UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

A taking winner of this contest last year before going on to land the Wokingham, UNEQUAL LOVE sets the standard on form and she could be a top-level sprinter for connections this season. Placed in the Haydock Sprint Cup, the five-year-old should have too much for Frost At Dawn, who has improved with each start this year and was a good second at Bath latest. Behind her on that occasion was course winner Vadream (fifth) and Adaay In Devon (seventh).
Prediction : 1st Unequal Love 2nd Frost At Dawn 3rd Vadream

An encouraging third on his return to action in the Abernant over C&D last month, LETHAL LEVI is the class act in this field having landed the Ayr Gold Cup in taking fashion last year. More Thunder had the reopposing Aramram (second) and course specialist Woodhay Wonder (third) behind when scoring over track and trip last month, and all three should have a say in proceedings. Purosangue may be winless since October 2023 but he caught they eye on his return at Southwell.
Prediction : 1st Lethal Levi 2nd More Thunder 3rd Woodhay Wonder

Not in action since lading the Golden Gates Stakes at Royal Ascot last June, HAND OF GOD has all the potential to progress into a Group performer this season. Ryan Moore getting back on board suggests connections mean business and it may be top-weight Arabian Light who gives him the most to think about, having scored comfortably over this trip at Meydan in February. Another gelding who could have lofty aspirations this season is Approval, who got up late to score in a valuable handicap at Goodwood last August.
Prediction : 1st Hand Of God 2nd Arabian Light 3rd Approval

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS landed the Abernant here last April before going on to contest a number of top sprints including the Nunthorpe. Off the track for 133 days prior to finishing second in a Group 3 in Qatar in February, Kevin Ryan's charge could step forward and, given his liking for this venue, it would come as no surprise if he did the business. This went to a three-year-old 12 months ago and Tropical Storm, who represents a stable in tremendous form, must be respected. No Half Measures is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Washington Heights 2nd Tropical Storm 3rd No Half Measures

Expanded recorded a gutsy debut success before once again showing those battling qualities when second in the Dewhurst behind Shadow Of Light. The son of Wootton Bassett is Ballydoyle's sole representative this year akin to the classy City Of Troy 12 months ago, and he merits respect in his bid to provide Aidan O'Brien with an 11th success in this prestigious event. That being said, it was hard not to be impressed with the way in which FIELD OF GOLD won the Craven last month. The Kingman colt looks a potential star in the making for team Gosden. William Buick opts to ride Ruling Court and that is noteworthy, while others to consider include Green Impact and Wimbledon Hawkeye.
Prediction : 1st Field Of Gold 2nd Expanded 3rd Ruling Court

KNIGHTSWOOD went winless last term but having struck the woodwork at Thirsk on his reappearance, he made no mistake when recording a narrow success at Ripon last time. Charlie Johnston's gelding was worth more than the winning margin suggests that day and, off 3lb higher, he may well repeat the dose. El Cordobes finished second in a couple of handicaps at Meydan earlier in the year and there should be more to come. He'll need improvement to defy this lofty rating, though, and it could be that French Master is the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Knightswood 2nd French Master 3rd El Cordobes

AMERICAN STYLE seems to have benefited from a wind operation over the winter judging by his seasonal debut success at Ripon a couple of weeks ago. With the promise of more to come, Kevin Ryan's gelding merits respect off a 4lb higher mark. So Darn Hot got no luck in running at Newcastle last time and could easily bounce back here. Invictus Gold was placed in a similar C&D event last month and may make the frame once again.
Prediction : 1st American Style 2nd So Darn Hot 3rd Invictus Gold

White Crown Star filled second place in a similar C&D contest on his handicap debut last month and Andrew Balding's colt has to be of interest on the back of that performance. That said, marginal preference is for HUNKY DORY, who was third in a decent novice event at Kempton on his final start last year and that form suggests that an opening mark of 74 should be workable for the son of Pinatubo. Cases can be made for plenty of the remainder, but Beronia and Rogue Diplomat stand out the most.
Prediction : 1st Hunky Dory 2nd White Crown Star 3rd Beronia

CLASSIC ENCOUNTER remains unexposed and got off the mark over a mile at Redcar last month. The four-year-old faces a tougher task here, but he may still have more to offer and a 4lb rise appears to be fair. Crack Shot showed promise when third on his debut for these connections at Kempton recently and he should not be discounted. Others to consider are Dolce Courage, Mr Baloo and Cogitate.
Prediction : 1st Classic Encounter 2nd Crack Shot 3rd Dolce Courage