UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

A switch to more patient tactics enabled STAR CAST to secure a breakthrough victory over C&D a fortnight ago. The four-year-old scored with something in hand and she may make light work of a 3lb higher rating. Noss Mayo arrives on the back of a close-up second at Chelmsford and could serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Alpine Sierra.
Prediction : 1st Star Cast 2nd Noss Mayo 3rd Alpine Sierra

Having found himself with too much to do when finishing a never-nearer third at Chelmsford recently, BISHOP'S GLORY should appreciate a return to the straight 5f. The six-year-old looks more than capable of scoring at this level and is worth persevering with. Korroor returned to form with a respectable third in handicap company over 6f here and warrants a second look, along with Beneficiary.
Prediction : 1st Bishops Glory 2nd Korroor 3rd Beneficiary

This may be dominated by See That Spark and MILLION GOLD, with the latter open to more improvement. Mick Appleby's colt did plenty wrong when making a winning debut at Kempton last month and he will have learned plenty from the experience. See That Spark posted a solid second on his handicap bow here and should give his running once more, with Nursia the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Million Gold 2nd See That Spark 3rd Nursia

With seven course victories to his name, Paddy's Day is one to take seriously after finishing a close fourth at Southwell. Germanic struck over 6f here on his penultimate start and could get involved if reproducing that level of form, but the vote goes to QUINAULT. Stuart Williams' charge made the frame in the Champions Sprint at Ascot in October and should have too much class for these.
Prediction : 1st Quinault 2nd Paddys Day 3rd Germanic

Bright returned to winning ways over track and trip and is noted, but a 4lb higher mark might open the door for ZIGGY'S CONDOR. The five-year-old has been thereabouts for a while now, most recently finishing third at Chelmsford, and he could be rewarded for his consistency. True Promise was just denied over track and trip last week, and The Turpinator can't be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Ziggys Condor 2nd Bright 3rd True Promise

Ana Emaraaty is versatile regarding distance and is unlikely to be far away. However, he has fallen short when trying to exploit a slight drop in the ratings and could again be vulnerable. A safer option might be WOODRAFFF, who is a C&D winner and took a step back in the right direction with a respectable third in similar company last time out. Pit Boss is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Woodrafff 2nd Ana Emaraaty 3rd Pit Boss

Having backed up two seconds with a pleasing win at Southwell last week, RELEVANT RANGE has done well in similar events since joining Ivan Furtado. A wide draw was punishing for the son of Starspangledbanner when he attempted to follow up at Wolverhampton on Monday and he is well worth another chance given he sets the standard on official ratings. Balqaa is a dual C&D winner with solid claims at this level, while That Lucas Fella shouldn't be taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Relevant Range 2nd Balqaa 3rd That Lucas Fella