UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

CHURCHELLA didn't appear to stay the trip when running over an extended 2m last time and dropping back to this distance should suit, having scored comfortably over C&D in September. The daughter of Churchill has been a revelation on the all-weather and she is preferred to the likes of Southwell winner Rose Light and Polar Princess, who has gone close on her last two outings but remains a maiden through 10 starts.
Prediction : 1st Churchella 2nd Rose Light 3rd Polar Princess

The drop in trip may not be ideal for PALLAS LORD, but he has been an authoritative winner here over further on two of his last three starts and is taken to continue his excellent form. Runner-up on his two latest visits to Newcastle, Martin's Brig can give the selection most to think about, while Possible Ambition also warrants respect following his victory here on Saturday.
Prediction : 1st Pallas Lord 2nd Martins Brig 3rd Possible Ambition

Bred in the purple being a half-brother to multiple Group 1 winner Palace Pier, MY CLOUD is an intriguing debutant for the Roger Varian stable and owners he has had plenty of success with in recent years. The son of Blue Point gets the vote ahead of Quiet Resolve and Welcome Dream, who sets the standard with an official rating of 81.
Prediction : 1st My Cloud 2nd Welcome Dream 3rd Quiet Resolve

Representing the David Thompson yard, CUSACK posted a career-best performance when running out an easy winner here last time. A 5lb penalty may prove of little consequence to the Heeraat gelding and a quickfire double looks a distinct possibility. Leap Day found only an in-form rival too strong over C&D on his latest outing and he could give the selection most to think about, ahead of Enola Grey and Elusive Empire.
Prediction : 1st Cusack 2nd Leap Day 3rd Enola Grey

Wolverhampton runner-up MASTER DANDY was far from disgraced when unable to successfully concede 12lb to the winner in second last month. An opening mark of 77 looks fair on his handicap bow and James Fanshawe's gelding could get back on the winning trail in this event. Grant Wood appreciated the step up in distance when scoring over 7f at Southwell in January. A return to this C&D doesn't look an obvious move, but the five-year-old still warrants respect racing off a 5lb higher mark. Sibyl Charm also has the form to be involved.
Prediction : 1st Master Dandy 2nd Grant Wood 3rd Sibyl Charm

BETTER improved for the drop to 6f when scoring easily by three lengths on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton in December and he was hit with an 11lb rise for that victory. George Boughey's gelding could have plenty more to offer on only his fifth career start and he looks the one to beat. The Liegeman sported first-time cheekpieces when hitting the frame in this grade at Chelmsford last month and he is another to note off a 1lb lower rating, while Buzz Box is worth monitoring in the betting on his handicap debut following a victory over 6f here last month.
Prediction : 1st Better 2nd The Liegeman 3rd Buzz Box

FANTASY NAVIGATOR had Cubanista (third) behind when bursting through to get up late on by a head in a similar C&D race earlier in the month and, considering the way he went about his business that day, he looks the way to go once more. However, the latter could get a lot closer if he settles better on this occasion. Noble Captain returns to this level after finishing fifth in a class 6 handicap over this C&D and he can do battle for the minor honours, along with Fighting Chance.
Prediction : 1st Fantasy Navigator 2nd Cubanista 3rd Noble Captain