UK Horse Racing Tips: Yarmouth

Split Elevens may be worth taking on at the forecast prices now returning to 7f. The extra distance appeared to bring about some improvement and a 3lb rise should make life tougher for this four-year-old. Form is thin on the ground, but LELABAD travelled much kinder in the first-time visor when seen here 17 days ago and he would have likely finished closer if enjoying a smoother passage in behind. Alafdhal rates most solid of the rest after two creditable runs on the all-weather since his win at Yarmouth.
Prediction : 1st Lelabad 2nd Split Elevens 3rd Alafdhal

GLENFINNAN sets a high standard after being narrowly denied at York 27 days ago and he should prove tough to beat if reproducing that level of performance. Maasai Mara looked green on his debut and can be expected to improve significantly now with that run under his belt. Of the newcomers, Vaguely Royal represents a leading yard and any sustained market support would make this two-year-old all the more interesting.
Prediction : 1st Glenfinnan 2nd Maasai Mara 3rd Vaguely Royal

ANANDA was sent off an easy favourite on her Newmarket introduction and while she had to settle for fourth, there was still encouragement to take from the performance. She will know more about what is required of her and the drop 7f is a plus too. Pinafore is also expected to leave her debut behind, when going into a few notebooks at Ascot. Eternal Fame, another to put in a promising first display, and 105,000gns newcomer Pastiche enter the equation as well.
Prediction : 1st Ananda 2nd Pinafore 3rd Eternal Fame

NAMMOS was largely unconsidered on her debut at Ascot, but that didn't stop her from going agonisingly close against a gelding with previous experience. With natural improvement anticipated, she should be able to make it second-time lucky, although she will have to see off some really interesting newcomers to do so. On that list is 225,000-euro yearling Wild Side, as well as 150,000gns purchase Young And Fun and the beautifully-bred Dubawi filly Turquoise Diamond. Keep Risotto in mind too.
Prediction : 1st Nammos 2nd Wild Side 3rd Young And Fun

The Gadget Man fairly bolted up over 2m at Chester and is respected competing from the foot of these weights, but BOSS POWER shades the verdict. He is a past course scorer and there was much to like about his latest effort in the Coral Summer Handicap at Goodwood, where finishing sixth. Valley Forge was just a short-head behind the selection in that Goodwood race and he can't be taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Boss Power 2nd The Gadget Man 3rd Valley Forge

PLACATED justified strong market support when readily winning a 0-55 handicap over C&D last time and, with the second from that contest scoring twice since, she could take this rise in class in her stride. Oriole is the least exposed of these and warrants plenty of respect stepping up in trip on her handicap debut, while Bellstreet Bridie and Rozalia add further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Placated 2nd Oriole 3rd Bellstreet Bridie

This could go the way of the Mick Appleby-trained APHELIOS, who was unlucky to be denied by a neck on his most recent run over this trip at York. He remains 6lb above his last winning mark, but he is exceptionally consistent and it is hard to envisage him being far away. First Folio drops in class and remains open to improvement, while Sir Oliver completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Aphelios 2nd First Folio 3rd Sir Oliver

In not the strongest of contests, a chance can be taken on KARDINYA up in class. The son of Mehmas held third on his most recent run over a mile and half a furlong and, given he was headed inside the final furlong on that occasion, a drop in trip could work in his favour. Silver Screen remains unexposed and open to improvement, along with Jade Country on his return to turf.
Prediction : 1st Kardinya 2nd Silver Screen 3rd Jade Country