UK Horse Racing Tips: Newcastle

Just the three declared for this novice heat but they all represent powerhouse stables and it could end up being a strong piece of form. Al Afaweeq is by Baaeed and commands respect making her debut, but SEA LA ROMA seems sure to improve for what was an encouraging Yarmouth introduction last month and William Haggas' charge can go one better than that second-placed effort. Empress Jingu will be out to put her superior experience to good use and cannot be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Sea La Roma 2nd Empress Jingu 3rd Al Afaweeq

OURSIN is quite interesting on his return from an absence and back on the all-weather. A course scorer this time last year, Charlie Hills' inmate was then put away for the winter and returned in a competitive Newbury handicap in the spring which was won by subsequent John Smith's Cup second Hand Of God. He couldn't land a telling blow that day but it's strong form in the context of this race and Tom Marquand is booked for his reappearance. Wardlaw is a must for the shortlist as he's super consistent and versatile, while Circus Of Rome and Ernst Blofeld aren't without a chance.
Prediction : 1st Oursin 2nd Wardlaw 3rd Circus Of Rome

GET UP EVERYBODY is holding his form well at the moment and the manner in which he stuck to the task and grabbed second close home over 6f here last time suggests the return to 7f is a good move. Newsreader showed a bit more at Southwell and now has Tom Marquand in the saddle, which is a big positive, and he's noted along with Rousham.
Prediction : 1st Get Up Everybody 2nd Newsreader 3rd Rousham

DALAMARA is a progressive three-year-old who commands respect in this handicap. She's not going to be much of a price but is difficult to oppose on the back of her ready C&D triumph at the beginning of the month. Boubyan has a 5lb penalty to contend with following his triumph here last week and Danehill Star, who has won two of his last three starts, is another arriving in good nick.
Prediction : 1st Dalamara 2nd Boubyan 3rd Danehill Star

SHES GOT THE BLUES has certainly had a busy year, but she is thriving on her racing and maintained her excellent level of consistency when successful at Brighton. She doesn't seem quite as at home on the all-weather but such is her form at present, she has to be stuck with. There are no such surface concerns about Bajan Bandit, who was beaten less than a length into third when attempting to complete a C&D double. Starliner beat Second Fiddle here before coming up short at Ayr, and Poppeye is worth a look too.
Prediction : 1st Shes Got The Blues 2nd Bajan Bandit 3rd Starliner

Northern Viola proved her Beverley triumph was no fluke when finding just one too strong at Nottingham. Her half-brother was happiest on Tapeta so the surface shouldn't bother her, but BLACK FURY might be better treated. The daughter of Arizona belied three-figure odds to occupy the runner-up berth in a Beverley maiden and starts handicap life off a handy mark. Similar could be said for Texting and London Rose, while Notimetotakeoff's nursery bow resulted in a Leicester third last week and the application of a visor doesn't need to prompt too much improvement.
Prediction : 1st Black Fury 2nd Northern Viola 3rd Notimetotakeoff

Opal Storm has won at Ayr and Southwell this autumn, with valid excuses for her two defeats in between. All Good has been in fine form on turf since returning from the sidelines, while Ashen, Valor Spirit, Lucius Aurelius and Simba's Pride have also been in good heart on the grass. Herakles is worth a look on his return to the fray, but BRAZEN IDOL came within a whisker of glory over 6f here last week and maybe the drop to the minimum trip can help him end a drought that stretches back to January 2024.
Prediction : 1st Brazen Idol 2nd Opal Storm 3rd All Good

POCKLEY justified favouritism with an authoritative display in this contest 12 months ago, but then showed precious little until an encouraging fourth over C&D on Friday. That effort suggested that he might be coming to the boil again and he can successfully defend his crown. Liquid Cooled caught the eye when making the frame over 6f here and is worth another try at the minimum distance. Ellie's De Vega struck over track and trip and is a player if judged on that display rather than his subsequent fifth.
Prediction : 1st Pockley 2nd Liquid Cooled 3rd Ellies De Vega

Woolridge made every post a winning one over C&D last week, keeping MACEDONIAN at bay. The runner-up was only beaten a neck, though, and is 5lb better off so can gain his revenge. Speeding Bullet will relish the rise from 5f, whereas Victory Sound drops in distance and his all-weather record is slightly better. Mayo County has finished third twice since returning from a mid-season break and shouldn't be far away, with Lord Abama another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Macedonian 2nd Woolridge 3rd Victory Sound