UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

James Fanshawe has his string in good order and the unexposed CAVIAR COWBOY looks one to keep the right side of. The son of Zoustar scored at Lingfield in April and finished clear of the rest when runner-up to the useful Lord Britain, now rated 100, at Kempton last time. Bobby Bennu will be sharper for last month's reappearance and is a threat off his current mark, while Supido has been in fine form at Chester and could be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Caviar Cowboy 2nd Bobby Bennu 3rd Supido

Last year's winner Diligent Harry landed a brace of Listed sprints at Lingfield at the start of this year and arrives with solid claims once again. Symbol Of Honour won the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock in May 2025, but he's failed to match that level of form since and WILTSHIRE looks a more solid option. William Haggas' charge scored on this card a couple of years ago and, having also won over C&D at the All-Weather Championships in April, he looks well worth another try at this higher level.
Prediction : 1st Wiltshire 2nd Diligent Harry 3rd Symbol Of Honour

Arc Zoosve landed a four-timer with his latest victory at Lingfield, having beaten SHRIMP SHADY at the same track in April. However, the latter reopposes on more favourable terms, despite a 5lb rise for winning the Chester Plate on his latest start, and Andrew Balding's progressive son of Mastercraftsman could prove the one to side with. The treble-chasing Believitanducan is another on the upgrade, but St Faz has a bit to find with the selection on Chester form.
Prediction : 1st Shrimp Shady 2nd Arc Zoosve 3rd Believitanducan

Last year's winner Spirit Mixer may be 6lb higher on this occasion, but he is only 2lb higher than when beating Prydwen at Chester in September. Fourth in an Italian Listed race recently, he should not be discounted but marginal preference is for RIDE THE THUNDER, who put in an encouraging effort when third in a competitive contest at Hamilton on his return. With the prospect of more to come, Roger Varian's gelding just tops the shortlist. Circus Of Rome and Dancing In Paris should not be discounted, while Asgard's Captain could make the frame.
Prediction : 1st Ride The Thunder 2nd Spirit Mixer 3rd Circus Of Rome

STRIKE RED rarely runs poorly at this venue and put in an encouraging effort when fourth at Epsom last time. With that in mind, the veteran should not be underestimated and gets the vote in a wide-open event. Power Fizz won over C&D in March and merits respect on his return, although a 7lb higher mark is a slight concern. Cool Hoof Luke has to be noted now switched to handicap company, while Fivethousandtoone and Al Najashi complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Strike Red 2nd Power Fizz 3rd Cool Hoof Luke

Barnaby Rudge made his way through the field to score in ready fashion on his introduction at Nottingham and is likely to have his supporters, but KNOCK THREE TIMES might just get the better of him. Jamie Osborne's filly has shown ability so far, taking the silver medal home on both appearances, and she could take a step forward to go one better. Any market support behind newcomer Papercut would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Knock Three Times 2nd Barnaby Rudge 3rd Papercut

Big Win made his second start for the James Owen yard a successful one at Chepstow earlier in the month and should remain competitive. It's Only Fun struck on the all-weather at Southwell before going close at Doncaster, but it's SURE AND STEDFAST who appeals most. Despite taking a keen hold, the son of Calyx finished a respectable second over 1m5f at Hamilton and, off just a 1lb higher mark, he looks the one to side with.
Prediction : 1st Sure And Stedfast 2nd Big Win 3rd Its Only Fun