UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A highly encouraging third when staying on from off the pace over 1m2f here last time out, HUMBLE SPARK should appreciate another go at this distance and he may be able to notch up a third course victory of the year. The hat-trick seeking Fast Fred arrives with strong claims on the back of a comfortable success at Southwell, while Laudable needs a change of luck having been runner-up on his last three starts, including the last twice over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Humble Spark 2nd Fast Fred 3rd Laudable

BLUE LAKOTA was a major improver for both wind surgery and making his handicap debut when narrowly denied here over 5f earlier in the month, and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from going one better. Bow Street had Ghostman half a length behind in the runner-up spot over C&D last time out and he can uphold that form, despite being 2lb worse off at the weights.
Prediction : 1st Blue Lakota 2nd Bow Street 3rd Ghostman

This can go the way of JAMAICAN STORM, who shaped with abundant promise on debut when keeping on well for third over C&D, having dwelt at the start. With normal improvement expected, Bryan Smart's charge can break the maiden at the main expense of newcomer Lemurian, who hails from a family that connections have been very successful with in recent years, although he is likely to need further in time. Southwell fourth Criminal Shore is another to note, as is debutant Brooklyn, who cost 175,000 euros as a yearling.
Prediction : 1st Jamaican Storm 2nd Lemurian 3rd Brooklyn

A C&D winner off 4lb lower in the Gosforth Park Cup back in June, BERGERAC has held his form well since then. Kevin Ryan's likeable sprinter again acquitted himself with great credit when finishing third in the Ayr Silver Cup and, nudged up 1lb back at the minimum trip, he gets the nod. Kylian is yet to deliver on the promise he showed in his juvenile days, but his mark is fast becoming attractive and he commands respect. Equilateral, runner-up to last weekend's brilliant Golden Rose winner Night Raider at Kempton, is also noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Bergerac 2nd Kylian 3rd Equilateral

HITCHED was value for more than the winning margin when getting up late on to bring up a double at Lingfield on Tuesday and he gets the vote to make light of his penalty again. A 1lb rise for a recent C&D second doesn't discount Wheres The Crumpet, while Roman Harry wasn't disgraced when third over this track and trip last week and he looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hitched 2nd Wheres The Crumpet 3rd Roman Harry

BRUMMELL overcame trouble in running when fairly bolting up over 5f here recently and, stepping back up in trip, the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not stop Julie Camacho's sprinter from going in again. Pals Battalion was too keen for his own good when runner-up over 7f at Redcar and this cut back in distance can see him put up the most resistance to the selection. Phoenix Of Dreams remains relatively unexposed in handicaps and he is also a noteworthy contender.
Prediction : 1st Brummell 2nd Pals Battalion 3rd Phoenix Of Dreams

Last Outlaw is still of very low mileage and is one to monitor closely in the betting on his all-weather debut. However, there are many old hands for a race of this nature and the likes of last-time-out Chelmsford winner Monsieur Kodi, along with previous C&D scorer Alfa Whiteburd, also need taking seriously. However, slender preference is for NORTHERN SPIRIT, whose recent form has a strong appearance and he looks worth chancing off just 3lb above his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Northern Spirit 2nd Last Outlaw 3rd Monsieur Kodi

C&D winner CONCERT BOY has been running well in defeat of late and, with this not looking any tougher than some of his recent assignments, the well-handicapped son of Kodiac could be worth a shot in a wide-open contest. Muddy Lynn ran on well to score under this rider over 6f here last month and commands respect off just 4lb higher. Keep Me Stable and The Gay Blade are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Concert Boy 2nd Muddy Lynn 3rd Keep Me Stable

Effective when fresh, Monsieur Fantaisie won gamely over 7f at Southwell but having never won races back-to-back, nor raced at this venue before, plenty needs taking on trust as he returns from a 236-day absence. Therefore, the far less exposed SUPERNOVA STEPS, who was a ready winner at the same venue last week, could be the way to go, with a 6lb penalty unlikely to be an issue. Fellow in-form contenders Ana Emaraaty and Tomorrow Day should also be competitive again.
Prediction : 1st Supernova Steps 2nd Monsieur Fantaisie 3rd Ana Emaraaty