UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

FALLACIOUS PROMISE put in a career best when a close second at Kempton in February and, given the strength of that form, it would be no surprise to see him go one better here off 3lb higher. Skirt Around has shown ability in maiden/novice company and she should not be underestimated on her handicap bow, while Project Kinsman and Sweet Love are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Fallacious Promise 2nd Skirt Around 3rd Project Kinsman

STAR CAST showed plenty when third in a 22-runner handicap at Doncaster last time and Gemma Tutty's filly appears to be the safest pick in an open event. Say What You See has also been running well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while similar comments apply to Mao Shang Wong. Others to note are Sure And Stedfast and Free Speech.
Prediction : 1st Star Cast 2nd Say What You See 3rd Mao Shang Wong

NEW YORK MINUTE took a step forwards when filling third place over 1m3f at Southwell last week and the four-year-old sets the standard based on that evidence. That said, The Cursor should not be underestimated on his return to action as he was successful at Doncaster when last seen in July. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Havachoc is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st New York Minute 2nd The Cursor 3rd Havachoc

EKLLEEM is taken to make a winning reappearance representing William Haggas' in-form yard. Gelded since finishing a respectable second at Newmarket in October, with a subsequent winner back in third, the son of No Nay Never looks one to keep on the right side of. Record Day can feature if building on his recent fourth over C&D and is preferred to stablemate Viper, while Eljowhary and Marhayb are newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Eklleem 2nd Record Day 3rd Eljowhary

DANDY BREEZE has shown plenty of ability in novice company and will likely prove competitive now handicapping. Bryan Smart's sprinter won over the minimum trip here in January, despite missing the break, and gave the strong impression this extra yardage would suit in the process. C&D winner Loquella failed to see out the 7f trip a Southwell last time. Better is expected from her, while Starmade could also have a say in the outcome.
Prediction : 1st Dandy Breeze 2nd Loquella 3rd Starmade

RECENCY BIAS returned from nearly a year off the track when scoring at Newcastle in March before finishing a beaten favourite when fourth at Wolverhampton, and the four-year-old is capable of bouncing back from that effort. The Green Man has been knocking on the door recently and is likely to be in the mix along with Pressure's On and Beale Street.
Prediction : 1st Recency Bias 2nd The Green Man 3rd Pressures On

CARAGIO showed his appreciation for the return to sprinting when scoring at Yarmouth on his latest start and the manner of victory suggested he would have no issue backing up under a 5lb penalty. Raft Up won nicely at Southwell last week and commands plenty of respect, despite the quick turnaround. Others for the shortlist include Speeding Bullet and Bellagio Man.
Prediction : 1st Caragio 2nd Raft Up 3rd Speeding Bullet