UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

The value may lie with RAGE OF BAMBY on the drop in distance following a creditable fourth in the Sprint Cup recently. A winner of a Group 3 here in July over 6f, the daughter of Saxon Warrior clearly goes well at the Berkshire track and may have too much for Rumstar, who has already won at this level twice this season. A taking winner of the Beverley Bullet last month, Shagraan must enter calculations, along with the returning Montassib.
Prediction : 1st Rage Of Bamby 2nd Rumstar 3rd Shagraan

Narrowly denied by a progressive stablemate in the Old Borough Cup recently, DRAMATIC STAR sets the standard on form and Tom Marquand returning to the saddle is a major plus. A respectable seventh in the Ebor, Majestic Warrior can follow the selection home, along with Castle Cove, who is bred to improve for this step up in trip. An eye-catching third on his first run since March at Goodwood latest, Majestic is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dramatic Star 2nd Majestic Warrior 3rd Castle Cove

Formerly tried at Group 2 level last year, THEORY OF TIDES is bred to be better than a handicapper and he caught the eye on his first run in almost a year after being gelded when fourth at York recently. Ahead of him on that occasion was Dante's Lad (second), who is expected to be thereabouts again, along with Defiance, who bids to end a losing run dating back to August 2023.
Prediction : 1st Theory Of Tides 2nd Dantes Lad 3rd Defiance

Into The Sky sprung a 80/1 surprise to make a sparkling debut at this track last month and the son of Starman will be looking to prove that was no fluke. This is a much warmer assignment, though, so it may pay to side with ROCK ON THUNDER. Kevin Ryan's youngster finished well clear of the third when taking the silver medal home in the Gimcrack at York and that form reads well. Words Of Truth completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Rock On Thunder 2nd Into The Sky 3rd Words Of Truth

STICKTOYOURGUNS made a strong impression when beating a subsequent winner on debut at Sandown last month and is likely to take a step forward. Owen Burrows' colt could carry his penalty to success and remain unbeaten. Castle Rock changed hands for 650,000gns in April and makes his introduction for the Godolphin team, so has to be considered. Any market confidence behind newcomer Masked Warrior would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Sticktoyourguns 2nd Castle Rock 3rd Masked Warrior

Having finished third on his two visits to Goodwood last month, compensation could be on the cards for LINWOOD. A 2lb higher mark looks workable for Richard Hannon's colt and he is fancied to repel chief threat Akkadian Thunder. The five-year-old races off the same mark as his recent close-up third at Doncaster and another bold bid is forecast. Mirabeau may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Linwood 2nd Akkadian Thunder 3rd Mirabeau

Eternal Force had little difficulty in justifying cramped odds at Redcar last month and he merits consideration venturing into handicap company. However, HERCULEUS might prove too strong. The son of Expert Eye proved a different proposition in first-time cheekpieces over C&D 23 days ago and could defy an 8lb rise in the handicap. Woroodd and Stem are worth a second look as well.
Prediction : 1st Herculeus 2nd Eternal Force 3rd Woroodd