UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

This presents BOBBY SHAFTOE with a good opportunity to add to his tally, given that he wasn't beaten far when he was tried over this trip for the first time in a 0-70 handicap 11 days ago. This is a weaker looking race and can provide the Jim Goldie-trained five-year-old with a decent confidence booster. Burnage Boy could find more now he is tried in a visor and is feared most, although Strong Team is respected on his peak efforts.
Prediction : 1st Bobby Shaftoe 2nd Burnage Boy 3rd Strong Team

This is no easy task under joint-top weight, but JEMS BOND arguably has the most appealing recent form and looks worth another try over a mile. The gelding is effective on Tapeta and has won from a 3lb higher mark in the past, so is potentially still well treated on these terms. Mac Ailey has been in fine fettle at Southwell and looks the chief danger to the selection, although Divine Connection is also feared.
Prediction : 1st Jems Bond 2nd Mac Ailey 3rd Divine Connection

SHAW PARK, who is a half-brother to plenty of winners, showed a lot of promise when denied by the narrowest of margins on his racecourse bow at Wolverhampton and with that experience to draw upon, he could be hard to beat. Lady Beechfield caught the eye when running on into third on her Chelmsford introduction and should do even better over this longer trip. Patriot's Choice is the most appealing of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Shaw Park 2nd Lady Beechfield 3rd Patriots Choice

DILIGENT HARRY has always been highly regarded by connections and he looks the class act in here, having gone down narrowly in Listed company on his return from a break. He may be winless since April 2021 but this appeals as an ideal opportunity. The admirable Fine Wine is expected to make them go from the front, but Sir Robin is proven over this distance and may be the chief threat. Fivethousandtoone is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Diligent Harry 2nd Sir Robin 3rd Fivethousandtoone

HURT YOU NEVER may have disappointed at Chelmsford last time out, but her form over C&D before that gives her every chance on this occasion. Adrian Nicholls' filly is the joint-top rated in the field and she can make it count at the main expense of four-time course winner Blackcurrent and Elisheva, who has done well since joining new connections. Others to note include Deolali, Jumira Bridge and Lucky Lucky Lucky.
Prediction : 1st Hurt You Never 2nd Elisheva 3rd Blackcurrent

COLORS OF FREEDOM arrives here on the back of four victories in recent months and a 2lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop her, despite a small step up in grade. Sugar Hill Babe has been knocking hard on the door of late and could make the frame once again, while Shine Honey Shine and Pride Of Yorkshire are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Colors Of Freedom 2nd Sugar Hill Babe 3rd Shine Honey Shine

ANIF was not beaten far at all when filling third place off this mark over a mile at Southwell last time and that form gives him a big chance here. Abnaa's winning run came to an end on his most recent outing but it is far too soon to be writing him off. Others who make the shortlist are Wadacre Grace and Code Purple.
Prediction : 1st Anif 2nd Abnaa 3rd Wadacre Grace