UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Sands Of Indi shaped with promise when finishing second on her debut at Pontefract last month and, with improvement to come now upped to 7f, she is one of the leading contenders. Preference, though, is for CAPTIVATE, who wasn't beaten far in a stronger contest at Haydock recently having not had the clearest of passages, so this looks like a good opportunity. Market support for the Charlie Johnston-trained newcomer Suite Francaise should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Captivate 2nd Sands Of Indi 3rd Suite Francaise

Butterfly Jasmine sprang a surprise when winning at odds of 22/1 over C&D on her debut in March and, although the layoff is a concern, she merits respect under the penalty. However, this can go to BONNIE'S BOY, who chased home an above-average rival on his debut before once again finding one too strong at Thirsk next time. He's unlikely to encounter anything of that calibre here, and a maiden triumph might be on the cards. West Acre is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Bonnies Boy 2nd Butterfly Jasmine 3rd West Acre

The form of WILLY CAMPBELL's recent Chelmsford third has worked out well, and he could take advantage of an unchanged mark. The James Garfield gelding came from off the pace that day, which suggests that the effort can be marked up. The main threat might come from Desperate Dan, who does not look overburdened by an opening mark of 72, while the consistent Bohemian Breeze and previous course winner Evening Story are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Willy Campbell 2nd Desperate Dan 3rd Bohemian Breeze

ZIVANIYA beat Haveyoumissedme (second) in this grade over track and trip last month and is only 3lb worse off with that rival. Considering the manner of his superiority that day, the four-year-old could prove very hard to beat again. Clockwatcher was well held in fourth over 1m4f at Newmarket on his latest outing, but is an interesting contender taking a step up in trip off a 3lb lower rating. Simiyann is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Zivaniya 2nd Haveyoumissedme 3rd Clockwatcher

Wee Fat Mac produced a solid effort to hit the crossbar in heavy conditions at Hamilton last time and could go well off an unchanged rating. However, he could come out second best to previous C&D winner LATIN FIVE, who has finished third the last twice and has been dropped 1lb for his most recent display at Ripon. Paul Midgley's seven-year-old lurks on an appealing mark and may get back to winning ways. Dc Flyer has been in good form and is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Latin Five 2nd Wee Fat Mac 3rd Dc Flyer

Barossa had See My Baby Jive (second) just under a length behind in a classified event over track and trip in July and it would be no surprise to see her confirm that form. However, the vote goes to CANDY EYE, who bounced back to form when making the frame over a mile here in March. Tom Tate's four-year-old looks well placed to gain her first career success, while Keep Me Stable is another to take seriously.
Prediction : 1st Candy Eye 2nd Barossa 3rd Keep Me Stable

Fourth over 1m2f at Ripon last time, BARLEYBROWN will appreciate this drop in trip having won over course and distance on his penultimate start. Ruth Carr's inmate beat a subsequent winner on that occasion and remains unexposed on the all-weather. Dougies Dream faced tougher opposition at Thirsk on his latest outing, but merits consideration on his third in this grade at Doncaster before that, while Tees George went close when last seen at this venue in June and has a shout on that form.
Prediction : 1st Barleybrown 2nd Dougies Dream 3rd Tees George

FLASH THE DASH was returning from a layoff when fourth at Doncaster in July and will likely be sharper here. A course and distance winner in February, Julie Camacho's sprinter is only 2lb higher and another bold bid looks on the cards. A winner at Nottingham last month, Sergeant Mayer may have a say in proceedings back at this lower level, while Flavius Titus dead-heated for first here in August with Missmimi only a neck behind in third.
Prediction : 1st Flash The Dash 2nd Sergeant Mayer 3rd Flavius Titus