UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Turned out again quickly after a highly promising second over 1m6f at Catterick on Saturday, TRAPPER JOHN shaped as though going further up in trip would bring about more improvement and he is handed that opportunity now. The four-year-old gets the vote ahead of the hat-trick-seeking Aighear, going back up in distance, and Yellow Star, who didn't shape badly on his return to the level at Goodwood. Golden Flame and Izakaya are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Trapper John 2nd Aighear 3rd Yellow Star

PILGRIM'S PROGRESS never gave herself any chance on debut at Kempton when slowly away and hanging left, but Richard Hannon's two-year-olds often improve for a run and this well-bred daughter of Showcasing could be a different proposition on the turf. Of the newcomers, Needle Match stands out for the in-form William Haggas team, as does Bunyola Bay, a stablemate of the selection who is partnered by stable jockey Sean Levey.
Prediction : 1st Pilgrims Progress 2nd Needle Match 3rd Bunyola Bay

Ralph Beckett is entitled to have high hopes for SHIPBOURNE, who is bred in the purple as a son of Frankel out of dual 1000 Guineas winner Special Duty. He may want further in time, but this looks like a good starting point and fellow newcomer Euston Hall may be best placed to chase him home. The son of Dark Angel is related to a first-time-out winner, with Galba another to note for the Richard Hannon outfit.
Prediction : 1st Shipbourne 2nd Euston Hall 3rd Galba

Mawood has proved a different proposition since being switched to handicaps and merits respect in his bid to complete a hat-trick. Harry Eustace's charge is only 3lb higher than for his determined victory at Nottingham earlier this month, but FOURONEOHFEVER may prove to be slightly better handicapped. The four-year-old landed the spoils at Catterick in ready fashion and is 3lb well-in on this quick turnaround. Midnight Rumble and Macari are other key players.
Prediction : 1st Fouroneohfever 2nd Mawood 3rd Midnight Rumble

Having found further improvement on the step up in distance at Goodwood, DAY OF GRACE makes grand appeal in her bid to complete a three-timer. William Haggas' filly scored with plenty in the tank and a 6lb penalty is unlikely to halt her progression. Princess Rascal was well found in the market when landing a class 2 event at Newmarket and is feared most, ahead of another hat-trick seeker in Concert Party.
Prediction : 1st Day Of Grace 2nd Princess Rascal 3rd Concert Party

Course winner Electrical is likely to prove far more competitive than he did in the Flying Scotsman and should put his experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing newcomers on show, with QARREEB topping the bill. Ed Walker's colt is a half-brother to 2023 Coronation Stakes third Sounds Of Heaven and he will take all the beating if possessing anywhere near that level of ability. 200,000gns purchase Oathbound also stands out on paper and requires a check in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Qarreeb 2nd Oathbound 3rd Electrical

Despite taking a keen hold and hanging throughout the race, Glenfinnan did well to finish second at Leopardstown and he has to be considered. Bold Impact is likely to improve on his reappearance fourth at Newcastle and is noted, but TARKHAN gets the vote. Jamie Osborne's gelding occupied the runner-up berth behind Christian David over C&D on his penultimate start and may turn the tables on that rival on 2lb better terms.
Prediction : 1st Tarkhan 2nd Glenfinnan 3rd Bold Impact

Maelstrom came up short when attempting to protect his unbeaten record since competing in the handicap ranks at York in June, but he certainly isn't one to write off. However, DR STRANGELOVE beat Fleetwater by a length at Salisbury at the start of the month and is likely to have more to come on just his third handicap outing. A 4lb rise might be lenient and he will prove a tough nut to crack.
Prediction : 1st Dr Strangelove 2nd Maelstrom 3rd Fleetwater