UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MOON CHIME won a deeper contest over 2m at Huntingdon last month and, given he got better the further he went that day, stepping up in distance here is of little concern on the back of that commanding performance. Rocket Ronald showed ability when second to an odds-on shot at Leicester on his racecourse bow last November and he commands respect. Similar comments apply to Big John Wayne, whose Rules debut third in a Hereford novice hurdle looks solid given the runner-up has won since.
Prediction : 1st Moon Chime 2nd Rocket Ronald 3rd Big John Wayne

The hat-trick seeking NETYWELL is hard to oppose now he has got his act together over fences and further success cannot be ruled out, despite the gelding being allotted a 7lb higher mark after his comfortable success over this trip at Ayr 11 days ago. Sedgefield winner Duo D'Enfer could be the one to capitalise if the quick turnaround takes a toll on the selection, although Mr Grey Sky is better than recent form figurers would have you believe and he's not taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Netywell 2nd Duo DEnfer 3rd Mr Grey Sky

There has been some good weight-carrying performances in this race over the years but the 11 stone mark is a prevalent trend among recent winners, which puts the progressive ANGLERS CRAG in the right bracket to continue on his upwardly mobile trajectory. The nine-year-old is still of low mileage over fences and, as he is notably 3-3 since joining the Brian Ellison yard, there are strong foundations for further success here. Fenland Tiger has won both his starts since finishing third behind the selection at Carlisle in December, so cannot be ruled out with a 7lb pull at the weights. The Galloping Bear was second in this race last year and is feared off the same mark, while Gold Clermont is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Anglers Crag 2nd Fenland Tiger 3rd The Galloping Bear

Tineggiori produced a solid level of form in bumpers, including a Hexham triumph in June of last year, and it would come as no surprise were he to be involved at the finish now sent over hurdles. However, preference is for FROM THE CLOUDS, who returned from a 422-day absence with a fourth-placed finish over an extended 2m4f here last month, having switched stables prior to that run. Given the fact he was keen that day, a drop in trip should suit and ground conditions will hold no fears for Lucinda Russell's seven-year-old. Lemoine is also noted.
Prediction : 1st From The Clouds 2nd Tineggiori 3rd Lemoine

The Edgar Wallace has really found his feet over fences since being given wind surgery in July, winning two of his three starts, and though he merits respect, a chance can be taken on CHEDDLETON. Jennie Candlish's charge has dropped to an appealing mark following a trio of below-par efforts, and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a change in fortunes. Marown can chase the pair home, ahead of Brayhill.
Prediction : 1st Cheddleton 2nd The Edgar Wallace 3rd Marown

Horn Cape won two out of his last four starts and his most recent second in a class 4 event at Sedgefield puts him in the picture. However, he could find it tough to beat SINCE DAY ONE. Donald McCain's gelding hasn't been seen in this sphere since April 2022, when he finished fourth at Ayr, and he remains fairly unexposed for his age, so it would be no surprise to see him get his head back in front. Matchless completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Since Day One 2nd Horn Cape 3rd Matchless

Into The Sunset hasn't been seen on the track since scoring by seven lengths in a class 4 event at Catterick in August 2022, and it will be interesting to see how he fares in the market on his return. However, the vote goes to CHUMLEE, who has much more recent form in the book after hitting the frame in this grade at Kelso last month and he was dropped 1lb for that effort. The nine-year-old was reappearing after a 291-day break that day and it may have brought him on plenty, while he also has winning C&D form in the book. Melvich Bay goes in first-time cheekpieces and she can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Chumlee 2nd Into The Sunset 3rd Melvich Bay