UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

RUN OF LUCK showed battling qualities to get back up and win at Doncaster in March and although 3lb out of the handicap, he may have plenty more to offer. Mr Mistoffelees has hit a top three finish on his last three starts and can also go well, while Golspie has finished second off this mark the last twice and represents a stable in good form.
Prediction : 1st Run Of Luck 2nd Golspie 3rd Mr Mistoffelees

Cockalorum has won over this trip six times off higher marks and although a poor sixth at Ripon last month, he warrants consideration. Free Speech won twice last season and may do better after her Chelmsford sixth, but a chance is taken on Harry Charlton's MIGHTY QUIET. She pulled off a 25/1 shock at Bath when winning easily on her last start as a three-year-old and a new mark of 71 may still underestimate her ability.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Quiet 2nd Free Speech 3rd Cockalorum

CRISTO has to carry a 6lb penalty for his recent Chelmsford victory, but he powered home that day and was comfortably on top at the line. Joe Leavy claims 3lb back from the saddle, and he could land a hat-trick. Gunship ran on late into third at Sandown and may hit the places again here, while One Eye Jack looks interesting in first-time cheekpieces for a stable in among the winners this week.
Prediction : 1st Cristo 2nd Gunship 3rd One Eye Jack

Having completed a double in a valuable event at Chelmsford last month, STEEL TIGER is one to keep on the right side of. A 4lb higher mark looks workable and a hat-trick may be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from the reappearing Kildare Legend, who capped off last season's campaign with a respectable third in the Old Rowley Cup at Newmarket. A race-fit Federated may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Steel Tiger 2nd Kildare Legend 3rd Federated

Shwaimah proved underwhelming on her return when eighth at Southwell 35 days ago and it may pay to concentrate on the two last-time-out winners. Orange Sky supplemented a promising second-placed debut at Newbury when justifying favouritism over C&D last year and George Boughey's filly isn't taken lightly on her seasonal bow. However, the form of LORNA B's triumph over 6f here in March has worked out well and, stepping up in trip, the daughter of Shaman edges the call.
Prediction : 1st Lorna B 2nd Orange Sky 3rd Shwaimah

THUNDER ROAR looked set to record a fifth career victory but for being demoted and placed second in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March. That marked a return to form for the six-year-old and a 4lb rise may not be enough to prevent him from securing some compensation. Benacre made all over C&D last time and a similar approach should see Charlie Johnston's charge involved once more. United Approach, Skukuza and Local Hero add further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Thunder Roar 2nd Benacre 3rd United Approach

OOLONG POOBONG was last seen finishing a narrow second in a warm Doncaster nursery in September and a 4lb rise for that effort looks fair. She'll have no problem returning to the all-weather, being a course winner already, and with the likelihood of more to come this season, she could be underestimated by her current rating. Andalprofit bolted up over 6f here last month and although 12lb higher now, he merits respect. Others to note include Knights Gold and Cairdeas.
Prediction : 1st Oolong Poobong 2nd Andalprofit 3rd Knights Gold

A high draw ought to be of benefit to WILLEM TWEE, who was far from disgraced in first-time cheekpieces (retained) over C&D last month. James Fanshawe's gelding is now 3lb lower than when winning at Wolverhampton in August and with the likelihood of a decent pace to aim at, he can go close. Ferrous must enter calculations as he goes in search of a hat-trick following victories at Lingfield and Southwell, as must Strike Red. Sergeant Wilko should not be overlooked despite a low-key return at Leicester last month.
Prediction : 1st Willem Twee 2nd Ferrous 3rd Strike Red