UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

PALLAS LORD has not been beaten far on each of his last two starts over C&D and this looks like as good an opportunity as any to regain the winning thread. The five-year-old gets the vote ahead of Captain St Lucifer, who deserves a change in luck having finished runner-up on his last three starts at Wolverhampton. Soaring Star has dropped down to a very workable mark and cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Pallas Lord 2nd Captain St Lucifer 3rd Soaring Star

RHYTHM N HOOVES must hold every chance if building on a strong runner-up effort on debut at Wolverhampton. Plenty of improvement can be expected on the back of that and he is taken to see off Jack Of Clubs, who should be well suited by dropping back in trip, and Oneforsue, who hasn't been seen since October. Beau Roc and One Of Our Own are capable of being in the mix as well.
Prediction : 1st Rhythm N Hooves 2nd Jack Of Clubs 3rd Oneforsue

This can go the way of OUR ABSENT FRIENDS, who disappointed at Chelmsford last time out but was an easy winner over C&D on his penultimate start. The son of Camacho remains unexposed and should have too much for course specialist Kraken Power and Golden Rainbow, who should improve on his first run for new connections. Others to note include Glory Hallelujah, Murbih and Sir Benedict.
Prediction : 1st Our Absent Friends 2nd Kraken Power 3rd Golden Rainbow

Violeta and Elim set the standard of those with previous experience and are likely to be thereabouts. However, it may be worth siding with UBETTABEQUICK, who looks the most appealing of the newcomers. At 350,000 euros, the daughter of Wootton Bassett was by far the most expensive purchase in here and, given that she is a half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Above, she ticks the right boxes on paper. Dome Of Stars is also noted on debut.
Prediction : 1st Ubettabequick 2nd Violeta 3rd Elim

ST ANDREW'S CASTLE, a winner here two starts ago, is 1lb well-in at the weights and could have a bit in hand over the opposition, some of whom are rivals that already have something to find. Hardy (fourth) is one of those, as he was a little over five lengths behind the selection when they met here 22 days ago. Elladora also comes into calculations.
Prediction : 1st St Andrews Castle 2nd Hardy 3rd Elladora

Papa Cocktail is dangerously well handicapped and should be monitored in the betting, while Satin Snake and Anif are closely matched judged on their recent efforts. However, LORD ABAMA caught the eye when he finished to good effect behind a progressive rival last week and he may do better now returned to this trip. A bold showing from the Profitable gelding looks assured.
Prediction : 1st Lord Abama 2nd Papa Cocktail 3rd Satin Snake

SLAINTE MHATH wasn't disgraced when fifth here earlier in the month on her first run since October, and the mare is capable of building on that performance especially with the cheekpieces reapplied. Final Account's recent course form, which includes a victory at the beginning of last month, gives him strong credentials, while others for the shortlist include One Hart and Tathmeen.
Prediction : 1st Slainte Mhath 2nd Final Account 3rd One Hart