Horse racing tips and best bets for Hexham, Ludlow and Newcastle

TRUE MASON (7:30) looks the real deal for shrewd Phillip Makin in the Betway Sprint at Newcastle.

The gelding made eye-catching late headway to claim second behind Mostallim over track and trip.

That is excellent form so the six-year-old can take advantage of a fair mark in this weaker contest.

David Simcock is just starting to hit form so I’m siding with PREJUDICE (5:30) in the opener.

The gelding got back on track with a good second to Pride Of America over course and distance.

That race is working out pretty well so this likeable type can go one better under Jamie Spencer.

ULSHAW BRIDGE (7:00) can shade the trappy AWC Handicap for smart handler Ed Bethell.

The seven-year-old was better than ever when cosily defeating Outrun The Storm at this venue.

The gelding scored with plenty in hand so he can defy a well-earned 4lb hike in a similar event.

The Coral Handicap is even tricker but I’m backing Ismail Mohammed’s SHOW MAKER (8:00).

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