UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

The Irish form posted by FORGETMENOTBLUE is solid and she can strike on only her second start for Karl Burke. The daughter of Pivotal is on a competitive mark and offers strong appeal. Bobby Shaftoe is back in handicap company after landing a classified stakes over C&D last week, but a personal best is required under a 5lb penalty. Kirk House is one to monitor in the betting on handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Forgetmenotblue 2nd Bobby Shaftoe 3rd Kirk House

John and Thady Gosden have a healthy strike-rate since the turn of the year and again look the team to side with, as MR INSPIRATION not only appeals on pedigree, but shaped as if he has the ability to match when scoring over 1m4f in a similar race at Kempton a fortnight ago. He drops in trip but staying in novice company seems a good move. Well-bred newcomer Sea Flawless also has to be of interest, while Nefyn Dawn is respected.
Prediction : 1st Mr Inspiration 2nd Sea Flawless 3rd Nefyn Dawn

RI NA FARRAIGE was well backed when he finished a close third at Wolverhampton nine days ago and looks worth another chance. The six-year-old was doing his best work at the finish that day and he may well flourish over the additional yardage this time. Vision Of Hope might be happier now back with George Boughey and on the level, while Mujid is dangerous to underestimate in this sort of company.
Prediction : 1st Ri Na Farraige 2nd Vision Of Hope 3rd Mujid

Emperor Spirit is an interesting contender as he makes his first start for the Robert Cowell stable and the five-year-old is 1lb lower than his last winning mark. However, the vote goes to THE BELL CONDUCTOR, who can put his latest two poor efforts behind him as he returns to the C&D of his last win. The son of Dandy Man was dropped 2lb from his latest outing at Lingfield, which makes him only 5lb higher than when winning here nicely in September. May Sonic is likely to enter calculations following his most recent win at Southwell.
Prediction : 1st The Bell Conductor 2nd Emperor Spirit 3rd May Sonic

FLEURMAN comes here off the back of a solid win at Wolverhampton where he was strong at the finish. The gelding has been raised 3lb for that success, which shouldn't be enough to stop him going in again. First Emperor commands respect in his attempt for a hat-trick of victories, while Quercus Robur, who is unbeaten on both appearances over C&D, appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fleurman 2nd First Emperor 3rd Quercus Robur

BURNING THE BAILS wasn't beaten far when running on into sixth from a wide draw at Southwell last month and compensation could await now enjoying the plum draw in stall one. Sure Spirit was last seen finishing runner-up at Wolverhampton and a similar performance should see her involved once more. Onight looks a potential improver after an encouraging racecourse debut saw him finish in the frame at Kempton and the Archie Watson inmate is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Burning The Bails 2nd Sure Spirit 3rd Onight

How Bizarre is likely to prove popular after weakening late on into third over a mile at Southwell recently, with this drop to 7f likely to suit. A chance, however, is taken on C&D winner THAAYER, who is chanced to bounce back to winning ways after undergoing a wind procedure since last being seen. Jkr Cobbler is another to consider now returned to a classified stakes contest, but the four-year-old will need to settle better if he aspires to see this trip out.
Prediction : 1st Thaayer 2nd How Bizarre 3rd Jkr Cobbler