UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

NOBLE STYLE emerged with plenty of credit from the 2000 Guineas when fading into sixth after travelling smoothly into the race, suggesting a step back down to this distance is a positive move. The son of Kingman won the Gimcrack over this trip last year and he could prove to be a cut above his rivals. The main threat might be Aesop's Fables, who landed the Futurity at the Curragh as a juvenile and offered enough encouragement when second on his return at Navan. Shaquille is a rapid improver to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Noble Style 2nd Aesops Fables 3rd Shaquille

Yibir is top-rated in this contest by upwards of 9lb and is likely to be a warm order. The 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf hero regained the winning thread in the Princess Of Wales's at Newmarket last July but has been off since, which is a concern. A chance is taken on ISRAR, who has improved in the handicap ranks so far. The son of Muhaarar, out of champion filly Taghrooda, is expected to progress again this year and can bridge the gap into Group company. Haskoy, second past the post in the Leger, is another to note on her return to the fray.
Prediction : 1st Israr 2nd Yibir 3rd Haskoy

DESERT HERO is two out of three to date, with the latest of those victories a comfortable three-length verdict under a penalty in a Redcar novice event back in October. The son of Sea The Stars, who is still in the Derby, is likely to find improvement for this further step up in trip and he ought to go very close on his handicap bow. Royal Rhyme, who struck over this distance by five lengths at Newmarket's Guineas meeting, could get in contention off 10lb higher, while Bertinelli has to be of interest for the Aidan O'Brien stable.
Prediction : 1st Desert Hero 2nd Royal Rhyme 3rd Bertinelli

A highly competitive renewal of this prestigious contest and it can pay to side with MODERN GAMES, who ended his three-year-old campaign with a dominant success in the Breeders' Cup Mile. Charlie Appleby's colt was consistent at the highest level throughout last season and his comeback second at Keeneland should have put him spot-on. His chief threat may be My Prospero, who ran crackers for third in the St James's Palace Stakes and Champion Stakes at Ascot. Laurel has only been beaten once in her career, when pipped in the Sun Chariot, and could still be anything, while Jadoomi brings strong mile form to the table but is perhaps best suited by cut in the ground. Mutasaabeq (first) and Light Infantry (third) renew their rivalry from the bet365 mile and cannot be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Modern Games 2nd My Prospero 3rd Jadoomi

INTELLOGENT shaped encouragingly on his return in the Earl Of Sefton and the form of that race has worked out well, with the winner following up in a Grade 2 in the States. The eight-year-old was unlucky not to land a major handicap last season, but remains on a mark off which he can score. Kingdom Come arrives on a four-timer and must enter calculations, along with Unforgotten and Wanees, who is far better than he showed in the Lincoln. C&D winner Atrium and Top Secret are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Intellogent 2nd Wanees 3rd Kingdom Come

BLUESTOCKING created a deep impression when staying on strongly to win on her debut at Salisbury in September and she is fancied to book her Oaks ticket, for which she is as short as 10/1. Warm Heart improved plenty for the step up to this trip to break through at Leopardstown and the daughter of Galileo isn't taken lightly as she potentially puts her own Classic aspirations on the line. Polly Pott, who has a penalty for springing a surprise in the May Hill, wasn't up to the 1000 Guineas but better is expected now.
Prediction : 1st Bluestocking 2nd Warm Heart 3rd Polly Pott

LEAP ABROAD lost little in defeat when finishing a fine fourth in an ultra-competitive affair at Newmarket a fortnight ago, more so given he carried 2lb overweight, and he makes most appeal now dropped in class slightly. Bernardo O'Reilly has hit some good form of late and is expected to be in the mix once more, while Twilight Madness has another go at 6f after a solid comeback fourth over Epsom's flying five. Letmelivemylife and Sergeant Tibbs are just two others who require consideration.
Prediction : 1st Leap Abroad 2nd Bernardo OReilly 3rd Letmelivemylife