UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

Guineas hope TOULEEN created a striking impression in a pair of maiden/novice wins here and at Leicester last year before she was unable to justify favouritism in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket. That clearly wasn't her true running as she'd previously thumped Zanthos at Leicester, and she can get back on track. Catching The Moon was progressive as a juvenile and looked a smart filly when winning an Ayr Group 3, so she's noted along with K Sarra and Zooming.
Prediction : 1st Touleen 2nd Catching The Moon 3rd K Sarra

Albert Einstein was the talking horse going into the Curragh three weeks ago but he fluffed his lines in Listed company and now has something to prove, a remark that doesn't apply to TITLE ROLE, who may represent some value against the Irish raider. He might be able to show the benefit of having wintered in the Dubai sunshine and his form stacks up too, as he beat this week's Newmarket winner and the well-regarded Talk Of New York in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas at Meydan. It was one race too many for the National Stakes winner Zavateri in the Dewhurst but that was still a creditable effort in fourth and he's noted.
Prediction : 1st Title Role 2nd Albert Einstein 3rd Zavateri

Al Aasy won this in 2021 and, although he's a veteran performer these days, you couldn't rule him out given he boasts figures of 4-9 at this track. Phantom Flight has won here before too and is another to consider, while Pride Of Arras did the Dante/Great Voltigeur double at York last season and also commands respect. CONVERGENT just edges the vote as he's the highest rated of these and ended last season in good form winning at Leopardstown and Longchamp before a lacklustre effort in Germany, which can be forgiven.
Prediction : 1st Convergent 2nd Al Aasy 3rd Pride Of Arras

Urban Lion kept Rogue Diplomat at bay by the barest of margins to claim Lincoln glory and there should be little between them again. A trip to the Curragh for the Irish Lincolnshire didn't pay off for Whip Cracker, although better is expected now he has that run under his belt. BACK IN BLACK doesn't have the advantage of a previous outing in 2026, but he was so good fresh when successful at this meeting 12 months ago and held his form well afterwards. A gelding operation during his winter break could help inspire even more improvement. Fifth Column, Shout and last year's winner Ebt's Guard are just a few more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Back In Black 2nd Rogue Diplomat 3rd Urban Lion

King Of Earth offered plenty of encouragement when runner-up on his debut here, but had to settle for the same position when sent off favourite for his Doncaster comeback. He may have to play another supporting role if, as expected, LIGHTING THUNDER shows natural improvement after getting within a neck of the now 100-rated Spyce on his Yarmouth introduction. Spirit Of Saxony made a pleasing return to the fray at Kempton, while Exclusive Code has been off since Glorious Goodwood but his fourth placings there and at this venue showed he has an engine.
Prediction : 1st Lighting Thunder 2nd King Of Earth 3rd Exclusive Code

Turty Tree was all the rage for his Doncaster reappearance, which isn't that surprising given the promise he showed when second on his Newmarket debut. Those who piled in at odds-on had their fingers burned, though, and while there will be plenty who keep the faith, he is passed over in favour of GLORY OF THE SEAS. A 550,000gns purchase as a yearling, the Sea The Stars colt came within half a length of success at Newcastle first time out and will relish the rise from a mile. Water To Wine's dam won a French Group 2 over 1m4f and he is easily the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Glory Of The Seas 2nd Turty Tree 3rd Water To Wine

Valedictory is a well-bred gelding who might be well placed for his handicap debut. However, he has been restricted to just three previous starts and encounters more wily characters than when he breezed home in a novice stakes at Chelmsford when last seen. BULLETIN is one who goes well fresh and resumes on turf with the potential to have a big say in a race of this nature. Jupiter Ammon, Something Splendid and Rathgar are others with each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Bulletin 2nd Valedictory 3rd Jupiter Ammon