UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MON ETOILE improved for the step up to this trip at Musselburgh on Saturday. Beaten only a neck on that occasion, the three-year-old can finally open her account with more to come over the distance. Sycamore Gap is another looking for a first win, but that won't be long in coming judged on recent placed efforts, while Bond Spirit showed a bit more at Bath recently and has winning form on the Tapeta.
Prediction : 1st Mon Etoile 2nd Sycamore Gap 3rd Bond Spirit

WHERE IS THE LOVE was having her first outing since February when just missing out at Chelmsford recently in first-time cheekpieces. The headgear remains in place and Joseph Parr's unexposed filly looks set to strike off her current mark. The Bobster also has scope for further progress having produced his best performance so far when fourth at Musselburgh latest, while Loom Large finished strongly when runner-up over a mile here a fortnight ago and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Where Is The Love 2nd The Bobster 3rd Loom Large

OUR NOBLE LORD was having only his second start of the year when third in a classified stakes race at Ayr last month. That form looks better in hindsight given the winner has subsequently landed a hat-trick and Lucinda Russell looks to have found him a good opportunity to open his account. Wheres The Crumpet has been in decent form over a mile and returns to this longer trip with a shout, while both Pearly Star and Busby have won off a higher marks in the past.
Prediction : 1st Our Noble Lord 2nd Wheres The Crumpet 3rd Pearly Star

UNIQUE SPIRIT finished third over C&D last Thursday when tackling this distance for the first time, and a repeat of that display might see David O'Meara's gelding shed the maiden tag in what appears to be a winnable contest on paper. Veer has filled the runner-up spot on his last couple of starts and may benefit from stepping up in trip, while others to note include Lunacy and Different Drum.
Prediction : 1st Unique Spirit 2nd Veer 3rd Lunacy

Magic Basma made a winning debut at Carlisle when getting the better of Khaldiya (third), but it would be no surprise if the latter were able to reverse the form with Kevin Ryan's filly carrying a 7lb penalty. The vote, though, goes to PRIMROSE PATH. The daughter of Kodiac took a decent step forward from her debut when just denied at Newbury last time and wouldn't need to improve all that much to go one better.
Prediction : 1st Primrose Path 2nd Khaldiya 3rd Magic Basma

Lift Lady arrives on the back of her best run to date when third at Brighton and the addition of a tongue-tie may yield further improvement, but a chance is taken on WIESAAM. The selection hasn't shown very much in three outings to date, but he represents a team in excellent form and it would be no surprise if first-time blinkers helped him on his nursery debut. Harry Palmer and Elladora Black head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Wiesaam 2nd Lift Lady 3rd Harry Palmer

BOSS DOG took a big leap forward from his debut effort when making the frame at Kempton last month, and he should have plenty more to offer on only his third start. With Tom Marquand booked, he looks set for a big run. Bamburgh has shown ability on both of his starts to date, including his second at Beverley last time, and he is one to take seriously on his first all-weather start. Any market support for newcomer Trident would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Boss Dog 2nd Bamburgh 3rd Trident

Windsor Pass lurks on an appealing mark and a repeat of her most recent third at Southwell should see her go well under Jamie Spencer. However, FIVE WINDS looks the more solid option. Jack Jones' four-year-old finished a close-up third at Southwell last time and is only 1lb higher. The step back up in trip shouldn't pose her any problems and she looks the one to beat. Snash is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Five Winds 2nd Windsor Pass 3rd Snash

Balqaa justified favouritism in this grade at Southwell earlier in the month and she should make a bold bid off a 6lb higher rating. However, TAMBOURINE DREAM looks the way to go. James Fanshawe's filly showed improved form when dropping to a mile and finishing third at Lingfield on her latest outing. With the promise of more to come over this distance, she could capitalise off an unchanged mark. Love Warrior is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Tambourine Dream 2nd Balqaa 3rd Love Warrior