UK Horse Racing Tips: Salisbury

Mark Johnston is 4-19 with juvenile runners here in the last five years and could be introducing another nice type in the shape of HALA BE ZAIN. Her dam won as a two-year-old before claiming Listed honours a year later, and this daughter of Zoffany is expected to know her job. Spring Time Bay took a step forward from her debut when finishing third at Kempton recently, while Olivia Mary showed potential at Yarmouth last month and is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Hala Be Zain 2nd Spring Time Bay 3rd Olivia Mary

The Cincinnati Kid cost 70,000gns as a yearling and is a half-brother to seven winners so any market support for Richard Hannon's colt would be interesting, while Sycamore missed the start on debut here last month but made late gains and should be wiser for that experience. That being said, plenty of improvement is also expected from the once-raced TAAMEEN. Third on debut at Haydock behind the 85-rated Lawahed, he was green there but the outing should have done him good.
Prediction : 1st Taameen 2nd The Cincinnati Kid 3rd Sycamore

PRINCESS MAYSON returned to form when third at Leicester last month and could take a bit of beating after being dropped 1lb for that run. A decent surface and seven furlongs seems to bring out the best from her, and the booking of Hollie Doyle for the first time is certainly well worth noting. Champagne Highlife shed his maiden tag at the 10th time of asking at Chepstow earlier this month and could kick on, while Little Downs may do better now handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Princess Mayson 2nd Champagne Highlife 3rd Little Downs

Queen Power is the top-rated performer in this line-up and makes plenty of appeal dropping out of Group company for the first time since winning a Listed event at Newbury last May, but narrow preference is for the less exposed GOLD WAND. Receiving the weight-for-age allowance, she is best treated at these weights and produced an eye-catching performance when chasing home the well-regarded Franconia at York last time. She remains open to greater improvement with only four runs under her belt and should go close here. Goodwood handicap winner Chamade and French raider Queen are others to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Gold Wand 2nd Queen Power 3rd Chamade

Squelch arrives looking to complete a four-timer and demands respect, as does Sir Michael Stoute's progressive filly Almareekh. A big run from Chamade in the previous race would boost the claims of Ghaziyah, who was a pleasing fourth behind her on her comeback, but KEPALA edges the vote. Impressive in victory at Newmarket two starts ago, she took another step forward when chasing home the progressive Dubious Affair (second in Listed company earlier this month) at Newbury last time and should remain competitive despite a further 2lb rise in the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Kepala 2nd Squelch 3rd Almareekh

WITHOUT A FIGHT stepped up on his promising debut performance when readily winning a 1m2f novice contest at Redcar and, likely to improve again for stretching out in trip, he could follow up on his handicap bow. Iron Heart emerged with plenty of credit when chasing home Grand Bazaar (touched off at Ascot on Saturday) at Newmarket last time and he should run well off this 1lb higher mark, while the betting market could prove a good guide to the chances of Overpriced Mixer. He makes his stable debut for Nicky Henderson and has been gelded since his latest outing 317 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Without A Fight 2nd Iron Heart 3rd Overpriced Mixer

TUSCAN OASIS built on some useful performances in novice company when scoring on her handicap debut at Leicester earlier this month and Clive Cox's improving filly could have plenty more to come here off a 6lb higher mark. Colouring landed the victory a string of seconds deserved when successful at Wolverhampton in December and is interesting on his reappearance, with Oisin Murphy booked to take the ride. Easy Bath winner Devils Roc and recent Lingfield second Ahorsecalledwanda are others to note in this competitive event.
Prediction : 1st Tuscan Oasis 2nd Colouring 3rd Devils Roc

BURGUILLOS has impressed when scoring first by nine and six lengths to land back-to-back handicap victories recently and Luke McJannet's thriving seven-year-old could keep his fine run of form going despite a 9lb hike from the assessor. Accomplice has won two of his last three starts and would be dangerous if transferring that all-weather form to turf, while Ten Chants took advantage of a winnable rating at Leicester in June and can't be ignored following a fair 6lb rise.
Prediction : 1st Burguillos 2nd Accomplice 3rd Ten Chants

ALPINE MISTRAL has been in excellent form since joining the handicap ranks and made it back-to-back victories with a comfortable win over 1m2f at Yarmouth last month. A 10lb rise makes life tougher now, but there is a chance the assessor hasn't yet got to grips with her yet and she is hard to oppose. Willy Nilly appreciated the return to a mile when getting off the mark at Bath and could have more to come, while City Escape (was also engaged to run at Kempton on Wednesday) is well worth stepping in trip following some useful efforts over 7f of late.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Mistral 2nd Willy Nilly 3rd City Escape