UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

EXPLORERS WAY returned to winning ways over C&D on his latest start and a 2lb rise is unlikely to stop him from doubling up in what appears to be a more than winnable contest on paper. Gold Aura boasts a consistent level of form and is likely to be in the mix on her return to handicap company, with Rise Hall appealing most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Explorers Way 2nd Gold Aura 3rd Rise Hall

SEA GIRT was only beaten a short head when second in a similar event over C&D a couple of weeks ago and the first-time application of a tongue-tie could help him to go one better here. Great Colaci also hit the crossbar when last seen at this level and he should not be discounted, while Rubellite and Wheres The Crumpet are next best.
Prediction : 1st Sea Girt 2nd Great Colaci 3rd Rubellite

FLASH THE DASH filled second place over 7f at Southwell on his most recent outing and the five-year-old is hard to oppose off the same mark here. May Remain has not been beaten far on his last couple of starts and is more than capable of making the frame in a race of this nature, while similar comments apply to Sparkling Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Flash The Dash 2nd May Remain 3rd Sparkling Spirit

RIBAL can make a winning debut for new connections, with a mark of 79 suggesting that the son of Roaring Lion could prove to be a class above these rivals. That said, Jungle Charm was not disgraced on her sole previous start, finishing fourth at Windsor, and should not be underestimated, despite a 250-day break. The rest all need to improve, but Nights Over Egypt is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Ribal 2nd Jungle Charm 3rd Nights Over Egypt

TWIRLER (third) had Bonaventure (fourth) four lengths behind when beaten less than a length at Lingfield and she sets the standard in this contest with a rating of 67. The daughter of Cable Bay could have more to offer and might be tough to beat. Havana Force shaped with some promise when third at Chelmsford on debut and should improve, while Duke Wellington warrants a market check on his first start.
Prediction : 1st Twirler 2nd Havana Force 3rd Duke Wellington

Mereside Madness justified favouritism by a short head over track and trip and has only been put up 2lb, so he has to be respected. However, preference is for CHAPMAN, who responded to first-time cheekpieces when denied by a half-length at Kempton, and George Scott's gelding is fancied to shed his maiden tag at the ninth time of asking. Private Getaway completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Chapman 2nd Mereside Madness 3rd Private Getaway

Pepsi Cat completed a hat-trick when scoring over C&D and while she is in this sort of form, she has to be considered off a 5lb higher rating. However, she could come out second best to the John & Thady Gosden-trained COVER UP, who struck by just over a length on his third handicap start at Lingfield in November. He remains in the same grade and could be the one to beat. Henery Hawk is seeking a third consecutive track-and-trip win and is another to note under his penalty.
Prediction : 1st Cover Up 2nd Pepsi Cat 3rd Henery Hawk

Pallas Lord was on target over C&D from a 2lb lower mark last month and the son of Dandy Man can be expected to mount another stern challenge, having gone close subsequently. However, a chance is taken on BOSSY PARKER, who posted his best effort in a while when finishing fourth over 7f at Southwell. Eased 2lb in the ratings, Stella Barclay's charge looks extremely well treated judged on what he has previously achieved on turf. Reclaim Victory appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bossy Parker 2nd Pallas Lord 3rd Reclaim Victory

POP FAVORITE landed a similar C&D event under Elisha Whittington last month and a subsequent 3lb rise might not be enough to prevent him from following up. The form of Weloof's latest Wolverhampton second was franked when the winner struck again earlier in the week, so he merits plenty of respect with that in mind. Amaysmont should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Pop Favorite 2nd Weloof 3rd Amaysmont