UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

MUSICALITY only found a useful rival with previous race experience narrowly too good on his debut over 6f here a few weeks ago. With that experience now under his belt, Roger Varian's gelding should take plenty of stopping this afternoon. Blazing Hot has displayed promise in all of his previous starts and he is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of Pilgrims Pursuit.
Prediction : 1st Musicality 2nd Blazing Hot 3rd Pilgrims Pursuit

Deftera Lad returned to winning ways at Wolverhampton earlier in the month but others appear to be safer picks in this stronger contest. FAREWELL KISS put in a career best when a close second on her seasonal return at Catterick recently and she is fully entitled to improve for that first outing since September. Lippy Lady also hit the crossbar on her most recent appearance and it would be no surprise to see her in the mix once again.
Prediction : 1st Farewell Kiss 2nd Lippy Lady 3rd Deftera Lad

RAATEA met with trouble in running at a crucial time at Newmarket last time but still managed to be beaten just half a length in third. With a clear run today, the son of Invincible Spirit can provide his supporters with some valuable compensation. King Ragnar has proven to be a consistent performer and he may improve for the application of first-time cheekpieces. Kinsman has been off the track for a long time but his juvenile form suggests that an opening mark of 78 should be workable.
Prediction : 1st Raatea 2nd King Ragnar 3rd Kinsman

PRETTY PICKLE just bumped into one when second at Yarmouth last month and could take some stopping this time for William Haggas. The three-year-old handled quick ground well on that occasion, and Cieren Fallon's 3lb claim will help matters once more. Pope Gregory is related to plenty of winners and could prove best of the newcomers, while Naval Commander was second on debut at Southwell and then deemed good enough to run in a conditions event at Kempton during the spring.
Prediction : 1st Pretty Pickle 2nd Pope Gregory 3rd Naval Commander

GIFT OF KINGS showed far greater promise when fourth at Doncaster last time out behind some smart rivals and a mark of 71 could seriously underestimate this son of Kingman. Kevin Ryan's charge finished sixth in the Convivial at York before a poor Ayr showing, but got his career back on track when last seen and receives plenty of weight here. Cloud Drift failed to land a gamble on Town Moor recently but wasn't beaten far, while Tiritomba was fourth on stable debut for Hugo Palmer in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot last month and could build on that.
Prediction : 1st Gift Of Kings 2nd Cloud Drift 3rd Tiritomba

Liam's Lass gave 7lb claimer April Pearson her first winner over C&D 10 days ago and the pair look set to go well once more despite a 5lb penalty. Bad Company would have finished closer but for being hampered at Chelmsford when fourth last month, but this can go the way of BURGUILLOS, who has been performing bravely in defeat recently. He was second at Thirsk behind a well treated filly earlier this month and is interesting back at the scene of his last success.
Prediction : 1st Burguillos 2nd Liams Lass 3rd Bad Company

COMPASS POINT has gone desperately close to winning his last couple of starts and the application of a first-time visor could help him get the job done. Kodiline ran much better on his latest outing at Kempton than the finishing position may suggest and he merits respect off a 2lb lower mark, while Revolutionary Man can leave behind a disappointing effort at Lingfield now dropping back in trip and fitted with a visor/tongue-tie combination.
Prediction : 1st Compass Point 2nd Kodiline 3rd Revolutionary Man

La Dragontea is rated 5lb higher than THIBAAN and receives 5lb off her male opponent, but preference is still for Sir Michael Stoute's War Front colt. He built on last year's promising debut performance when chasing home subsequent Ribblesdale winner Frankly Darling over this trip at Newcastle and any further improvement, which is likely, will make him tough to beat. Godolphin's 180,000-euro newcomer Moving Light adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Thibaan 2nd La Dragontea 3rd Moving Light

Sunshineandbubbles arrives following victories at both Wolverhampton and Chepstow and she won't give up on the hat-trick without a fight, but the less exposed PETIT BAY is preferred. She has looked a much improved filly since switching to handicap company and certainly wasn't stopping when successful over 1m2f here last time. A 9lb hike probably won't be enough to anchor her with further progression likely. Tiar Na Nog and Lyrica's Lion also hold claims.
Prediction : 1st Petit Bay 2nd Sunshineandbubbles 3rd Tiar Na Nog