UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Without Compromise won easily over C&D in December, but he has a bit to prove now off a 10lb higher mark having been well beaten back here subsequently. INAPPROPRIATE makes more appeal after finishing a solid second here in first-time blinkers. The headgear remains in place and Jedd O'Keeffe's charge is taken to go one better. Knockbrex won off a similar mark at the track in November and also merits respect.
Prediction : 1st Inappropriate 2nd Without Compromise 3rd Knockbrex

AMERJEET has been threatening to end his barren spell. Michael Herrington's son of Blue Point caught the eye running on late to grab second over C&D and he can launch another strong challenge. Shatin Venture also found only one too good here recently. He can account for Azucena (fourth) once again and make his presence felt, while Okami is not out of it with Jack Callan's allowance helping his cause.
Prediction : 1st Amerjeet 2nd Shatin Venture 3rd Azucena

Seven Fires has to be of interest on her solid third at Chelmsford. Saying that, Ed Walker trained the winner on that occasion and that could give the Lambourn handler a good line on the chances of COMPRADOR. The son of No Nay Never shaped with plenty of promise at Lingfield on debut, when beaten less than a length into third, and the subsequent victory of the runner-up adds substance to the form. Celtic Arrow looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Comprador 2nd Seven Fires 3rd Celtic Arrow

DANDY MAGIC went under by the narrowest of margins over C&D before getting going too late over 5f. She is turned out again quickly and can make the most of the extra furlong. True Promise was hot on her heels when sent off favourite for last week's race and is another who will appreciate the step up in trip. Novak is working his way back into form, although this distance is at the lower end of his spectrum. Alpine Girl has to be respected on her return to the fray.
Prediction : 1st Dandy Magic 2nd True Promise 3rd Alpine Girl

BROTHER DAVE showed fine resolution on his reappearance to hold on at Southwell and backed that performance up when getting closest to a subsequent scorer over the same track and trip. He is most effective at that venue, but has gone well here before and is just about the form horse in the line-up. Spun To Gold took a big step back in the right direction when runner-up over 6f here and he won on his last try at this distance. Age Of Time has been beaten less than a length on his last two starts, and Pallas Lord cannot be dismissed lightly.
Prediction : 1st Brother Dave 2nd Spun To Gold 3rd Age Of Time

Having secured a ninth career victory at Wolverhampton, Bomb Squad merits respect in his bid to follow up. However, a 2lb higher mark does demand close to a career-best performance from the veteran and HABRDI may prove to be slightly better treated. Ruth Carr's gelding arrives on the back of a close-up third at Southwell and a 1lb nudge up the ratings might prove lenient. Jkr Cobbler is also of interest dropping in class.
Prediction : 1st Habrdi 2nd Bomb Squad 3rd Jkr Cobbler

Having recorded some useful form when trained by Aidan O'Brien, MAESTRO BERNSTEIN may put his experience to good use. The impeccably-bred four-year-old was last seen finishing a good third at Leopardstown and he sets a clear standard. Market confidence behind 750,000gns newcomer Domenico Contarini would be interesting and he's an obvious danger, with fellow expensive purchase Midsummer Storm completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Maestro Bernstein 2nd Domenico Contarini 3rd Midsummer Storm

Although foiled in her hat-trick bid when runner-up at Southwell, Dream Illusion isn't easily dismissed in her current form. However, Michael Herrington's filly may have to play second fiddle once more, with Lingfield scorer UNION ISLAND fancied to follow up. The introduction of cheekpieces appeared to improve the five-year-old and there could be more to come. How's The Guvnor is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Union Island 2nd Dream Illusion 3rd Hows The Guvnor