UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

Roger Varian has a solid 10-62 record with juveniles at this track in the last five years and his Sidi Mansour should enjoy a solid first day at school, though there is stamina in his pedigree and perhaps he will need time and a trip before being seen to best effect. Bonnyrigg is related to plenty of winners and is worth a second look, but Richard Hannon's CLIFFCAKE catches the eye. He wasn't disgraced in an above-average Haydock maiden 11 days ago and the Hannon team have had success with this family in the past.
Prediction : 1st Cliffcake 2nd Sidi Mansour 3rd Bonnyrigg

Rose Hip was successful in four of her last five starts in 2019, although her trainer hasn't exactly started the season firing on all cylinders, while Autumn Flight ended last season disappointingly at Pontefract but had previously appeared progressive. Mark Loughanne's ROCK BOY GREY is due to go up 3lb imminently, but there was plenty to like about the five-year-old's Chelmsford second earlier this month, and this might be his last chance to strike for a while before that new mark comes into effect.
Prediction : 1st Rock Boy Grey 2nd Rose Hip 3rd Autumn Flight

HAQEEQY seemed to learn plenty from his debut last autumn when successful at Yarmouth earlier this month, handling fast ground well, and can continue his education here under a 7lb penalty. The three-year-old appeals more than Dyami, who is a little more exposed but has some reasonable two-year-old form in the book, and 220,000gns yearling Mark Of Gold, whose dam was a Listed winner. Fellow newcomer Sycamore is also worth a second glance having cost six figures as a yearling.
Prediction : 1st Haqeeqy 2nd Mark Of Gold 3rd Dyami

CLEVER CANDY shaped with plenty of promise when second over 6f at Kempton on her seasonal return and the step up in trip could suit Michael Bell's charge, who is also entitled to strip fitter for her last run. Gladice has been nudged up 1lb for landing the silver medal over 7f at Yarmouth earlier in the month but is considered the main danger ahead of Productive, for whom the fitting of first-time cheekpieces could spark some improvement.
Prediction : 1st Clever Candy 2nd Gladice 3rd Productive

NEHAALL took a step in the right direction when winning a 7f novice contest at Wolverhampton in January and is fancied to remain competitive now moving into handicap company off an opening mark of 79. Her main danger may be penalised Pontefract scorer Exceptional, who steps up from 6f and is expected to improve for this stiffer test. Penpal is worth a market check on her return from a break as she is another who improved between runs as a juvenile.
Prediction : 1st Nehaall 2nd Exceptional 3rd Penpal

SPECTRUM OF LIGHT is expected to build on his reappearance effort at Newmarket, when he shaped late on like he needed the outing, and improve for this stiffer test to open his account at the third attempt. Sarvan shaped with plenty of promise when third at HQ on debut 12 days ago and is feared most, as he, too, could relish this longer distance. Tenbury Wells and Annie De Vega are entitled to come on for their debut spins and take closer order.
Prediction : 1st Spectrum Of Light 2nd Sarvan 3rd Tenbury Wells

In an open contest the marginal preference is for PEACE PREVAILS, who was only beaten a length when third on her return to action at Lingfield 11 days ago. With that run under her belt, the daughter of Declaration Of War should take plenty of stopping this afternoon. Blowing Dixie has yet to show his best on turf but he should not be underestimated, while Alvaro and Hooflepuff complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Peace Prevails 2nd Blowing Dixie 3rd Alvaro

TULIP FIELDS won well on her seasonal return at Goodwood on Sunday and a 6lb penalty for that victory may not be enough to stop her from taking this contest as well. Tribal Craft is a talented filly and she has the ability to go well, although carrying top weight has to be a slight concern. Point In Time was in good form at the back end of last season and she merits respect.
Prediction : 1st Tulip Fields 2nd Tribal Craft 3rd Point In Time