UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A small but select field for this mile contest and a race that could go the way of BOWMARK, who still holds a Dante entry suggesting he is held in some regard. An impressive debut winner at Kempton in December when scoring by over four lengths, despite pulling hard throughout, the Kingman colt looks destined for bigger and better things. Glittering Legend stepped up to beat Royal Lodge Stakes sixth Hawksbill on his seasonal return at Kempton and is an obvious danger, alongside Irish raider Michael Scofield, who remains unbeaten after two victories at Southwell in March.
Prediction : 1st Bowmark 2nd Glittering Legend 3rd Michael Scofield

Trainer Andrew Balding won this in 2024 with Fire Demon and he has three entered this year with BERKSHIRE WHISPER possibly the pick of the trio, after following up a debut second with wins at Kempton and over C&D when sent clear late on. Oisin Murphy will be hoping he can build on that for his handicap debut where a mark of 89 seems reasonable. So Darn Hot is also a C&D winner and he can go well with Warren Fentiman claiming 5lb, while Humam and Hello Zaman also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Berkshire Whisper 2nd Humam 3rd So Darn Hot

Aramis Grey's last victory was over this trip at Lingfield in 2023 off the same mark and remains capable of being in the mix. CLOUD COVER took this last year for James Tate and although a full stone higher now,the five-year-old still seems the one to beat. The winner of her last two starts at Deauville in Listed class and over C&D, she has had wind surgery which may bring improvement. Brazilian Rose is another who loves it here and she could surprise, despite racing from 2lb out of the handicap.
Prediction : 1st Cloud Cover 2nd Aramis Grey 3rd Brazilian Rose

A drop in distance appeared to find ROI DE FRANCE out when finishing third over 7f at Kempton last month. However, the son of Sea The Stars lost little in defeat and is fancied to resume his upward trajectory reverting to 1m. The hat-trick seeking Storm Star is 5lb higher than his ready C&D triumph in mid-January and another bold bid is forecast. Andrew Balding's colt may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of fellow progressive rivals Destructive and Symbol Of Light.
Prediction : 1st Roi De France 2nd Storm Star 3rd Destructive

Having finished a good third at Southwell 12 days ago, Diligent Harry must enter calculations sporting first-time blinkers. The seven-year-old has scored in two of three outings at this venue and he isn't taken lightly, but MARSHMAN gets the vote. Karl Burke's charge has thrived since being gelded and didn't get the rub of the green on his staying-on third in the Cammidge at Doncaster last month. Reverting to handicap company, compensation could be in the offing. Fivethousandtoone and The Caltonian are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Marshman 2nd Diligent Harry 3rd Fivethousandtoone

Charlotte's Web finished just over three lengths clear of the third when hitting the woodwork in the trial for this contest at Lingfield in February and is likely to be on the premises. However, a 5lb rise makes life tougher so it may pay to side with SMART HERO. James Tate's four-year-old didn't have to come out of second gear to complete a double at Wolverhampton on his latest outing and that performance made him still look ahead of his mark, despite being 9lb higher now. Glen Buck has only tasted defeat once in five starts and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Smart Hero 2nd Charlottes Web 3rd Glen Buck

ROARING LEGEND is unbeaten in three starts since switching to the Hugo Palmer yard, with his best effort coming when a five-length victor in this class at Lingfield in February. The five-year-old continues his rise in the ranks and can score before a potential tilt at the Yorkshire Cup next month. Wonder Legend accounted for Plage De Havre by just under three lengths over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last time and is expected to confirm that form to have a say. Duke Of Oxford is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Roaring Legend 2nd Wonder Legend 3rd Duke Of Oxford