UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Stepping up to an extended 2m3f, coupled with the application of a tongue-tie, has worked the oracle for CAME FROM NOWHERE. The Shirocco gelding broke his hurdling duck at Hereford before following up comfortably in a warm handicap at Ascot and, now afforded an ease in class, he can complete the hat-trick. Point winner Le Frimeur made a successful start under Rules at Chepstow in November, although that form hasn't worked out quite as well so Doujadou might prove to be the biggest threat.
Prediction : 1st Came From Nowhere 2nd Doujadou 3rd Le Frimeur

It looks best to stick with HE KNOWS BETTER, who got up late to record a first chasing success at Southwell. A 5lb rise looks fair given that the runner-up has gone close again since and with a return to further also in his favour, he can repeat the dose. Captain Bellamy was just touched off over C&D in December and although not as good last time, he might fare better in first-time cheekpieces. Fencing debutant Fresh Kicks could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st He Knows Better 2nd Captain Bellamy 3rd Fresh Kicks

Cornish Storm merits respect having notched up a brace, but the vote goes to HELNWEIN. After chasing home Alexei in the Greatwood, Alan King's charge finished a creditable fifth in an Ascot race that couldn't have worked out any better. He returns to action with his yard among the winners and a marked drop in class can only be viewed as a further positive. Across Earth remains open to improvement and should not be underestimated, while the veteran Faivoir is no back number.
Prediction : 1st Helnwein 2nd Cornish Storm 3rd Across Earth

Not at her best in testing ground last time, SUPREME MALINAS won a Listed contest over 2m3f prior to that. She could prove better than her opening mark, having beaten a subsequent Listed winner at Haydock, while this extra test of stamina also promises to bring about further improvement. Progressive C&D winner Peacenik has a 9lb hike to contend with, but could still prove a bigger threat than J J Moon and Lihyan.
Prediction : 1st Supreme Malinas 2nd Peacenik 3rd J J Moon

Impressive at Taunton on last month's return from a break, WHERESMEMONEYGONE makes most appeal. Ben Pauling's improving chaser beat a previous dual winner on that occasion, with a subsequent winner back in third, and another bold bid looks assured on the strength of that form. Successful at Doncaster on his chasing bow prior to a solid Chepstow second, Another Fine Mess could emerge as the main danger, ahead of last year's winner The Boola Boss.
Prediction : 1st Wheresmemoneygone 2nd Another Fine Mess 3rd The Boola Boss

Having spreadeagled the field over an extended 2m4f here last month, De Kingpin must enter calculations off 7lb higher. He previously finished third over C&D and a return to this trip shouldn't prevent another bold display, but it could be worth chancing handicap debutant JACKPOT CAUVELIERE. Harry Derham's inmate landed his sole 3m point-to-point by 20 lengths and his latest fourth at Ffos Las suggested that this greater emphasis on stamina could unlock significant improvement. Market support for Rialannah on her stable bow would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Jackpot Cauveliere 2nd De Kingpin 3rd Rialannah

Although MISTER COFFEY may not be at the peak of his powers, he's no back number judged on his exertions in his current campaign. The veteran posted a good second on his seasonal bow at Cheltenham in November and even a repeat of his latest fifth here may prove good enough. The biggest threat might emerge from recent Southwell winner Jeffery's Cross, although reopposing runner-up Java Point is expected to finish closer given the drying ground.
Prediction : 1st Mister Coffey 2nd Jefferys Cross 3rd Java Point