UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

FIRST QUEST is arguably the one to beat today based upon his victory last time out at Windsor, for which he is only 4lb higher in the ratings today. Narjes is another whose recent form suggests that she could go well this afternoon, while Sudona and My Boy Sepoy have to be respected following their victories at the back end of last season.
Prediction : 1st First Quest 2nd Narjes 3rd My Boy Sepoy

SUMMER FLAIR displayed plenty of promise when finishing third on her debut at Yarmouth last October and the daughter of Dubawi could be hard to beat if improving for that experience. Bella Vita was only narrowly beaten on her debut at Epsom but needs to bounce back from a disappointing second start. Persepone is a newcomer to note being out of a full-sister to the Derby winner Australia, making her a granddaughter of the great Ouija Board.
Prediction : 1st Summer Flair 2nd Persepone 3rd Bella Vita

Strong Power did not build upon his second-placed finish in the Brocklesby when a beaten favourite at Newmarket last time out. That said, he was not beaten far and still sets a high standard for the newcomers to aim at. The most interesting debutant is clearly ILLUSIONIST, who hails from a yard that have started the season exceptionally well with their juveniles. The 105,000-pound purchase is a half-brother to Stone Of Destiny, who was fourth in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last year, and he gets the nod today. Misty Grey cost 72,000gns and he is out of a Group 1-winning mare, while he also shares his page with the likes of Invincible Spirit and Kodiac.
Prediction : 1st Illusionist 2nd Strong Power 3rd Misty Grey

GAME PLAYER made a very encouraging return to action when finishing fourth in a competitive handicap at Newmarket last month and he is hard to oppose, off a 2lb lower mark, in this weaker contest. Diocles Of Rome was in good form on the all-weather late last year and he would be a threat to the selection if transferring that form to the turf. Others to consider are Graphite Storm and Charles Molson.
Prediction : 1st Game Player 2nd Diocles Of Rome 3rd Graphite Storm

WIRETAP displayed promise in all three starts as a juvenile and his last two second-placed finishes suggest that he could make a winning handicap debut this afternoon. Balata Bay has to be respected following his Kempton victory last month and that form was boosted when the second was narrowly beaten once again at Wetherby last weekend. The shortlist is completed by Al Mureib, Nubough and Sir Busker.
Prediction : 1st Wiretap 2nd Balata Bay 3rd Al Mureib

CHICA DE LA NOCHE is rated only 1lb higher than when winning on the all-weather at Kempton in February and warmed up for this assignment with a solid third on Polytrack here last month. Kachumba was denied a clear run when fourth on her seasonal return at Brighton recently and could better that effort if granted a clearer passage, while 1m winner Margie's Choice could appreciate this drop back from 1m2f and may also figure.
Prediction : 1st Chica De La Noche 2nd Kachumba 3rd Margies Choice

MUTARAFFA shaped with an abundance of promise when third over 1m on debut at Newmarket last month and is expected to step up on that effort now he has the benefit of a run behind him. Aristocratic Lady posted an encouraging fourth in a fillies' maiden later on the same HQ card as the selection and is feared most. Others to consider are Jaleel, whose yard are in great order, and Take Fright, who is unexposed beyond 6f.
Prediction : 1st Mutaraffa 2nd Aristocratic Lady 3rd Jaleel