UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

It's difficult to oppose the Rebecca Menzies-trained RUSSIAN VIRTUE, who has been in imperious form under both codes recently. The gelded son of Toronado won over 1m2f here (off 2lb lower) last month, sandwiched in between three hurdles victories, and he looks highly likely to add another success to his tally. Bobba Tee is now 10lb below his last winning mark and it would be dangerous to write him off, while Rockabill Angel heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Russian Virtue 2nd Bobba Tee 3rd Rockabill Angel

MAGICDOLLAR bumped into a major improver (now rated 78) when finishing a good second over C&D two weeks ago, and Kevin Ryan's gelding is fancied to go one better off an unchanged mark. Lady Bianca showed ability in her three qualifying runs and she looks more than capable of being a potent force on this handicap debut. Up in trip and with cheekpieces applied for the first time, H Key Lails is one to monitoring in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Magicdollar 2nd Lady Bianca 3rd H Key Lails

STAR SHIELD is now 10lb lower than when successful over track and trip last January, and his latest effort under an inexperienced rider can be forgiven. David O'Meara's charge was dropped a further 2lb for that run and, if he can bounce back, an eighth career success might be in the offing. Chief's Will gained a narrow victory at Southwell last month and he ought to remain competitive. Plastic Paddy is fancied to chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Star Shield 2nd Chiefs Will 3rd Plastic Paddy

QUEEN REGENT caught the eye when narrowly beaten on her racecourse debut over a mile at Kempton recently and the daughter of Roaring Lion could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Reflective Star took a step forward on her second start at Southwell in December and may have more to offer here, while Alpina Express and Bosc Girl are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Queen Regent 2nd Reflective Star 3rd Alpina Express

ADEB was only beaten a length into second off this mark over 6f here last month and the step up in trip could help the four-year-old to go one better. Perfect Swiss has proven to be a consistent performer in recent months and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Lion's Dream merits plenty of respect on his debut for new connections.
Prediction : 1st Adeb 2nd Perfect Swiss 3rd Lions Dream

ATHOLLBLAIR BOY appeared to improve for his effort here last month when winning over the same C&D a couple of weeks later. A 2lb rise for that success could prove lenient, more so with jockey Sophie Clements now claiming a handy 7lb off his back. Tathmeen recorded his sixth success at the course when winning here earlier in the month and he merits respect off just 3lb higher. Handicap debutant Show Compassion may have more to offer in this sphere and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Athollblair Boy 2nd Tathmeen 3rd Show Compassion

ELZAAL didn't enjoy of the best of passages when finishing third over C&D last month and strikes as the type who has more races in him off this mark. Primo finished ahead in second on that occasion and the four-year-old is feared most. Gunnerside drops from a 0-60 event into a 0-55 contest after being lowered 2lb for his latest fourth here, and the Grant Tuer charge isn't taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Elzaal 2nd Primo 3rd Gunnerside