UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

In a very weak contest, marginal preference is for CARACRISTI, who got off the mark in a selling handicap at Thirsk 12 days ago and she is only 2lb higher in the ratings now. Hot Team is an obvious threat having made the frame at Hamilton on Saturday evening, while Buachaill and Turbulent Power are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Caracristi 2nd Hot Team 3rd Buachaill

HOUGOUMONT was only beaten a neck into second by a smart youngster on his debut at Carlisle and he should be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Mountain Warrior also displayed plenty of promise on his racecourse bow and may prove to be the main threat to the selection, although Tribal Hunter is related to several winners and should not be underestimated, despite his lack of a previous run.
Prediction : 1st Hougoumont 2nd Mountain Warrior 3rd Tribal Hunter

Slainte Mhath has an obvious chance having scored at Ayr in May when last seen, but a 6lb rise in the ratings has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for LINCOLN PRIDE, who has made the frame on her last couple of starts and this may be weaker than those two contests. Billy Wedge hit the crossbar over C&D last time and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Lincoln Pride 2nd Slainte Mhath 3rd Billy Wedge

The application of a tongue-tie can help the lightly-raced QOYA shed her maiden tag at the fifth time of asking. The daughter of Almanzor recently hinted that a step up to 1m4f could work to her advantage, having stayed on into sixth at Windsor last time out. World Without Love is a threat in first-time cheekpieces along with Delphinus on her return to the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Qoya 2nd World Without Love 3rd Delphinus

ROCKET ROD arrives on the hunt for a hat-trick of wins and the in-form five-year-old can achieve that feat. Having landed the spoils over 1m at this venue on his last two outings, the son of Australia gets the nod to defy a further 5lb rise now stepping back in trip. There are plenty of dangers, though, including Turbo Command and Mostallim, who dip into calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Rocket Rod 2nd Turbo Command 3rd Mostallim

Engles Rock kept on to win over 1m at Ayr, but her most recent all-weather effort left a lot to be desired. Preference is for HIGHJACKED, who recorded a promising third over 6f here on his penultimate outing. He was denied a clear run on that occasion and has occupied the same position at Ripon since. Mekbat drops in trip following a below-par run over 1m and has been gelded ahead of this debut for a new stable.
Prediction : 1st Highjacked 2nd Engles Rock 3rd Mekbat

DANDYS GOLD has been a reliable mare of late and the Roger Fell-trained eight-year-old can maintain that consistency in this contest. The C&D winner found only an improving four-year-old too strong at Catterick last time out and she can go one better. Lady Celia hit the line with plenty of conviction when second at Newcastle and must be respected stepping up in trip, while Trois Vallees completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Dandys Gold 2nd Lady Celia 3rd Trois Vallees