UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

Punters will need to be in a forgiving mood to side with SPIRITUAL, but it may pay to do so. She was too keen for her own good when fading into fourth close home over a mile at Sandown most recently, but the form of her victory over the same C&D in July has a strong look to it. With that effort in mind, she gets the vote to stamp her authority on this trappy-looking contest from the front. Sirona got back on track with a solid second over a mile at Longchamp recently and looks the pick of the remainder, while the progressive Fair Point also catches the eye.
Prediction : 1st Spiritual 2nd Sirona 3rd Fair Point

MISTRAL STAR was far from disgraced when finishing fourth in a classy renewal of the Yorkshire Oaks over this trip last month and, with her sights lowered, the daughter of Frankel may be the one to side with. Time Lock gave best to two stronger stayers when finishing third in a Group 2 over 1m4f on the July course here last time and she looks the main danger to the selection, especially if the application of a first-time tongue-tie has the desired effect. The unexposed Place Of Safety is respected most out of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mistral Star 2nd Time Lock 3rd Place Of Safety

BUBBLING would have finished closer to the eventual winner if granted a clear passage when a never-nearer third in a Leopardstown Listed race recently and, provided the cards fall right for her here, this progressive daughter of No Nay Never looks well capable of plundering Group 2 honours. Formal has notched up two wins from as many career starts this season and she can give the selection most to think about, while this step up in trip may see Definitive in a better light.
Prediction : 1st Bubbling 2nd Formal 3rd Definitive

Ice Max cosily took care of Poker Face (second) when securing the Celebration Mile at Goodwood last month and considering the manner of that victory, he is expected to confirm the form. However, they both might up against it with LEAD ARTIST, who was only denied by the smart Kinross in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster earlier in the month and the step back up in distance should suit. The son of Dubawi continues to improve and he can record his third career victory.
Prediction : 1st Lead Artist 2nd Ice Max 3rd Poker Face

Seaplane has shown plenty of ability in both of his starts to date, with his latest effort when runner-up at Ascot possibly the strongest piece of form on offer. However, a chance can be taken on newcomer SECRET THEORY, who is the choice of William Buick from the Godolphin pair in this contest and he is related to plenty of Group winners. The son of Dubawi goes for the in-form Charlie Appleby stable and it would be no surprise to see him make an immediate impact. Archivist completes the shoirtlist.
Prediction : 1st Secret Theory 2nd Seaplane 3rd Archivist

Unbeaten three-year-old MILITARY ACADEMY has shaped like a smart prospect in both victories to date and he looks ready to score at Listed level. The son of Fastnet Rock made all in ready fashion over 1m2f at Salisbury earlier in the month and this 1m4f distance should hold no fears. Having landed Haydock's Old Borough Cup over 1m6f, Epic Poet certainly won't be lacking for stamina down in trip and he's feared most, ahead of Aimeric.
Prediction : 1st Military Academy 2nd Epic Poet 3rd Aimeric

Having found only a subsequent winner too strong on his handicap bow at Chester in July, MORE THUNDER could gain compensation today. Sir Michael Stoute's charge races off an unchanged mark and he likely has more to offer after only four starts. Shamran opened his account in a Salisbury novice contest in late August and a handicap mark of 82 looks workable. The son of Kingman is unlikely to be far away, while Siempre Arturo may have been freshened up by a 64-day break.
Prediction : 1st More Thunder 2nd Shamran 3rd Siempre Arturo