UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Gemini Man was reported to have bled from the nose when pulled up in his hat-trick bid at Musselburgh so that effort can easily be forgiven. He remains of interest, but the one who appeals most is TOKEN LOVE. The son of Goken only found one too good on his first start for the Micky Hammond yard at Nottingham recently and looks well placed to go one better. Maple completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Token Love 2nd Gemini Man 3rd Maple

Glory Road has shown ability in each of his three outings in maiden/novice company and commands respect off an opening figure of 82 with Billy Loughnane booked. Hamilton scorer Ruby Wedding is another to note, but LAVENDER GOLD might be the one. The son of Victor Ludorum scored in convincing fashion over 1m2f at Goodwood last month and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Lavender Gold 2nd Glory Road 3rd Ruby Wedding

Despite taking a keen hold, Chan Noir beat a subsequent winner by a length over this distance at Nottingham and the son of Blackbeard needs to be taken seriously. However, it was hard not to be taken by the way MIRZIMAAN made his way through the field to spring a surprise at Newbury earlier this month and he is bred to be smart. Rotelle is another to keep a close eye on.
Prediction : 1st Mirzimaan 2nd Chan Noir 3rd Rotelle

Hot Cash had excuses at Sandown and has solid claims on his earlier placed efforts in tougher races than this. However, SHAMALZA is an interesting contender having possibly been in need of the outing when sent off favourite at Newmarket on her seasonal/stable debut. She could prove better than her mark now handicapping and Ralph Beckett's inmate gets the vote. Vincent Rocks and Sovereign View are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Shamalza 2nd Hot Cash 3rd Vincent Rocks

Walsingham cant be ruled out back at this lower level, having won off a similar mark at Pontefract in April. Mr Mistoffelees bounced back with a close second at Doncaster and could shape well again, but a chance is taken on FIGHT YOUR CORNER showing further improvement. He had a subsequent winner back in third when scoring at Kempton on his handicap debut back in January and a 4lb rise doesn't look insurmountable on his return.
Prediction : 1st Fight Your Corner 2nd Walsingham 3rd Mr Mistoffelees

BOOK OF LIFE has to be of interest back on the all-weather. Patrick Morris' charge placed off higher marks on the Tapeta early in the year, including when third over C&D in April, and the son of Dark Angel should be thereabouts at the finish once again. Little Ted was narrowly denied here last month and he makes more appeal than Mercurius Power and Adelaide Bay on that showing.
Prediction : 1st Book Of Life 2nd Little Ted 3rd Mercurius Power

BLACK CAB has seemingly turned a corner after a winter break, with a brace of placed efforts in classified company at Wolverhampton followed by him returning to the winner's enclosure in a handicap at the same venue. The five-year-old has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle for the first time and gets a confident vote to strike once again. Auradue is entitled to improve on her handicap bow, while similar comments apply to Sugar Bon Bon.
Prediction : 1st Black Cab 2nd Auradue 3rd Sugar Bon Bon

SASSY GLORY appreciated dropping back in trip when scoring here over a mile at the end of last month and the switch to a classified event gives him an excellent opportunity to gain back-to-back victories. Filey Beach wasn't able to land a blow at Catterick last time but his form prior would give him an obvious chance of being in the mix. Timebar and Angel Of England complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sassy Glory 2nd Filey Beach 3rd Timebar