UK Horse Racing Tips: Market Rasen

French import FIX SUN made light work of winning a three-runner contest on his UK/hurdling debut at Sedgefield in May and although this is a lot more competitive, he is fancied to complete the double. Baron De Midleton has undergone wind surgery since his Doncaster success and ought to show up well, while Fearless, who is making his debut for Olly Murphy, adds further spice to the race following two promising bumper efforts last season.
Prediction : 1st Fix Sun 2nd Baron De Midleton 3rd Fearless

It could pay to side with HIGHWAY GIRL, who boasts some decent bumper/novice hurdle form and steps up in trip for her handicap debut. She sports a tongue-tie on her first outing since undergoing wind surgery, both reasons why she may improve. Oscars Leader shaped encouragingly on his first start for Jennie Candlish, finishing third over an extended 2m here, and connections are wasting no time stepping him up in trip. He and Micky Hammond's Blue Hussar make up the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Highway Girl 2nd Oscars Leader 3rd Blue Hussar

STRONG GLANCE undoubtedly possesses lots of ability, beating the likes of Master Debonair in his bumper days, and lost little in defeat when half a length second on his first outing for Olly Murphy at Fakenham last month. He is entitled to improve for that first start since March and can play a leading role under top conditional Fergus Gregory. El Kaldoun and Floating Rock finished second and third respectively in a novices' handicap at Doncaster 34 days ago and both have a chance here, with course winner Demon D'Aunou no forlorn hope either.
Prediction : 1st Strong Glance 2nd El Kaldoun 3rd Floating Rock

It is hard to knock Zolfo in his present mood, but when completing the hat-trick here on Boxing Day he didn't win as convincing as when twice victorious at Bangor. A further 5lb rise in the weights makes life more difficult for him in a better race, and perhaps the handicapper has got him. With that in mind, JUST DON'T ASK has been knocking on the door of late and looks up to winning in this company. Ballinslea Bridge can also make his presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Just Dont Ask 2nd Zolfo 3rd Ballinslea Bridge

Midnight Ginger landed a bumper at Newbury in December and is expected to remain competitive, in his higher grade, for Alan King. Narrow preference, however, is for Willie Mullins' raider, PANIC ATTACK, who makes some appeal on breeding, being out of a bumper winner, and should know her job first time out. Hollymount Holly won impressively at Hereford on her first start for Kim Bailey and cannot be left out of calculations either.
Prediction : 1st Panic Attack 2nd Midnight Ginger 3rd Hollymount Holly

ZEN MASTER rattled the crossbar over this trip at Fakenham when last sighted and a repeat performance would put him firmly in contention, despite his recent 2lb rise in the ratings. Out For Justice has solid place prospects if building on his Taunton fourth over 2m7f now dropping back in distance, while C&D winner Cusheen Bridge has dropped to an attractive mark and won't be fazed by the prospect of soft ground.
Prediction : 1st Zen Master 2nd Cusheen Bridge 3rd Out For Justice

CAVALRY SCOUT hinted his turn was approaching when runner-up over C&D last time and it is possible Laura Morgan's charge can step up on that level of form now sporting first-time cheekpieces. Madera Mist picked up the bronze medal off this mark at Wetherby on Boxing Day and could feasibly finish on the premises once again, while a big run from Pakie's Dream would come as no surprise.
Prediction : 1st Cavalry Scout 2nd Madera Mist 3rd Pakies Dream