UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

ANCIENT WISDOM appeared to be crying out for a step up in trip when no match to the impressive Economics in the Dante. The Dubawi colt received just that when sent to the Derby at Epsom last month, but, having perhaps failed to handle the track, that effort can be forgiven. The clear pick on official ratings, he can resume his progress upped further in distance and eased in class. Space Legend (second) and Royal Supremacy (third) clashed in the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot last time and are the most likely dangers.
Prediction : 1st Ancient Wisdom 2nd Space Legend 3rd Royal Supremacy

Better was expected of WHISTLEJACKET in the Norfolk three weeks ago, but he was by no means disgraced in fourth. The son of No Nay Never hit the line strongly that day and ought to prove more effective at this longer trip, so it would come as no surprise were he to provide Aidan O'Brien a first winner in this contest since Royal Lytham back in 2019. Ain't Nobody maintained his unbeaten record when swooping late to land the Windsor Castle last time, though it is Coventry runner-up Electrolyte that may be the main threat.
Prediction : 1st Whistlejacket 2nd Electrolyte 3rd Aint Nobody

Elmonjed has yet to truly make his mark in handicaps but he has shown promise in a couple of similar events and must enter calculations. WOODHAY WONDER boasts an excellent record on both tracks here, with her only defeat coming when third in the Duchess Of Cambridge at this meeting last year, and a recent fourth in the Palace Of Holyrood House at Royal Ascot proved there might still be a bit of leeway from her current mark of 99. Zabriskie Point was last seen competing in the Tattersalls Stakes on the Rowley Mile in September and it would come as no surprise were he to improve back handicapping, while Tropical Island and Dorney Lake are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Woodhay Wonder 2nd Elmonjed 3rd Zabriskie Point

Having posted an excellent second in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom in May, HAMISH rates as the one to beat on this ease in class. William Haggas' veteran had previously racked up a five-timer and is taken to regain the winning thread at the main expense of the penalised Giavellotto. The son of Mastercraftsman arrives on the back of a comfortable victory in the Group 2 Yorkshire Cup and certainly won't be found lacking for stamina come the finish. Arrest makes most appeal of the remainder with conditions more in his favour.
Prediction : 1st Hamish 2nd Giavellotto 3rd Arrest

There was plenty of encouragement to be gleaned from MISS FASCINATOR's debut second over C&D last month. That experience should stand the Roger Varian-trained filly in good stead going forwards and a breakthrough victory may be imminent. Although she proved underwhelming in the Listed Marygate Fillies' Stakes at York in May, it's too early to write Magic Mild off. The daughter of Havana Grey is a potential improver upped in distance and she may give the selection most to think about, ahead of well-bred newcomer Adoon Valley.
Prediction : 1st Miss Fascinator 2nd Magic Mild 3rd Adoon Valley

LEAD ARTIST was unlucky not to score on his debut in the Wood Ditton after being slowly away and flying home late to only be denied by a nose. The son of Dubawi proved to be a class act at York in May and appears to have plenty more scope for improvement, so the rise in grade is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Kitty Rose wasn't disgraced when fifth in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last time and she has to be considered, while Socialite is another to take seriously.
Prediction : 1st Lead Artist 2nd Kitty Rose 3rd Socialite

TWIRLING was well beaten in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot last month, but prior to that she took a class 4 event at Doncaster. The daughter of Churchill is only 5lb higher compared to that triumph and Ryan Moore retains the ride from last time, so she shades the vote. Sterling Knight finished down the field in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting last time, but he is better judged on his victory at Newbury the time before and he should go well. Of the rest, The Ice Phoenix makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Twirling 2nd Sterling Knight 3rd The Ice Phoenix