UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

HILDENLEY won with a bit to spare over C&D in September and, off just 3lb higher, he looks worth chancing in a tricky handicap. Going Underground is also effective at this circuit and is respected given that he's previously gone close over this trip and is competitively weighted judged on his peak form. First Snowfall is also considered but she faces a stiffer test under a 5lb penalty imposed for a classified stakes success here eight days ago. Calcutta Dream is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Hildenley 2nd Going Underground 3rd First Snowfall

WHATWOULDYOUKNOW won over C&D in October when sporting cheekpieces for the first time and, given they are swapped for a visor, it would come as no surprise to see a similar performance from the eight-year-old, whose chance is also boosted by a handy draw. End Zone and Broctune Red are old rivals that also need to be taken seriously at this level, while Like A Lion is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Whatwouldyouknow 2nd End Zone 3rd Broctune Red

While CHAMPAGNY was ultimately beaten a length by The Angelus Belle over C&D last week, she is favoured by the revised terms and is taken to fully exploit the opportunity this presents. The consistent Gilded Moon picks up 6lb extra after winning over 1m2f at Lingfield nine days ago and Ed Dunlop's filly rates as a bigger threat to the selection on these terms. Mint Edition has scope to improve now he's upped in trip.
Prediction : 1st Champagny 2nd Gilded Moon 3rd The Angelus Belle

The verdict is for BROWNLEE, who arrives in this following a comfortable win over 5f at Southwell last month. He has gone up 5lb for that success which may not be enough to stop him following up, but Megan Moon makes her handicap bow following a creditable third at Wolverhampton last month and can give the selection plenty to think about. Glorious Angel was a game winner on her most recent run over 7f and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Brownlee 2nd Megan Moon 3rd Glorious Angel

Bert Kibbler was last seen securing a comfortable win over this trip at Southwell in January last year but, given he has had 367 days off the track, it is easier to side with MODULAR MAGIC. Denied narrowly on his latest run over this C&D, he's on the same mark (3lb well-in) and merits the utmost respect. Bellagio Man is another to bear in mind having filled the runner-up spot on his last three outings.
Prediction : 1st Modular Magic 2nd Bert Kibbler 3rd Bellagio Man

MAN OF EDEN was somewhat unlucky not to break the maiden on Irish shores last year, and this represents an ideal opportunity on his first run for the Roger Charlton stable. The three-year-old brings a decent level of form and he may have too much for Admiral Jack, who appears likely to improve for stepping up in trip. Latest Edition and newcomer Melwood Boy can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Man Of Eden 2nd Admiral Jack 3rd Melwood Boy

Runner-up on his last two starts over C&D, HIGHJACKED deserves a change in luck and he can get that here in a winnable contest. The son of Dick Turpin remains just 1lb above his last winning mark and he can strike at the main expense of Irish raider Delta Romeo, who has been running well at Dundalk of late. Last-time-out C&D winner Athollblair Boy is entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Highjacked 2nd Delta Romeo 3rd Athollblair Boy