UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

AL HUJAIJA took a big leap forward to go down narrowly at Newbury just over a fortnight ago and, given the way she finished off her race on that occasion, this extra furlong should suit. Squeaker shaped with plenty of promise to finish runner-up at Doncaster on debut, despite being slowly away, and improvement is likely. Carolina Reaper wasn't disgraced when sixth behind Snellen in the Chesham at Royal Ascot last month and will appreciate these calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Al Hujaija 2nd Squeaker 3rd Carolina Reaper

Just A Spark has been given a 3lb rise for her game success over C&D last month and there appears to no reason to suggest why she won't go close again. James Ferguson applies blinkers for the first time to the newly gelded Hover On The Wind, who merits respect, but the vote goes to ABATE. The seven-year-old has been in fine form so far this season, having won twice already, and, although beaten at Hamilton last time, he is capable of getting back to winning ways.
Prediction : 1st Abate 2nd Just A Spark 3rd Hover On The Wind

Clive Cox appears to have found the key to HAVANA BLUE, who has won his last two races in cosy style, and although stepping up to a mile for the first time, his running style suggests it shouldn't be an issue. One Nation failed to beat a rival home in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last month, but he could be worth another chance, while the consistent Dutch Decoy, who is a previous C&D winner, looks to have solid place claims.
Prediction : 1st Havana Blue 2nd Dutch Decoy 3rd One Nation

NOVAKAI was a good second in the Musidora at York behind Oaks winner Soul Sister on her penultimate effort and that form entitles her to be the one to beat in this field. Karl Burke's charge struggled to land a blow in the Group 1 Prix de Diane at Chantilly last time, but she can stamp her authority back in these calmer waters. Time Lock should also be thereabouts after a creditable run in the Lancashire Oaks at Haydock last time, while Sound Angela completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Novakai 2nd Time Lock 3rd Sound Angela

ALA KAIFI very nearly shed his maiden tag when beaten a short-head over 1m2f at Doncaster last time and this looks like a nice opportunity to go one better. Ismail Mohammed's runner is making his handicap debut and an opening mark of 70 doesn't appear out of his grasp. Last-time-out winner I Still Have Faith should pose the biggest danger after scoring over 1m2f at Nottingham, while Kodiman shouldn't be ignored.
Prediction : 1st Ala Kaifi 2nd I Still Have Faith 3rd Kodiman

Final Watch was a good winner over C&D last Friday and another bold bid can be expected, but he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as STAR OF ORION. Ralph Beckett's charge wasn't disgraced in the Bunbury Cup at this venue last week and dropped 1lb in the ratings, he could be on a dangerous mark. First Folio completes the shortlist back in these calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Orion 2nd Final Watch 3rd First Folio