UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

GORDON GREY has been in fine fettle in both codes of late and is likely to prove a warm order to follow up his 11-length romp at Epsom. A 5lb penalty for the five-year-old looks far from insurmountable and a sixth career victory could be imminent. The biggest threat may emerge from Fast Steps, who arrives here in better heart than most. Vaynor may fare best of the remainder with his sights lowered.
Prediction : 1st Gordon Grey 2nd Fast Steps 3rd Vaynor

Having shown promise with her debut sixth in a class 2 novice here last month, it could be worth taking a chance on BOX CLEVER. The daughter of Zoustar should have learned plenty from that experience and these calmer waters could prove fruitful. Speculative was a place behind the selection and is also entitled to improve, although a bigger threat may emerge from newcomer Darkwing, who requires monitoring in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Box Clever 2nd Darkwing 3rd Speculative

A drop into class 5 company did the trick for Snake Charmer when making all at Brighton earlier this month and he warrants respect on his handicap bow, but WHO IS ALICE is slightly more compelling. Jack Channon's filly opened her account at Chepstow 13 days ago and an initial mark of 69 could prove to be lenient. Strength of Spirit and Mehmas Air Force are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Who Is Alice 2nd Snake Charmer 3rd Strength of Spirit

A confident vote goes to KITTY FOYLE. Daisy Hitchins' mare was narrowly defeated by an in-form rival over C&D last month and given that she is able to compete from an unchanged mark, she should be capable of going one place better. Captain Brett has been in fine form himself, though, and he could mount a stern challenge. Market support for handicap debutant Cheshire Belle, who takes a marked step up in trip, would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Kitty Foyle 2nd Captain Brett 3rd Cheshire Belle

Dropping in trip worked the oracle for SHADY BAY, who bounded clear to record a five-length success under Alec Voikhansky at Nottingham. Tom Ward's filly was hit with a 6lb rise for that performance, but it may well prove lenient. Finn Russell struggled over hurdles latest, but he will appreciate a return to the level and is respected along with Premier, who arrives having finished a creditable third at Sandown last month.
Prediction : 1st Shady Bay 2nd Finn Russell 3rd Premier

It looks best to side with MONKMOOR PIP, who won with any amount in hand at Lingfield recently. Ashley Lewis' handy 7lb claim offsets the 6lb rise incurred for that success and this represents a fine opportunity for him to follow up. Naasma was also a commanding winner last time out and must be given the utmost respect, while the consistent Meleri appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Monkmoor Pip 2nd Naasma 3rd Meleri