap at Newbury over Christmas and is fancied to take plenty of stopping now back in novice company. He carries a penalty after winning at Fakenham in October but he has progressed nicely since and can account for the unbeaten Uncle Jonty, who should have more to offer over hurdles, although he might just lack the experience required for this task. Mr Katanga is a half-brother to the useful Mortal and may be good enough for third.
Prediction : 1st The Wolf 2nd Uncle Jonty 3rd Mr Katanga

A tough handicap can go the way of FORTIFIED BAY, who impressed when scoring at Market Rasen on Boxing Day. The runner-up from that event was successful at Sedgefield over the weekend, franking the form stylishly, and a 5lb rise might not be enough to stop Jennie Candlish's charge from following up over this longer trip. Glittering Love won four in a row prior to falling here when travelling with intent, while Hill Sixteen needs to be delivered right on the line and would be suited by a proper stamina test.
Prediction : 1st Fortified Bay 2nd Glittering Love 3rd Hill Sixteen

Endlessly showed a nice attitude to land the spoils at Ayr and deserves to take his chance here under a penalty, though OFF THE BEAT is less exposed overall and can build on his shock 25-1 C&D success. Sandy Thomson's six-year-old tanked through that race despite some moderate jumping, shaping like a force to be reckoned with the further he travelled. Banks O' Houxty and Foxey both finished second on their latest starts, although the latter has a lengthy absence to defy.
Prediction : 1st Off The Beat 2nd Endlessly 3rd Banks O Houxty

DUNLY backed up his comfortable Ayr success with an even more impressive victory over C&D and despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty, he is the one they all have to beat. What's The Scoop ran a cracking race over 2m4f here last time and must enter calculations dropping back in trip. Ripstick, a winner at Sedgefield before finishing third behind Dunly at Ayr, could prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Dunly 2nd Whats The Scoop 3rd Ripstick

Pinch Of Ginger has impressively notched a Catterick/course double over fences and must enter calculations on his return to hurdling duty, but OSCAR MAGUIRE looks a slightly more solid option. Olly Murphy's charge only just failed to complete the second leg of a Uttoxeter brace and he could well improve for that first outing since the summer. With top amateur James King booked to ride, he seems sure to mount another bold bid. Shimba Hills and Seapoint add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Oscar Maguire 2nd Pinch Of Ginger 3rd Shimba Hills

Sultans Pride ran well off this mark at Doncaster and should give Aaron Anderson a good spin, while Three County's was slightly better at Catterick and now tries the hood/tongue-tie combination for the first time. That pair make the shortlist but preference is for LADRONNE, who has shaped encouragingly in three hurdle starts so far and can improve for dropping in class and for stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Ladronne 2nd Sultans Pride 3rd Three Countys