UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Symbol of Hope and Level Up both merit plenty of respect given their recent performances, but those efforts do show that they are vulnerable off their current marks. With that in mind, preference is for BLUEBELL TIME, who was not beaten far at Chepstow and catches the eye off a 2lb lower rating. Ray Vonn is another to note on his return from a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Bluebell Time 2nd Ray Vonn 3rd Level Up

CLOVE HITCH is the first foal out of a half-sister to dual Group 1 winner Lillie Langtry, who is also the dam of Classic heroines Minding, Tuesday and Empress Josephine. The daughter of Siyouni cost 725,000gns as a yearling and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning start. Miss Show Off did not build on her promising debut when fourth at Nottingham, but it is far too soon to be writing Clive Cox's filly off. Magic Light and Leaves Of Grass are other newcomers who merit a market inspection.
Prediction : 1st Clove Hitch 2nd Miss Show Off 3rd Magic Light

BOYFRIEND made a useful prospect pull out all the stops at Windsor and Richard Hannon's colt could be hard to stop with that run now under his belt. Array is the most noteworthy newcomer being out of Frankel's Listed-winning half-sister Joyeuse, who has already produced the Group 1-placed pair Maximal and Jubiloso. Starlust struck at Chelmsford but even just a 3lb penalty for that success could leave him vulnerable, while any market support for Indian Run or Navy Jack would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Boyfriend 2nd Array 3rd Starlust

Baheer was well supported on his debut over C&D and ran respectably, despite being turned over by a 150/1 shot. That experience will have taught him plenty and the son of Mehmas is a serious player. Nevertheless, the in-form Roger Varian's MITWAA, a half-brother to juvenile Listed winner Mushir and King's Stand third Annaf, also has a striking pedigree and he may be worth chancing over a trip that should be ideal. Cynosure is another newcomer who appeals on paper.
Prediction : 1st Mitwaa 2nd Baheer 3rd Cynosure

Secret Moment made a victorious return from an absence at Wolverhampton and is a strong contender off just 3lb higher, while Youarenotforgiven had something in hand when winning over a mile at Leicester and commands attention, despite being burdened with 5lb more. However, the one who appeals most at the weights is the lightly-raced SASSY BELLE, whose age allowance gives her a solid chance as she steps up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Sassy Belle 2nd Secret Moment 3rd Youarenotforgiven

The merit of Daahes latest performance was significantly boosted by the winner going in again at Chester last weekend, and Richard Hannon's three-year-old is an intriguing option on his handicap debut. The in-form Al Baahy and hat-trick seeking Flying Secret are also high on the shortlist given their resurgent form. However, SNUGGLE is another on an upwards trajectory and looks more than ready for a crack at this trip after powering to victory with a late surge over 6f at Windsor.
Prediction : 1st Snuggle 2nd Daahes 3rd Al Baahy

FINEST LEADER benefitted from the application of cheekpieces (retained) when winning at Wetherby last month and the son of Churchill, who is having just his second run over this far, might be worth siding with from a 5lb raised mark. Graham put his two rivals to the sword at Salisbury and must enter calculations, while it would come as no surprise were Tribute to take a step forward on this handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Finest Leader 2nd Graham 3rd Tribute

EXERTIVE was no match for a highly progressive sort when filling the runner-up spot at Windsor in May, but Charlie Hills' filly could go one better now raised just 1lb in the ratings. Island Luck steps up in trip after striking the woodwork at Kempton last week and appeals as a likely candidate, along with Clarko's Back, who should be suited by the drop from 10 furlongs.
Prediction : 1st Exertive 2nd Island Luck 3rd Clarkos Back