UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

PRINCE ACHILLE returned to winning ways over C&D 10 days ago and the five-year-old has to be of interest off just a 3lb higher mark here. That said, Percy Willis is an obvious threat after dead-heating for the win over 1m4f at Wolverhampton last time, while Falcon Nine edges out Orbital and Urban Road to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Prince Achille 2nd Percy Willis 3rd Falcon Nine

Lasting Love arrives here with strong form claims but she has had plenty of chances already, while similar comments apply to Steel Tiger. With that in mind, preference is for FIREBLADE, who finished second in a pair of competitive turf events in October and the first-time application of blinkers can see the son of Frankel go one better here. Roland Garros showed some promise on his racecourse bow in April and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Fireblade 2nd Lasting Love 3rd Roland Garros

FORT GEORGE confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when narrowly denied over C&D a month ago and Ed Walker's colt clearly sets the standard based on that evidence. Ashmolean is the second foal out of the dual Group 1 winner Coronet and he has to be of interest on his racecourse bow, while Gunship is a half-brother to Phoenix Of Spain and is another noteworthy debutant.
Prediction : 1st Fort George 2nd Ashmolean 3rd Gunship

SHERLOCK found only a progressive rival too strong at Southwell last month and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain some compensation. A 4lb rise is unlikely to be the ceiling of his ability and Kevin Ryan's charge may open his account. Reporter has offered enough in three novice events to suggest that he can be competitive off an opening mark of 69. The Wootton Bassett colt is feared most, ahead of Saxon Raider.
Prediction : 1st Sherlock 2nd Reporter 3rd Saxon Raider

Having capitalised on a declining mark at Southwell last time out, Glendown warrants respect. However, a 4lb rise may be enough to thwart the four-year-old in his follow-up bid and BELLAGIO MAN makes slightly more appeal. Antony Brittain's charge arrives on the back of a solid second over C&D and, off an unchanged mark, a fourth victory on the all-weather may be in the offing. Jackson Street and Hk Fourteen are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Bellagio Man 2nd Glendown 3rd Jackson Street

RED MAIDS bounced back to form when landing the spoils over track and trip 17 days ago. A 3lb higher mark looks more than workable dropping into class 5 company and the daughter of Invincible Spirit is fancied to follow up. Fellow last-time-out C&D scorer Lincoln Legacy should remain competitive and isn't taken lightly in retained blinkers. Holy Fire and Dazy Mazy are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Red Maids 2nd Lincoln Legacy 3rd Holy Fire

STRAIGHT A failed to see out the extended mile at Wolverhampton last time, having previously landed a double over this distance, and Mick Appleby's charge looks worthy of another chance off his current mark. Eligible is well treated on previous winning form and finished a creditable fourth in a higher grade at Southwell on his latest start, while Novak arrives in fine fettle and is not easily dismissed.
Prediction : 1st Straight A 2nd Eligible 3rd Novak

The progressive Barnaby should remain competitive raised a further 4lb after landing a four-timer, but STARLINER drops in class and makes more appeal. The son of Showcasing made most of the running when successful over course and distance last month and could prove difficult to beat if allowed to set his own pace once again. Angel Of England steps back up in distance with a shout and is preferred to the veteran Bobby Joe Leg of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Starliner 2nd Barnaby 3rd Angel Of England

TRAIS FLUORS had plummeted down the handicap since scoring here in January and took advantage on last month's return to this venue. A 3lb rise for that success is unlikely to anchor Linda Perratt's charge and he can go in again. Panama City placed over course and distance on his latest start and could land a blow off the same mark, while Balqaa is only 2lb higher than when winning here in September and may also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Trais Fluors 2nd Panama City 3rd Balqaa