UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

HUNTERS SPRING justified favouritism on her debut here in November and she should have plenty of improvement in her. Lucinda Russell's four-year-old carries a 7lb penalty for that success but that is unlikely to stop her from going in again. Lady Risky took a step forward to finish third at Sedgefield last time and could go well, while any market support for newcomer Truly Yours would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Hunters Spring 2nd Lady Risky 3rd Truly Yours

WISE EAGLE bolted up by 14 lengths to record a double at Catterick last month and he sets a fair standard with a rating of 123. Considering the manner of his latest victory, he could prove tough to beat again. Kids Say Lastgojoe improved on his bumper debut to score at Catterick in November and it would be no surprise to see him go well on his first start over hurdles. Samwise is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Wise Eagle 2nd Kids Say Lastgojoe 3rd Samwise

DERRYHASSEN PADDY backed up the promise he showed when scoring on his sole start in a bumper to strike at the first time of asking over hurdles at Uttoxeter in November. Lucinda Russell's point-to-point winner looks to have been found a good opportunity to continue his upwards trajectory. Smokeringinthedark made a successful Rules debut at Musselburgh last month and he should give a good account. Forsa Bay looks the best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Derryhassen Paddy 2nd Smokeringinthedark 3rd Forsa Bay

PRIMOZ may not have shown much since a taking chase debut success at Wetherby last October, but he remains a seven-year-old with potential and the recent form of his stable is a big plus. He gets the vote ahead of Disco Annie, who was already having a productive season over hurdles before an encouraging second on her chasing bow at Carlisle. Whizz Kid is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Primoz 2nd Disco Annie 3rd Whizz Kid

HOLD ONTO THE LINE bounced back to form with a promising second over 2m at Musselburgh in November, and stepping back up in trip should not inconvenience him. Brian Hughes getting back in the saddle can only aid his cause, and it may be that course winner Hello Judge gives him the most to think about. Rajjamataz has strong claims on the best of his form, while Monochromix is expected to be thereabouts too.
Prediction : 1st Hold Onto The Line 2nd Hello Judge 3rd Rajjamataz

If GEORDIES DREAM makes the most of a return to hurdles after pulling up over fences at Carlisle in November, he could surprise them all. Lightly raced for a 10-year-old, he won a novice hurdle two starts ago and may have more to offer. December winner Aire Spray is an obvious danger, but don't rule out Follow Charlie, who looks the sort to improve for first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Geordies Dream 2nd Aire Spray 3rd Follow Charlie

She's A Rocca is the only course winner here and, with a Southwell distance win to her name and signs of a return to form when second last month, she enters calculations. Blame Rose has won two of her last three starts, but VANILLA DANCER is the likelier victor. Only beaten a length at Catterick last month, a pound more from the handicapper may not stop her winning for the second time.
Prediction : 1st Vanilla Dancer 2nd Shes A Rocca 3rd Blame Rose