UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

The further WICKSEY went over 1m2f here the better he looked. Ben Haslam turns the Expert Eye gelding out quickly under a 6lb penalty and with a further step up in trip promising to suit, he is fancied to go in again. Kempton scorer Cospicua doesn't look overburdened by a 4lb rise and is noted, as is Trust No One, who finished second to the selection last time. Lord Mayor was a bit too free at Lingfield recently but is more than capable himself.
Prediction : 1st Wicksey 2nd Cospicua 3rd Trust No One

With experience on her side, this should be an excellent opportunity for SWEET PRINCESS. Karl Burke's filly was no match for a couple of above-average rivals on her debut at Wolverhampton but unless Mohaather filly Finally Escaped can hit those heights she ought to take all the beating. Masterpiece won a Newcastle bumper in October of 2024 and probably needs a bit more following a 313-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Princess 2nd Finally Escaped 3rd Masterpiece

This is tricky and only a tentative vote can go to MERPATI SEJOLI. The daughter of Mehmas took a couple of backwards steps after running with a degree of credit on her debut back in July, but she goes handicapping for the first time and might do better following 116 days on the sidelines. Mademoiselle Belle scores highly for consistency and is sure to run her race again, whilst Runninman might find some improvement in a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Merpati Sejoli 2nd Mademoiselle Belle 3rd Runninman

Having filled the runner-up spot twice since completing a double at Lingfield in mid-January, FRANCESI has plenty going for him. The dual C&D winner won't be fazed by a return to this venue and a fifth career victory may beckon. Tasever arrives on the back of a track-and-trip second and he may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Pink Socks.
Prediction : 1st Francesi 2nd Tasever 3rd Pink Socks

AUNTIE JO hasn't been disgraced in handicap company of late and should prove more competitive dropping into a classified event. The four-year-old arrives on the back of a C&D fifth and she edges the vote over reopposing sixth Tickets. Ben Haslam's charge isn't taken lightly at this lower level and rates as one of the likelier winners, while Mister Mcgregor is another of interest reverting to 6f.
Prediction : 1st Auntie Jo 2nd Tickets 3rd Mister Mcgregor

Although thwarted in his bid to complete a four-timer when finishing a close-up second over C&D recently, Spartan Fighter cannot be dismissed racing off an unchanged mark. However, the veteran does have more on his plate stepping up in class and PHOENIX OF DREAMS is slightly more compelling. The John & Sean Quinn-trained inmate displayed more verve on his latest third at Wolverhampton and could be ready to strike. Dc Cogent is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Of Dreams 2nd Spartan Fighter 3rd Dc Cogent

Chris's Mate was given a more positive ride when opening his account over 7f here last month and another bold bid cannot be ruled out. However, today's extra furlong may stretch the five-year-old's stamina, which could leave the door open for ESQUE ELEGANCE. Stephen Hanlon's filly posted a respectable third-placed stable bow at this venue 17 days ago and any improvement could enable a breakthrough victory. Lady Delila may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Esque Elegance 2nd Chriss Mate 3rd Lady Delila