UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

After a brace of C&D wins, combined with a couple of placed efforts from his last four starts, WITHOUT COMPROMISE is developing into a course specialist. With this representing a drop down in class, he has a good chance of enhancing his profile. Molinari has something to find with the selection based on an encounter here last month. However, he also likes this venue and is 6lb better offer this time. Golspie and Blue Sky Boy complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Without Compromise 2nd Molinari 3rd Golspie

UP THE AGENDA appeared to have something up his sleeve when forcing Somebody and Houndhill to settle for minor honours over C&D. He reopposes on marginally worse terms and his rivals have headgear applied in an attempt to close the gap, but Jack Morland's youngster can confirm his superiority. Brave Traveller also struck over track and trip last week and is a clear danger. Yorkshire Queen can't be ruled out with any sort of confidence either.
Prediction : 1st Up The Agenda 2nd Brave Traveller 3rd Somebody

LIGHTENING LAD attracted market support ahead of his introduction and although it took a while for the penny to drop, he made good late headway to chase home a short-priced favourite here. The extra furlong is in his favour, although Alba Gu Brath also made a debut full of promise when runner-up to a smart prospect at Kempton and is a big threat. Reem Rak has the advantage of two runs under her belt and her last-start second to an unbeaten filly entitles her to plenty of respect.
Prediction : 1st Lightening Lad 2nd Alba Gu Brath 3rd Reem Rak

BONNIE'S BOY scored over C&D before finishing well for fourth back at this venue off his revised mark. The combination of Warren Fentiman's 5lb claim along with a first-time visor gives him a strong chance of getting his head back in front. Jm Jhingree came out on top here last week when getting the better of True Promise, who was finishing second for the third race in a row, and the pair command plenty of respect. Others to note are Tiriac and Fidelius.
Prediction : 1st Bonnies Boy 2nd Jm Jhingree 3rd True Promise

Houquetot is a fascinating contender on his first start for David O'Meara, having won a Group 3 as a juvenile in France, but it wouldn't be a huge surprise if the run was needed after a gelding operation. Storm Star completed a hat-trick on All-Weather Finals day here and has to be respected, despite a career-high mark, but POCKLINGTON gets the vote. He has been knocking on the door in ultra-competitive sprint handicaps and has shaped as though 7f might bring about further progression.
Prediction : 1st Pocklington 2nd Storm Star 3rd Houquetot

NORTHERN SPIRIT won in this grade here over 5f in August before following up with two solid efforts in quick succession at a higher level. The handicapper dropped him 1lb for his latest fourth at Ascot in September and he makes plenty of appeal in a much easier assignment. Heavenly Heather boasts obvious claims after her recent seconds over C&D, while Dandy Magic is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Northern Spirit 2nd Heavenly Heather 3rd Dandy Magic

Supporters of the hat-trick seeking Macarone left empty-handed when he finished stone last over 5f here, but the step back up in trip might reward those sticking with him. Even so, it may pay to side with JAMAICAN STORM, who failed to land a blow when fifth over a mile here last month. However, now 2lb lower and dropping a furlong in trip with Paul Mulrennan back in the plate, he is worth another chance. Bajan Bandit completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jamaican Storm 2nd Macarone 3rd Bajan Bandit

LESSAY scored at Wolverhampton a week ago with much more in hand than the winning margin of a neck would suggest. The son of Churchill remains on a workable mark, despite a 2lb rise, and that augurs well for another bold bid. Jesmond Dawn is usually in the mix at this level and warrants respect, while Yaaser is potentially well treated compared to his winning form on the turf.
Prediction : 1st Lessay 2nd Jesmond Dawn 3rd Yaaser

SECOND FIDDLE's winning run came to end when third here last month. However, this looks an easier opportunity and it would be no surprise if she resumed winning ways, with Cara Tuke looking good value for her 5lb allowance. Wyvern bounced back when successful over C&D three weeks ago. He remains of interest raised only 2lb, while Southwell scorer Marry The Night and Tasever are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Second Fiddle 2nd Wyvern 3rd Marry The Night