UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

CHURCHELLA shed her maiden tag at the tenth time of asking over C&D latest and she looks primed to continue on an upward trajectory. David O'Meara's charge has been raised 6lb in the ratings for that three-length success and this doesn't look to be out of her reach. Bay Of Naples rates as the biggest danger to the selection off the same mark as his third over 1m3f at Southwell, while Bookmark isn't without a chance.
Prediction : 1st Churchella 2nd Bay Of Naples 3rd Bookmark

An open contest and a chance is taken on PYSANKA, who had excuses when he disappointed over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and is taken to get back on track. Mark Loughnane's runner was successful on his penultimate start and can resume his progress. Trailblazer is likely to be finishing strongly at the line after he ran on pluckily over C&D last time, while Graces Quest is also worthy of a mention.
Prediction : 1st Pysanka 2nd Trailblazer 3rd Graces Quest

This contest seems to revolve around the performance of FRANBERRI, who has made a pleasing start to her career to date and this looks a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag. Roger Varian's runner was well clear of the rest when bumping into two progressive rivals over 1m4f at Ripon last time. Night At Sea is feared most after a decent second over 1m4f at Catterick, while a more polished version of Scylla can be expected back on the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Franberri 2nd Night At Sea 3rd Scylla

DRAGONBALL PRINCE may have disappointed last time out at Pontefract, but his form prior to that was very encouraging and this looks like an ideal opportunity to finally get off the mark. A progressive sort from mid-summer onwards, Tafsir may be 7lb above her last winning mark but she remains in excellent form, while Sophar Sogood is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dragonball Prince 2nd Tafsir 3rd Sophar Sogood

STAINCLIFF didn't do herself any favours on her debut at Sandown when slowly into stride, but the way she finished off her race was highly encouraging and the step up in trip here should bring about some improvement. The daughter of Advertise gets the vote ahead of Lou Lou's Gift, who arrives with similar claims after a promising racecourse bow at Yarmouth. Ayurveda and Mrs Morrell look to be the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Staincliff 2nd Lou Lous Gift 3rd Mrs Morrell

RAINBOW RAIN is in the form of his life at present and a mere 3lb rise for his most recent success over C&D may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. Not beaten far over C&D last time out and a former course winner, Lezardrieux looks to be a key player along with fellow C&D winner After John and Spirit In My Soul, who has won two of her last three starts.
Prediction : 1st Rainbow Rain 2nd Lezardrieux 3rd Spirit In My Soul

Lady Nunthorpe failed to give her best when fifth at Beverley last time out, but that was on heavy ground and she may do a lot better on her first start on all-weather. COOL RUN was only beaten a length here over a furlong further last month and, although upped 2lb for that, she may have the edge here dropping back in trip, while Nasneen is an interesting alternative if she can get back to the level of her promising debut second.
Prediction : 1st Cool Run 2nd Lady Nunthorpe 3rd Nasneen

With a lack of recent winning form to rely on, it may be sensible to side with NELLIE FRENCH, a two-time C&D winner with the latest coming off 2lb higher. She hasn't been at her best recently with a seventh at Wolverhampton last month, but is coming down the handicap and is attractively weighted now. Linda Perratt has her horses in great form, suggesting Hard Nut could also go well, while Crypto Quest drops in class and may also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Nellie French 2nd Hard Nut 3rd Crypto Quest

KELPIE GREY only won by a neck at Ayr, but he pulled hard early on and may be an even better horse when he learns to settle. Paul Mulrennan retains the ride and his supporters must see that as a positive. Explorers Way likes it here but an added 10lb seems harsh for his success last month, while Lady Manyara is noted for her in-form stable.
Prediction : 1st Kelpie Grey 2nd Explorers Way 3rd Lady Manyara