UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Clive Cox bids for back-to-back wins in the race with Jaan Ki Tukri, who captures the imagination as the most expensive of these purchased via public auction, while From Me To You is a must for the shortlist. However, preference is for BLESSED VOYAGER, who cost 80,000 euros as a yearling and has a shade more speed in his pedigree. The betting market will also be informative where the likes of Napa, Crusherman and Harry Knows are concerned.
Prediction : 1st Blessed Voyager 2nd Jaan Ki Tukri 3rd From Me To You

As a full-sister to Ombudsman who cost 900,000gns, SYNCHRONICITY has striking claims on paper and expectations are likely to be high for a bold showing from her on debut. However, there is plenty of potential among the rest, with Seet, a half-sister to Kalpana, Sapphire Secret, a half-sister to an Australian Group 1 winner, and Song Of The Clouds, a half-sister to Group 3 winner Mighty Ulysses, also noted.
Prediction : 1st Synchronicity 2nd Seet 3rd Sapphire Secret

ALLAIRE was second to a well-regarded filly on her debut at Lingfield before Christmas and the experience makes her a tempting proposition in her bid to claim a second successive win in the race for the Andrew Balding yard. There is plenty of potential among the rest, however, with Tempestra, a 360,000gns purchase, and Marianita (200,000gns) the most notable dangers. I'm The One also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Allaire 2nd Tempestra 3rd Marianita

Sahara King beat a more experienced rival on his introduction at Wolverhampton in November and is bound to take a step forward from that outing to have a say. Similar comments apply to Shabab Al Ahli after bolting up at Southwell, but the one who appeals most is MALTESE CROSS. The son of Sea The Stars won a maiden that is working out very well at Newmarket in September and he can defy his penalty here before moving up the class ladder.
Prediction : 1st Maltese Cross 2nd Sahara King 3rd Shabab Al Ahli

Classical Allusion was far from disgraced in second behind Constitution Hill over 1m4f at Kempton last month and is of interest stepping up in distance on his handicap bow. Maxident struck in heavy conditions at Ffos Las when last seen and is another to consider, but POLE STAR might be the one. Charlie Johnston's charge competes off an appealing rating on his return to action after being gelded and the booking of William Buick is noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Pole Star 2nd Classical Allusion 3rd Maxident

Fort Rock may prove popular here with the Charlie Appleby string in fine form and the unbeaten Wootton Bassett colt can only get better as a three-year-old. However, a chance is taken on Michael Bell's top-weight CABALLO GRANDE, who arrives after a five-length Wolverhampton victory last month and has the potential for further progression. Crown Office and Astrazar appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Caballo Grande 2nd Fort Rock 3rd Crown Office

Wheels Of Fire impressed when winning over shorter at Musselburgh earlier this month and can go well, despite an 8lb rise from the handicapper. Juan Les Pins has been a fine servant for Michael Appleby and the nine-year-old could surprise a few, but this ought to go to CINDY LOU WHO. Her last run saw her finish a short-head second to Azure Angel in Listed class at Bath which saw her put up 15lb in the handicap, yet she gets to race off her old mark here back in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Cindy Lou Who 2nd Wheels Of Fire 3rd Juan Les Pins