UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

ABRUZZO MIA appeared to win a shade cosily on his return to action over C&D last month and looks capable of defying a 5lb rise in the ratings. Power of Darkness found the switch to more aggressive tactics to his liking when making all at Salisbury last time out and the eight-year-old must enter calculations. Fellow in-form rivals Yoshimi and Showtime Mahomes are others to consider in a competitive opener.
Prediction : 1st Abruzzo Mia 2nd Power of Darkness 3rd Yoshimi

PRINCE ACHILLE was value for further when scoring over C&D in September and is fancied to uphold form with reopposing Oscar Doodle (second) despite the 1lb worse terms. Brian Ellison's gelding is likely to be on the premises once more and cannot be dismissed in his current form. Spirit Of Ash was runner-up over track and trip on Tuesday and also warrants consideration off the same mark here.
Prediction : 1st Prince Achille 2nd Oscar Doodle 3rd Spirit Of Ash

Representing the George Boughey yard, CONCORDE is a thoroughly likeable sort. The three-year-old put a blip, when seventh at Pontefract in June, behind him with a taking victory at Newbury recently. The son of Sixties Icon is fancied to continue his upward trajectory by completing a double off 5lb higher. Vaguely Royal displayed more promise when fourth at Doncaster last month and is feared most, ahead of top-weight Savvy Knight, who posted a solid second over C&D in July.
Prediction : 1st Concorde 2nd Vaguely Royal 3rd Royal Scandal

Consoling sets a reasonable standard and is notable back in a novice stakes after a near-miss in a nursery here last month. That form looks solid and there should be more to come from Ollie Pears' filly. Nevertheless, PLACEHOLDER looked professional when making a winning start over C&D three weeks ago and the daughter of Masar is taken retain her unbeaten status. Vintage Love is preferred over Gregorina as best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Placeholder 2nd Consoling 3rd Vintage Love

Having won his last two starts in a pleasing manner, TROPICAL AIR has looked a different proposition since he was gelded and the hat-tick looks to be on the cards. A 6lb penalty is a slight concern, which opens the door for the likes of Socialise to throw down the gauntlet in first-time cheekpieces. Miss Rainbow and Unowho also appeal as live dangers.
Prediction : 1st Tropical Air 2nd Socialise 3rd Miss Rainbow

The hat-tirck seeking Rodborough appears capable of launching another bold bid, despite being 5lb higher than the most recent of her victories. However, this is more demanding and a supporting role could await if DANDY DINMONT continues to build on what has been a respectable string of recent performances. Having won under Faye McManoman over C&D around this time last year, a 4lb higher mark might not be prevent a return to wining ways. Jojo Rabbit and Bayraat are also feared.
Prediction : 1st Dandy Dinmont 2nd Rodborough 3rd Jojo Rabbit

REEL PROSPECT showed plenty of ability on his debut at Nottingham when a close-up third and the four-year-old would have learned a great deal from that experience, so he can take a step forward to strike. Karmology produced a shock result to deny Doom by a length on debut and she could prove that was no fluke. Akkadian Thunder isn't out of it either after his success at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Reel Prospect 2nd Karmology 3rd Akkadian Thunder

GIRL FROM ITALY had Pop Favorite (fourth) well held when second over C&D last time and she has only been put up 2lb for that display. The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor could take another step forward to shed her maiden tag. Intoxicata showed a liking for a first-time visor as she filled the runner-up berth at Chelmsford on her latest outing and she has to be respected, along with Coconut Bay.
Prediction : 1st Girl From Italy 2nd Intoxicata 3rd Pop Favorite