UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Spirit Of Ash sets the standard based on her C&D victory a month ago but marginal preference is for STARFIGHTER. The eight-year-old was third off this mark in a similar event at Kempton last time and that form gives him a big chance here. Desert Quest should not be underestimated and he edges out Yakhabar to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Starfighter 2nd Spirit Of Ash 3rd Desert Quest

BUSBY has made the frame on both starts so far this year and that includes a narrow second over C&D a couple of weeks ago. The veteran could provide his supporters with some compensation here, despite a 2lb rise in the ratings. We Still Believe is an obvious threat having also hit the crossbar over this track and trip last time, while Dougies Dream completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Busby 2nd We Still Believe 3rd Dougies Dream

The well-bred AEROSPACE showed plenty of promise for previous connections and he won impressively on his debut for Archie Watson at Wolverhampton last month. Given that effort followed a 690-day break, the five-year-old merits the utmost respect on his handicap bow here. Toshizou is on a workable mark if leaving his Doncaster effort last time well behind, while Westernesse is another with claims.
Prediction : 1st Aerospace 2nd Toshizou 3rd Westernesse

Stallone has found a new lease of life since being paired with William Pile and, given the C&D winner is 2-5 under the 5lb claimer, another big run is likely, while Global Humor is dangerously well handicapped and the in-form Hollie Doyle is an eye-catching jockey booking. However, from a handy draw, RAINBOW RAIN looks worth chancing. Tracy Waggot's five-year-old likes to be on the front end and, assuming he can make this a good test, this return to the minimum trip could be a profitable move.
Prediction : 1st Rainbow Rain 2nd Stallone 3rd Global Humor

A close second to an all-out Patronage over this course and distance last month, LOUBIERE is an attractive proposition despite being nudged up 1lb for that near-miss. Still unexposed at the trip, the Rebecca Menzies-trained filly got better the further she went that day and, with the memory of that improved effort still fresh, this has come around at the right time. Patronage might struggle to uphold the form on 1lb worse terms, so the less-exposed Northern Cracksman may be more of a threat.
Prediction : 1st Loubiere 2nd Patronage 3rd Northern Cracksman

William Haggas always commands respect with his runners at this venue but it is rare for him to introduce a filly of the potential held by ADMIRED HOPE anywhere on the all-weather. A 425,000gns purchase, the selection is a half-sister to the Group 1 winner Garswood, among other high-class relatives within the pedigree, and with options on turf possibly limited by the weather, this looks an ideal starting point for the daughter of Galileo. Gunlock and Midnite Storm appeal most from those with previous experience.
Prediction : 1st Admired Hope 2nd Gunlock 3rd Midnite Storm

Narrowly denied over C&D in February and last seen staying on for second over 6f here, MARIE'S JEWEL remains largely unexposed after eight career outings and this looks like an ideal opportunity for him to get off the mark. Odd Socks Havana has shaped well over further here on a few occasions and dropping in trip may suit the son of Havana Gold. The consistent Secret Daay and Southwell runner-up Coconut Bay are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Maries Jewel 2nd Odd Socks Havana 3rd Coconut Bay

A tentative vote goes to DANDYS GOLD, who has been running with plenty of credit here over a variety of trips and may be ideally suited by 7f on this occasion. The 10-year-old has dropped to a mark 4lb below her last success and that may be enough to see off previous C&D winner Crocodile Power. Sydney Bay shaped encouragingly on his return from wind surgery last month and should also have a big say.
Prediction : 1st Dandys Gold 2nd Sydney Bay 3rd Crocodile Power