UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

An impressive winner of a bumper here in March, I AM GONNA BE looked in need of a greater stamina test on her hurdles bow at Uttoxeter last month and she gets that opportunity here. Its A Midnight is another who is likely to appreciate the rise in distance for her in-form connections, while point-to-point winner Lady Mendoza could be one to watch on her Rules debut.
Prediction : 1st I Am Gonna Be 2nd Its A Midnight 3rd Lady Mendoza

SPUTNIK looked on good terms with himself when scoring comfortably at Ayr last month and the step up in trip could eke out further improvement as he looks to make it three wins from his last four. Aire Valley Lad has run over this distance in the past, which bodes well against unproven sorts like Aazza, who unseated last time out but remains unexposed in this sphere. Beat The Edge is another of interest on his chasing bow.
Prediction : 1st Sputnik 2nd Aire Valley Lad 3rd Aazza

Fenland Tiger is bound to be popular here as he goes in search of the hat-trick following a determined success at Hexham earlier in the month. Preference, however, is for BOUNCING BOBBY, who won on the same card at Carlisle last month and did so with such aplomb that an 11lb rise may not be enough to halt his progress. Great Raffles ended last season on a high and must be considered on his return, along with Misscarlett and Pileup.
Prediction : 1st Bouncing Bobby 2nd Fenland Tiger 3rd Great Raffles

Still unexposed at the trip, FAITQUE DE L'ISLE showed determination to get off the mark over fences last time out and may have more to offer off just a 4lb higher mark. His jumping was solid that day and another accomplished round can help him fend off the challenges posed by Quiet Flow and Welsh Reign, who look the pick of the opposition. A strong pace would also bring Ballintogher Boy's proven stamina into play.
Prediction : 1st Faitque De LIsle 2nd Quiet Flow 3rd Welsh Reign

This is deeper than the race LUCKY LOVER BOY won over course and distance last week, but he has done nothing but flourish in registering what is now four wins since the back end of August. Given that he's due for another 7lb rise in the handicap, this looks a good time to catch the mount of regular partner Henry Brooke. Lock Down Luke and Jet Legs are the main dangers.
Prediction : 1st Lucky Lover Boy 2nd Lock Down Luke 3rd Jet Legs

It took almost every yard of the trip for Hidden Commander to get his head in front over C&D last week and he may be worth taking on under a 7lb penalty for that very narrow success, with THE PADDY PIE, also a previous C&D winner, looking the more appealing option now he's got the benefit of a recent run under his belt. Easy ground wouldn't be an issue for the selection and, off 6lb lower than his last winning mark, he is favoured on these terms. Geryville is also considered.
Prediction : 1st The Paddy Pie 2nd Hidden Commander 3rd Geryville

Frankie Lamb has been gelded ahead of his racecourse bow and is related to some smart types, including the Listed and Grade 2 bumper-placed Miss Lamb, so he looks capable of having a say in proceedings. However, racecourse experience could prove crucial and PEAKY BOY, who seeks to build on a promising second on his Rules bow at Bangor last month, is preferred. Yorkshire Man Sam secured a decent third on his debut at Ayr and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Peaky Boy 2nd Frankie Lamb 3rd Yorkshire Man Sam