UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A chance can be taken on EY UP HE'S A STAR. The Sogann gelding wasn't the quickest into stride over 6f at Catterick recently, but he kept on well into third nonetheless and today's step up in trip could unlock some improvement. Due Respect continues to knock on the door so must enter calculations, along with handicap debutant Marsh Meadow and Beta Reader, who has dropped to a competitive mark.
Prediction : 1st Ey Up Hes A Star 2nd Due Respect 3rd Marsh Meadow

Boston Dan shaped with promise on his debut at Chester earlier this month and is one of the likelier candidates, but the way in which he finished off that day would suggest he might come into his own over further. With that in mind, it might pay to side with ZOIROS. The Sioux Nation colt displayed ability, despite having an unfavourable draw at Ripon on his racecourse bow, and might be capable of better with that run under his belt. Ciao Capo appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Zoiros 2nd Boston Dan 3rd Ciao Capo

Ashariba was highly progressive last season and she was far from disgraced on her return at Epsom earlier this month. Two from two on the all-weather, David Menuisier's filly is entitled to plenty of respect, but the vote goes to WADACRE GOMEZ. Charlie Johnston's charge is 1lb well in having chased home an unexposed rival at Chelmsford a week ago, and he ought to be more than capable of going one place better. Others to note include Penzance and Fantasy Believer.
Prediction : 1st Wadacre Gomez 2nd Ashariba 3rd Penzance

Trainer William Haggas landed this prize for the last two years and he can do so once more with GODWINSON, who could still be well treated after a mere 5lb rise for a determined success in the Lincoln back in March. The straight mile at Newcastle should suit him well and he gets the vote ahead of the classy Boiling Point, who has switched to the Karl Burke yard since finishing a respectable fourth in Group 3 company at Goodwood last August. Tribal Chief is another to note if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Newmarket in April.
Prediction : 1st Godwinson 2nd Boiling Point 3rd Tribal Chief

IBN ALTHEEB outran his odds to finish a highly promising second on debut over slightly further at Beverley. With normal improvement expected on the back of that, he may be able to go one better with proven stamina a major plus. Runner-up on each of her three starts over 5f, Homestrait has been nothing but consistent and stepping up in trip may be just what is needed for this daughter of Coulsty. Zoumluzzi improved from first to second start when third at York and he is another one to note.
Prediction : 1st Ibn Altheeb 2nd Homestrait 3rd Zoumluzzi

KANISHKA may have disappointed when well-fancied at Leicester last time out, but he has strong claims on previous form, including when fourth in the Brocklesby on debut, and the booking of Tom Marquand may prove significant. Narrowly denied on his first go over this trip in a seller at Chester last time out, Ubetterseethis can uphold form with Crystal Aurora (third), who was a length-and-a-half behind, with both expected to be thereabouts again on a return to maiden company.
Prediction : 1st Kanishka 2nd Ubetterseethis 3rd Crystal Aurora

Dc Cogent cosily shed his maiden tag over C&D prior to only managing sixth on his first handicap outing at Musselburgh, but he might have more to offer. Even so, ZIGGY'S TRITON looks the way to go. David O'Meara's charge produced the best effort of his career when second at Catterick earlier in the month and, with Tom Marquand booked, he could make a winning handicap debut. Last-time-out Southwell scorer Nordic Games is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ziggys Triton 2nd Dc Cogent 3rd Nordic Games

CORAMENTO finished over two lengths clear of the third when hitting the crossbar in this grade at Musselburgh earlier in the month and is just 2lb higher. With a previous C&D triumph aiding his cause, he will prove tough to beat. Fire Eyes has filled the runner-up spot the last twice and she should remain competitive, while Martin's Brig is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Coramento 2nd Fire Eyes 3rd Martins Brig