UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Last year's St Leger third DESERT HERO returned with an excellent second in the Gordon Richards at Sandown last month and he can get back to winning ways over a more adequate trip. Salt Bay finished within a neck of the classy Hamish in the John Porter over C&D last time out and that appears to be a level of form that brings him firmly into the picture. Bolster has a bit to find on official ratings, but the son of Invincible Spirit was comfortably on top in a Pontefract handicap 26 days ago, and could have more to offer for his new yard.
Prediction : 1st Desert Hero 2nd Salt Bay 3rd Bolster

Relief Rally didn't appear to see out 7f in the Fred Darling last month, so it comes as no surprise to see the talented daughter of Kodiac dropped immediately in trip. Though she ranks highly amongst the list of candidates, this is wide open and a chance can be taken on ROOM SERVICE. Short of room at a crucial stage in the Greenham on his reappearance, he can step forward granted a clear passage. Adaay In Devon hit the woodwork in the Commonwealth Cup Trial at Ascot recently and she is another to consider, along with the returning Elite Status.
Prediction : 1st Room Service 2nd Relief Rally 3rd Adaay In Devon

GOODWOOD ODYSSEY might be 6lb worse off with Brioni (second), having defeated him at Sandown last month, but David Menuisier's colt was well on top at the finish and is taken to uphold that form en route to further success. Chantilly was an impressive winner at Leopardstown 41 days ago and he is likely to prove popular, while Spirit Of Acklam and Black Run are others who make a considerable amount of appeal.
Prediction : 1st Goodwood Odyssey 2nd Chantilly 3rd Brioni

A runner-up three times at the highest level in his homeland last year, BIG ROCK emphatically broke his Group 1 hoodoo by making all to score by six lengths in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Champions Day. That was a scintillating effort and, given the son of Rock of Gibraltar has won when fresh before, this illustrious prize could also be heading back to France if he picks up where he left off. Inspiral shaded the selection in the Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville last year but wouldn't want any further rain. Therefore, it might be down to Charyn to provide the sternest challenge this time.
Prediction : 1st Big Rock 2nd Charyn 3rd Inspiral

Ferrous has comprehensively won both starts since being gelded but steps back up in class for this return to turf and looks worth taking on from an 8lb higher rating. Equally progressive and with her recent form working out well, UNDER THE TWILIGHT fits the bill as a prime contender for a race of this nature, especially with ground conditions to suit. Lethal Levi didn't fire at York on Wednesday but is noted turned out quickly with blinkers now added. Gisburn and Willem Twee complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Under The Twilight 2nd Ferrous 3rd Lethal Levi

Biggles finished midfield in this grade on his first start for the Eve Johnson Houghton stable at Newmarket last time, but he is 2lb lower for that display and is of interest stepping up in trip. However, preference is for GODWINSON, who finished half a length behind Metal Merchant in the Spring Cup at Newbury last month and is more than capable of overturning that form, especially with a 1lb swing in his favour. Sonny Liston and Two Tempting complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Godwinson 2nd Biggles 3rd Sonny Liston

SIYOLA defied her inexperience to beat a stable companion who already had a run under her belt at Sandown last month and the form received a welcome boost when the third, Secret Satire, came out and won the Musidora at York. Not in the Oaks, connections may be playing a more patient game, with her holding a Ribblesdale entry, but an impressive victory here might force their hand towards Epsom. Ejaabiyah couldn't have been more impressive on her debut at Kempton and commands plenty of respect, while Diamond Rain, out of an Oaks heroine in Dancing Rain, is entitled to improve up in trip after scoring at Ascot.
Prediction : 1st Siyola 2nd Ejaabiyah 3rd Diamond Rain