UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

GRISONS knuckled down well to score by a neck over this trip at Lingfield last time and is expected to remain competitive to shake off a 5lb rise. Colonel Frank was defeated by just a neck off this mark over 6f here last time and is considered a leading contender now cutting back to the minimum trip. There could also be a big run on the cards from Han Solo Berger, who has been raised 3lb for scoring at Kempton earlier in the month.
Prediction : 1st Grisons 2nd Colonel Frank 3rd Han Solo Berger

ADAAY DREAM was off the mark at the first time of asking at Newcastle and is expected to put that experience to good use to defy a penalty and follow up. Power On and Sam Bellamy are entitled to build on their debut spins, though the main dangers may be lurking among the newcomers and any money for Star Of Orion or Mere Green in particular would be worth heeding.
Prediction : 1st Adaay Dream 2nd Star Of Orion 3rd Mere Green

BONNYRIGG shaped encouragingly when second over C&D on debut and is expected to build on that performance and take closer order with the benefit of the run behind him. City Code is feared most as he bids to build on his fourth at Newbury. Debutants Carbon Positive, Commonsensical and Majd Al Arab all merit market checks, with the latter the most interesting, given Mark Johnston's ability to ready a newcomer.
Prediction : 1st Bonnyrigg 2nd City Code 3rd Majd Al Arab

DONNYBROOK was only narrowly denied when trying to defy a penalty in a novice race at Leicester earlier in the month. She is entitled to improve for that first outing in 243 days and a mark of 82 should be workable for the unexposed filly. Caspian Queen has been knocking hard on the door of late and she should be in the mix once again today. Mia Mento might find one or two better handicapped but is an each-way alternative.
Prediction : 1st Donnybrook 2nd Caspian Queen 3rd Mia Mento

Ejtilaab made a winning debut for Roger Varian last year but others make more appeal, given how much weight he has to give away. With that in mind, the vote goes to EVENING SUN, who chased home King Leonidas over C&D on his final start as a juvenile. The son of Muhaarar is entitled to improve as a three-year-old and he merits the utmost respect. Others to consider are Burano Boy, Epic Endeavour and Stepney Causeway.
Prediction : 1st Evening Sun 2nd Epic Endeavour 3rd Burano Boy

ISLE OF WOLVES, who has been running well in his most recent outings on the Flat, sets the standard having hit the crossbar at Newbury a fortnight ago. Brown Honey disappointed on her handicap debut recently but it is too soon to be writing her off, while French Riviera is a player based on the pick of her form. Shaffire won at Wolverhampton recently and would be a leading contender if going to post, as she was due to run at Windsor on Wednesday evening.
Prediction : 1st Isle of Wolves 2nd Brown Honey 3rd French Riviera

BODYLINE ran a blinder (finishing sixth) in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot nine days ago and providing this doesn't come too soon after those exertions, he will prove a tough nut to crack. Recent Goodwood runner-up Bondi Sands is due to go up 2lb in the near future so he ought to run well off 74 once more, while Lingfield scorer Billhilly looks best of the remaining pair.
Prediction : 1st Bodyline 2nd Bondi Sands 3rd Billhilly

STAMFORD RAFFLES was only beaten a head over C&D last week, and has a great chance once again off the same figure. That was a much-improved performance from Jane Chapple-Hyam's seven-year-old, which gives the impression he is ready to get his head back in front. Shauyra made a pleasing introduction to the handicap ranks when third at Pontefract and a step up in trip should suit, while Thaqaffa drops in distance following a brave effort at Yarmouth last time.
Prediction : 1st Stamford Raffles 2nd Shauyra 3rd Thaqaffa