UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Hackberry may bounce back to form now returned to this C&D, as the five-year-old is only 3lb higher than his success here in July. FLOATING ROCK, however, rates a more solid proposition after recording a fair fourth at Ayr 14 days ago. He was narrowly denied over this C&D when second here last October off a 1lb lower mark. Tomorrow's Angel finished just behind the selection at Ayr and is one to consider, as is Satanic Moon.
Prediction : 1st Floating Rock 2nd Hackberry 3rd Tomorrows Angel

Selecto ran out a shock 125/1 winner at Hamilton last month and he should prove competitive off 4lb higher, but the five-year-old hasn't proved the most consistent in the past so he may be worth taking on with GOING UNDERGROUND. The Wilf Storey inmate ran a much improved race when dropped in class here 13 days ago and a subsequent 1lb rise for finishing second looks workable. Better can be expected from Termonator with the blinkers reapplied.
Prediction : 1st Going Underground 2nd Termonator 3rd Selecto

Wonderful Times has proved expensive to follow and, although this rates another good opportunity for the filly to shed her maiden tag, a chance is taken on the Brian Meehan-trained JEAN DANJOU. The son of Lope De Vega ran a race full of promise on debut when finishing second at Goodwood last month and he may go one better with improvement forthcoming. Alnilam and Dungeon are also worth considering now up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Jean Danjou 2nd Wonderful Times 3rd Alnilam

MILLIONAIRE WALTZ won well over course and distance last month and he arguably sets the standard based on that evidence, despite a 4lb rise in the ratings. Scotch Mistress arrives here on the back of two encouraging efforts and she could make the frame once again this evening, while Rocket Rod and Strongbowe are others who merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Millionaire Waltz 2nd Scotch Mistress 3rd Rocket Rod

EXQUISITELY improved significantly for her debut experience judging by her narrow defeat over 5f at Nottingham late last month. If the daughter of Zoustar finds further progression, then she will be hard to stop this evening. Sporting Hero scored at Lingfield last time but has to give plenty of weight to the selection, while Chattel Village and Noble Title are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Exquisitely 2nd Sporting Hero 3rd Chattel Village

WASDALE hasn't looked back since being stepped up to this trip, with the latest of her two recent wins coming over C&D, and a 7lb rise may not be enough to stop the hat-trick. Chuck Taylor ran his best race to date when third at Nottingham just under a fortnight ago and this contest may be run to suit. Expert Agent is having his first start for Kevin Philippart De Foy and an opening mark of 71 looks fair for the son of Expert Eye.
Prediction : 1st Wasdale 2nd Chuck Taylor 3rd Expert Agent

In an open-looking finale the vote goes to POCKLEY, who is a dual course winner and has shown glimmers of hope that an overdue win may be on the cards soon. He now runs off a career-low mark having not won for just under two years, but a return to this surface may put an end to that. Idoapologise was a game winner at Wolverhampton eight days ago and, although he has a 5lb penalty to carry, he must be feared. Al Ameen was slowly away over C&D last month and he can't be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Pockley 2nd Al Ameen 3rd Idoapologise