UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

WHISPERING WORDS returned with a breakthrough victory at Newmarket before nearly making it two on the bounce under a penalty at Kempton. The step up in trip appears likely to bring about improvement from Charlie Appleby's filly on her handicap debut. Red Danielle took advantage of an excellent opportunity to get off the mark at Yarmouth and she has to be high on the shortlist. Others to note include Totnes and Morning Poem.
Prediction : 1st Whispering Words 2nd Red Danielle 3rd Totnes

ZOULU CHIEF has bounced back to form on his last couple of starts, with victories in the Racing League at Windsor and York's Ebor Festival, having already caused a major shock when scoring at 150/1 at Newbury on his second start. He sets the standard, especially on his Knavesmire success, and may prove a tough nut to crack. Woodhay Wonder has already won a valuable auction contest on the July Course and appears the most likely to serve it up to the selection. Midnite Runner, Rich Glory and newcomer Elderflower complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Zoulu Chief 2nd Woodhay Wonder 3rd Midnite Runner

CLOUDBREAKER has been running with plenty of credit in strong contests this season, including when fourth in both a Listed contest at Newbury won by Warm Heart and the King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot. Her latest effort saw her prove no match for Novakai on the July Course, but a return to handicap company presents her with a nice opportunity to get back to winning ways. Decoration was in good form prior to unseating her rider at Goodwood and remains open to progression. Blue Missile appears to have needed time to come to herself and her latest effort at Windsor suggested she may be heading in the right direction.
Prediction : 1st Cloudbreaker 2nd Decoration 3rd Blue Missile

INSPIRAL was back to her brilliant best when claiming a second Prix Jacques le Marois victory at Deauville. That was a fourth Group 1 success for this daughter of Frankel, one of which came over C&D in the 2021 Fillies' Mile, and she still has plenty more to offer. French raider Mqse De Sevigne is already a dual winner at the highest level so has to be feared, while last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner Meditate also enters calculations after a more encouraging fourth in the Matron. The supplemented Heredia is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Inspiral 2nd Mqse De Sevigne 3rd Meditate

KING'S FOUNTAIN displayed plenty of promise when fourth on his introduction over 7f at Sandown and the son of Too Darn Hot could be hard to stop with the benefit of that experience. Sisyphean is an obvious threat following his narrow defeat at Ayr, while Wonder and Classic Encounter have shown enough to warrant an interest. Royal Majesty is out of a mare who won a Grade 1 on turf in the US and any market support for him on debut would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Kings Fountain 2nd Sisyphean 3rd Wonder

Newcomer MILITARY LEADER cost a pretty penny at the sales and he could be primed to strike for connections that have an excellent record with two-year-olds at this track. The booking of Ryan Moore is significant and the son of Dubawi may have too much for fellow debutant Francisco, who is a half-brother to Group 3 winner La Rioja. Gracious Leader is another to note for market support, while Leicester fourth Placo looks best of those with experience.
Prediction : 1st Military Leader 2nd Francisco 3rd Placo

A taking winner at Ascot on her first try at this distance, ZOUZANNA should be open to plenty more improvement, despite the rise in grade. Oisin Murphy retaining the ride is a big plus and she is preferred to C&D winner Speriamo and Coco Jamboo, who did it quite comfortably at Sandown. Vermilion returned from a year-long absence at Kempton and is entitled to come on from that promising third.
Prediction : 1st Zouzanna 2nd Coco Jamboo 3rd Speriamo