UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

DESERT MASTER was extremely green on debut at Ripon last week and is likely to have learned a lot from the experience after staying on well to claim second. With that effort under his belt and Ryan Moore booked, he could prove very tough to beat. The main threat might come from Spanish Phoenix, who was only beaten three lengths into fourth on his introduction at Kempton. Newcomer John Steed is of interest, especially if attracting any market support.
Prediction : 1st Desert Master 2nd Spanish Phoenix 3rd John Steed

Prosecco brings the best known form to the table, when an eyecatching fourth at Yarmouth in October, and she is likely to be on the premises stepping up to 1m2f on her second start. However, the vote goes to NAQEEB, who is beautifully bred as a half-brother to both Baaeed and Hukum. If ready to go on debut, he could go very close for the William Haggas yard. Any market confidence behind Roaring Lion colt Mordor could prove significant.
Prediction : 1st Naqeeb 2nd Prosecco 3rd Mordor

Notre Belle Bete justified market support in the Easter Classic on All-Weather Finals Day at Newcastle, but he will need to transfer that form to turf now stepping back into a handicap off top weight. For that reason, a chance can be taken on AERION POWER, who contested warm handicaps in 2021 and makes his return to grass after a two-race campaign on the all-weather last autumn. Al Mubhir warrants respect following his fifth as favourite in the Lincoln and goes off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Aerion Power 2nd Notre Belle Bete 3rd Al Mubhir

A step up in class may not be enough to stop SOCIETY LION securing a double following last week's success over this trip at Thirsk. Ed Dunlop's six-year-old can have another big say in proceedings off 3lb higher, although the second home Cold Stare is now 2lb better off and can give him plenty to think about. Maxzeno has filled the runner-up spot on his last three outings and is interesting on his handicap bow, while recent Windsor winner Coco Bear adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Society Lion 2nd Cold Stare 3rd Maxzeno

HOUR BY HOUR was only narrowly denied in deeper waters at Pontefract over 6f last time out and even though he has to shoulder top weight here, he is entitled to improve given that was his first run off a winter break. Angel Time bolted up in a claimer over 6f at this track and is feared most, although the unexposed United Force makes his handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces and also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Hour By Hour 2nd Angel Time 3rd United Force

IVY AVENUE made a promising start for these connections when filling the runner-up spot at Doncaster. She's well treated on the pick of her Irish form, and it would be no surprise were she to take a step forward for a trainer who often does well with his new recruits. Silastar merits consideration in the hands of Ryan Moore, while Big Bear Hug would also hold every chance if able to build on her recent Nottingham second.
Prediction : 1st Ivy Avenue 2nd Silastar 3rd Big Bear Hug

Having been narrowly denied at Redcar two starts ago, RAJMEISTER made no mistake when winning at Nottingham to open his account at the 17th time of asking. That success might be the catalyst to better things for the son of Showcasing, so he's taken to defy a 4lb rise. Navy Drums has been in good form on the all-weather and he'll be a force if able to translate that form to turf. Laertes shaped with promise on his handicap debut, finishing third at Catterick in September, and a first-time tongue-tie could spark further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Rajmeister 2nd Navy Drums 3rd Laertes