UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

SIXMILEBRIDGE was a classy hurdler, winning three times before finishing ninth in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival in March behind The New Lion. Although likely to be better over further than this in time, a clear round should see him make a winning start to his chasing career. Josh The Boss was also useful over hurdles and will be dangerous if turned out quickly after his defeat in a Warwick match on Tuesday.
Prediction : 1st Sixmilebridge 2nd Josh The Boss 3rd null

Bowmore might go well after returning with a second at Market Rasen over this distance last month, but he has been put up 2lb for that and is yet to win in handicap company. INSIDE MAN is improving all the time and won with plenty in hand at Newton Abbot a couple of months ago. An extra 4lb may not stop him doubling up with the chance of another step forward. Double Oban is upped in class for his seasonal debut after winning four of his last five starts and could also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Inside Man 2nd Bowmore 3rd Double Oban

Joyau Allen is held in some regard at Ditcheat by Paul Nicholls, but as a full-brother to Envoi Allen his future may be over further and a win after 622 days off the track seems a big ask. CAPTAIN HUGO caught the eye winning a bumper at the second attempt by nine lengths at Worcester in May and he could come out in top, with Sinnatra and Alba Crus others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Captain Hugo 2nd Joyau Allen 3rd Sinnatra

KHRISMA just failed to reel in the subsequent dual Listed winner Casheldale Lad when runner-up over hurdles at Punchestown in May and she gets the vote on the strength of that form. Jackie Hobbs is a dual bumper winner to note on her hurdling bow, while Pottersville is another to consider on debut for her new yard. Heron In The Park and Hornica are not easily ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Khrisma 2nd Jackie Hobbs 3rd Pottersville

Progressive over fences last season, Haiti Couleurs is not easily overlooked reverting to hurdles for his reappearance. However, it could pay to give another chance to EAST INDIA EXPRESS. The latter was travelling well when falling at Cheltenham on last month's seasonal debut, and Nicky Henderson's inmate has solid claims based on his six-length victory at the same venue in April. A winner at Punchestown when last in action, Thanksforthehelp is another to consider given his trainer has won three of the previous eight renewals.
Prediction : 1st East India Express 2nd Haiti Couleurs 3rd Thanksforthehelp

LEADER IN THE PARK progressed well over fences during his novice campaign with a brace of victories at Kempton and Warwick. The seven-year-old is expected to put his rivals under pressure on the front end and he may take some stopping if getting into a decent rhythm. Marvel De Cerisy is an interesting contender on his first start for Christian Williams, while Outlaw Peter has dropped to his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Leader In The Park 2nd Marvel De Cerisy 3rd Outlaw Peter

WESTERN GEORGE stepped forward from his debut effort here in a valuable contest when placed at Carlisle last month. With a run under his belt already this campaign, that may be used to his advantage. Heaven Can Wait is open to improvement following his fourth at Uttoxeter in March and is now in the care of Fergal O'Brien. The well-bred Turbocharged, Padre Arthur and Looping D'arc appeal most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Western George 2nd Heaven Can Wait 3rd Turbocharged