UK Horse Racing Tips: Newmarket

Having filled the runner-up spot on his debut at the Curragh, HAFFNER could put his experience to good use. Aidan O'Brien's colt is likely to prove popular and may reward his supporters with a breakthrough victory. There are some intriguing newcomers on show, with Al Wathba topping the list. The son of Wootton Bassett fetched 900,000 euros as a yearling and market support would be interesting. Subscription and Sioux River are other debutants to note.
Prediction : 1st Haffner 2nd Al Wathba 3rd Subscription

Machadadorp dug deep when completing a double at Wetherby and must enter calculations on her handicap bow. An official rating of 86 looks workable for the three-year-old and she merits respect, but the more experienced SONG N DANCE edges the vote. Sean Woods' filly found only a subsequent Listed winner too strong at Ascot in May and a 1lb nudge up the ratings may prove to be lenient. Shallow and Just A Girl are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Song N Dance 2nd Machadadorp 3rd Shallow

MOONFALL was well found in the market when landing the Britannia at Royal Ascot. That was only the three-year-old's second outing in handicap company and there is every chance he can defy a 7lb rise in the ratings. Wild Thoughts found his winning run coming to an end when pipped at Carlisle and he shouldn't be far away, although a bigger threat may emerge from handicap debutant Eklleem, who opened his account in ready fashion at Ripon.
Prediction : 1st Moonfall 2nd Eklleem 3rd Wild Thoughts

It is difficult to ignore the credentials of AALTO. Ian Williams' gelding won this contest in 2024 before going down by a narrow margin to the very well-handicapped More Thunder 12 months ago and he arrives following a recent second over C&D. Elarak is 3lb well-in following his Buckingham Palace second at Royal Ascot and commands plenty of respect along with the third from that contest, Great Acclaim. Back In Black has been knocking on the door and this kind of test may be right up his street.
Prediction : 1st Aalto 2nd Elarak 3rd Great Acclaim

There was lots to like about ABRAHAM LINCOLN's debut victory at the Curragh, despite showing signs of inexperience when hitting the front. The son of Wootton Bassett hit the line strongly and his pedigree, which includes several middle-distance performers, suggests he may prove to be a very smart individual. Al Hudaiba has displayed plenty of ability and would be unbeaten but for unseating his rider at Yarmouth on his second start. He is likely to be the main threat, although Pikachu's fifth in the Chesham gives him every chance of being in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Abraham Lincoln 2nd Al Hudaiba 3rd Pikachu

Venetian Sun didn't get home in the 1000 Guineas before showcasing her talent when dropped to 6f with an explosive success in the Sandy Lane. She backed that performance up when just holding on in the Commonwealth Cup, although connections have issued a warning about her potentially being in season this week, which tempers enthusiasm on her first run against her elders. ALMERAQ got up on the line to deny Satono Reve in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes and there is every chance that form can be confirmed. It was a fine training performance from William Haggas to get the four-year-old back after a horror fall at York last September and he may have further improvement to come, especially given the fact he is so lightly raced for a sprinter. Wokingham hero Double Rush is unbeaten in three starts since joining Andrew Balding and deserves his chance at this level.
Prediction : 1st Almeraq 2nd Satono Reve 3rd Double Rush

RIGHTHERE RIGHTNOW has won over track and trip before and showed a lot more on his UK return at Windsor. Representing an in-form yard, there are plenty of reasons to expect a bold showing from this four-year-old and he edges the vote ahead of Leadman, who arrives buoyed by a narrow Doncaster triumph. It's also worth considering Pinatubo's Legacy and Crimson Spirit.
Prediction : 1st Righthere Rightnow 2nd Leadman 3rd Pinatubos Legacy

CAPE FEAR will prove popular in the finale and rightly so given his progressive, unexposed profile for a top yard. He broke through when justifying skinny odds at Lingfield and there should be more to come given that was his first attempt over a distance close to 1m4f and this is his first go in a handicap. Of the others, keep an eye on Parisian Scholar and Melek Alreeh.
Prediction : 1st Cape Fear 2nd Parisian Scholar 3rd Melek Alreeh