UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

NEWFANGLED shades the verdict in what looks a tricky apprentice handicap to kick things off. Although yet to win on turf, the four-year-old has run well in defeat on numerous occasions and recent all-weather performances suggest that he has gone to a new level since last running on this surface. My Ambition brings winning C&D form to the table and he warrants respect following a narrow defeat in 0-80 company at Bath. Drumstick and Windsor Pass are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Newfangled 2nd My Ambition 3rd Drumstick

A whole host of these look to hold claims, so BEAULD AS BRASS receives what can only be a tentative vote. This undeniably represents a step up in class for George Baker's charge but he looks to be improving all the time. With four wins under his belt in little over three weeks, the five-year-old arrives razor-sharp in terms of fitness and could take another step forward to land his biggest pot to date. Sweet Reward struck over C&D on his seasonal return and must enter calculations off a 5lb higher mark, while Sovereign Sea, Burrito and Expert Witness add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Beauld As Brass 2nd Sweet Reward 3rd Sovereign Sea

Secret Santa and French Affair probably ran to a similar level on debut and both are respected with that experience under their belts, but there are a number of interesting newcomers here and WORDS OF TRUTH might prove the one. Charlie Appleby is often the go-to man in these juvenile races and his representative in this contest is certainly bred to have plenty of ability, being a half-brother to last year's Superlative Stakes winner Ancient Truth. Title Role cost 500,000gns at the recent Breeze-Ups and is worth a market check at the very least, along with Morris Dancer and Commander's Intent.
Prediction : 1st Words Of Truth 2nd Title Role 3rd Commanders Intent

A taking winner on debut at Thirsk last month, the well-bred MONTPELLIER is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming, and he can follow up under a 7lb penalty with Oisin Murphy taking over in the saddle. Narrowly denied at Doncaster last time out, Sea Force can follow him home for in-form connections, along with Abundance, who could be better suited by dropping back to 7f after a respectable third over further at Windsor.
Prediction : 1st Montpellier 2nd Sea Force 3rd Abundance

INDIAN SPRINGS impressed on his first start as a three-year-old when scoring at Newmarket last month and he can uphold form with Time Allowed (fourth), who has over three lengths to make up with him. A 7lb penalty will make life more difficult, but Charlie Appleby's charge should have too much for Accentuate, who has not been in action since a promising third at Ascot last July. A well-bred son of Siyouni, Tokyo Joe is another open to improvement for connections who have been in excellent form lately.
Prediction : 1st Indian Springs 2nd Accentuate 3rd Time Allowed

Bred in the purple being related to several Group winners including Waldgeist, CROWN IMPERIAL could be forward enough to take this on debut for leading connections. The trip is likely to suit and he is preferred to fellow newcomer and stablemate Valiancy, who is a half-brother to the talented Givemethebeatboys. Of those with experience, stablemates Caughtredhanded and Gamrai are entitled to come on plenty for their debuts.
Prediction : 1st Crown Imperial 2nd Valiancy 3rd Gamrai

Telecommunication shed the maiden tag on his most recent outing and only has a 4lb higher mark to contend with, so he needs to be taken seriously. However, SILENT AFFAIR showed a lot more when finishing second on her handicap debut at Wolverhampton last time. The daughter of Saxon Warrior races off the same mark and can take full advantage. Blue Tempus completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Silent Affair 2nd Telecommunication 3rd Blue Tempus

MOLTEN SEA made it two from four in handicap starts at Musselburgh when last seen and returns off just 2lb higher. William Haggas' filly should have no issues with this drop in distance and can go in again. Nibras Gold struck on his first start for the James Owen yard at Beverley last month and has to be respected, while One Cool Dreamer sports first-time cheekpieces and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Molten Sea 2nd Nibras Gold 3rd One Cool Dreamer