UK Horse Racing Tips: Newbury

STARLUST reversed the City Walls Stakes form at York with Redorange when he had his old foe several places behind when he filled the runner-up berth in the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes. Subsequently a respectable fourth in the Flying Five at the Curragh, Ralph Beckett's charge now has a big chance of registering his first win since the 2024 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. First Instinct edged out Shagraan to win this last year and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Starlust 2nd Redorange 3rd First Instinct

FRENCH DUKE has steadily found his feet since returning from his exploits in the UAE at the start of this year and, based on recent encounters, he has the beating of both Primo Lara and Insanity if stepping back up in trip isn't an issue. The former is put forward as the main danger, having won three of his last four starts and given he has the assistance of Ryan Moore in the saddle. Roaring Legend is also noted.
Prediction : 1st French Duke 2nd Primo Lara 3rd Insanity

The unbeaten ARAPAHO GOLD has the world at his feet and is an obvious choice, having already accounted for Nabati, Adaay Of Scarlett and Matteo in previous encounters. The son of Bayside Boy has been keen to get on with things in each appearance so far and, having proved to be tenacious when landing the Gimcrack at York, he is hard to oppose. Armed with her fillies allowance, Jolivette may pose the biggest threat.
Prediction : 1st Arapaho Gold 2nd Jolivette 3rd Nabati

BOYFRIEND has been in good form all year and is worth another chance over this 1m2f trip. He ran well over this distance at Sandown in June and his previous win over a mile there suggests it won't be long before he registers another success. Balzac showed more at Ascot latest and is noted along with Theory Of Tides and Stem.
Prediction : 1st Boyfriend 2nd Balzac 3rd Theory Of Tides

Jassas and KODIAC CITY boast similar profiles having won on their introductions before finding Group 3 company too hot to handle last time. Slight preference is for the latter to bounce back as he didn't run too badly at Sandown and will hopefully break better now he's gaining more experience. Course second Kicking Bear is another to consider closely in this novice heat.
Prediction : 1st Kodiac City 2nd Jassas 3rd Kicking Bear

Aalto has held his form well since the end of June and is very much one for the shortlist, while Marcellinus should go well and Garfield Shadow could be one for the each-way players. The verdict is for CASTLE ROCK, who boasts and unexposed profile and posted a really creditable second on his return from an absence at Newmarket last month, when making his handicap debut. He has scope for further progression and could have too much for these.
Prediction : 1st Castle Rock 2nd Aalto 3rd Marcellinus

DRYMEE won over C&D on his handicap debut in July and has since posted a solid third at Newmarket and a sparkling victory at Sandown. He is really progressive and looks well up to going in again despite the burden of top weight. Abundant is another track-and-trip winner to keep on side and it might be worth noting Storming Point too.
Prediction : 1st Drymee 2nd Abundant 3rd Storming Point