UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Dream Harder took a big step forward when securing a comfortable victory over the extended mile at Wolverhampton before following up over a furlong further there on Monday. He is expected to be thereabouts again, despite carrying a 6lb penalty for that latest success. However, he was also scheduled to appear there on Boxing Day so AL BAAHY gets the vote sporting a first-time visor following a creditable fourth at Southwell last time out. Cabinet Maker seeks further improvement dropping in trip, while Contrast could take a hand too.
Prediction : 1st Al Baahy 2nd Cabinet Maker 3rd Contrast

Perfect Swiss was a game winner over this trip on his most recent run at Southwell and can have a say in proceedings off a 5lb raised mark, but this is a tougher contest so preference lies with LITTLE JO. Runner-up on his last two starts, he is fancied to get his head in front today. Broctune Red is another who has been knocking on the door of late and can also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Little Jo 2nd Perfect Swiss 3rd Broctune Red

First-time cheekpieces could make all the difference for CENTRAL HALL, who was last seen finishing a respectable second at Kempton in September. The nature of that run left the impression more would be to come from him, although Weydaad has shown ability in her first two runs and looks a threat. Positive Force is another to consider on his return to the Flat.
Prediction : 1st Central Hall 2nd Weydaad 3rd Positive Force

Parallel World has dropped to a competitive mark and ought to be sharper after two recent spins at this circuit since returning from an absence. Tickets was a good second on his only previous visit to this course and is one to seriously consider but preference is for handicap debutant ABRUZZO MIA, who is on a workable mark and has scope for progression back over this trip.
Prediction : 1st Abruzzo Mia 2nd Parallel World 3rd Tickets

CLIPSHAM LA HABANA sets a good standard and is a solid option in this company. The Kevin Philippart De Foy-trained colt emphatically justified strong support on his handicap debut at Kempton, creating the impression he has a lot more to offer. Wiccan, Al Bidda and Muckleton have all just had the one start so far but have bags of scope for improvement. The first-named appeals on pedigree and is suggested as the main danger to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Clipsham La Habana 2nd Wiccan 3rd Al Bidda

SEABREEZES ran much better than market expectations on her nursery debut at Southwell and could be hard to beat if she takes another step forward. She is out of a half-sister to Listed-winning sprinter Aetna and can be fancied to improve now she's gaining in experience. South Dakota Sioux has the ability to figure prominently at this level, while Rosette and Bedazzling are a couple of others to monitor closely in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Seabreezes 2nd South Dakota Sioux 3rd Rosette

The hat-trick seeking AFTER JOHN proved he can run well at this level when sharing the spoils on his penultimate outing over this C&D, so a step up in class from his most recent win here may not be enough to stop him securing a treble. Claim The Stars has dropped 1lb following a creditable third at Southwell earlier this month and is feared ahead of One More Dream.
Prediction : 1st After John 2nd Claim The Stars 3rd One More Dream