UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Palavecino's two outings as a juvenile saw him mixing with Group performers, including when getting the better of Momkin on debut at Ffos Las, so his opening mark of 75 appears to be lenient. However, he has a long absence to overcome so the vote instead goes to hat-trick seeker CORKED. Her recent course form has been very consistent and the daughter of Mastercraftsman might have more to offer. Clem A and Lucky's Dream are other recent winners to consider.
Prediction : 1st Corked 2nd Palavecino 3rd Clem A

PROCEEDING made it three victories from his last six starts when scoring in good style over C&D last time and Tracy Waggott's gelding could have further improvement to offer with Andrew Breslin's 3lb claim helping offset some of his recent 6lb rise. Ascot Week can leave behind his latest C&D effort, which was too bad to be true, while Double Martini and Ballet Red can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Proceeding 2nd Ascot Week 3rd Double Martini

UNION took a decent step forward from his promising debut at Kempton when scoring over C&D last month and the manner of that victory suggested he could defy a penalty. Hurcle made a winning start to his career for Archie Watson over 5f here in June but lacks a recent outing on his first start for Richard Fahey, while the drop to 7f might benefit Superior Moment based on his recent second over the extended mile at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Union 2nd Hurcle 3rd Superior Moment

YOUNEVERLETMEDOWN was backed into favouritism over 1m at Kempton on debut but only beat one rival home, though she made up for it over 5f here three months later, showing a game attitude to prevail by a neck. The three-year-old has been penalised for the latter effort but is expected to remain competitive. Bob Beach was second on debut here recently and could prove the main danger ahead of the improving Barbelo and consistent Say It Simple.
Prediction : 1st Youneverletmedown 2nd Bob Beach 3rd Barbelo

HEATH CHARNOCK returned to form when just finding a well-handicapped animal too good over C&D recently and could return to winning ways for Michael Dods. The four-year-old probably doesn't strike as often as he should, but this is a nice opening and his course form gives him a slight advantage over potential market rival Louis Treize. The latter caught the eye when third here after a 187-day break and won't mind this drop to 5f. Jonboy may prove good enough for third.
Prediction : 1st Heath Charnock 2nd Louis Treize 3rd Jonboy

ATHOLLBLAIR BOY was having his first outing since October when fourth over C&D last month and has winning form in the book under these conditions, so is expected to come on for his last run and take closer order. Fibresand winner National Anthem folded tamely over 5f two weeks ago and needs to see out his race better now back up to 6f, over which he has won at Southwell. Calin's Lad was in good form at the turn of the year and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Athollblair Boy 2nd National Anthem 3rd Calins Lad

DON'T BE SURPRISED was putting in his best work at the finish when second over 7f here last time and promises to be suited by this additional furlong. There are plenty of dangers, with last-time-out C&D winner Hunters Step, who has a 4lb rise to contend with, feared most. Others worthy of shortlist inclusion are Ritchie Star and Decoration Of War, both of whom produced creditable displays around a mile last time.
Prediction : 1st Dont Be Surprised 2nd Hunters Step 3rd Ritchie Star

ZARKAVON built on her classified stakes victory over this trip at Kempton with a solid second in handicap company at the same venue last time. She picked up minor money over C&D the last time she ran on Tapeta and is expected to mount another bold bid. I Am Dandy found 7f an inadequate test when third here last month and is feared most now granted this additional furlong. Warrior's Spirit was having his first start for Peter Niven here last time and also has place claims if building on that run.
Prediction : 1st Zarkavon 2nd I Am Dandy 3rd Warriors Spirit