UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

MILITARY CROSS has had to settle for second on each of his four appearances so far, but it's not through lack of trying. His latest effort at Redcar suggested that this trip is at the bottom end of his range so it won't be a surprise if he is ridden positively. Much better was expected of Frankel colt Sharp Move on his Yarmouth introduction, but he has been given plenty of time. Maneater offered some encouragement at Wolverhampton, although she was ultimately no match for a clearly superior filly.
Prediction : 1st Military Cross 2nd Sharp Move 3rd Maneater

FANJOVE has been much improved since switching to the all-weather to go handicapping and registered a second victory from his last three starts at Wolverhampton recently. He appeared to be running on fumes in the closing stages, but stuck to the task and the drop from 7f should be to his advantage, as will his ability to make his own running. American Flight benefited from the application of a tongue-tie to break through at Kempton, while Ethan Tindall's claim helps bring nursery newcomer Nala's Dream right into the equation.
Prediction : 1st Fanjove 2nd American Flight 3rd Nalas Dream

Houndhill couldn't build on his debut third at Redcar when upped to this trip at the same venue, although that did come on the back of a break. Hen Party's close-up Leicester third is probably the best form on the table, although the standard isn't too high so a chance is taken on newcomer HORACE WALLACE. The speedily-bred son of Blue Point cost 160,000gns as a yearling and is fancied to hit the ground running. Give Mr Noble some thought too.
Prediction : 1st Horace Wallace 2nd Hen Party 3rd Mr Noble

The majority of these have something to prove at present and this could prove a suitable opportunity for EAST TYRONE to regain the winning thread. Philip Kirby's charge arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 14 over 6f here and a drop in trip may prove fruitful. Mythical Isle is unexposed and could also enjoy the greater emphasis on speed, while Sanbona would prove a live threat if judged on the pick of his form.
Prediction : 1st East Tyrone 2nd Mythical Isle 3rd Sanbona

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Bath, Marching Mac lost little in defeat with that close-up second. A 1lb nudge up the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold account, but LETHAL NYMPH is slightly more compelling. Paul Midgley's inmate landed the spoils over C&D and is effectively racing off a 1lb lower mark if taking Warren Fentiman's 5lb claim into account. Monks Dream is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Lethal Nymph 2nd Marching Mac 3rd Monks Dream

Maldevious ended her time under the tutelage of Hugo Palmer with a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton and it will be interesting to see how she fares in the market on her stable bow for Brian Ellison. Regardless, CALL ME BETTY made all over C&D in good style and she may be able to defy an 8lb rise in the handicap. Hilltop and Soho Square are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Call Me Betty 2nd Maldevious 3rd Hilltop

OVERLOOKED went close to making the breakthrough over C&D latest and that form looks fairly strong given that the winner has gone in again since. For all that he will need to utilise it, the son of Dark Angel couldn't have asked for a better draw and he is fancied to strike at the expense of the relatively unexposed Military Leader. Imola has claims, as does Concert Boy, and Instant Bond isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Overlooked 2nd Military Leader 3rd Imola

Veteran of the field ASADJUMEIRAH was just touched off over C&D, an effort for which the handicapper has kindly left his mark unaltered. A drop in class should be no bad thing either and Antony Brittain's team have been running well of late. Yorkshire Glory deserves his day in the sun but a podium finish might be on the cards again, while three of Sibyl Charm's four career victories have come at this track so she must be respected.
Prediction : 1st Asadjumeirah 2nd Yorkshire Glory 3rd Sibyl Charm

POCKLEY put his rivals to the sword over 5f here and although a subsequent 10lb rise will demand more, he has won off much higher marks in the past. A few of these arrive with something to prove, not least the three-year-old contingent, so recent Kempton third Em Jay Kay might be the main danger. Mrs Trump lost her way a little after scoring twice on turf in the summer, but she's only had three runs on an artificial surface and could have a bit more to offer.
Prediction : 1st Pockley 2nd Em Jay Kay 3rd Mrs Trump