UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

It is hard to look past the Charlie Appleby-trained MAJESTIC PRIDE, who made a pleasing start to his racing career when keeping on for second on his debut at Newmarket last month. He is related to some very smart types and looks capable of building on his racecourse bow, while Hey Lyla has been fairly consistent of late and seems the biggest danger to the selection. Al Alaali is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Majestic Pride 2nd Hey Lyla 3rd Al Alaali

Chagall just prevailed by a short head on his most recent run over this course and distance and a 5lb penalty leaves him vulnerable. Therefore, it is easier to side with LAURENTIA, who kept on well for second on her latest outing last month despite being denied a clear run over two furlongs out. Arpina has dropped 1lb following a decent third over 7f earlier this month and should also be noted.
Prediction : 1st Laurentia 2nd Chagall 3rd Arpina

A drop in class could see LONGSIDER bounce back to winning form following a distant seventh at Wolverhampton last month. That was his first run since July 2021 and he could well improve for that. Love Poems is rated 4lb higher than her last winning all-weather mark and has to be feared along with Trinity Girl, who steps up in trip following a disappointing run over 1m5f.
Prediction : 1st Longsider 2nd Love Poems 3rd Trinity Girl

See You Boy won on Polytrack during his time in France, so needs a betting check on debut on these shores, while May Sonic and Shallow Hal are both capable at this level and merit serious consideration. However, SOLDIER'S MINUTE has a healthy strike-rate on the all-weather and, given that he's won when returning from a break before, Keith Dalgleish's charge edges the vote.
Prediction : 1st Soldiers Minute 2nd May Sonic 3rd See You Boy

The unexposed Shades Of Summer broke her maiden in good style over course and distance a fortnight ago and has landed a workable mark for her handicap debut. However, from just 2lb above his last winning rating, a big run can be expected from THE NAIL GUNNER on these terms. El Hombre and is weighted to turn recent form around with Rattling and is also considered closely.
Prediction : 1st The Nail Gunner 2nd Shades Of Summer 3rd El Hombre

The fitting of blinkers could unlock progression from Angle Land and the Robert Cowell-trained filly merits serious consideration in a competitive sprint. However, fellow three-year-old BETHERSDEN BOY has shown consistency since racing in headgear and he is fancied to gain compensation for three recent near misses on the all-weather. Dark Side Prince and Second Collection are others with sound claims at this level, while Expert Opinion adds further spice.
Prediction : 1st Bethersden Boy 2nd Angle Land 3rd Second Collection

Although Sun Festival was knocking on the door when last seen, finishing runner-up on his last three appearances, the son of Toronado has plenty to prove after a break. With that in mind, preference is for OVERSTATE, who bumped into an in-form opponent at this venue last time out. The three-year-old gets a tentative vote to go one better off an unchanged mark, while Belisa De Vega is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Overstate 2nd Sun Festival 3rd Belisa De Vega

Although COSTA ADEJE was no match for an improving rival when runner-up last time out at Wolverhampton, the three-year-old appeared to appreciate the step up in trip and may be able to shed the maiden tag at the 21st time of asking. Considering that form has been advertised handsomely, the son of Cotai Glory may be underestimated by a mark of 51. Persian Wolf and Catch My Breath are capable on their day and also warrant respect.
Prediction : 1st Costa Adeje 2nd Persian Wolf 3rd Catch My Breath