UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Kingston Queen denied Charisma Cat by a neck when landing Listed honours in a Market Rasen bumper and stretched that superiority when third in Grade 2 company at Aintree. She beat a subsequent winner on her hurdling debut at Chepstow, but so did LA CONQUIERE on her jumping bow at Uttoxeter and Jamie Snowden's mare was actually in front of Kingston Queen at the Grand National meeting. Whimsy has picked up minor money behind geldings in a couple of Irish Grade 3 contests, while a special mention must go to Clondaw Park, who cost 320,000 pounds after landing an Irish point.
Prediction : 1st La Conquiere 2nd Kingston Queen 3rd Whimsy

BOOSTER BOB didn't do too much wrong during his first chasing campaign and signed off with a victory in the Greatwood Gold Cup here. The runner-up filled the same position in the Paddy Power Gold Cup, while the third has won twice since and finished second in the Haldon Gold Cup, so the form is strong. Scarface got closest to the all-the-way winner of the Badger Beers, while Wiseguy's form tapered off after landing this prize 12 months ago but returns on just a 2lb higher figure. Hunter Legend, Eyed and Leader In The Park are also worth a look.
Prediction : 1st Booster Bob 2nd Scarface 3rd Wiseguy

Kalkbrenner had Klimt Madrik back in fourth when making a successful timber debut at Ffos Las but, as is the case with Fontwell scorer Kocktail Bleu, he has to give weight to some useful prospects. Grand Garcon made the frame behind the exciting Sober Glory at Chepstow, while hurdling newcomers Walk Tall and Kiwi Rush have to enter the equation. BUDDY HOLLY also tackles hurdles for the first time and has joined Nicky Henderson since a decent effort at the Punchestown Festival - a move which could help inspire the necessary improvement.
Prediction : 1st Buddy Holly 2nd Grand Garcon 3rd Walk Tall

FRENCH SHIP showed no ill effects from a fall at Chepstow when scoring in fine style at Cheltenham last month. Open to further improvement, the five-year-old remains of interest, despite an 8lb rise. Lud'or romped home at Bangor when making a winning handicap debut. He should prove competitive in this tougher contest, while Personal Ambition looks fairly treated off his current mark and East India Express could bounce back to form representing last year's winning yard.
Prediction : 1st French Ship 2nd Ludor 3rd Personal Ambition

Indemnity's second at Ascot to subsequent Greatwood hero Alexei looks better in hindsight. He's worthy of serious consideration, along with last month's Cheltenham winner Give It To Me Oj, but LIVE CONTI makes most appeal. Dan Skelton's charge coped well when upped to Grade 1 company at Aintree in April, finishing a creditable second in the Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle. That augurs well for his first start in a handicap and he could prove better than his opening mark.
Prediction : 1st Live Conti 2nd Indemnity 3rd Give It To Me Oj

Despite a 15lb hike for a runaway success in the Ultima at Cheltenham, there is every chance MYRETOWN could still be a step ahead of the handicapper. Lucinda Russell hasn't hidden her belief that the eight-year-old may be one of the best she has trained, even talking of a potential Gold Cup bid if all goes well here. There were plenty of positives to take from Resplendent Grey's reappearance success in the Colin Parker at Carlisle. He travelled a lot sweeter through that contest than had been the case on a few occasions last season, especially over a trip shorter than ideal, and the bet365 Gold Cup hero seems to have had the perfect preparation. The Changing Man bids to continue the excellent run of Joe Tizzard's stable, with first-time cheekpieces potentially aiding his cause. Others to note in a highly-competitive renewal include Gold Cup fourth Monty's Star, Hyland and Gorgeous Tom.
Prediction : 1st Myretown 2nd Resplendent Grey 3rd The Changing Man

Last year's winner GENERAL MEDRANO seems to have been laid out for this contest once again. Emma Lavelle's charge made a pleasing reappearance when fourth in a good handicap at Ascot and a 1lb drop appears to be fair. Rare Edition bumped into a very well-handicapped rival at Kelso who has since won twice, including the Haldon Gold Cup. Conditions are definitely in his favour and he commands the utmost respect. Similar comments apply to Rath Gaul Hill, who is 2-2 over C&D and has gone well fresh.
Prediction : 1st General Medrano 2nd Rare Edition 3rd Rath Gaul Hill