UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

WHIZZ KID returned from a 193-day break to score by over four lengths at Wetherby last month and he has only been put up 5lb in the ratings for that display. With that in mind, the seven-year-old could prove hard to stop. Brookie was a facile winner at Fontwell last time and has to be considered off a 6lb higher mark, while Sergeant Wilson could bounce back from his underwhelming effort at Southwell last time.
Prediction : 1st Whizz Kid 2nd Brookie 3rd Sergeant Wilson

Beny Nahar Road was beaten 10 lengths into second at Wincanton last month and he should have learned plenty from that first outing over obstacles. However, he could find it difficult to get anywhere near WILLMOUNT on his hurdling debut and first start for the Nicky Henderson yard. The son of Blue Bresil impressed in both bumper victories and looks to have plenty of ability, so is difficult to oppose. Any market support for Joker De Mai would also be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Willmount 2nd Beny Nahar Road 3rd Joker De Mai

NEON MOON bolted up by 12 lengths over 3m at Ludlow last month and he was put up just 6lb for that victory. Therefore, the son of No Risk At All looks the way to go once again. Scrum Diddly was sent off favourite for a warm handicap hurdle at Cartmel in May and has since switched to the Harry Derham stable, so he has to be of interest. Knowsley Road could prove a different proposition over fences and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Neon Moon 2nd Scrum Diddly 3rd Knowsley Road

BREAK MY SOUL cost 290,000 pounds having won an Irish point-to-point in February and it would be no surprise to see her play a leading role on her Rules debut. The daughter of Doyen is preferred to the experienced Manimole, as well as Bella Civena, who won well first time out at Market Rasen in March. Politacus and Seeyouinmydreams cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Break My Soul 2nd Bella Civena 3rd Manimole

A comfortable winner at Aintree recently, EQUINUS is turned out quickly again and merits the utmost respect off the same mark. Bold Endeavour has filled second place on his last couple of starts and has to be of interest, while the progressive Hititi arrives on a four-timer. C&D winner Emitom and Our Power, who may be using this as a prep for the Coral Gold Cup next month, are also entitled to be thereabouts.
Prediction : 1st Equinus 2nd Bold Endeavour 3rd Hititi

Last year's winner NORTHERN BOUND returned from wind surgery with a highly creditable effort at Wetherby last month and that should have put him spot on for a repeat bid here. The nine-year-old is 9lb lower than last year and he may have too much for the unexposed Kandoo Kid and Raffle Ticket, who has won two of his last three starts. Others to note include Belargus, Galop De Chasse and Killer Clown.
Prediction : 1st Northern Bound 2nd Kandoo Kid 3rd Raffle Ticket

LAURENS BAY showed plenty of promise when second in an Irish point-to-point in February and Jamie Snowdon's charge was purchased for 80,000 pounds shortly afterwards. With that in mind, he narrowly gets the vote. Better can be expected from Gentleman's Relish, who disappointed for powerful connections on his racecourse debut over C&D in March, while Pillar Rock is an interesting debutant.
Prediction : 1st Laurens Bay 2nd Gentlemans Relish 3rd Pillar Rock

HIGHLANDS LEGACY was green when second on his racecourse debut over 2m at Ffos Las recently, but he displayed plenty of promise and can improve enough to go one better here. Point-to-point winner and 450,000-euro purchase Histrionic commands respect for the powerful combination of Paul Nicholls and Harry Cobden, while Groovy Blue could also have a say on his first racecourse start.
Prediction : 1st Highlands Legacy 2nd Histrionic 3rd Groovy Blue