UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

Racecourse experience could be crucial here so SOUND PRESSURE gets the vote. The Kodiac colt could improve on his debut at Haydock last month, where he was not disgraced in finishing third despite an awkward start. Optician looks to have an appealing pedigree and is one of the most interesting newcomers, while Professor Pesca should not be dismissed despite disappointing last time, as his debut fourth at Beverley was solid.
Prediction : 1st Sound Pressure 2nd Optician 3rd Professor Pesca

Hellenista runs off the same mark as when second at Wetherby on her most recent outing, but she remains 5lb higher than her last winning rating, so preference is for BOUNCING BOBBY. The five-year-old drops in class following a close-up last of three at Ayr last month which, combined with a stiffer stamina test, could see him land the spoils. O'Reilly's Pass is another worthy of consideration having stayed on over 1m4f on his last two outings.
Prediction : 1st Bouncing Bobby 2nd Hellenista 3rd OReillys Pass

It is hard to oppose HOSTELRY, who has been progressive this year and was only denied by a nose over 1m1f at Musselburgh on her most recent outing. She has gone up 1lb in the handicap for that run, but the drop back to this trip could see her finally relinquish her maiden tag. Ron O is another dropping in class and remains of interest, whereas Monhammer (also engaged to run at Ayr on Friday evening) has a mountain to climb on recent form but has dropped to a career-low mark.
Prediction : 1st Hostelry 2nd Ron O 3rd Monhammer

PERSUASION has been tried over 6f on both his outings for the Barrons and the step back up a furlong is likely to see him in a better light, especially with faster ground being in his favour. Wizard D'Amour commands plenty of respect in first-time blinkers having enjoyed a consistent season to date, while the versatile Scottish Summit is capable of another decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Persuasion 2nd Wizard DAmour 3rd Scottish Summit

KING OF SPEED is in the right hands to progress as a sprinter and the son of Acclamation, who scored over C&D last May before finishing down the field in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot, may have benefited from a gelding operation since his last appearance in November. Guest List returned to action with a good second at Ayr last month and she is likely to progress from that display, while Beauzon, a recent winner at Lingfield, and Silky Wilkie complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st King Of Speed 2nd Guest List 3rd Beauzon

Willard Creek probably sets the standard on last year's form but this drop in trip wouldn't appear of obvious benefit and it may pay to take him on with GRANTLEY HALL, who could have gone close at Pontefract first time out but for blowing the start. He shaped as though this extra furlong would be ideal and is taken to land the spoils. Tiers Of Joy has a likeable pedigree and would be of interest if attracting market support, while Thin Lizzy has shown up well at Thirsk the last twice and should again be competitive.
Prediction : 1st Grantley Hall 2nd Willard Creek 3rd Tiers Of Joy

A competitive heat in which it could pay to give another chance to Thirsk maiden winner EMERALDS PRIDE, who had excuses for a below-par effort in a handicap at Haydock last time when losing his action after stumbling on the bend. Crypto Quest shaped encouragingly when runner-up on his handicap debut at Doncaster and has to go on the shortlist along with Cotai Class, who ran another strong race in defeat in a better grade at Hamlton earlier in the week.
Prediction : 1st Emeralds Pride 2nd Crypto Quest 3rd Cotai Class