UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

SNAKE ROLL ran a creditable race in defeat at Haydock and this looks a good opportunity for the five-year-old to regain the winning thread. The Lucinda Russell-trained inmate sets a high standard dropped to this class and should be able to successfully concede weight to his rivals. Gege Ville rates as the chief threat after a promising hurdling debut at Ayr 47 days ago, ahead of Brian's Jet.
Prediction : 1st Snake Roll 2nd Gege Ville 3rd Brians Jet

Coral Blue can't be ruled out after winning at Kelso last month and a 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid if he gets an uncontested lead once more. However, MAUGHOLD HEAD has displayed clear signs of promise in his two hurdle starts to date and may have more to offer now entering handicaps off what looks a fair opening mark. Rockmann and Rockonsoph are two others to note.
Prediction : 1st Maughold Head 2nd Coral Blue 3rd Rockmann

Mcgarry was last seen romping home over an extended 2m7f, but may come on for this chase debut over a sharper distance given his 416-day absence. EDMOND DANTES rates the most solid proposition after finishing second at Kelso last month, and compensation could await here off just 1lb higher in the ratings. Ritson could prove more competitive now dropped in class and merits consideration, along with the in-form Rocco Storm.
Prediction : 1st Edmond Dantes 2nd Ritson 3rd Rocco Storm

CRUZ CONTROL, who wasn't disgraced when finishing seventh in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April, appeals on his hurdles bow and needs to be taken seriously despite the lack of experience in this discipline. He won a bumper in determined fashion at Exeter on his penultimate start and, assuming he is ready to go after a break, this appears well within his grasp. Leading Force and Kauto Of Gold head the list of dangers.
Prediction : 1st Cruz Control 2nd Leading Force 3rd Kauto Of Gold

There is likely to be more to come from OKAVANGO DELTA, who responded kindly to first-time cheekpieces at Doncaster last month. Rose Dobbin's gelding rallied gamely near the finish that day and created the impression that this additional furlong wouldn't be an issue. Salvino is holding his form well and, along with Operation Manna, is respected as a key player in this handicap.
Prediction : 1st Okavango Delta 2nd Salvino 3rd Operation Manna

HEROIQUE DE MAULDE was just denied in a tight finish over C&D last month and, given that the winner of that race has subsequently gone in again, the form looks solid enough and he's respected. Heltenham also looks like he has a race of this nature within his compass and is rated as the chief danger to the selection. Fusain and Son Of The Somme are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Heroique De Maulde 2nd Heltenham 3rd Fusain

A tricky race to call with so little form to go on, but Fergal O'Brien's point-to-point winner DONTYAWANTME looks interesting after he forced a dead-heat at Knockmullen House. That form has a bit of substance to it. Fox's Fancy looks the part on paper as a daughter of Kayf Tara and is one to keep an eye on, along with Lollobrigida, who represents the in-form Dan Skelton stable.
Prediction : 1st Dontyawantme 2nd Foxs Fancy 3rd Lollobrigida