UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

SIMPLY GORGEOUS was beaten by a pair of subsequent winners when finishing third of four in a 0-70 handicap at Lingfield last month. Eased 1lb in the ratings and down in class, it might be worth taking a chance on Phil McEntee's charge, whose sole success to date came over C&D. Recent Wolverhampton scorer Eagle Eyed Freddie must feature prominently in calculations, along with Calin's Lad, who has to carry a 4lb penalty for his win in selling company one week ago.
Prediction : 1st Simply Gorgeous 2nd Eagle Eyed Freddie 3rd Calins Lad

AMERICAN BELLE was no match for a progressive rival (now rated 101) when filling the runner-up spot over C&D in November but a similar performance could see her shed the maiden tag at the sixth time of asking. Archie Watson often excels in these types of contests and he boasts a strong hand with Concon Candy, who looks likely to improve on her debut third, and newcomer Hildegard. Any market support for her would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st American Belle 2nd Concon Candy 3rd Hildegard

Things appear to have clicked into place for LETMELIVEMYLIFE, who is 2-3 since joining the Sean Curran yard. He must saddle a 5lb penalty in a deeper race than those successes, but he's less exposed than most and could yet have more to offer. Barging Thru left it late to land a similar C&D event 26 days ago and a first-time visor could unlock further improvement. Revolutionise is fancied to chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Letmelivemylife 2nd Barging Thru 3rd Revolutionise

Several hold chances including Winklevi, who is 1lb well-in and appeals on these terms, whereas Later Darling is respected under top-weight but has to prove his stamina over this new trip. Crescent Lake could also be a factor now he has had a couple of spins for his new yard. However, preference is for dual C&D winner MURHIB, who is still well handicapped despite a 3lb rise after a 2m success last time .
Prediction : 1st Murhib 2nd Later Darling 3rd Winklevi

THE BAY WARRIOR is holding his form well and having been nudged up just 2lb for winning over course and distance in a higher grade last time, he has a solid chance of following up. It's notable that Rhys Clutterbuck was in the saddle for each of the gelding's three previous career successes, all over C&D, and it would come as no surprise to see the statics enhanced. Boasty is an obvious threat, while Mc'ted and Angels Roc are others to note.
Prediction : 1st The Bay Warrior 2nd Boasty 3rd Mcted

Charlie Johnston is enjoying a good spell and the Middleham based trainer can strike again if SMOOTH RYDER enjoys a smoother passage than the one he endured during a near miss at Lingfield last month. He was a bit short of room at a crucial stage near the finish that day and from just a 1lb higher mark, he could make amends. Corporate Raider is tried in cheekpieces and could find improvement, while Chester Tonik remains unexposed over the trip.
Prediction : 1st Smooth Ryder 2nd Corporate Raider 3rd Chester Tonik

The step up in trip could be just what the doctor ordered for STORMINGIN having shown plenty of stamina at the end of each of his last two races. A mark of 54 still looks within his grasp and he can see off the likes of Liva, who is now 4lb below his last winning mark, and Reset Button. He was a fine second last time and has since undergone wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Stormingin 2nd Liva 3rd Reset Button