UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

After returning with a reasonable fourth-placed finish in handicap over this C&D three weeks ago, RAMPANT is worth a shot at this level. Capable claimer Warren Fentiman, who was in the saddle that day, retains the ride and a bold showing is expected from the partnership in this weaker event. Violeta won a deeper race over track and trip last September and is feared most on that basis. Similar comments apply to fellow C&D winner Eva Rosie, who is another strong contender on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Rampant 2nd Violeta 3rd Eva Rosie

ANA EMARAATY, who has been placed twice in handicaps over this C&D in the past, looks well worth another try over this distance in a race where most of his rivals are struggling for notable recent form. Spartan Times and Yakhabar have at least dropped hints that their turns might not be far away, while Hot Team is another to note in this grade.
Prediction : 1st Ana Emaraaty 2nd Spartan Times 3rd Yakhabar

SHE WENT WHOOSH appeals the most after a respectable second-placed finish over this trip at Wolverhampton last month. That effort can be upgraded given the Profitable filly was taken off a true line in the closing stages and from the same mark, she could go one place better. Fallen Soldier and Startling are shortlist suggestions, with the former rated the chief danger on the back of a consistent run of form.
Prediction : 1st She Went Whoosh 2nd Fallen Soldier 3rd Startling

Although Papa Oscar proved underwhelming when finishing sixth at very short odds on his debut at Kempton last month, the son of Expert Eye should have learned plenty from that experience. Harry Charlton's gelding isn't taken lightly, but MOBY QUICK rates as the one to beat. The George Scott-trained gelding arrives on the back of a close-up third over this trip at Wolverhampton and a similar performance may prove sufficient here. Oberon Hill and newcomer Westington House are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Moby Quick 2nd Papa Oscar 3rd Oberon Hill

Having return to form with a close-up second at Southwell last month, SO QUIET looks ready to strike here. A 1lb nudge up in the ratings for the four-year-old could prove inconsequential and he gets the verdict over Mr Baloo. Richard Hannon's colt posted a respectable third when bidding for a double at Kempton recently and, racing off an unchanged mark, another good account is forecast. Fellow in-form runner Mereside Madness may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st So Quiet 2nd Mr Baloo 3rd Mereside Madness

CASTAN completed a hat-trick over C&D a fortnight ago with something to spare and his winning run may not be ending any time soon. A 2lb nudge up in the ratings looks on the lenient side and Bryan Smart's charge is fancied to repel chief rivals Monks Dream and King's Crown. That pair have been in good heart at this track of late and they should keep the selection honest, with the former looking slightly better handicapped at present.
Prediction : 1st Castan 2nd Monks Dream 3rd Kings Crown

WILLIAM DEWHIRST was attempting to win for the fifth time in 2025 when finishing third under a 5lb penalty here last Tuesday and Ben Haslam's gelding, who can now run off his official rating which is 3lb lower, is presented with an excellent opportunity to strike. Pals Battalion is in the right hands to continue improving, while the enigmatic Mondammej is interesting back on his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st William Dewhirst 2nd Pals Battalion 3rd Mondammej

JUST TYPICAL disappointed at Wolverhampton last time when running a little flat just five days after scoring over this C&D. The four-year-old is capable of bouncing back in what appears to be a very winnable contest on paper. Concert Boy's best form has come here and Katie Scott's gelding is respected along with Pop Favorite, who has been knocking on the door recently.
Prediction : 1st Just Typical 2nd Concert Boy 3rd Pop Favorite