UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A chance can be taken on VERY CLASSY, who showed signs of promise across her three qualifying runs last year. The daughter of Muhaarar looks to have been found a suitable opportunity now pitched into handicaps, with the step up from a mile an added positive. Bay Of Naples appeals as a live candidate having posted a number of creditable efforts recently, while Lochnaver, who is back on a competitive mark, should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Very Classy 2nd Bay Of Naples 3rd Lochnaver

Athollblair Boy completed a C&D double when winning here last month and he merits respect from a 3lb raised mark, but preference is for ONE MORE DREAM. John and Sean Quinn's charge was, ultimately, a comfortable victor over 7f on Sunday having been short of room approaching the two-furlong marker. The drop in trip is expected to pose no problem and, with the promising Gianluca Sanna negating the 5lb penalty incurred for that success, he can repeat the dose. Others to note include Dandys Derriere and Westmorian.
Prediction : 1st One More Dream 2nd Athollblair Boy 3rd Dandys Derriere

NAZCA finished an agonising narrow second over C&D under Tommie Jakes last time out, but he is fancied to go one better from a 2lb higher mark. Bobby Joe Leg continued his rich vein of form when also occupying the runner-up berth one week ago and must be respected, while the unexposed Vixey, who starts out for a new yard on the back of a 190-day absence, can also enter the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Nazca 2nd Bobby Joe Leg 3rd Vixey

A highly encouraging second on her debut over C&D in January, ABSOLUTE STAR must hold every chance of breaking the maiden tag granted normal improvement. Another open to progress is Heavenly Fire, who shaped well first time out at Lingfield when not getting a clear run and staying on well late in the day. A costly purchase at the sales for an esteemed owner, Star Jasmine must be monitored for market support on debut.
Prediction : 1st Absolute Star 2nd Heavenly Fire 3rd Star Jasmine

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash over C&D between PHOENIX STAR (first) and Elzaal (second), with the former taken to uphold that form, despite being 5lb worse off at the weights for less then a length. Jessica Macey's charge rarely runs a bad race here and should have too much for the likes of Alafdhal and Southwell winner Water Of Leith.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Star 2nd Elzaal 3rd Water Of Leith

Turned out again quickly after a taking success over C&D last Friday, Danielsflyer is bound to be popular under a 4lb penalty, but preference instead is for the less-exposed TORCHLIGHT. An eye-catcher when making late headway on her first start for new connections at Lingfield, the daughter of Invincible Spirit should appreciate the drop in grade and going back up to a mile. Enola Grey and Lahab have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Torchlight 2nd Danielsflyer 3rd Lahab

Three of the four recent course successes posted by Pallas Lord came over a mile and while he did scrap his way to a C&D success in an apprentice handicap on his penultimate start, this looks a deeper test for the Donald Whillans-trained gelding. With that in mind, TO THE BAR earns the nod as he bids to follow up last month's C&D success from just 2lb higher. Rated 96 at his peak, the selection is too well treated to ignore on the back of that return to form. Devasboy and Eleven Eleven complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st To The Bar 2nd Pallas Lord 3rd Devasboy

Sienna Breeze scored over 7f at Southwell 10 days ago but stepping up in trip and a 5lb penalty puts the mare at a disadvantage under top-weight this time. Therefore, LEDGER, a winner over course and distance in a classified event on his penultimate start, may be the way to go. A close third over C&D since, combining cheekpieces with a tongue-strap seems to have revitalised the selection and another big run is expected with the headgear now switched to blinkers. Marie's Jewel and Big Narstie complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ledger 2nd Sienna Breeze 3rd Maries Jewel