UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

NALA THE LIONESS must hold every chance if building on a strong runner-up effort on debut over C&D earlier in the month. Henry Brooke taking over in the saddle is a big plus, and she can uphold form with Sholokhova (fourth) from that contest, as well as seeing off Silent Auction, who improved from first to second start with a decent effort at Fontwell. Not Now Nathaniel looks the pick of Donald McCain's pair and she should be monitored for market support.
Prediction : 1st Nala The Lioness 2nd Silent Auction 3rd Not Now Nathaniel

Narrowly denied on his handicap debut here earlier in the month, GLORY HIGHTS should be well suited by going back up in trip and William Maggs 3lb claim can help him get off the mark at the sixth time of asking. Secret Secret has strong claims on the form of his penultimate success at Kelso, while Lewa House has dropped to 2lb below his last winning mark. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Emotional Roller, Scalloway Bay and Theirshegoes.
Prediction : 1st Glory Hights 2nd Secret Secret 3rd Lewa House

A taking winner over C&D last time out, SIX ONE NINE looks the one to beat off a 4lb higher mark and he can overturn form with Contre Ordre (first) from Sedgefield last]]]] November. Micky Hammon's charge has disappointed since, and it may be that Beat The Edge gives the selection the most to think, having been runner-up on his last two outings. Dakota Moirette and Howyouplaythegame are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Six One Nine 2nd Beat The Edge 3rd Contre Ordre

FLORIDA DREAMS faced a stiff test in the Grade 1 Formby at Aintree on Boxing Day and is hard to oppose back at this less prestigious level. With a current rating of 129, he sets a decent standard and, with just a 7lb penalty to contend with for last month's win at Ayr, he's a prime contender in an otherwise ordinary novice hurdle. From The Clouds is feared most on his hurdling bow, with Rules debutant Moon Over Mexico rated a noteworthy alternative.
Prediction : 1st Florida Dreams 2nd From The Clouds 3rd Moon Over Mexico

READYSTEADYBEAU had six and a half lengths to spare over the runner-up, Marown, when he bounded home at Ayr last month and is hard to oppose, despite the imposition of a 7lb higher mark. Marown holds a feasible chance of getting closer to the selection on the revised terms, but French import Jar Du Desert has been cut some slack by the handicapper and may be more of a threat on just his third start for the Nick Kent yard.
Prediction : 1st Readysteadybeau 2nd Jar Du Desert 3rd Marown

ATLANTIC DANCER romped home a series qualifier at Kelso last month and an 8lb higher mark might not stop her from registering back-to-back successes. Ip Up was 10 lengths away in second in that aforementioned race and has work to do to reverse the form. With that in mind, Golden Glance rates a bigger threat after a much improved effort when tried with a first-time tongue-strap applied when she was a good second off 5lb lower at Aintree's Christmas fixture latest. She can go well with the application retained.
Prediction : 1st Atlantic Dancer 2nd Golden Glance 3rd Ip Up