UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

CILICIAN might be worth another chance given the strength of his form. He's had three chances now but one of those came at Royal Ascot when he wasn't beaten all that far in the Coventry Stakes, and it was another solid effort at Sandown last time when stepped up to this trip for the first time. He makes more appeal than newcomer Force Of Light and Kempton fourth Primal.
Prediction : 1st Cilician 2nd Force Of Light 3rd Primal

MARSALA made an encouraging debut here when fourth earlier in the month and, with improvement forthcoming, it could be that she takes the necessary step forward to strike for an in-form trainer/jockey combination. Lady Of Hay makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and is respected ahead of her introduction, while similar sentiments apply to Takaaful and Al Samsama. Keep an eye on Faith In Florence too.
Prediction : 1st Marsala 2nd Lady Of Hay 3rd Al Samsama

SOCIAL SYMBOL made a winning debut at Ripon and then outran odds of 33/1 to be beaten four lengths into fourth in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. That form is the strongest on offer and Ryan Moore gets the ride, so he's got plenty going for him. Nabati also won on debut at Yarmouth and could be anything for leading connections, while A Bear Affair will be out to put his experience to good use.
Prediction : 1st Social Symbol 2nd Nabati 3rd A Bear Affair

ACCADEMIA left a good impression when scoring over 7f at Doncaster. Pulling readily clear in the final furlong, she strongly suggested this extra yardage would suit, and Ed Walker's filly looks one to keep on the right side of. Luminare improved for the step up in trip when second here last time. She could prove competitive once again off an unchanged mark, while Southwell runner-up Lightning Glory is also heading in the right direction.
Prediction : 1st Accademia 2nd Luminare 3rd Lightning Glory

The switch to Rod Millman's yard has worked the oracle for GREEN SKY. Due to be raised a further 7lb after bolting up over 1m4f in both starts so far for her new stable, including at York a week ago, the hat-trick looks a distinct possibility with this extra test of stamina likely to bring further improvement. Yarmouth winner Kelly Burn is also on the upgrade and Koala Rose is another to consider on her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Green Sky 2nd Kelly Burn 3rd Koala Rose

The application of blinkers brought a modicum of improvement from Devil's Peak at Sandown last time, but TURTY TREE looks a safer proposition. Andrew Balding's charge landed a maiden in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown last month and there should be more to come from the son of New Bay in the headgear. Cloth Of Gold has faced tougher assignments so far this year and he could fare better back at this level.
Prediction : 1st Turty Tree 2nd Devils Peak 3rd Cloth Of Gold