UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

CANAGAT made a winning transition to the handicap ranks over 7f here last month and wasn't beaten far on his first attempt at a mile at Haydock last time. The trainer and jockey are often deadly on the all-weather and a return to the synthetics could see the Zoffany colt back to winning ways. Gobi Sunset appreciated the step up to 7f when third at Ayr recently and a further increase in distance here could suit, while Pontefract third War Defender is extremely interesting now handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Canagat 2nd War Defender 3rd Gobi Sunset

EMOTIONAL MOMENT made the perfect start when scooting clear of the opposition to score by four lengths at Kempton and there could be plenty more to come from Amy Murphy's Sepoy filly, who is a half-sister to the Australian Group 2 winner Chief Ironside. Magisterium got off the mark at the second attempt when upped to this trip at Redcar, while Night Of Romance caught the eye on debut when second at the same venue and warrants plenty of consideration stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Emotional Moment 2nd Night Of Romance 3rd Magisterium

LISTEN AGAIN appears the pick of Tim Easterby's pair and the way she was finishing off following a sluggish start, when third at Pontefract on debut, suggests a step up in trip could see her play a leading role here. Balavad has experience on his side and was a more than respectable third at Lingfield last time. Fandabidozi looked to have lots to work on when seventh at Wolverhampton, but is likely to improve for that outing.
Prediction : 1st Listen Again 2nd Balavad 3rd Fandabidozi

REDZONE got off the mark at Doncaster 11 days ago and a 5lb rise for that victory may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest as well. Devil's Angel has hit the crossbar on his last couple of starts and this previous course winner could prove to be the main threat to the selection. Others to note are Global Humor, Kaafy and Rich Approach.
Prediction : 1st Redzone 2nd Devils Angel 3rd Global Humor

MAGICAL SPIRIT failed to fire when favourite over 5f here last time but that was a much stronger race than this and the four-year-old can be given another chance. Staxton has not been at his best of late, however, he is very talented and it is far too soon to be writing him off. Aljari is another with valid form claims, while Dandys Gold completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Magical Spirit 2nd Staxton 3rd Aljari

Only Spoofing and Ginger Jam are very closely matched having dead-heated for second at Doncaster last weekend, and it would be no surprise to see both of them in the mix once again. That said, preference is for MANSHOOD, who won on his seasonal return at Hamilton recently. The second from that contest has won since, which suggests that even a 7lb rise may underestimate the seven-year-old.
Prediction : 1st Manshood 2nd Only Spoofing 3rd Ginger Jam

COSMELLI ran a huge race over C&D to finish fourth in the Northumberland Plate two weeks ago and would be tough to stop if running to that sort of level once more under 5lb claimer George Rooke. That bit of form sets a fair standard, and he can account for Charlie D, who is probably a little more progressive at the age of just five and has won two of his last three starts. Glan Y Gors is in good form and can pick up the pieces for third.
Prediction : 1st Cosmelli 2nd Charlie D 3rd Glan Y Gors

STEEL HELMET looked progressive last summer prior to a defeat at Southwell when last seen 320 days ago, but any horse can be forgiven a bad run on the Fibresand at the end of a busy spell and the six-year-old could bounce back having been dropped to a mark of 51. Reassurance seemed to enjoy a prominent ride when scoring at Thirsk last month and is sure to be ridden aggressively again, while Adams Park has been disappointing for Mick Appleby but has had a wind operation since his last start.
Prediction : 1st Steel Helmet 2nd Reassurance 3rd Adams Park

Craylands wears a hood on stable debut for Richard Fahey having shown potential in three starts previously for Michael Bell, while Fiji won on debut at Lingfield earlier in the year but finished last of four on reappearance at Goodwood a month ago. GALLASIDE is 2-2 at this venue and wasn't disgraced when beaten in a competitive Royal Ascot handicap last time. This race represents calmer waters and he remains unexposed over 10 furlongs.
Prediction : 1st Gallaside 2nd Craylands 3rd Fiji