UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Narrowly denied over further here on his first start for the Jim Goldie stable last month, EDUCATE should be suited to dropping back in trip and he can strike off a 2lb higher mark. That may be at the main expense of the unexposed Jam Lass, who has been raised 4lb for her first victory at Redcar. Alpine Sierra and Falcon Nine are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Educate 2nd Jam Lass 3rd Alpine Sierra

BLOODSWEATANDTYRES caught the eye on debut over C&D in September when running on well in third, despite taking a keen hold. Brian Ellison's looks the one to beat if settling better on this occasion and it may be the consistent Shamacid that gives him the most to think about, having finished runner-up on three of his last four outings, including over 6f here. Pension Pot is another who has shown promise on both career outings and he cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Bloodsweatandtyres 2nd Shamacid 3rd Pension Pot

BIRD OF WAR didn't do himself any favours when slowly away at Leicester last month, but he still made late headway to finish fourth. With the promise of improvement to come, he may be able to break the maiden at the sixth time of asking. Onyeisi appears best placed to chase the selection home on his nursery debut as he goes up in trip. Hood Wink would have strong claims if bouncing back to the form of his penultimate second at Redcar in September.
Prediction : 1st Bird Of War 2nd Onyeisi 3rd Hood Wink

Atomic Mass has finished second on each of his last two starts and is due a change of luck, but a tendency to race keenly continues to be an issue in the closing stages. With that in mind, a chance can be taken on MACEDONIAN. Held up in rear before finishing strongly to grab fourth over C&D latest, he looks to have a real chance from an unchanged mark, especially given the likely pace on show. East Tyrone is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Macedonian 2nd Atomic Mass 3rd East Tyrone

MONDAMMEJ had been in the doldrums for some time before returning to form when beaten a neck over C&D on Monday. Anthony Brittain's charge should take all the beating if performing to a similar level. That being said, Monks Dream (sixth) was sent off as the favourite in the same contest and is capable of going close if racing more amenably. The class-dropping Brummell should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Mondammej 2nd Monks Dream 3rd Brummell

Jewel Maker proved he remains as enthusiastic as ever when registering his 12th career success with a win over 1m2f at Redcar on his penultimate start. Back on the all-weather from just 2lb higher, the Tim Easterby-trained veteran, who is a previous C&D winner, shouldn't be underestimated. However, SONG N DANCE is far less exposed and, hot on the heels of a comfortable success in a novices' event at Leicester, he looks worth following on his handicap debut. The well-bred Why Because is another handicapping newcomer to consider.
Prediction : 1st Song N Dance 2nd Jewel Maker 3rd Why Because

THE GREEN MAN has won two of his three starts since joining Philip Kirby and although those success came in 0-60 handicaps over this course and distance, the revitalised six-year-old is still feasibly treated, despite stepping up in class on his hat-trick bid. The in-form Quercus, Dandy Dinmont and Sugar Baby are other course winners with strong chances, while Beelzebub also goes well here and merits close inspection debuting for Gemma Tuffy from 4lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st The Green Man 2nd Quercus 3rd Dandy Dinmont

JKR COBBLER bounced back to form with a win at Ayr in September before finishing well ahead of a subsequent winner when third at the same venue most recently. Having also scored over C&D around this time last year, there is plenty to like about the Iain Jardine-trained six-year-old's chance. Fellow track-and-trip winner Yaahobby hinted at a revival on his return after wind surgery last time and looks another key player. Travis is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Jkr Cobbler 2nd Yaahobby 3rd Travis