UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

ICONIC MUDDLE displayed some promise when finishing third on his handicap debut at Sandown last time and that form suggests that he could be hard to beat in this contest. Alnadam remains unexposed and the former Uttoxeter winner merits respect off an opening mark of 118. Le Grand Fromage has to give weight to all of his rivals but he should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Iconic Muddle 2nd Alnadam 3rd Le Grand Fromage

MONTE CRISTO was not disgraced despite being a beaten favourite on his UK debut in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and Nicky Henderson's gelding is hard to oppose in this moderate contest. Highway To Success, who finished second at Fakenham two starts ago, appears to be the only real form threat, while Cherry Cola edges out Beaufort to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Monte Cristo 2nd Highway To Success 3rd Cherry Cola

INDIAN BRAVE got off the mark over fences at Chepstow late last month and he appears to be the one to beat once again, despite a 6lb rise in the ratings. Elite Garde failed to fire at Taunton last time but he had won his two previous starts and it is far too soon to be writing him off. Others to note are Financial Outcome and Pres.
Prediction : 1st Indian Brave 2nd Elite Garde 3rd Financial Outcome

IT SURE IS failed to build on the promise of his Rules debut second over C&D in November when a beaten favourite at Ascot just before Christmas. However, Nicky Henderson's gelding could bounce back on his first start after wind surgery in a contest that has thrown up some decent prospects in recent years, including Cheltenham Festival winners Minella Rocco (2015) and Le Breuil (2017). Eritage and Full Back can enter the reckoning despite giving weight to the rest of the field, while Brinkley is an interesting recruit for David Pipe having placed on his sole hurdles outing at Punchestown in November.
Prediction : 1st It Sure Is 2nd Eritage 3rd Full Back

ROCCOWITHLOVE fell on his most recent outing at Catterick when still in contention and the six-year-old boasts leading credentials based on his second at Wincanton the time before, on what was his handicap debut. Forgetthesmalltalk is mostly consistent despite not getting his head in front over timber and he is likely to be in the mix along with Vodka All The Way, who has placed on both his outings this season.
Prediction : 1st Roccowithlove 2nd Forgetthesmalltalk 3rd Vodka All The Way

DORKING COCK has been successful the last twice for Tom Lacey and might just be able to defy an 8lb rise back under the guidance of Richard Johnson. An uncomplicated type, the six-year-old appeals slightly more than recent Haydock hero Billingsley, who showed a tendency to jump right last time and could lose vital ground in this better race. Amoola Gold was second over C&D behind a progressive horse over Christmas and would be dangerous if running to that level again.
Prediction : 1st Dorking Cock 2nd Billingsley 3rd Amoola Gold

THE KICKING QUEEN is related to a couple of bumper winners and could take some stopping for a yard that does well in this sphere. She is one of four in this field receiving a 9lb weight-for-age allowance, and appeals as the most likely to take advantage at the forecast prices. Whiskey Lullaby was second between the flags in Ireland and has to be respected for the in-form Paul Nicholls, while Nicky Henderson landed this prize in 2013 and 2014, so any market support for Gran Luna would be worth noting.
Prediction : 1st The Kicking Queen 2nd Whiskey Lullaby 3rd Gran Luna