UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

WARRANT HOLDER warmed to the task nicely when introduced over a mile here last month and, although he was beaten a head on the day, this longer trip could help the son of Frankel put the experience to good use. The similarly-bred Rahiebb accounted for the winner of that race when scoring here 15 days ago, but may be vulnerable under a penalty with an additional two furlongs to travel. The rest appear a modest bunch, although Spirit Of Murray, who cost 250,000gns as a yearling, is at least a potential improver.
Prediction : 1st Warrant Holder 2nd Rahiebb 3rd Spirit Of Murray

The three horses drawn nearest to the stands-side rail could be the ones to focus on, with CODE PURPLE narrowly preferred over course specialists Cusack and Pallas Lord. As a previous C&D winner, the selection reverts to the Flat over an ideal trip and rekindles the partnership with Paul Mulrennan from a still-workable mark at this level. The aforementioned Cusack is feared most with the drop back in trip a potential source of improvement.
Prediction : 1st Code Purple 2nd Cusack 3rd Pallas Lord

INNS OF FEAR, who sports a first-time tongue-tie, showed promise in two starts in Ireland last year and could be worth chancing from a handy drawn as he bids to make a winning start for new connections. From the other side of the starting stalls, Sharon Curly is a potential improver who can figure if gaining some cover, while Rift Valley has a similar profile to the selection in that she is open to progression and cannot be ruled out on her Tapeta debut.
Prediction : 1st Inns Of Fear 2nd Sharon Curly 3rd Rift Valley

SANDINYOURSHOES took a big step forwards when a head second on her handicap debut over 6f at Southwell last month. A 1lb rise for that effort appears to be fair and this step up in trip may bring about further improvement. Miakoda is more than capable of making the frame in a race of this nature, while similar comments apply to Hardlass and Triple Wishes.
Prediction : 1st Sandinyourshoes 2nd Miakoda 3rd Hardlass

The consistent Rebecca's Girl has to be of interest once again but she may be a touch high in the ratings right now. As a result, preference is for LORD ABAMA, who won over C&D when last seen in November and a 3lb rise should be workable on his return to action. The shortlist is completed by Oriental Prince and Mayo County.
Prediction : 1st Lord Abama 2nd Rebeccas Girl 3rd Oriental Prince

URBAN DANDY travelled strongly into contention before coming clear late on to record a comfortable victory over track and trip recently. He sneaks into this with a mark of 51 now that he has been reassessed, and he won't get a better opportunity than this to repeat the dose. Tantomile has been in solid form at handicap level, though, and she could be a real threat to the selection. Martin's Brig is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Urban Dandy 2nd Tantomile 3rd Martins Brig

A competitive sprint to end proceedings, and it looks best to side with FRANK THE SPARK. Paul Midgley's charge (second) finished three-quarters of a length behind the reopposing Ganesha (winner) over C&D on his return to action recently but he's 3lb better off today and has an excellent draw breaking out of stall 10. King's Crown and Dark Kestrel have both been on the premises in recent starts and are unlikely to be far away once again.
Prediction : 1st Frank The Spark 2nd Ganesha 3rd Kings Crown