UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

LATER DARLING found the improvement needed to get off the mark when scoring on his second attempt over 1m4f at Kempton. The son of Postponed has also seemingly benefited from a change to front-running tactics and a 2lb rise may not be enough to stop him from backing up. Recent track winner Forge Valley Lad is likely to be in the mix, along with Zhang Fei, who has placed on his last couple of starts.
Prediction : 1st Later Darling 2nd Forge Valley Lad 3rd Zhang Fei

Tone The Barone got back to winning ways at Wolverhampton when ahead of Alligator Alley (fourth), but it would be no surprise if the latter were able to reverse the form having given the former 7lb on that occasion. Arecibo is more than capable of winning a race of this nature and commands plenty of respect. However, the vote goes to EXALTED ANGEL, with the hope that a first-time visor can make the difference having gone close on the all-weather in recent months.
Prediction : 1st Exalted Angel 2nd Arecibo 3rd Alligator Alley

LORD NORTH appeared to be ring rusty when runner-up in this contest 12 months ago before improving from the run and forcing a dead-heat in the Dubai Turf. That said, he did come up against a subsequent Group 1 winner in the shape of Alenquer and without a rival of that calibre on this occasion, the son of Dubawi is expected to have a much easier time of things. Stable companion Forest Of Dean won this in 2021 and recorded his first success since at Newcastle in January when getting the better of Harrovian (third). The pair are respected, while there could be more to come from Tyrrhenian Sea.
Prediction : 1st Lord North 2nd Forest Of Dean 3rd Harrovian

Hafeet Alain bids to retain his crown having landed the corresponding event from a 1lb higher mark last year, but he was in better form prior to that success and it might be worth taking a chance on LORD OF THE LODGE. He has defied this mark in the past and looks set to mount a bold bid from the front, with Sam Feilden's claim a big plus. Diderot and Imperial Sands can battle it out for third.
Prediction : 1st Lord Of The Lodge 2nd Hafeet Alain 3rd Diderot

Those with form in the book would need to improve on what they've shown so far, and it could be left for BURGLAR to steal the prize. The son of Cracksman is closely related to Frankly Darling, who won on her all-weather debut before going on the land the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot. He looks set to appreciate further in time, but this should be a satisfactory introduction to his racing career. Garrick Street has run to a fair level in both of his starts thus far and he shouldn't be far away, while Bear On The Loose is fancied to hit the frame.
Prediction : 1st Burglar 2nd Garrick Street 3rd Bear On The Loose

RESTRICT shaped with promise at Kempton over 6f on his racecourse bow and that experience ought to stand him in good stead. David Simcock's charge weakened late on that day, so the drop in trip could suit, and he's fancied to score at the second time of asking. Soaring Eagle sets the standard and she might improve for the application of a first-time tongue-tie. Al Muzn heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Restrict 2nd Soaring Eagle 3rd Al Muzn

Even though Tonyx arrives off the back of a 501-day break, she still warrants a market check based on what she showed over timber when last seen. However, SMART CHAMPION seeks to build on a disappointing run over an extended 2m at Wolverhampton earlier this month and shades the vote. He could benefit from a marginally shorter trip having weakened inside the final furlong last time, while Minister For Magic also holds claims.
Prediction : 1st Smart Champion 2nd Tonyx 3rd Minister For Magic

Denied by a narrow margin over 7f at this course last month, CRESTA DE VEGA looks set to make a winning handicap debut stepping up in trip. He boasts an appealing pedigree and it is likely there is more in his locker. Sundayinmay has filled the runner-up spot on her last three outings and can give the selection plenty to think about. One Step Beyond has gone up 3lb following a comfortable success over C&D earlier this month and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Cresta De Vega 2nd Sundayinmay 3rd One Step Beyond