UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

In an open event it could be worth taking a chance on LONG STAY. Fergal O'Brien's seven-year-old returned from a lengthy absence with a good second at Perth in September, he remains lightly raced and could have much more to offer in this sphere. Grivetana was last seen finishing fourth in a Grade 3 at Cheltenham in April and she's of significant interest for the in-form Paul Nicholls yard, along with Herbiers, who has the ability to be more than competitive from his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Long Stay 2nd Grivetana 3rd Herbiers

Nicky Henderson has won two of the previous five renewals of this contest and he could add another to his tally in the form of BOOM BOOM. The four-year-old finished behind the smart Leave Of Absence in his two bumpers last season and he possesses the required ability on this hurdling debut. Lock Out is fancied to follow him home, ahead of Ballinrobe scorer Hansard, who makes his debut for the Gary Moore team.
Prediction : 1st Boom Boom 2nd Lock Out 3rd Hansard

3-3 over the larger obstacles, HUELGOAT is fancied to make light work of a further 6lb rise and extend his unbeaten chase record. Unanswered Prayers shaped with promise behind Knappers Hill over hurdles last month and he rates the main danger here, ahead of Whydah Gally. Certainly Red bolted up at Kempton when last seen in March and he's respected on his seasonal reappearance, for all that an 8lb higher mark will make life harder.
Prediction : 1st Huelgoat 2nd Unanswered Prayers 3rd Whydah Gally

It is hard to look past SHE'S A SAINT, who bolted up on her hurdling debut at Hexham last month. She made all over 2m and scored by 41 lengths on that occasion, so the fact she has to carry a penalty for that win may not stop her. Carole's Pass, who scored impressively on her latest outing at Clairefontaine in June, seems her biggest threat, while Mrs Grimley is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Shes A Saint 2nd Caroles Pass 3rd Mrs Grimley

DIDTHEYLEAVEUOUTTO steps up in trip following a decent fourth at Chepstow on his most recent run last month and looks more than capable of building on that, given he was staying on late. Enqarde reverts to hurdles following a respectable second over fences when last seen in April and he is feared most, ahead of Geordie Des Champs, who could also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Didtheyleaveuoutto 2nd Enqarde 3rd Geordie Des Champs

Although JEMIMA P failed to justify favouritism over hurdles at Kempton last time, it would be no surprise if the daughter of Jeremy made amends on her return to chasing. The Emma Lavelle-trained mare boasts an impressive record over the larger obstacles and a mark of 140 may not be insurmountable. Java Point recorded a career-best effort when landing the spoils at this venue in April and he demands respect on seasonal reappearance. Le Cameleon is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Jemima P 2nd Java Point 3rd Le Cameleon

HARVIE WALLBANGER (also engaged to run at Chepstow on Wednesday) looks to be heading the right way and it would be no surprise if the six-year-old shed his maiden tag under NH rules today. He hit the line with plenty of conviction when runner-up at Chepstow last month and the son of Mahler may be able to go one better today. Iolaos Du Mou is related to plenty of winners and the debutant requires close consideration, while Overtheline completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Harvie Wallbanger 2nd Iolaos Du Mou 3rd Overtheline