UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

TOSCAN GENIUS appeared to win with something in hand over C&D last Friday and looks more than capable of defying a 5lb rise in the ratings if running to a similar level. Dame Sarra caught the eye when finishing a never-nearer second over this distance at Wolverhampton earlier in September and isn't taken lightly racing off only 1lb higher here. The Ed Dunlop filly is feared most, ahead of Ebony Maw, who is now 5lb lower than his solid second over track and trip in November.
Prediction : 1st Toscan Genius 2nd Dame Sarra 3rd Ebony Maw

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from THE HUN's debut second at Ripon last month and, with improvement expected, Karl Burke's colt is fancied to come good at the second time of asking. Lightning Leo wasn't at his best when finishing last in a Listed event at Salisbury last month, but The Night Of Thunder juvenile can't be discounted on previous performances. He may give the selection most to think about, although strong market support for debutant Sir Geoff Hurst could change that opinion.
Prediction : 1st The Hun 2nd Lightning Leo 3rd Sir Geoff Hurst

Oscar Doodle made the most of a switch into classified stakes company when winning with authority at Chelmsford last month. However, the four-year-old may find life tougher on the return to handicap company off a 5lb higher mark than his penultimate third-placed finish over this C&D earlier that month. With that in mind, it could pay to take a chance on BALQAA, who races off the same mark as her nose second here last week. The in-form We Still Believe is another viable alternative.
Prediction : 1st Balqaa 2nd We Still Believe 3rd Oscar Doodle

Havana Prince was a gutsy winner of a nursery over 6f here eight days ago and is respected under a 6lb penalty. However, this longer trip demands more and he is taken on with ARIZONA DESERT, who has already shown some promise over 7f and debuts in a handicap with a live chance at the weights given that Owen Lewis eases the burden with his 7lb claim. Korroor has a similar profile and is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Arizona Desert 2nd Havana Prince 3rd Korroor

This appears a lot easier than the race in which DIANARA finished fourth when making her debut at Deauville last month and, given she is related to a couple of winners on the all-weather, the switch to a synthetic surface is expected to suit. Jungle Jean is feared most after a respectable fourth-placed finish in a novice at Carlisle 18 days ago, while Alibi Warning has a lot going for her on paper and she is an interesting newcomer to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Dianara 2nd Jungle Jean 3rd Alibi Warning

Perseverance is the name of the game with SUN POWER, who has a decent opportunity to make the most of a potentially lenient current mark. The gelding, who was rated 102 in his prime when with Richard Hannon, was denied by only a neck off 73 in a similar race here 11 days ago and can go one place better if he settles earlier this time off 1lb lower. Yoshimi and Harbour Vision are others to consider, while course specialist Saisons D'Or is also dangerous to rule out.
Prediction : 1st Sun Power 2nd Yoshimi 3rd Harbour Vision

PATONTHEBACK has made the frame in both starts since winning over C&D last month and it would be no surprise to see the five-year-old return to winning ways here. That said, Bobby Joe Leg has been running well in defeat of late and could give the selection plenty to think about, while Slippin Jimmy and Ramiro also merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Patontheback 2nd Bobby Joe Leg 3rd Slippin Jimmy

EXPLORERS WAY got off the mark over C&D 11 days ago and a 2lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop the son of Australia. Masham Moor is an obvious threat to the selection following his narrow defeat here last month and he can race off the same mark here. Others to note are Mr Strutter, Spirit Of Bowland and Girl From Italy.
Prediction : 1st Explorers Way 2nd Masham Moor 3rd Mr Strutter