UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

NORTH VIEW shaped with bundles of promise on debut when third over 6f at Ascot, where he took a keen hold, and should have learned a great deal from the experience. The second in that race has gone one better subsequently so with normal progression, he could prove hard to beat. Flag Of St George sets the standard with a rating of 83 and has to be respected, even with his penalty. Any market support for 62,000gns purchase Berkshire Nugget should be noted.
Prediction : 1st North View 2nd Flag Of St George 3rd Berkshire Nugget

De Bruyne has run well the last twice, the latest of those efforts coming when fourth at Salisbury, and he now has William Buick on board so is likely to be on the premises. However, the vote goes to EPIC EXPRESS, who can overturn the form with his C&D conqueror Porfin because he still had plenty to do a furlong out and, with better behaviour at the stalls and on slightly better terms, he could gain his revenge. Swiss Star failed to justify odds-on favouritism on her handicap bow in that race, but she is unexposed and can be forgiven.
Prediction : 1st Epic Express 2nd De Bruyne 3rd Porfin

ODDYSSEY sets a pretty lofty standard on the back of his third in the Superlative, which earned him an official rating of 95, and with the step up from 7f likely to suit, he should prove very hard to beat. 800,000gns purchase Kingdom Of Time is out of a sister to Highland Reel and any market confidence behind him could prove significant for last year's winning connections. Allegorical showed ability on debut when fourth at Newbury and should have a lot more to come.
Prediction : 1st Oddyssey 2nd Kingdom Of Time 3rd Allegorical

Where's Freddy showed a willing attitude to spring a surprise over 7f at this venue, but he may find it difficult to defy a 3lb rise in the ratings for that head success and that leaves him vulnerable to some better treated rivals, not least SOUTHWOLD. Daniel and Claire Kubler's top-weight was beaten just a length at Sandown last week and he looks primed to go one better off the same mark and in first-time blinkers. Bird Of Play completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Southwold 2nd Wheres Freddy 3rd Bird Of Play

JACK SPAROWE won more comfortably than the neck winning distance would suggest over 1m at Bath and this looks like a decent opportunity to follow up. John Butler's runner will have to carry a 5lb penalty, but this step up in trip appears likely to unlock more potential. Squeezebox also won last time out, over this C&D, and commands respect, although he could be vulnerable to some better treated rivals off 5lb higher. I Still Have Faith should also be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Jack Sparowe 2nd Squeezebox 3rd I Still Have Faith

SUDDEN AMBUSH was a determined winner at Windsor and looks to be the most solid option in this field. Andrew Balding's colt has been raised just 1lb in the ratings for that success and while this appears to be a hotter contest, that may still prove lenient. Arqoob is feared most as he returns to the Flat after running well over timber earlier this year, while Bopedro also warrants closer inspection.
Prediction : 1st Sudden Ambush 2nd Arqoob 3rd Bopedro