UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

CARIBBEAN SUNSET's latest effort at Thirsk was too bad to be true as the five-year-old's run of form prior to that display had been consistent. A winner over C&D in August, the five-year-old is taken to bounce back in a contest lacking much depth on paper. Kats Bob returns to a more realistic level following his run in the Bronze Cup at Ayr and is respected along with Moralisa.
Prediction : 1st Caribbean Sunset 2nd Kats Bob 3rd Moralisa

ARTISAN DANCER hasn't looked back since returning to the all-weather and made it a hat-trick of wins at Lingfield on his first attempt over 2m. The drop back in trip is unlikely to be an issue for Charlie Johnston's gelding in his attempt to continue this fine run of form, and he gets the vote ahead of We Still Believe, who carries a 5lb penalty for his latest victory here, and Kittykarma.
Prediction : 1st Artisan Dancer 2nd We Still Believe 3rd Kittykarma

MANOS ARRIBA appreciated a step up in trip when progressing from his debut to finish second at Yarmouth, and Ed Dunlop's gelding makes plenty of appeal in his bid to go one better. Sir Gabrial is capable of being in the mix based on his first start when fourth at Ffos Las, while Flying Fletcher could have a say if repeating his Doncaster third rather than his latest performance at Ripon.
Prediction : 1st Manos Arriba 2nd Sir Gabrial 3rd Flying Fletcher

Representing the in-form Simon and Ed Crisford yard, TAJAWAL bounced back to form with a close-up third over C&D in July. A subsequent gelding operation may have unlocked some potential in the three-year-old and he is fancied to gain a second success of the season off only 1lb higher here. Colourful Dream was quite taking in her breakthrough success in a novice event at Southwell in March 2022 and is feared most on handicap/stable debut, despite a long absence. The progressive Panning For Gold also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Tajawal 2nd Colourful Dream 3rd Panning For Gold

Eleven Eleven is likely to prove popular after recently filling the runner-up spot over track and trip and the five-year-old must merit respect operating off the same mark. Nevertheless, JEWEL OF KABEIR makes slightly more appeal having finished third from an uncompromising position over C&D on Monday. Copper Mountain has been running into form of late and a further 1lb drop in the ratings also brings the daughter of Sir Percy into the equation.
Prediction : 1st Jewel Of Kabeir 2nd Eleven Eleven 3rd Copper Mountain

Urban Road recently gained a second C&D triumph in good fashion and is likely to be in the mix once more. However, a 5lb penalty puts the Alan Brown-trained gelding on a career-high mark and it could be worth taking him on. SHAHNAZ ticks plenty of boxes on her stable debut for Daragh Bourke, who is enjoying a fine season, with this contest looking a good starting point. Time To Rumble is relatively unexposed on the all-weather and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Shahnaz 2nd Urban Road 3rd Time To Rumble

Carbis Bay sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 78 and he is expected to be in the mix, but the vote goes to newcomer DAYDREAM EXPRESS. The daughter of Kingman was a 300,000gns purchase and is related to some high-profile winners, so it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut for her powerful connections. Any market confidence behind Beyond Words would also be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Daydream Express 2nd Carbis Bay 3rd Beyond Words

Raffles Rebel has filled the runner-up spot the last twice in classified events at Wolverhampton and Southwell, so he has to be respected on his return to the handicap ranks. However, preference is for VAN ZANT, who hit the frame over C&D on his penultimate outing and was not seen to best effect in soft ground at Doncaster last time. The four-year-old returns to favourable conditions and can go in off the same mark. Explorers Way completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Van Zant 2nd Raffles Rebel 3rd Explorers Way

KING OF THE JUNGLE (third) was behind Bella Kopella (winner) when taking a sizeable step forward on only his second handicap start to hit the frame at Beverley over this trip for the first time and he was kindly dropped 1lb for that effort. The three-year-old is 5lb better off at the weights this time around and has the potential to reverse that form. Lady Celia ran well when third over C&D last month and has to be considered off the same rating.
Prediction : 1st King Of The Jungle 2nd Bella Kopella 3rd Lady Celia