UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Paul Nicholls has often done well with his French recruits over the years and Fasol, who was last seen finishing second in a Group 3 on the Flat in September, could be another success story. However, a chance can be taken on ARTHURIAN FABLE. The son of Sea The Stars is another with some useful Flat form to his name, having achieved a peak rating of 97 in that sphere. Third in a similar C&D event on his return from a lengthy absence last month, he can progress and come home in front. Navajo Indy is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Arthurian Fable 2nd Fasol 3rd Navajo Indy

Into The Park wasn't beaten far into third at Taunton last time and a replication of that performance would bring him firmly into the reckoning, but preference is for DIESEL LINE. Jeremy Scott's charge was well held when third at the same venue in November, having been well supported. However, that experience ought to stand him in good stead and a bold bid could be forthcoming on his second start following wind surgery. Others to note include Entity Of Substanz and Alnilam.
Prediction : 1st Diesel Line 2nd Into The Park 3rd Entity Of Substanz

This will be tougher for VALADON, who must compete under a penalty having landed a three-runner event at Exeter. However, the form of his debut second reads well, with the winner subsequently bolting up at Grade 2 level, so he might be up to the task. Kabuki landed a bumper at Newcastle on his racecourse bow and must be of interest now sent over hurdles, while Dameofthecotswolds can give another good account of herself.
Prediction : 1st Valadon 2nd Kabuki 3rd Dameofthecotswolds

KING'S THRESHOLD must hold every chance if building on a promising second on his chase debut at Kempton in November. A 3lb rise for that effort could prove lenient and he gets the vote ahead of Island Run and Gazette Bourgeoise, who was denied by the narrowest of margins at Ffos Las. Blairgowrie may have a 662-day absence to overcome, but he cannot be ruled out either for his in-form connections.
Prediction : 1st Kings Threshold 2nd Gazette Bourgeoise 3rd Island Run

PHILLAPA SUE has been a revelation since joining new connections and a 6lb rise for a taking success at Doncaster may not be enough to prevent the daughter of Scorpion going in again. Gaye Legacy had the selection (second) behind when scoring at Market Rasen in November and she has been in consistent form since, while Between Waters is the least exposed in the line-up and may improve for the rise in distance.
Prediction : 1st Phillapa Sue 2nd Between Waters 3rd Gaye Legacy

An eye-catching winner over this course and distance on his chase debut last month, ISSAR D'AIRY appears to be going from strength to strength and is hard to oppose in this company. Open to any amount of progression, the relatively quick return to action could be a good move as the six-year-old bids to overcome an 8lb hike in the ratings. Give Me A Moment is consistent and, therefore, is dangerous to rule out, while Hystery Bere also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Issar DAiry 2nd Give Me A Moment 3rd Hystery Bere

The penalised pair Kap Boy and Jurancon both command respect given both have proven they know what it takes to win a race of this nature, while Got A Dream showed some promise on his debut in October and will be wiser for the experience. However, a Nicky Henderson-trained newcomer is always worth noting at this venue and, with a sterling jumps pedigree, DOCTOR KILDARE is the most intriguing of these.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Kildare 2nd Kap Boy 3rd Jurancon