UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

CARGIN BHUI has failed to justify favouritism twice already in 2026, but he was only just denied at Wolverhampton and then raced wider than ideal at Southwell on Tuesday. He is clearly in good heart and can reward those who keep the faith. Blue Lakota found only one too good over 5f here on New Year's Day, although that form has already taken a knock and Expert Agent might be the bigger danger off an ever-decreasing mark. True Promise is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cargin Bhui 2nd Expert Agent 3rd Blue Lakota

Supreme King bounced back to form at Southwell but isn't guaranteed to perform to that level again, whereas MAXI BOY has put together a sequence of solid efforts in defeat and can be rewarded for that consistency. He was beaten a length into second by Judgment Call here last month and is taken to gain his revenge on 3lb better terms. Judgment Call has since made the frame at Southwell and is a genuine threat once more.
Prediction : 1st Maxi Boy 2nd Judgment Call 3rd Supreme King

Nikki Swango has been absolutely flying at Dundalk, but her compatriot INDIGO DREAM might be the better value. Ross O'Sullivan's filly broke through as her odds suggested she would last month and her early form, especially her Curragh second to the classy Red Letter, suggests she could be well treated off 83 for her handicap debut. Bela Sonata ran out a comprehensive winner at Newbury on her first foray outside of maiden/novice company and has been freshened up since. Stellenbosch and Stateira also enter the equation in a good race.
Prediction : 1st Indigo Dream 2nd Nikki Swango 3rd Bela Sonata

Berkshire Sundance got the better of New York Minute by half a length at Kempton last month and that form is likely to be upheld, despite the revised terms. Even so, TRYFAN looks the way to go. Harry Charlton's charge finished a fair third in this grade over 1m4f at Southwell in November and goes off an unchanged rating. He was a neck in front of Sheradann in second when last seen over the marathon trip in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle in June and could regain the winning thread.
Prediction : 1st Tryfan 2nd Berkshire Sundance 3rd New York Minute

Despite being disadvantaged by a slow pace, Teumessias Fox did well to finish as close as he did when third over C&D last time and remains on a workable rating. He needs to be taken seriously, along with the hat-trick seeking Midnight Lion, but it may pay to side with TIME LOOP. William Haggas' mare made a deep impression when returning from a long time away from the track at Chelmsford in November, prior to just being touched off into second under a penalty at Wolverhampton. An opening mark of 87 may prove workable and she looks the one to side with.
Prediction : 1st Time Loop 2nd Teumessias Fox 3rd Midnight Lion

Ten Pounds ran without his declared tongue-tie when a close fourth behind Pocklington at Southwell and there is every chance that form can be overturned, especially on these more favourable terms. However, BERKSHIRE WHISPER attempted to make all but faded into fourth near the finish at Kempton last time and goes off the same mark. With both of his career victories coming over C&D and Oisin Murphy back on board, he looks the one to beat. Germanic completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Berkshire Whisper 2nd Ten Pounds 3rd Germanic

Having completed a four-timer at Southwell a shade cosily last month, TEN CARAT HARRY may still be a step ahead of the assessor. A 3lb nudge up in the ratings looks more than workable for Jamie Osborne's progressive gelding and he edges the vote over handicap debutant Monarch's Gold. The Too Darn Hot colt has only tasted defeat once in three outings and is open to improvement. Fellow last-time-out winners Bassenthwaite and Dartrey are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ten Carat Harry 2nd Monarchs Gold 3rd Bassenthwaite

Although he found his winning run coming to an end when finishing third over 7f here last month, STORM STAR is entitled to build on that first run for 239 days. Moreover, a return to 1m is also likely to help the five-year-old and a fifth career victory may be on the horizon. Talis Evolvere arrives on the back of a triumph at Southwell and he may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of triple C&D scorer Rogue Encore.
Prediction : 1st Storm Star 2nd Talis Evolvere 3rd Rogue Encore