UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

ALEX THE GREAT boasts the most compelling recent form and should have no issues reverting to Tapeta after a win and a third-placed finish on Polytrack at Kempton. Allied to that, the talented Jack Doughty retains the ride and his 3lb claim is a prized asset. Star Of Markinch, who was a respectable third over C&D on her penultimate start, is feared most back over this trip. Man Of Riddles also rates a player.
Prediction : 1st Alex The Great 2nd Star Of Markinch 3rd Man Of Riddles

It has been a busy all-weather campaign for Darlo Pride since he joined his current yard but he continues to run enthusiastically and, as a previous C&D winner, another bold showing is likely. However, GANESHA wasn't beaten far on his return from wind surgery in a similar event last month and could be tough to beat if building on that. The in-form Frank The Spark and Gustav Graves are other viable options.
Prediction : 1st Ganesha 2nd Darlo Pride 3rd Frank The Spark

TANTOMILE picked up nicely to win an apprentice handicap at Southwell on Saturday and, given she escapes a penalty, she has a good chance of following up if the retained headgear has the same impact. Fellow last-time-out winner Kats Bob is an obvious danger off just 2lb higher, while Asadjumeirah is hard to get right but cannot be ruled out given he is still attractively weighted.
Prediction : 1st Tantomile 2nd Kats Bob 3rd Asadjumeirah

Nordic Norm made a pleasing introduction when victorious by a head over track and trip and with the likelihood of more to come, he has to be considered. However, the vote goes to ADVANCING, who beat a well-fancied favourite by over a length on his debut at Kempton last month. James Ferguson's three-year-old might have the edge on that form. Any market confidence behind the 125,000-euro purchase Topteam would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Advancing 2nd Nordic Norm 3rd Topteam

WEDGEWOOD SAPPHIRE showed a big chunk of improvement when hitting the crossbar at Wolverhampton on her most recent start and the booking of Luke Morris catches the eye. The four-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to get her head back in front. Laura's Breeze took the silver medal home over 6f here last time and will have no issues with this step back up in trip. Of the remainder, Bernie The Bear makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Wedgewood Sapphire 2nd Lauras Breeze 3rd Bernie The Bear

URBAN DANDY's best recent performance came at this level when denied by a head over C&D two starts ago, before finding handicap company too much last time. The five-year-old may not find a better opportunity to get his head back in front. Pop Favorite has been knocking on the door recently and enters calculations along with Fifty Sent, who was runner-up at Southwell earlier in the week.
Prediction : 1st Urban Dandy 2nd Pop Favorite 3rd Fifty Sent

TASEVER remains in fine fettle having performed well on all three appearances in February over C&D, and it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him gain a third victory of the year. Rebecca's Girl has to enter calculations despite not landing the hat-trick here over a furlong shorter last time. Streak Lightning and Bobby Joe Leg head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tasever 2nd Rebeccas Girl 3rd Streak Lightning