UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

ALPINE SIERRA is back on a competitive mark and this previous C&D winner looks an ideal type for a race of this nature. Recent form suggests both Time Turner, who tries a first-time visor, and Hackney Diamonds can make this a stiff test for the selection, while Storm Asset is effective over the trip and would be dangerous to underestimate.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Sierra 2nd Time Turner 3rd Hackney Diamonds

ELIGIBLE is a tempting proposition on the back of a comfortable win over 7f at Southwell. Reverting to a mile holds no fears for the veteran, who is still as enthusiastic as ever. Tasever has done all his winning at this venue and rates another key player, with a 2lb rise for justifying favouritism over C&D looking fair. Second Fiddle and Maui Breeze are other strong candidates.
Prediction : 1st Eligible 2nd Tasever 3rd Second Fiddle

CROWNTHORPE is advancing in years but dropping into a classified stakes can give the old boy a lift now he is well into the twilight of his career. As a previous C&D winner, his effectiveness on the surface is not in doubt and having once been rated as high as 96, this modest level of competition is well within his range if he stages a mini revival. Wheres The Crumpet, Yorkstone and Relevant Range are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Crownthorpe 2nd Wheres The Crumpet 3rd Yorkstone

PINK SOCKS has run with credit on both starts to date for Ian Williams, finishing third at Wolverhampton before being one place worse off at Southwell last Sunday. She gets the vote in a contest where the majority of her rivals have something to prove. Pop Favorite was behind the selection in the latter contest, although the return to this venue offers a chance for him to improve. Al Baahy and That Lucas Fella are capable of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Pink Socks 2nd Pop Favorite 3rd Al Baahy

INSPIRED returned from 11 months off the track to win as he pleased over C&D and the manner of that victory suggests the son of Dubawi is unlikely to have any issues following up under a 7lb penalty. Ted Le Saux went close on his first start at Lingfield and looks the most obvious threat on paper, while Rajstar may step forward after his run behind the selection following a long absence.
Prediction : 1st Inspired 2nd Ted Le Saux 3rd Rajstar

A further 6lb hike for the hat-trick seeking Goldmoyne demands more from him so, although respected, marginal preference is for TRAIS FLUORS. The veteran won over a mile here on New Year's Day and a 3lb rise should be workable on that evidence. Ridgemaster massively outran his 66/1 odds when winning over track and trip on his debut for Simon Waugh and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Trais Fluors 2nd Goldmoyne 3rd Ridgemaster

The form of SOUND AND VISION's novice victory at Southwell last month has already been boosted by the fourth winning since. With that in mind, an opening mark of 70 may underestimate Ed Walker's Starman filly and she looks the one to beat. Recent Lingfield scorer Mad Unicorn is another with strong form claims, while Justmyluck should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Sound And Vision 2nd Mad Unicorn 3rd Justmyluck

SPARTAN FIGHTER and Penny Mountain won divisions of the same handicap over C&D last week but whereas the latter had only returned to form with a fourth here previously, Antony Brittain's veteran was gaining just reward for a string of fine efforts in defeat. That recent reliability earns him the vote. Yorkshire Glory has also been a model of consistency and should be in the thick of the action too.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Fighter 2nd Yorkshire Glory 3rd Penny Mountain

The first division will provide a guide to the chances of INSTANT BOND, who was almost alongside subsequent winner Spartan Fighter when third over C&D. The Michael Wigham-trained five-year-old then went one better himself over 7f and can continue his forward momentum. Ramon Di Loria made the frame at Southwell last weekend, although Superior Council is a more reliable threat, especially over this track and trip.
Prediction : 1st Instant Bond 2nd Superior Council 3rd Ramon Di Loria