UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

STAINSBY GIRL has finished on the podium on all four outings over hurdles, chasing home some useful mares in the process, and she rates as the one to side with here. Maid O'malley disappointed at Kelso in December, but could bounce back now dropped in trip. Bright Side Oflife might also be suited by a return to two miles and is worth a market check for a top trainer/jockey combination.
Prediction : 1st Stainsby Girl 2nd Maid Omalley 3rd Bright Side Oflife

DEFINITE WISDOM won with enough in hand at Musselburgh to suggest a 5lb rise won't be enough to stop him following up here. It is interesting that Jamie Codd extends his UK stay to partner Gordon Elliott's raider Robin Deuz Pois, who wears a first-time tongue-tie and requires a close market inspection. Sigurd, Leverock Lass and Veauce De Sivola are others who can run well at much longer odds.
Prediction : 1st Definite Wisdom 2nd Robin Deuz Pois 3rd Sigurd

OSCARS LEADER made it back-to-back victories with a comfortable success at Sedgefield last month and looks well placed to land a hat-trick, despite a further 9lb hike from the assessor. Thor De Cerisy thrived following wind surgery when second at Wetherby and is a huge threat having scored over track and trip already this season. Siannes Star opened the lungs in a jumpers' bumper here last month and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Oscars Leader 2nd Thor De Cerisy 3rd Siannes Star

A Bangor prize was taken off MINELLA TRUMP last month but he crossed the line ahead of a classy sort in The Cashel Man and will take some beating as he bids for compensation. The six-year-old will appreciate these ground conditions and should have too much for Baron De Midleton, who has won two of his last three and represents last year's winning yard. Ladronne has impressed in victory the last twice and makes plenty of appeal under a 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Minella Trump 2nd Baron De Midleton 3rd Ladronne

BOLLIN ACE ran a blinder when finding just one too good on his second start since April 2018 at Sedgefield, and this is an ideal opening for Tim Easterby's charge. Rated 10lb lower over fences compared to hurdles, he can confirm form with The Paddy Pie, who was third behind him earlier in the month. The 11-year-old Fiddlers Bow has shown he retains plenty of enthusiasm since arriving from Ireland and could take third spot.
Prediction : 1st Bollin Ace 2nd The Paddy Pie 3rd Fiddlers Bow

OVERCOURT won impressively on his handicap debut at Musselburgh late last month and a 5lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from making it back-to-back victories. That said, Federici could give him plenty to think about having sprung a 33/1 surprise at Sedgefield a couple of weeks ago. Others to consider are Kauto D'Amour and Do Not Disturb.
Prediction : 1st Overcourt 2nd Federici 3rd Kauto DAmour

TUPELO MISSISSIPPI bolted up by 13 lengths on the all-weather track here three weeks ago and the son of Yeats has to be given the utmost respect once again, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. Getabay has been knocking hard on the door of late and he could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Lady Villanelle and Murvagh Beach.
Prediction : 1st Tupelo Mississippi 2nd Getabay 3rd Lady Villanelle