UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Spirit Of Ash has won two of her last three starts (both over this C&D) and rates as a player. However, she does looks vulnerable running outside class 6 company for the first time since she arrived at her current yard from Ireland in the summer. Therefore, it can pay to side with CUSACK, who is proven at this level and has more scope for progression over the trip. Three-time C&D winner Bobby Shaftoe completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Cusack 2nd Spirit Of Ash 3rd Bobby Shaftoe

It was a comparable race HORTZADAR won over C&D last time out and he again looks the one to be with, setting the standard under top-weight. Mark Winn's 3lb claim more than negates the 2lb rise and another big run is expected. Star Shield (second) is back for another crack at the selection after going down by just a neck in that aforementioned race, while Showmedemoney (third) enters calculations too. Trais Fluors, a C&D winner 24 days ago, completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hortzadar 2nd Star Shield 3rd Showmedemoney

This is potentially a straightforward task for the unexposed PARISH COUNCILLOR, whose mark of 77 sets the standard on the official ratings. Having scored a shade cosily over this course and distance when last seen, remaining in novice company looks ideal on his first run since February. Ribble Rouser could be the one to capitalise if the selection falters on his belated return to action, while Meleki is another potential improver.
Prediction : 1st Parish Councillor 2nd Ribble Rouser 3rd Meleki

SOUFFIONNE improved on his debut effort at Southwell to be successful by half a length over C&D last time, with the second a subsequent winner and the third running well off a mark of 72 next time. The son of No Nay Never should have more to come and can defy his opening mark of 75. Cold Stare produced an eye-catching run to finish fourth in a class 4 event over C&D last month and it would be no surprise to see him feature, while Abbey's Dream isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Souffionne 2nd Cold Stare 3rd Abbeys Dream

Magical Max outran his odds to only be denied by just under a length in a class 4 event over C&D on his latest outing, and he is likely to be bang there off a 2lb higher mark. However, the one to be with is CHARENCEY, who made his second handicap start a victorious one when getting up by a neck over 6f here. The son of Lope De Vega could have more to offer and he looks the one to beat. Alethiometer is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Charencey 2nd Magical Max 3rd Alethiometer

MERCURIUS POWER just faded in the final furlong to finish third over 1m2f here last time and the handicapper may have been kind to drop him 1lb for that display. The son of Awtaad drops to his lowest career rating and also drops in distance, which could see him return to winning ways. The main threat is Reclaim Victory, who has hit the frame over C&D the last twice. Of the remainder, Panama City makes the most appeal after his success over track and trip last time.
Prediction : 1st Mercurius Power 2nd Reclaim Victory 3rd Panama City

PHOTOSYNTHESIS was far from disgraced when finishing fifth in a Listed event at Doncaster in October and the colt could make the perfect stable debut for Tom Clover by landing this contest. On the ratings, Cast No Shadow appears the selection's biggest threat. The son of Ardad was a close-up second over C&D last month and he's likely to be in the shake-up once more, while Sports Coach (third) should have improvement in him.
Prediction : 1st Photosynthesis 2nd Cast No Shadow 3rd Sports Coach

A 2lb rise for ZUFFOLO's victory over track and trip may prove to be on the lenient side and Michael Dods' charge is fancied to complete a brace. Whisky Mcgonagall opened his account in a maiden at Musselburgh in May and enters this sphere off what looks a workable mark. The Camacho gelding cannot be taken lightly and he should go close if proving as effective on Tapeta, with Treacherous and The Caltonian also worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Zuffolo 2nd Whisky Mcgonagall 3rd Treacherous