UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MR ALAN was fifth off this mark in a competitive 1m2f event at Doncaster in October and a reproduction of that level of form would have him in the mix here. Dark Moon Rising has to be of interest following his success over 1m4f at Southwell last time, although a 4lb rise demands more from him. Savvy Victory is another with valid form claims, while any market support for Pride Of America on his return would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Mr Alan 2nd Dark Moon Rising 3rd Savvy Victory

Falaise Blanc was well held when second over C&D last time but he should not be discounted off a 2lb lower mark. That said, preference is for EVA'S EYES, who took a step forwards when fourth on her nursery bow over 7f at Southwell and she may find further improvement now stepped up in trip. Others to note are Manton Road and Andalseeyagraham.
Prediction : 1st Evas Eyes 2nd Falaise Blanc 3rd Manton Road

THUNDER EARTHLIGHT may have been a beaten favourite when filling fourth place on his debut over C&D last month, but that was still a promising performance and he could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience under his belt. Psychodrama didn't build on her debut effort when last seen at Beverley in September but it is far too soon to be writing her off. Rogue Allegiance appears to be the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Earthlight 2nd Psychodrama 3rd Rogue Allegiance

Those with experience don't appear to set a lofty standard so it may pay to side with a newcomer, namely SHOWERING. He is a brother to the smart Brewing, who also won on his debut here for this stable, and with the William Haggas yard going great guns, a bold bid first time up is anticipated. Karl Burke is overlooked at your peril in these types of races and his 115,000gns purchase Fastcase looks a big danger, particularly if the market speaks in the colt's favour. Badge Of Honor is surely capable of better than he showed on his debut, and he is respected most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Showering 2nd Fastcase 3rd Badge Of Honor

NIKOVO ran with plenty of credit when staying on strongly from the rear to finish runner-up after conceding first run to the winner over this track and trip last time and, nudged up 3lb on his debut for a new stable, this may be the day to catch him. The largely consistent Apiarist has been mixing it with some smart handicappers in recent times and it would be no surprise if he played a prominent role from what is becoming an attractive mark. Silent Move and Koy Koy are a couple of others who can make their presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Nikovo 2nd Apiarist 3rd Koy Koy

MONDAMMEJ clearly benefitted from wind surgery when scoring a shade cosily in a similar C&D contest last month and the suspicion is that a 3lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from bringing up a double here. The unexposed Sweet Carolina remains an exciting prospect despite being turned over at short odds over this trip at Wolverhampton when last seen and, having won well there on her racecourse bow, she is of interest on her handicap debut. Parisiac was a comfortable scorer at Nottingham last month and he is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Mondammej 2nd Sweet Carolina 3rd Parisiac

Having hit the frame at this track on his last two appearances, a return to the winner's enclosure could be on the cards for GUNNERSIDE. Grant Tuer's inmate races off an unchanged mark and a 10th career victory may beckon this evening, possibly at the main expense of dual C&D winner Yaahobby. The five-year-old boasts a similar profile to the selection and he isn't taken lightly now back on his last winning mark. Concert Boy and Rebecca's Girl are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Gunnerside 2nd Yaahobby 3rd Concert Boy

A 4lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid from last month's C&D winner Beale Street, while a 2lb higher mark looks workable for recent Southwell scorer Showtime Mahomes. However, this represents a drop in grade for PALS BATTALION, who arrives on the back of a close-up second over this track and trip. David O'Meara's three-year-old is slightly more compelling and he's fancied to thwart the aforementioned double-seeking duo.
Prediction : 1st Pals Battalion 2nd Beale Street 3rd Showtime Mahomes

Despite the 5f distance looking on the sharp side, SIRIUS WHITE did well to force a dead-heat for first at Southwell last month. A return to 6f is likely to benefit the son of Markaz and he's fancied to defy a 2lb higher mark. The unexposed Oriental Prince arrives on the back of a close-up second on his reappearance over C&D in October and the three-year-old is an obvious danger, with Captain Vallo the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sirius White 2nd Oriental Prince 3rd Captain Vallo