UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MEDIA MOGUL wasn't disgraced when tried over 1m4f on his handicap debut at Kempton last month and, subsequently nudged down 1lb, he could be worth chancing with today's slightly longer trip potentially unlocking further improvement. Letmeseethecolts, who won a classified stakes at Southwell on her penultimate start, ran too keenly when attempting to follow up over C&D last time out and can surely fare better if she settles better this time. Recent track-and-trip winner Flying Scotsman should also go well despite the imposition of a 4lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Media Mogul 2nd Letmeseethecolts 3rd Flying Scotsman

MANTON ROAD gave the impression he was saving a little for himself when he won over this trip at Kempton last month and, under a 6lb penalty, could be tough to beat if Luke Morris can again coax the best out of his retained mount. What What What rates the chief danger and is well worth another try over this distance after finishing second to a sharper rival over 6f here most recently. Bantz and Falaise Blanc also hold each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Manton Road 2nd What What What 3rd Bantz

Last-time-out winners NOBLE VICTORY and Berkshire Whisper boast similar credentials but the former won with plenty in hand at Chelmsford last month and he can follow up here, as he picks up a lesser penalty than the latter. That is not to dampen the claims held by Berkshire Whisper, whose Kempton success was a promising display, even though he hung right under pressure and made hard work of things in the end. James Owen's newcomer Stardrop has a likable pedigree and he warrants a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Noble Victory 2nd Berkshire Whisper 3rd Stardrop

William Dewhirst put his sixth-placed effort here behind him when regaining the winning thread over this C&D last week. Ben Haslam's charge must enter the reckoning in his current mood, but a 5lb penalty could leave the five-year-old vulnerable and fellow last-time-out winner BREWING makes more appeal. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings for scoring over this track and trip looks more than workable and a seventh career victory may beckon for the Showcasing gelding. Catch The Paddy and Lady Flora can also feature in the finish.
Prediction : 1st Brewing 2nd William Dewhirst 3rd Catch The Paddy

BUZZ BOX justified strong support in the market when landing the spoils over this track and trip 32 days ago. Although a 6lb higher mark demands another career-best performance from the four-year-old, he rates as one to keep on the right side of at present. The biggest threat may emerge from Monks Dream, who arrives on the back of a close-up second over 6f at this venue and a 2lb nudge up in the ratings shouldn't prevent Tim Easterby's inmate from being competitive. Dark Kestrel also looks capable of scoring off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Buzz Box 2nd Monks Dream 3rd Dark Kestrel

BELLAGIO MAN was a close third over C&D last Thursday and the seven-year-old has to be of interest off the same mark here. Blackjack (first) and Roaring Ralph (second) are closely matched based on their meeting here a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see both go well once again. Others to note are Harry Did and Biplane.
Prediction : 1st Bellagio Man 2nd Blackjack 3rd Roaring Ralph

DRAFTED took a step forwards when third over C&D last time and, given that was his first start over a mile, the five-year-old may have more to offer here. Pallas Lord has been running well in defeat of late and could make the frame once again, while Glastonbury edges out Commander Crouch and Odd Socks Havana to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Drafted 2nd Pallas Lord 3rd Glastonbury