UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

FFREE PEDRO capped off last season with a solid second on his handicap bow at Bangor and a similar bid on his return to action may see him finish one place better in this contest. Classic Maestro has fitness on his side and is a viable alternative to the selection. Poetria posted creditable efforts in defeat at Sedgefield and Uttoxeter last month and the mare is unlikely to be far away.
Prediction : 1st Ffree Pedro 2nd Classic Maestro 3rd Poetria

NO CRUISE YET found only a subsequent winner too strong at Sedgefield in October. Sam England's charge is only 2lb higher in the ratings and compensation could await, with East Street feared most. The seven-year-old displayed a willing attitude to lands the spoils at Wetherby last month and a 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Court At Slip completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st No Cruise Yet 2nd East Street 3rd Court At Slip

IKARAK supplemented his fine second in a competitive handicap hurdle at Worcester in September with a success at the same course the following month. Bradley Harris claims a handy 5lb, which negates most of the 7lb penalty, and the five-year-old should take all of the beating. Workhardplayhard was runner-up on his Rules debut at Sedgefield and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Both Barrels.
Prediction : 1st Ikarak 2nd Workhardplayhard 3rd Both Barrels

Previous C&D winner Dare To Shout has lacked consistency in recent starts, but the son of Martaline will appreciate forecast ground conditions and must not be ruled out. However, the vote goes to LEBOWSKI, who attracted market support on his seasonal reappearance in October and might step forward on his second outing following wind surgery. War Soldier is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Lebowski 2nd Dare To Shout 3rd War Soldier

Imperial Alex went agonisingly close over track and trip last time so he ought to mount another stern challenge from just 2lb higher, but the vote goes to TOM CODY. Also narrowly denied over the same C&D three weeks ago, Rebecca Menzies' new recruit should progress and first-time cheekpieces could help eke out more. Goodoldbill should also be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Tom Cody 2nd Imperial Alex 3rd Goodoldbill

FOR THREE may be winless since July 2021, but he has shown green shoots since joining the Sam England stable and must hold every chance if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Sedgefield. Ingennio should be suited by dropping in trip after a creditable effort over further at Uttoxeter, while Hashtag Lord also has the form to get involved.
Prediction : 1st For Three 2nd Ingennio 3rd Hashtag Lord

This can go the way of GET A SUPERSTAR, who put up a strong performance on his debut for new connections when runner-up at Carlisle in October. That form seems to set the standard in this contest and he should have too much for Roebuck Bay, who shaped with promise on her debut at Kelso. Ilitch and well-bred newcomer Frankie Lamb cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Get A Superstar 2nd Roebuck Bay 3rd Frankie Lamb