UK Horse Racing Tips: Brighton

It's hard to get away from MELLYS FLYER, who won nicely over 6f at Wolverhampton last time and has only been raised 4lb for that effort. The gelding is fancied to transfer that form to turf under Darragh Keenan, as he runs in the same grade. Porfin could be in contention if reproducing the form of his penultimate run at Lingfield, where he was only beaten a length off his current mark. Of the remainder, Coronation Cottage looks the most interesting.
Prediction : 1st Mellys Flyer 2nd Porfin 3rd Coronation Cottage

Six of the eight runners make their debuts and preference is for DREADPIRATEROBERTS, who is a son of Soldier's Call and could have enough pace to take this on his first start. Bits And Bobs is another newcomer to be respected, as he has a few decent entries for later in the year, so could have a say. It's likely Mist Of Lir will take a step forward from his first effort and could get involved as well.
Prediction : 1st Dreadpirateroberts 2nd Bits And Bobs 3rd Mist Of Lir

Diamond Cottage was sent off a big price on her latest start when not beaten far in this company, and she was dropped 1lb in the weights subsequently which could put her in with a shout. However, preference is for BALLYBAYMOONSHINER, who has produced by far the best form on offer in this contest on his last few starts. The latest of those was at Lingfield over this trip when running off the same mark, and it's likely the gelding can go very close. Twistaline is best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ballybaymoonshiner 2nd Diamond Cottage 3rd Twistaline

TINTORETTO took full advantage of a sliding handicap mark when winning at Wolverhampton last month, and a 2lb rise for that success might not prevent him from following up back on the turf. The unexposed Mountbatten ought to be capable of better, with first-time cheekpieces a potential source of improvement. Canoodled bolted up at Newmarket when last seen, but she's 8lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Tintoretto 2nd Mountbatten 3rd Canoodled

It might be worth taking a chance on course specialist JUNOESQUE. John Gallagher's mare has no fewer than eight victories here, with the latest of those coming off a 3lb higher mark. She's berthed well in stall four and has the ability to go well when fresh, although Stormingin, who arrives on the back of a Chelmsford success 16 days ago, merits the utmost respect too. Others to note include Afternoon Tea and Persian Wolf.
Prediction : 1st Junoesque 2nd Stormingin 3rd Afternoon Tea

Sly Madam proved too strong for her rivals at Windsor on Monday and is turned out quickly under a 5lb penalty. That said, all of her best form has come over a mile and there has to be concerns about stepping back up in distance. The vote, therefore, goes to GOLD SOUK, who benefited from wind surgery to win at Bath earlier in the month and, with his 5lb rise negated by his rider's claim, another strong bid is expected. Big Bear Hug and Destiny Queen appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gold Souk 2nd Sly Madam 3rd Big Bear Hug

DAMASCUS FINISH has appreciated the drop back in trip on his last couple of starts, with a win at Wolverhampton followed by a good third at Chelmsford, and the four-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to gain his first success on turf. Gilbert probably needed his return to action when behind the selection at Wolverhampton and he may well get closer on this occasion, while Lord Clenaghcastle's recent consistency entitles him to a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Damascus Finish 2nd Gilbert 3rd Lord Clenaghcastle