UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A taking winner over C&D on his first start for new connections over C&D in October, SECTARIUS is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming and a 5lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from landing the double. Graze On Phoenix got off the mark with a comfortable success on his handicap debut at Carlisle in August and he is a player on his all-weather bow. Desert Emperor and Rogue Tornado have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Sectarius 2nd Graze On Phoenix 3rd Desert Emperor

Placed on each of his last two starts over C&D, DARLO PRIDE has done well since joining Michael Dods but has yet to get his head in front for him. This appeals as an ideal opportunity, though, with Howzak looking best placed to chase him home following a smooth success over 6f here. Runner-up on two of his last three starts, Honour Your Dreams could be suited by dropping back to the minimum trip.
Prediction : 1st Darlo Pride 2nd Howzak 3rd Honour Your Dreams

DC COGENT may have been unfancied in the betting, but showed up very well on debut over C&D last month when keeping on well for second. With normal improvement expected on the back of that effort, the son of Washington DC can go one better at the main expense of Amerjeet, who still carries a 7lb penalty for a nursery success at Lingfield in July. A well-related filly by Havana Grey, Star Zia is one to monitor for market support first time out.
Prediction : 1st Dc Cogent 2nd Amerjeet 3rd Star Zia

Bright is unbeaten in two starts at this track after justifying favouritism over C&D in October, but this looks a much tougher assignment. With that in mind, the vote goes to SECRET GUEST, who finished a close-up third at Southwell last month and competes off an unchanged mark. Bryan Smart's four-year-old is a previous track-and-trip scorer and can return to winning ways. Rohaan is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Secret Guest 2nd Bright 3rd Rohaan

Indalo made a winning debut over 7f at this venue in November last year and has been gelded since but the long absence, along with his 6lb penalty, may open the door for GROOVY BABY. Andrew Balding's filly has plenty of experience under her belt after filling the runner-up spot for the third time in a row at Southwell and she looks to have been found a decent opportunity. Kingdom Of Time completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Groovy Baby 2nd Indalo 3rd Kingdom Of Time

TASEVER struck in smart style over track and trip on his latest outing and has been given a 9lb rise for that triumph. The son of Tasleet is at the top of his game and his opponents might find it tough to prevent him from completing the hat-trick. Wyvern went in by the smallest of margins over C&D and should go well off a 3lb higher rating, while Quiet Resolve is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Tasever 2nd Wyvern 3rd Quiet Resolve

Having recorded a first victory on the all-weather over 7f here on Friday, Rebecca's Girl warrants respect on the quick turnaround. However, a 5lb penalty will undoubtedly make life tougher and C&D winner VOLENTI shades the vote. Ben Haslam's gelding is only 1lb higher than for last month's track-and-trip second and he may prove to be slightly better handicapped. Jujubella and Wheres The Crumpet are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Volenti 2nd Rebeccas Girl 3rd Jujubella

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid when third at Catterick, HOMER STOKES still makes plenty of appeal reverting to the all-weather. The six-year-old should remain competitive off just 1lb higher and an eighth career victory could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from fellow in-form rival Roman Harry, who shouldn't be inconvenienced by this drop in trip, while Paris Lights lurks on an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Homer Stokes 2nd Roman Harry 3rd Paris Lights

WILLIAM DEWHIRST appeared to relish a change of surface when knuckling down to score over track and trip. The runner-up that day has subsequently gone close off a 2lb higher mark so a 3lb rise in the ratings could prove to be on the lenient side for Ben Haslam's inmate. Drafted also scored over C&D last month and he is a viable alternative with Ryan Kavanagh claiming a handy 7lb. Consistent veteran Poetic Force is likely to give another good account as well.
Prediction : 1st William Dewhirst 2nd Drafted 3rd Poetic Force