UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

SHE'S NOTJOEKING produced a better effort when third at Ayr latest and might not need much more in order to land a moderate handicap hurdle like this. Ruler Legend isn't without a squeak providing his Southwell fall hasn't left a mark, while those looking for a bit of each-way value should consider Expelliarmus, who could go well if ridden a bit closer to the pace.
Prediction : 1st Shes Notjoeking 2nd Ruler Legend 3rd Expelliarmus

MR LINCOLN could be the way to go following an absence. The market may tell us more, but his most recent hurdling effort was an encouraging one when he finished a close-up third at Cork. He's Bresilian had posted some decent efforts in defeat prior to a lacklustre Wetherby performance and is worth another chance back in maiden company. Freddie Steady Go is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Mr Lincoln 2nd Hes Bresilian 3rd Freddie Steady Go

King Gris would have every chance if turned out quickly following his Hexham engagement on Wednesday, but BIG ZOUK is preferred. The point-to-point scorer has shown very little in three novice/maiden runs, but could take a significant step forward now sent handicapping and going back up in trip. Punters should also keep an eye on Tees Comp's Clive and Snowrocco.
Prediction : 1st Big Zouk 2nd Tees Comps Clive 3rd Snowrocco

WASTHATOK only got as far as the third when attempting to supplement a C&D success on his return to fences at Catterick and can show his appreciation for the switch back to the smaller obstacles. Divilabother has done well since joining Tristan Davidson, although there is a suspicion that the handicapper has him in his grip - a remark that also applies to Dinons. A bigger threat may come in the shape of Baratablet, despite Nicky Richards' five-year-old lacking a recent run.
Prediction : 1st Wasthatok 2nd Baratablet 3rd Divilabother

Paddy O'Mahler's jumping let him down at Wetherby when odds-on to confirm the promise of his chasing debut second. There will be plenty who keep the faith but a safer option might be COSMIC BLIZZARD, who only just failed to catch a subsequent winner at Kelso and the reapplication of cheekpieces could help spark that little bit of improvement necessary for him to go one better. Jo Coko hasn't been seen since February but commands attention on his handicap/fencing/stable bow.
Prediction : 1st Cosmic Blizzard 2nd Paddy OMahler 3rd Jo Coko

WALK ON QUEST will be sharper for a recent comeback run and will also appreciate the drop in trip. He landed a four-timer over fences last season and, only 2lb higher than when successful at Kelso in March, the six-year-old should have more to offer this term. Jet Legs also returns to a shorter distance with solid claims on his victory at Hexham back in March, while Joecooker showed some promise at Carlisle on his chasing bow.
Prediction : 1st Walk On Quest 2nd Jet Legs 3rd Joecooker

There was a lot to like about TEA BOY's debut at Hexham back in March. He finished a respectable second to a subsequent winner over hurdles on that occasion and a recent outing at Catterick should have brought Peter Atkinson's charge on a good deal. Last month's Hexham fifth Ronnie Russet is a likely improver, while Thorneylands and L'appel Du Large are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Tea Boy 2nd Ronnie Russet 3rd Thorneylands