UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

EQUIPPED took a step in the right direction when third over 6f at Lingfield earlier in the month and remains open to more improvement than her rivals on her second run following wind surgery. The 53-rated Maid Millie has a little to find with the selection on these terms but is a model of consistency and can play a supporting role, as may Under Curfew, who could be sharper for his recent outing at Southwell - his first start since the summer.
Prediction : 1st Equipped 2nd Under Curfew 3rd Maid Millie

LADY SHANAWELL was pitched into a Listed contest over hurdles at Aintree when last sighted and was far from disgraced in sixth. She could be competitive on these terms on her return to the Flat and she shades the vote ahead of Champs Inblue, who won on turf for Chris Gordon at Lingfield in May and is having only his second start for Gary Moore. Course winner Carvelas is effective under these conditions and is another to consider for the minor money.
Prediction : 1st Lady Shanawell 2nd Champs Inblue 3rd Carvelas

DUKE DEBONAIR is a fascinating contender because he produced his best effort in novice company on his return from over a year off the track at Wolverhampton last month. The son of Dream Ahead has thus qualified for a mark and could be underestimated by a rating of 51 on his handicap debut with improvement likely. Sharp Operator is a C&D winner and must enter calculations, while chances are also given to Chetan and Caribbean Spring.
Prediction : 1st Duke Debonair 2nd Sharp Operator 3rd Chetan

Poeta Brasileiro is a model of consistency and would be no surprise winner, but preference is for PHOENIX STAR. He finished a beaten favourite here recently, but the manner of his Kempton success over 6f in November suggests a win over this 7f trip will come sooner rather than later. Karisoke represents a powerful yard and is of interest on his handicap debut sporting a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Star 2nd Karisoke 3rd Poeta Brasileiro

VALLEY BELLE has been knocking hard on the door of late, both here and at Wolverhampton, and going back up to 7f for this assignment should really suit. Rebecke was beaten narrowly in handicap company at Kempton latest and is one to keep an eye on, but the main danger looks to be Rosarno, who brings a rating of 50 to the table and hasn't been beaten far here the last twice.
Prediction : 1st Valley Belle 2nd Rosarno 3rd Rebecke

MIZUKI finished third in a competitive novice race, which was won by the high-class Hamish, when last seen at Windsor in June and that form gives the daughter of Sea The Stars a big chance this evening. Engrave displayed promise in both starts for Hugo Palmer and she merits respect on her debut for these connections. The shortlist is completed by Hill Hollow, Fronsac and Lep.
Prediction : 1st Mizuki 2nd Engrave 3rd Hill Hollow

THE GAME IS ON was only narrowly denied in his bid to follow up his Wolverhampton victory at the same venue last week and he is clearly the one to beat in this contest. The main threat to the selection appears to be Wimpole Hall, who won over C&D in November off just 2lb lower, ahead of Thechildren'strust and Fair Power.
Prediction : 1st The Game Is On 2nd Wimpole Hall 3rd Thechildrenstrust