UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

It's interesting that Marioento steps markedly up in trip with cheekpieces applied for the first time, but CAPTAIN POTTER makes greater appeal on this occasion. Brian Ellison's charge wasn't at his best when returning to the level recently but that should have blown away the cobwebs, and he's 1lb lower than that performance. Ebony Maw is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Captain Potter 2nd Marioento 3rd Ebony Maw

Grace Taufan hit the woodwork on her debut in October but although she's likely to improve, it will be more difficult now that she has to concede weight all round as the only four-year-old in this line-up. With that in mind a chance can be taken on PERGOLA. The daughter of Wootton Bassett fetched 240,000gns as a yearling while being related to a few useful types and with her yard in flying form, a bold bid looks likely. Cajole displayed promise on her racecourse bow recently and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Pergola 2nd Grace Taufan 3rd Cajole

ENGLISH HARBOUR shaped with clear promise in each of his three starts last season, earning the son of Kingman an official rating of 84. Roger Varian's charge can break the maiden on this occasion, possibly at the main expense of National Park, who wasn't disgraced on his racecourse bow last month. 170,000-pound purchase Watch And Shoot needs to be monitored in the betting.
Prediction : 1st English Harbour 2nd National Park 3rd Watch And Shoot

An eye-catcher on his first run in 577 days, SAVVY KINGDOM ran on well for third late in the piece at Lingfield that day and with improvement expected, he can get back to winning ways. Making his handicap debut off a mark of 75 after scoring comfortably at Chelmsford last time out, Live Aid must enter calculations, along with Mr Mistoffelees, who has been knocking on the door of late.
Prediction : 1st Savvy Kingdom 2nd Live Aid 3rd Mr Mistoffelees

David O'Meara can do very well with new recruits and he may be able to work his magic with LEADMAN, who is bred to be much better than what he has shown on the track thus far. Runner-up at Kempton when last seen in October, he should appreciate dropping in trip and it may be that Benacre gives him the most to think about, despite being winless since October 2022. Tasever may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Leadman 2nd Benacre 3rd Tasever

Pop Favorite was game in winning a similar event over C&D 22 days but while he commands respect, he wouldn't be an obvious one to register back-to-back wins based on past exploits. CUBAN FIESTA wasn't far away in fourth in that race and with a visor back on, he can turn the form around. Makeen and Madame Plaintiff are others to note in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Cuban Fiesta 2nd Pop Favorite 3rd Makeen

ATHOLLBLAIR BOY and Spartan Fighter are handily drawn and could have the race unfold to suit. The latter appeals off 9lb lower than when successful over track and trip last October and is dangerous to underestimate. However, the former seems to reserve his best for this venue these days and he is very capable of bouncing back from a rare below-par run at Thirsk earlier in the month. Asadjumeirah and Flash The Dash can also be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Athollblair Boy 2nd Spartan Fighter 3rd Asadjumeirah