UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Spirit Of Ash is an interesting one to consider now tried at this trip, while Crystal Guard is also open to improvement over this distance and offers some value for a place. However, SHOW NO FEAR wasn't beaten far the last time he raced over this C&D and, off the same mark, he rates as a solid contender in an open race. Cold Henry and Heatherdown Hero are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Show No Fear 2nd Spirit Of Ash 3rd Crystal Guard

BRAES OF DOUNE travelled smoothly throughout when he won over 1m2f at Ayr on his most recent start and, having gone well fresh in the past, he's an appealing option returning off just 4lb higher. Jim Goldie's gelding performed well in defeat on both previous visits to this venue and has to be of interest dropped in trip while still on a potentially lenient mark. Marcello Si is not ruled out, while Maraakiz and the first-time blinkered Reflex are also considered.
Prediction : 1st Braes Of Doune 2nd Marcello Si 3rd Maraakiz

Having last won off an 11lb higher mark, PALLAS LORD has dropped to a really competitive rating and is hard to oppose in what looks to be the weaker of the two divisions. Key Look is handily drawn and also enters calculations, while Top Gun Tina is unexposed at the trip and warrants a betting check. Rajawail and Mayjority are a couple of others with sound chances at this level.
Prediction : 1st Pallas Lord 2nd Key Look 3rd Top Gun Tina

AUGUST (second) had Ivory Madonna (third) behind by a length on his penultimate start at Southwell and is taken to confirm his superiority over that rival. The son of Almanzor backed that effort up with a good second behind a nice type over C&D in a novice event and he looks well placed to go one better. Flylikeaneagle returned from a 118-day break to fill the runner-up spot over 7f here on his latest outing and could have a say too.
Prediction : 1st August 2nd Flylikeaneagle 3rd Ivory Madonna

BYSTANDER pulled clear to strike by just under five lengths over C&D recently and the lightly-raced four-year-old should have plenty more to offer. Therefore, he can defy his 7lb penalty and take this before moving up the class ladder. Hopeful is an intriguing contender, as she returns from a long absence after producing a debut full of promise when finishing fourth at Newmarket in October 2022. Of the remainder, Run Simba makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Bystander 2nd Hopeful 3rd Run Simba

LADY IN HAVANA has made a pleasing start to life with David Loughnane as she is yet to finish outside of the first two home, and she goes off the same mark as her second at Southwell last time. The daughter of Havana Grey can make her first start at this track a successful one. Warming performed with credit, considering her huge odds, to finish fifth at Lingfield on her latest outing and is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces, while Zachary is another capable of getting involved.
Prediction : 1st Lady In Havana 2nd Warming 3rd Zachary

Annalee Lass (third) and ROYAL PROSPECT (fourth) were both denied a clear run when they clashed in a 1m handicap here in November and, while they haven't covered themselves in glory since, this drop in class could initiate a return to form. The selection had a torrid time when tried over hurdles last month but, as a three-time course winner, it would come as no surprise to see him get back on track. Cheese The One is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Royal Prospect 2nd Annalee Lass 3rd Cheese The One

A high draw is a big asset for PHOENIX STAR in his bid to get back to winning ways and, having won off higher marks in the past, he looks worth another chance in a race where several hold place claims based on their peak form. Nazca, Enderman and Willow Baby all rate as shortlist material in this company, while Araifjan had the selection in behind when he won at Chelmsford in November.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Star 2nd Nazca 3rd Enderman

CARLTON AND CO has posted several near misses since she won here in August and, now off 1lb lower, the handicapper has given her a chance to resume winning ways. A draw in stall 12 could be a big advantage as events unfold and the five-year-old mare has a lot going for her. The Princes Poet is noted with a first-time visor applied, although Ignac Lamar finished ahead of the selection here last month and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Carlton And Co 2nd Ignac Lamar 3rd The Princes Poet