UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

MRS MEADER wasn't disgraced last time at Windsor when she finished third by just under six lengths, and she has been dropped 1lb in the weights for that effort which puts her just 3lb higher than when she won this race easily last year. Therefore, she could be feasibly treated. Mabre filled the runner-up spot last time over a mile and looks an interesting contender going back up in distance, while Fillyfudge is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Mrs Meader 2nd Mabre 3rd Fillyfudge

MAFNOOD is related to a few winners, including being a half-brother to Tajaanus, who was also trained by Richard Hannon and struck on his debut. The son of Kingman can show enough speed to make his first start a winning one. Treasure Time is another newcomer to note, as he has more than enough speed in his pedigree to suggest he can be a player. Any market support for Viridian should also be noted.
Prediction : 1st Mafnood 2nd Treasure Time 3rd Viridian

LOSE YOURSELF sets a very high standard for this contest with a rating of 101, after she was only beaten a head in the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket when last seen in October. She could have way too much class for these and it's highly likely this will be a stepping stone to better things. Value Added shaped very well on debut when only touched off by a neck and should have much more to come, while Satirical may appreciate the return to a better surface.
Prediction : 1st Lose Yourself 2nd Value Added 3rd Satirical

MONOPOLISE has the best form on offer and jointly sets a reasonable standard for the rest to aim at. This marks a slight drop in class for the three-year-old after his highly commendable second in a 14-runner handicap at York last moth, form which was boosted by the winner brushing aside an 84-rated rival on his next start. The unexposed Achillea is the main danger as she enters handicaps for the first time on a workable mark. Inverlochy completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Monopolise 2nd Achillea 3rd Inverlochy

Mister Bluebird is highly regarded after his game effort to win at Goodwood on Sunday, but a 5lb penalty demands more of him and only a personal best will suffice. With that in mind, it might pay to focus more attention on PERSUASION, who runs off 7lb lower than his last winning mark and, given William Buick was in the saddle for that success, the jockey booking suggests connections are confident of another big run. Able Kane, Flying Secret and King Cabo also warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Persuasion 2nd Mister Bluebird 3rd Able Kane

Supporters of SHOBIZ will be pleased to see William Buick keeps the ride and a 4lb rise for a staying-on success over C&D last month doesn't look enough to hold him back. The five-year-old can get the better of Magnificence, who lost little in defeat at Haydock last Friday and is taken to go well off the same mark. Strike is now rated just 2lb above his last winning mark and may throw up some each-way value reverting to turf.
Prediction : 1st Shobiz 2nd Magnificence 3rd Strike

HEDONISTA kept on well to break her maiden tag at the second time of asking over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle last month and the daughter of Ulysses gets the nod. Her dam is a full-sister to Ribblesdale and Lancashire Oaks runner-up Lustrous, so her pedigree suggests she will be able to act on turf and there is likely more to come from Ed Walker's inmate. Scintillante is taken to step forward on his handicap debut, while the improving Blindedbythelights also merits consideration despite getting turned over at cramped odds at Lingfield on Monday.
Prediction : 1st Hedonista 2nd Scintillante 3rd Blindedbythelights