Horse racing tips and best bets for Carlisle and Newcastle from Garry Owen

BALQAA (5.30) can power to victory for skilled handler Ivan Furtado on the Newcastle all-weather.

The filly showed the benefits of wind surgery when routing Going Underground over track and trip.

The four-year-old scored with plenty in hand so she should make light of a very lenient 2lb hike.

STAR OF ST JAMES (5.00) can enhance Richard Fahey’s terrific record at the Gosforth venue.

The five-year-old clearly relished stepping up to 1m 2f when decisively defeating Termonator here.

The gelding still lurks on an attractive mark over today’s trip so he can shrug off this rise in grade.

NATIVE ANGEL (6.00) can open her account with the minimum of fuss for in-form Hugo Palmer.

WESTERN MUSIC (6.30) can call the tune for David Barron in the Betway Insider Handicap.

The filly improved for the return to six furlongs when cosily dismissing Rhubarb at Southwell.

That was a clear career best so this likeable speedster can follow up despite a fair 3lb penalty.

BURROWS SEESIDE (7.00) will take some stopping for Phillip Kirby in the BetYourWay Handicap.

The sprinter ran another stormer when a close third to Outrun The Storm over track and trip.

That is respectable form so this consistent type can score for a yard who are hitting top gear.

FLAMING DAWN (7.30) looks the best of Jason’s Tate’s powerful hand in the novices’ event.

The three-year-old justified strong support when brushing aside T Maxie on debut at Kempton.

The filly clearly has a bright future so she can stretch her unbeaten run to two in a hotter event.

There are also some worthwhile bets on offer at Dundalk headed by CHERRY BLOOM (4.45).

Gillian Scott's charge stayed seven furlongs well when just denied by Dubirango at this venue.

The filly is open to progress over