UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

An open event could go the way of WYNTER WILDES, who landed this prize 12 months ago from 2lb lower. Charlie Fellowes' filly has yet to run a poor race at this venue and should be aided by a likely strong pace. Tafsir has been very progressive this season and must not be underestimated from the foot of the handicap. Glenister, who was turned over in a tactical affair when on a four-timer at Bath, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Wynter Wildes 2nd Tafsir 3rd Glenister

Beechwood Star would be a deserved winner having been narrowly denied on his last two starts. Upped in trip and with cheekpieces applied ahead of this handicap bow, he is unlikely to be far away, but marginal preference is for I'M PUZZLED. The son of Sea The Moon showed a fair level of ability without troubling the judge across his qualifying runs and an opening mark of 75 looks workable. Ebt's Guard is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Im Puzzled 2nd Beechwood Star 3rd Ebts Guard

BILLY MILL bounced back to form with a fast-finishing second at Kempton, and a similar effort might be enough to see Rod Millman's charge gain compensation for that agonising defeat. Yaaser is consistent and should not be far away, while similar comments apply to Craven, who is of definite interest on this all-weather debut. Others to note include Le Reveur and Dionysian.
Prediction : 1st Billy Mill 2nd Yaaser 3rd Craven

NORDIC PASSAGE has been very unlucky to be beaten just a nose on each of his last two outings, with the latest display coming in a competitive sprint at the Curragh. Johnny Levins' eight-year-old can gain compensation on this occasion. Hydration is two out of three since switching to handicaps and he did it nicely at Doncaster last time, so is a live threat off 4lb higher. Ataser takes a step back in trip and is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Nordic Passage 2nd Hydration 3rd Ataser

NEW DAYRELL struck in taking fashion when making all at Sandown and he appeared to have plenty left in the tank so could be well up to defying his 6lb higher rating. The main danger might be Storm Catcher, who made the frame in a class 2 event at Ascot last month and should go well off the same mark now back up in trip. Miami Thunder was just a short head away from completing a 1m brace here after arriving from Ireland and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st New Dayrell 2nd Storm Catcher 3rd Miami Thunder

The unexposed PARLANDO will have given connections plenty of encouragement when third on his seasonal/stable debut at Newmarket earlier in the month and he could be hard to stop with the benefit of that outing behind him. Loingseoir has been knocking hard on the door of late and is likely to go well once again, while Shine On Brendan and Arthur's Realm are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Parlando 2nd Loingseoir 3rd Shine On Brendan

The return to handicap company gives Silky Wilkie a big chance after struggling in the Group 2 King George Stakes won by Highfield Princess at Glorious Goodwood, although slight preference is for ALLIGATOR ALLEY. David O'Meara's gelding was only beaten a neck by a classy sprinter at York last week and he can race off a 1lb lower mark here. Dakota Gold should not be underestimated, nor should Arecibo and Rohaan.
Prediction : 1st Alligator Alley 2nd Silky Wilkie 3rd Dakota Gold