UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

DOUGIES DREAM has won two of his seven previous starts on the all-weather - both at this course - and still has the scope to improve over this trip. The gelding has seemed more focused since being fitted with cheekpieces earlier this year and he is has a lot going for him off a competitive rating. Recent C&D winner Her Way is feared most off just 4lb higher, although Jewel Maker also tends to go well here and commands respect with his yard in flying form.
Prediction : 1st Dougies Dream 2nd Her Way 3rd Jewel Maker

IRON SHERIFF is versatile regarding the racing surface and, having maintained his progression when landing a similar type of event at Pontefract in June, this previous C&D winner rates as a live contender, despite shouldering 6lb more. Hildegard is also considered, as she is unexposed and has made notable improvement with cheekpieces applied in her last two starts, while Valstar and Coconut Bay are others that can go well too.
Prediction : 1st Iron Sheriff 2nd Hildegard 3rd Valstar

SEA THE DREAM was only headed late on when he tried to make all at Haydock last month, but impressed with his attitude when under pressure near the finish. That experience should have taught him plenty and he gets the vote to shed the maiden tag at the third time of asking. Star Runner is entitled to improve on his debut third at Kempton, while Golden West debuts for a yard that has enjoyed a good spell with their juveniles and the son of Masar is another notable contender.
Prediction : 1st Sea The Dream 2nd Star Runner 3rd Golden West

The hat-trick seeking Making Dreams has done little wrong of late, but a 6lb penalty for his latest success, combined with the burden of top-weight, could see his losing run come to an end. Therefore, a tentative vote goes to the unexposed ROSENZOO, who finished a distant fourth at Newmarket on his latest outing. He makes both his nursery and Tapeta debut here and could be worth taking a chance on off an opening mark of 69. Mart is another to note in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Rosenzoo 2nd Making Dreams 3rd Mart

In not the strongest of contests, preference lies with REFLEX, who finished a decent second, despite missing the break, over an extended mile at Wolverhampton last month. He is rated 1lb higher for the aforementioned run and is expected to build on that if getting away on level terms. Indication Rocket seemed to appreciate a return to the Flat most recently and is feared most dropping in distance, while Pop Favorite heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Reflex 2nd Indication Rocket 3rd Pop Favorite

LITTLE TED took a big step forward when scoring over C&D on his most recent run and Tim Easterby's charge is fancied to follow up, despite a 5lb raised mark. However, Urban Road should not be taken lightly having also recorded a comfortable win over C&D at the same meeting and he can give the selection plenty to think about off 6lb higher. The unexposed Port Erin completes the shortlist on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Little Ted 2nd Urban Road 3rd Port Erin

NORTHBOUND has been in consistent form this season and recent efforts on turf would suggest that another win may be just around the corner, especially over a C&D which he was successful over this time last year. Denied by the narrowest of margins at Wolverhampton, Bold Territories must be thereabouts again, along with Hezahunk for his in-form connections. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Guest List, Muddy Lynn and Rockin Rosa.
Prediction : 1st Northbound 2nd Bold Territories 3rd Hezahunk

Turned out again quickly after getting up late at Ayr on Saturday, WEE FAT MAC is aiming to strike while the iron is hot under a 5lb penalty. The fact he has won here twice is another major plus and Iain Jardine's charge may have too much for comfortable Wolverhampton scorer Yaahobby. Golden Rainbow is beginning to get the hang of things for his new connections, while Rainbow Rain is arriving on the back of a taking success at Thirsk.
Prediction : 1st Wee Fat Mac 2nd Yaahobby 3rd Golden Rainbow