UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Influential has shown a tendency to race freely, so perhaps the first-time hood can help combat that. This is sure to be tactical, though, which might be of greater benefit to SACRED FIRE. The son of Cracksman made a winning debut at Newmarket last November in a contest that has worked out extremely well. Upped to the mile for his return, he is expected to defy a penalty en route to further success. Debutant Raja Charger looks booked for third place.
Prediction : 1st Sacred Fire 2nd Influential 3rd Raja Charger

None of these arrive in better form than Sweet Kiss, who made it three wins from her last four starts when on target at Pontefract. However, a 5lb hike in the ratings coupled with a rise in class will make life tougher and a chance can be taken on CLOTH OF GOLD. Charlie Johnston's colt struggled in a warm class 2 at Ayr, but this won't be as taxing and a return to Tapeta appears to be another positive. Last year's winner Natzor should not be written off.
Prediction : 1st Cloth Of Gold 2nd Sweet Kiss 3rd Natzor

Cloudside Rock cruised to victory on the soft at Ffos Las and he merits the utmost respect from 4lb higher, but the vote goes to RUBELLITE. Third, beaten a nose by the reopposing Percy Willis (second) over this C&D nine days ago, despite finding all sorts of trouble at a crucial stage, she holds outstanding claims from an unchanged mark.
Prediction : 1st Rubellite 2nd Cloudside Rock 3rd Percy Willis

HAMDA'S JOY was a promising third on her debut at Chelmsford last month, a performance that she could build on today. Drawn wide in that contest, the daughter of Kodi Bear did well to maintain a handy position throughout and the run should have taught her plenty. Others with experience, Hewi and Dalamara don't set an daunting standard. With that in mind, Prima Domina, who fetched 60,000gns as a yearling, wouldn't need to be anything out of the ordinary to have a big impact on her racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Hamdas Joy 2nd Prima Domina 3rd Hewi

ROTOKURA BELLE was raised 7lb having won in cosy fashion over the minimum trip at Southwell last Saturday and she could be tough to stop if coping with a step up to 6f. She's Crafty looks the biggest danger to the selection after a promising second-placed finish over 7f at Wolverhampton recently. Nursery debutants Fizzy Cristal and Thornaby Annie are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Rotokura Belle 2nd Shes Crafty 3rd Fizzy Cristal

BE THE STANDARD was well supported in the betting when breaking his maiden tag in a novice event at Thirsk in August and now switched to nurseries, this looks another good opportunity. The class-dropping Champion Island and Sovereign View are closely matched on official ratings and they can make this a good test for the selection. Dryburgh is an interesting alternative following a more encouraging performance at Chester most recently.
Prediction : 1st Be The Standard 2nd Champion Island 3rd Sovereign View

Having completed a double over C&D last month, MONSIEUR BONDY is one to keep on the right side of. The three-year-old makes his handicap bow off what looks a workable mark and further glory could be imminent. Master Richard has won two of his last three outings and could be the main threat, ahead of progressive juvenile Bold Impact, who makes his first start as a three-year-old.
Prediction : 1st Monsieur Bondy 2nd Master Richard 3rd Bold Impact

MERAPI returned to form with a creditable second on her handicap bow at Salisbury last month and compensation could await. Ed Walker's filly, who is able to compete from an unchanged mark, ticks plenty of the right boxes and is taken to repel Miss Yorkshire. The daughter of Johnny Barnes might have been unsuited by soft ground when eighth at Thirsk last time out and reverting to Tapeta will suit. Fistral Beach heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Merapi 2nd Miss Yorkshire 3rd Fistral Beach