UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

In a moderate event, it is hard to oppose SHOWMEDEMONEY, who was beaten by less than a length when fourth off this mark at Southwell last time. That followed a win over a mile at this venue in December and the in-form seven-year-old merits plenty of respect. Hijo De La Luna and Highfield Comrade have both been running well in classified events of late and look to be the main threats.
Prediction : 1st Showmedemoney 2nd Hijo De La Luna 3rd Highfield Comrade

THE CRAFTYMASTER had plenty in hand when winning over 1m6f at Chelmsford a week ago and a 5lb penalty for that success may not be enough to stop him from following up. Tarbat Ness has won his last two Flat starts, including over C&D last time, and he could give the selection plenty to think about. Clansman edges out Billy Bathgate to be next best.
Prediction : 1st The Craftymaster 2nd Tarbat Ness 3rd Clansman

DUCHESS has filled second place on both starts since springing a surprise at Southwell in January and she is more than capable of returning to winning ways on this occasion. Yquem's last couple of efforts in defeat at Dundalk suggest that she could play a big role in this company. The rest all have questions to answer, but Busby and Violeta are the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Duchess 2nd Yquem 3rd Busby

HAVACHOC ran right away from his rivals in a classified event at Wolverhampton and gamely followed up back in a handicap at Southwell. That was a stiffer test than he faces here and a 3lb rise might not prevent the four-year-old from completing the hat-trick. The code-switching Achnamara is well handicapped based on past exploits on the Flat and he is a strong contender. Free Pic and Dancing Bay complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Havachoc 2nd Achnamara 3rd Free Pic

BOSSY PARKER has a convincing profile based on recent form and looks worth another chance after just running out of steam over an extended mile at Wolverhampton. Having performed well over C&D in the past, this could be a rewarding piece of placement by his connections. I Can Boogy came good over track and trip recently and appears a big danger. Sir Maxi and Serengeti Sunrise are appealing each-way options.
Prediction : 1st Bossy Parker 2nd I Can Boogy 3rd Sir Maxi

Six-time course winner Tasever is taken seriously, despite picking up a 5lb penalty for Tuesday's success over a mile here, while Flowstate commands respect after edging out Front Gunner over C&D. However, there could be some value in giving NOVAK another throw of the dice. Iain Jardine's gelding is a dual track-and-trip scorer and is highly dangerous to underestimate from 3lb below his last winning mark. Mohammed Tabti notably enhances that by claiming 5lb.
Prediction : 1st Novak 2nd Tasever 3rd Flowstate

L L Koulsty finished his juvenile campaign with a breakthrough victory at Cork and there is likely more to come. However, he lacks a recent run and a penalty demands more of him. With that in mind, it could be worth chancing SILKY LASS, who has reached the frame on her last two outings and won't be found wanting for fitness. Henry Halflight and Lakota Chief are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Silky Lass 2nd L L Koulsty 3rd Henry Halflight

Having followed a close-up third over C&D with a triumph at Lingfield, this could prove a suitable opportunity for EM JAY KAY to double up. A 2lb nudge up the ratings is effectively negated by Connor Planas' 3lb claim and the introduction of a visor may unlock some improvement. Digital has enjoyed a resurgence of late and shouldn't be far away, while Correspondence and Azucena are other key players.
Prediction : 1st Em Jay Kay 2nd Digital 3rd Correspondence