UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Sansrisk sets the standard based on her Grade 3 success at Down Royal at the beginning of the month, but that was not the strongest of contests and she has to carry a 5lb penalty here. With that in mind, preference is for JUBILEE ALPHA, who confirmed her debut promise when second in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree when last seen in April. Her lack of hurdling experience is a concern but the daughter of Flemensfirth could still prove too good. Listentoyourheart was behind the selection in that valuable bumper but her two easy hurdling victories this season earn her a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jubilee Alpha 2nd Sansrisk 3rd Listentoyourheart

LE MILOS has been largely disappointing since winning the Coral Gold Cup two years ago, but he is now 2lb lower than that last winning mark. His last couple of efforts have been more encouraging and it would be no surprise to see him return to winning ways in this company. Twinjets hit the crossbar over 2m4f at this venue a few weeks ago and should not be underestimated, while Highstakesplayer and Genois are others with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Le Milos 2nd Twinjets 3rd Highstakesplayer

Cases can be made for all of these, but none more so than THE NEW LION, who created a big impression when winning easily on his hurdling debut over 2m3f at Chepstow a month ago. Dan Skelton's gelding is likely to have more improvement forthcoming and he can take this event on his way to bigger targets. Califet En Vol could prove to be the main threat following his 15-length success at Kempton, although Silver Thorn and French Ship should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st The New Lion 2nd Califet En Vol 3rd Silver Thorn

Dan Skelton's yard has won two of the last four renewals and a bold bid is anticipated from LAC DE CONSTANCE. The eight-year-old was launching a strong challenge at Uttoxeter when falling at the last and could be bang there at the finish with a clear round. The consistent Guard The Moon can feature once again after finishing runner-up in a competitive handicap at Aintree, while the headstrong Inthewaterside will likely attempt to dominate from the front.
Prediction : 1st Lac De Constance 2nd Guard The Moon 3rd Inthewaterside

JERIKO DU REPONET disappointed at Sandown on his reappearance but Nicky Henderson's charge looks worth another chance. A Grade 2 novice hurdle winner, he can enhance his lofty reputation by bouncing back to form on the switch to timber. Liari will likely be sharper for his third at Chepstow and looks on a workable mark, while Queens Gamble is worth noting on her handicap debut having won all three starts over hurdles so far including a Listed event at Taunton. Salver could also go well despite carrying top weight.
Prediction : 1st Jeriko Du Reponet 2nd Liari 3rd Queens Gamble

Jamie Snowden bids for back-to-back victories in the contest with COLONEL HARRY, who boasts a very similar profile to Datsalrightgino having raced over shorter trips last season. A Grade 2 winner of the Towton at Wetherby, his form tailed off in the spring before making an ideal return to action when runner-up in the Colin Parker at Carlisle. The seven-year-old may have a bigger performance in the locker now stepping up in trip. Cheltenham winner Senior Chief is 10lb worse off with Broadway Boy (third) but a drying surface may not suit the latter and the main threat to the selection is Victtorino, who won fresh last season at Ascot and represents a stable which enjoyed a trio of big-race winners last Saturday.
Prediction : 1st Colonel Harry 2nd Victtorino 3rd Senior Chief

IMPERIAL SAINT proved to be a consistent type over hurdles and has now taken his form to another level with a brace of victories at Aintree since sent chasing this autumn. Although he has to give Petit Tonnerre 11lb, having received just 1lb when beating him by less than a length last month, that rival hasn't won since his UK debut in February 2022 and has subsequently disappointed at Cheltenham. Issar D'Airy won twice over C&D last season and arrives following a decent second at Ascot, while Prince Quali was last seen beating subsequent Red Rum winner Sans Bruit at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Saint 2nd Issar DAiry 3rd Prince Quali