UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

THRAVE lines up off the same mark as when runner-up at Doncaster last time and, with a top amateur in Serena Brotherton aboard, he could go one better. Sophosc returns to the Flat following a maiden hurdle success at Plumpton and it would come as no surprise to see him run a big race, while Fast Steps also warrants respect after a creditable third-placed finish at Windsor.
Prediction : 1st Thrave 2nd Sophosc 3rd Fast Steps

WHISTLE AND FLUTE made a bright start to his racing career, winning easily at Bath before chasing home a now 95-rated performer at Ascot, and he is fancied to bounce back from lacklustre displays at both Beverley and Royal Ascot now dropped in class. Desperate Hero has placed in each of his three starts thus far and is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Priors Dell and Amichi are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st Whistle And Flute 2nd Desperate Hero 3rd Priors Dell

American In Paris made a debut full of promise when a short-head second at Bath last month and she rates a leading player, but ENOLA GREY shades the verdict in receipt of 2lb. The Havana Grey filly caught the eye when third on her debut over this trip at Goodwood four weeks ago, staying on well from the rear after a slow start, and she will almost certainly improve for that experience. Love Getaway is one of a few interesting newcomers in the line-up.
Prediction : 1st Enola Grey 2nd American In Paris 3rd Love Getaway

TEQUILAMOCKINGBIRD won comfortably on her handicap debut at Lingfield last month and a 5lb rise is unlikely to inconvenience the daughter of New Approach in her attempt to progress further. Chef De Partie may benefit from a first-time visor and a step up in trip following his fifth at Haydock in May. Maytree Respite, who was third at Doncaster last Friday, and Splendent are both capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Tequilamockingbird 2nd Chef De Partie 3rd Maytree Respite

SPECIAL ENVOY built on his debut second at Newmarket when running out a comfortable winner at Windsor. The form of that victory was backed up by the runner-up, who has won since, and the son of Frankel has been found an excellent opportunity to score under a penalty. Jack Darcy won on his debut at Salisbury in September and he appears to be the most obvious threat to the selection, while Dancing Empress is open to improvement following her first outing at Sandown.
Prediction : 1st Special Envoy 2nd Jack Darcy 3rd Dancing Empress

Although BORNTOBEALEADER is yet to get off the mark, he has shaped as if this step up in trip could suit and the son of Churchill gets the tentative vote. He was by no means disgraced when sixth at Goodwood in unsuitable conditions and a mark of 70 may underestimate his ability. Benoit De La Sayette takes off 5lb on board Tazaman and he rates the most immediate danger, while Australian Angel is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Borntobealeader 2nd Tazaman 3rd Australian Angel

VAPE has been the model of consistency this term and the son of Dark Angel could be on the scene once again off the same mark as his recent second at Bath. If he fails to fire, bottom-weight Hope Probe may be able to pick up the pieces after a promising win on his penultimate outing. Gilt Edge is capable on her day and also warrants interest.
Prediction : 1st Vape 2nd Hope Probe 3rd Gilt Edge