UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Howzat Hiris is respected after winning over course and distance last month and can go well again despite a 4lb higher mark, while Shesupincourt, who is a potential pace angle, has also performed with credit over C&D recently and warrants consideration in the first-time cheekpieces. However, NIGHTS IN VENICE wasn't beaten far in a deeper-looking race at Carlisle 20 days ago and could be hard to repel at this level with ground conditions likely to suit.
Prediction : 1st Nights In Venice 2nd Howzat Hiris 3rd Shesupincourt

Former point-to-point winner SOUND AND FURY has made a good start to racing under Rules and made a winning start over hurdles at Exeter in February. He subsequently came up against a potentially decent opponent when he was a good second to one of Nicky Henderson's Irish imports in a similar race at Newbury 22 days ago, which may prove to be good form, and he is taken to go one better today. Fellow pointing recruits Cold Sobar and Langdale Lane look the pick of the opposition.
Prediction : 1st Sound And Fury 2nd Cold Sobar 3rd Langdale Lane

East Street has enured mixed fortunes lately, but retains scope for further progress and has a live chance of following up last month's Wetherby success from just a 1lb higher mark. However, better value might lie with GLITTERING LOVE, who returned from a short break with a solid effort when second at Hexham in mid-March and a 2lb rise may underestimate him judged on his peak form over fences. Chasing debutant Here Comes The Man, a former point-to-point winner, is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Glittering Love 2nd East Street 3rd Here Comes The Man

WORD HAS IT may be winless in over two years but recent efforts have suggested that he is getting closer, and these race conditions could provide his best opportunity yet. Mcgowan's Pass bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Wetherby and he is likely to be thereabouts, along with Doncaster scorer Fingal's Hill and C&D winner Fostered Phil.
Prediction : 1st Word Has It 2nd Mcgowans Pass 3rd Fingals Hill

HIGH MOON has been unlucky not to get his head in front this season and he went close once more at Hexham last time out. The eight-year-old could see his luck change on this occasion, with easy Sedgefield winner Blue Hawaii and the capable Bushypark looking best placed to chase him home. Already a three-time winner this season, Arthur's Quay cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st High Moon 2nd Blue Hawaii 3rd Arthurs Quay

Thunder In Milan put it all together when winning at Musselburgh last month and though he merits respect from a 4lb higher mark, preference is for EX S'ELANCE. Victor Thompson's charge found only a well-treated rival too strong when narrowly denied at Hexham 16 days ago, he remains open to improvement over fences and compensation could await now nudged up just 1lb in the handicap. Six One Nine heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ex Selance 2nd Thunder In Milan 3rd Six One Nine

ENEMY AT THE GATE appeared to relish a step up in trip when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last month and he could atone for that defeat, though a 6lb higher mark will require him to pull out more. Turning Gold drops in class and must enter calculations along with Celestial Fashion, who makes her second start following wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Enemy At The Gate 2nd Turning Gold 3rd Celestial Fashion