UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

VALOUR AND SWAGGER was an impressive winner on debut at Windsor before attempting to give 3lb and upwards to his rivals when finishing second in what appeared to be a warm contest at Ascot. The extra furlong is unlikely to be a concern and he is taken to continue the stable's fine run of form in this division. Balon D'or shaped well from a bad draw when third at Chester and warrants plenty of respect, with the Richard Hannon pair Haatem and The Camden Colt appealing most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Valour And Swagger 2nd Balon Dor 3rd Haatem

A case can be made for plenty of these but marginal preference is for FANTASTIC FOX, who is 5lb lower than when third in this race last year. His two efforts this year over 1m2f have both suggested that a drop back in trip would suit the son of Frankel. Revich finished a place in front of the selection 12 months ago and is an obvious threat following his Chester success three weeks ago. Others to note are All The King's Men and Rhoscolyn.
Prediction : 1st Fantastic Fox 2nd Revich 3rd All The Kings Men

Just five runners line up for this valuable Group 1 prize, but the small field doesn't make this an easy puzzle to solve, with the vote going to EMILY UPJOHN. John and Thady Gosden's filly was a very good winner at Ascot on Champions Day in October and if returning to the track in similar form, she will take the beating in this contest. Hurricane Lane has already had a few runs this season and bounced back when scoring over 1m 4f at Newmarket when last seen, while last year's Derby third Westover also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Emily Upjohn 2nd Hurricane Lane 3rd Westover

The lightly-raced MARHABA THE CHAMP showed the benefit of his latest wind operation when winning a decent prize at York a fortnight ago. The son of Galileo has a live chance of following up off just a 2lb higher today and another big run can be expected. Honiton also won in good style last time out and is feared most, while the locally-trained Bad Company is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Marhaba The Champ 2nd Honiton 3rd Bad Company

Aidan O'Brien's recent record in the race is impressive and he looks to have another very smart filly on his hands in the shape of SAVETHELASTDANCE. A daughter of Galileo, like three of the last four winners of this Classic, she ticks all the right boxes after bolting up in the Cheshire Oaks last time out. A taking winner of the Musidora, Soul Sister looks to be her main danger and, being by Frankel, she should relish the step up in trip under Frankie Dettori. Stablemate Running Lion made a fine impression herself in the Pretty Polly and is another key player, along with Eternal Hope and 1000 Guineas fourth Caernarfon.
Prediction : 1st Savethelastdance 2nd Soul Sister 3rd Eternal Hope

Olivia Maralda emerged with credit following her run in the 1000 Guineas, when finishing seventh to Mawj, and Roger Varian's filly, who didn't appear to see out a mile on that occasion, is entitled to be very competitive back at 7f. Holguin's second at Haydock last time was a fine effort and another strong display is expected, but the vote goes to STREETS OF GOLD. Unbeaten in five starts as a juvenile, the ground was probably too testing in the Greenham at Newbury and subsequent wind surgery may also yield some improvement.
Prediction : 1st Streets Of Gold 2nd Olivia Maralda 3rd Holguin

This is a very open contest on paper with the nod going to SPANISH STAR. Patrick Chamings' runner was a very good second on his previous outing over 6f at Windsor, where he was beaten just three quarters of a length, and this extra yardage could be the perfect tonic. Urban Sprawl is feared most after his front running success over 7f at Goodwood last week, while Lord Rapscallion, a winner at Newmarket last time, and handicap debutant Clochette head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Spanish Star 2nd Urban Sprawl 3rd Lord Rapscallion