UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

TIGERBYTHETAIL unshipped Gina Andrews at the last with the race at his mercy at Fakenham, with Secret Investor picking up the pieces, but if the lightly-raced eight-year-old can produce a clean round of jumping, he can make amends. Secret Investor has five wins from six starts in this sphere, with his only mishap coming when he fell at the Cheltenham Festival last year, and he rates the main threat. Regatta De Blanc is far from out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Tigerbythetail 2nd Secret Investor 3rd Regatta De Blanc

Neon Moon has failed to show a great deal on each of his last four starts, but he continues to drop in the weights and could get a lot closer now that he competes off his last winning mark. ARE U WISE TO THAT still looks the way to go, though, after scoring off a 5lb lower rating at Cheltenham in December. Jonjo O'Neill's seven-year-old has only had the three starts over fences so should have plenty of improvement in him. Atlanta Brave has occupied the runner-up berth the last twice and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Are U Wise To That 2nd Neon Moon 3rd Atlanta Brave

THE NEWEST ONE very much sets the standard after reaching the frame in the River Don at Doncaster, and he is rated 6lb superior to his nearest rival in this contest. The nine-year-old has Sam Twiston-Davies back on board and he should have no issues with the drop in distance. Ballybentragh finished miles clear of the third when beaten by a potentially nice type over C&D earlier in the month. He looks the main danger, with Classic King next best after his half-length second at Taunton.
Prediction : 1st The Newest One 2nd Ballybentragh 3rd Classic King

KAMAXOS was mightily impressive when bolting up at Sandown on his return from a 663-day absence last month so a subsequent 8lb rise might prove lenient, providing this doesn't come too soon. Dan Skelton had an excellent Cheltenham Festival and his Doyen Quest, who struck the woodwork on his handicap bow at Taunton, must be respected because his 6lb hike doesn't come into effect yet. Others to note include Imperial Saint, Steel Ally and David's Well.
Prediction : 1st Kamaxos 2nd Doyen Quest 3rd Imperial Saint

The vote goes to COQUELICOT, who was no match for an impressive winner in a Listed contest at Haydock last month. Back in a handicap and upped in trip, conditions will be optimal and she looks to hold solid claims. Madaket has been raised 12lb after cruising to victory at Wincanton 15 days ago. He's open to further improvement, though, so that increase does not look insurmountable. Gyenyame is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Coquelicot 2nd Madaket 3rd Gyenyame

Captain Quint appeared to benefit from the application of cheekpieces (worn again today) when scoring at Musselburgh and he should remain competitive off a 5lb higher mark, but preference is for fellow last-start winner PEEJAYBEE. The form of his Doncaster success looks stronger and a 2lb rise is kind. Add to that, title-chasing jockey Sean Bowen takes over the reins so another bold bid looks assured. Maclaine had excuses for his latest display (reportedly bled) and could be dangerous to dismiss, especially as he posted a solid placed effort on his penultimate outing.
Prediction : 1st Peejaybee 2nd Captain Quint 3rd Maclaine

REPUBLICAN justified strong market support on his stable debut for Harry Derham at Musselburgh on New Year's Day and, given plenty of time to recover from that first outing since April last year, he could be worth chancing off a 5lb higher mark. Haas Boy arrives on the back of a couple of solid placed efforts and although continuing to creep up the ratings, he is likely to be in the shake-up again. Sporting Mike has fallen to a workable mark and will appreciate dropping in class, while Mahler Moon also has a squeak representing the red-hot Skelton team.
Prediction : 1st Republican 2nd Haas Boy 3rd Sporting Mike