UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

ZABEEL STAR was victorious in a ''Jumpers' Bumper'' here when last seen and could build on that effort for Karen McLintock. That performance can be further upgraded given that he met trouble on the run for home, and his Flat mark of 67 is seemingly on the lenient side. Question Of Faith has had a wind operation since last sighted and she merits respect, while Life Knowledge, second the last twice, is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Zabeel Star 2nd Question Of Faith 3rd Life Knowledge

BALADIO showed plenty on stable debut for John Mackie last time, outrunning 66-1 odds to finish fourth of 11 at Wolverhampton, and wouldn't need to find much extra in order to land the spoils in this contest. The four-year-old is unexposed over middle distances, and is preferred to Merry Vale, who might be short enough in the betting. Greengage won over C&D two starts ago and would be dangerous if back to that form.
Prediction : 1st Baladio 2nd Merry Vale 3rd Greengage

MOON POWER ran green when fourth on debut at Pontefract last summer, but she wasn't beaten that far and this step up from 5f should suit the King Power-owned filly. A 90,000-euro yearling, she is related to numerous winners, and may have the beating of the more exposed Jm Jackson. The latter sets a fair form standard and should be involved, while Mukhadram Way hasn't been without promise in two starts either.
Prediction : 1st Moon Power 2nd Jm Jackson 3rd Mukhadram Way

MILITIA was in cracking form before his break for Richard Fahey, winning two of his last three outings, and has subsequently been bought by Paul Midgley at the Tattersalls Horses-in-Training sale. The five-year-old could have more to offer for new connections, and shades the verdict over Klopp, who wears cheekpieces for the first time after a consistent spell of form, and the top-rated Foxy Forever.
Prediction : 1st Militia 2nd Klopp 3rd Foxy Forever

CHAMPAGNE RULES showed his versatility when dropping back in trip after his second over 1m4f here to win in good style over this C&D last month and the nine-year-old can strike again off a 5lb higher mark. Paparazzi has finished runner-up on his last three C&D appearances and is likely to run his usual honest race, while Paddyplex, who has the assistance of Silvestre De Sousa once again following his recent second at the track, and Global Art appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Champagne Rules 2nd Paparazzi 3rd Paddyplex

Palazzo returned to winning ways at Southwell on his latest start and is entitled to be competitive despite a 5lb rise for that victory. Zeshov warrants respect dropping back in trip having scored over C&D two outings ago but the vote goes to DRAGONS WILL RISE. The four-year-old was right in the mix despite not getting the clearest of runs when third at the course last month and Micky Hammond's gelding could strike off only a 1lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Dragons Will Rise 2nd Palazzo 3rd Zeshov

OLIVIA R almost made her debut for Les Eyre a winning one when beaten a nose here last month and could go one better under Lewis Edmunds. The four-year-old won't mind this slight step up in distance and could take some stopping if leaving the stalls with greater enthusiasm this time. Rich Approach seldom runs a bad race here and is entitled to respect, while Ghathanfar probably needed his reappearance when last seen and should be much sharper here.
Prediction : 1st Olivia R 2nd Rich Approach 3rd Ghathanfar

Moretti was twice a winner on grass last summer and has to be of interest despite a 198-day absence, while I'll Be Brief remains open to plenty of improvement over 7f and should shed her maiden tag before the turf season moves into full swing next month. On this occasion, though, it might pay to side with David Thompson's BAWAADER. Third over a mile here the last twice, it wouldn't be a surprise if an aggressive ride suited him now dropped a furlong in trip.
Prediction : 1st Bawaader 2nd Ill Be Brief 3rd Moretti