UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

EAGLE'S REALM gained a first success in this sphere when landing the spoils over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month. A 3lb rise for the son of Free Eagle looks more than fair and the extended 2m of this contest could unlock further improvement. Trailblazer wasn't at his best when weakening into sixth here earlier in the month but he must enter calculations on previous form, while Show No Fear is entitled to build on his recent fifth-placed stable bow.
Prediction : 1st Eagles Realm 2nd Trailblazer 3rd Show No Fear

OWENS LAD has been in fair form over the past few months and the combination of a short break and a 1lb drop in the ratings may be enough to help the five-year-old regain the winning thread. Super Stars posted his best effort for current connections when only two lengths behind in fourth over C&D, and a similar level of performance should see the son of Sea The Stars in the mix. Great Colaci and Foshan are others to note in a wide-open affair.
Prediction : 1st Owens Lad 2nd Super Stars 3rd Great Colaci

FRANBERRI was value for further when opening her account in a maiden contest over track and trip, and she may be able to complete a double now entering handicaps. Quantum Cat was far from disgraced when runner-up at Wolverhampton and this mark looks workable. The Kitten's Joy colt may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of La Pulga and Chase The Dollar.
Prediction : 1st Franberri 2nd Quantum Cat 3rd La Pulga

FANTASTIC FOX had been competing unsuccessfully in better races before being dropped in class for a confidence-boosting success at Chelmsford, and a 2lb rise may not stop him here. Eldrickjones will be dangerous after an eased-down victory at Newcastle last week. He should go well under his penalty, but Ron O had a terrible run in fourth that day and may reverse the form at these weights.
Prediction : 1st Fantastic Fox 2nd Ron O 3rd Eldrickjones

BALLSBRIDGE is likely to prove popular after he finished second at Naas for Aidan O'Brien last month. The well-related son of Lord Kanaloa has since changed hands for 20,000gns and can make a successful start for the Jennie Candlish team. Master Dandy caught the eye on his Southwell debut, when nearest at the finish in third, and if he learns from that as expected, he could mount a challenge. Ithra has some solid placed form to her name.
Prediction : 1st Ballsbridge 2nd Master Dandy 3rd Ithra

SNASH arrives with a two-from-three record here, with both victories coming over this trip, the first of which was back in 2021 when he was rated 94 as opposed to the 70 he has in handicap company now. He won off 2lb lower here last month and seems to save his best for the all-weather tracks. Yesterday's Hero is lightly raced after three starts and might do better on his second appearance following a gelding operation. Selby's Pride has consistency on her side, albeit in lesser contests.
Prediction : 1st Snash 2nd Yesterdays Hero 3rd Selbys Pride

MISTY BLUES finished a close-up third over C&D last month and she is able to go off the same mark. The daughter of Expert Eye brings the best recent form into this contest and she could prove tough to beat. The veteran Giogiobbo makes his return to action after a long absence and he could have a say if he is strong in the market, while Razzam is another to note as he lurks on a workable rating.
Prediction : 1st Misty Blues 2nd Giogiobbo 3rd Razzam

TORCHLIGHT (second) had Abbey Gardens (fourth) behind when improving upon her debut effort last week and she is likely to have plenty more to come. That Kempton performance was Abbey Gardens' first day at the races so she should get closer to the selection on this occasion, without turning the tables. Inspiritus progressed to chase home a wide-margin winner at Windsor in a first-time hood and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Torchlight 2nd Abbey Gardens 3rd Inspiritus

INVERLOCHY got off the mark in an apprentices' race at Chelmsford last week and the daughter of Oasis Dream is able to compete off the same mark, which makes her very difficult to oppose. Daydream Express is an interesting contender on her handicap bow and in first-time cheekpieces, and she produced a solid effort over C&D on her debut. Of the remainder, Bowood makes the most appeal after his second over 7f here last month.
Prediction : 1st Inverlochy 2nd Daydream Express 3rd Bowood