UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

The last time CUSACK ran at this level, he scored comfortably over C&D last month and, having run well when upped in class the last twice, the son of Heeraat is taken to bounce back to winning ways. That may be at the main expense of fellow course winner Loom Large, who shouldn't be inconvenienced by the drop in trip, having travelled well over further last time out. Cloch Nua and Red Hat Eagle are entitled to be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Cusack 2nd Loom Large 3rd Cloch Nua

ARTISAN DANCER never got a clear run over shorter here last time out, and compensation may await the progressive three-year-old as he steps back up in distance. A winner on his three previous starts, he may have too much for Spirit Of Ash, who won well here last time out, and should benefit from going up in trip. Sophar Sogood disappointed at Nottingham last time out, but is better judged on the form of his penultimate success at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Artisan Dancer 2nd Spirit Of Ash 3rd Sophar Sogood

A costly purchase at the sales, STRUTTING improved from first to second start when a highly encouraging second at Newmarket last month and, with normal improvement expected, she is taken to go one better for her esteemed connections. A 4lb penalty for a comfortable success at Catterick will make life tougher for Last Applause, while Elegant Madame drops in class having finished down the field in Listed company at Leopardstown last time out.
Prediction : 1st Strutting 2nd Last Applause 3rd Elegant Madame

TORVAR is set to go up 1lb for future races after finishing a solid third over C&D last time out, despite having to be switched after failing to get a clear run which cost him ground, and, with Danny Tudhope on board, he won't get many better chances to win a nursery. Fellow top-weight Louella is an obvious danger after going under by a short-head at Catterick, while Dadas Boy may go well if Hollie Doyle can bring the best out of him.
Prediction : 1st Torvar 2nd Louella 3rd Dadas Boy

Mart could be interesting on his first start for Dylan Cunha having been gelded after finishing sixth when sent off favourite here in August, but he will need a big step forward to get the better of ZACHARY. A comfortable winner on his only start on the all-weather at Chelmsford last time out, he has a 6lb penalty, but is due to go up 7lb for future contests. He might follow up that success, leaving Lotting's Lass as an interesting alternative after her Catterick third.
Prediction : 1st Zachary 2nd Lottings Lass 3rd Mart

LIGHT SPEED was slowly away on his Southwell debut when running green until the penny finally dropped and he can only improve for that experience, making him a potential player here. Moon Flight has the form in the book after a fourth here over a furlong shorter, but he was beaten over seven lengths and needs to step up to get off the mark, leaving Ribble Rouser to look to repeat or better his June third on the return to 7f.
Prediction : 1st Light Speed 2nd Moon Flight 3rd Ribble Rouser

The draw is a concern for NOVAK, but it is feasible a berth in stall one might even prove beneficial if the action develops down the centre of the course. A winner over this trip off 6lb lower at Ayr in May, Iain Jardine's gelding also boasts some respectable C&D form and shades the vote in an open contest. Ventura Rascal is feared most of those drawn higher, with Southwell specialist Love Your Work also considered after a respectable second here last month.
Prediction : 1st Novak 2nd Ventura Rascal 3rd Love Your Work

SHOWTIME MAHOMES exploited a drop in the ratings when winning at Musselburgh on his penultimate start and, having finishing a close third in an apprentice handicap over C&D off the same mark 18 days ago, he offers strong appeal with regular partner Sam James back in the saddle. Recent Ayr winner Alpine Sierra is unexposed on the all-weather and is another to consider, with Slippin Jimmy and Tuscan a couple of others likely to go well.
Prediction : 1st Showtime Mahomes 2nd Alpine Sierra 3rd Slippin Jimmy

Arriving on the back of a couple of near-misses, NOTEABLE is still competitively weighted and, given she is proven on a Tapeta surface, has a solid chance of gaining a first career success. William Pyle has build up a rapport with the selection over the last couple of months and his 5lb claim is a handy asset on these terms. One Of Our Own commands respect based on her recent turf form, while The Gay Blade completes the shortlist from the bottom of the handicap.
Prediction : 1st Noteable 2nd One Of Our Own 3rd The Gay Blade