UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

HURT YOU NEVER must saddle a penalty having bolted up at Redcar, but Adrian Nicholls' charge could be difficult to beat if turning up in the same form. Port Noir was able to exploit a drop in the handicap when winning at Lingfield last time out and she merits the utmost respect in the capable hands of Billy Loughnane, while Jupiter Express can't be ruled out eased in class.
Prediction : 1st Hurt You Never 2nd Port Noir 3rd Jupiter Express

Etihad Rail did all of his best work late on when finishing third over this trip at Newbury on debut, so this stiff finish should play to his strengths. Debutants from the Andrew Balding stable often improve for their initial experience, though it would be no surprise were Bits And Bobs to go well. A chance, however, is taken on RAFT UP. A full-brother to Sherdil, who hit the woodwork on his debut, there might be some value in siding with the son of Dandy Man.
Prediction : 1st Raft Up 2nd Etihad Rail 3rd Bits And Bobs

SHAZAM appeared to relish a step up in trip when winning at Lingfield on her handicap debut a week ago, and the Almanzor filly is fancied to repeat the dose under a 6lb penalty. Recent Bath scorer Jimmy Mark ought to remain competitive with Oisin Murphy in the saddle, while Man Made Of Smoke, who continues to run well in defeat, can chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Shazam 2nd Jimmy Mark 3rd Man Made Of Smoke

Maxi Boy hasn't been seen for 630 days and the now-gelded son of Oasis Dream warrants a market check on his return, especially when considering the booking of Oisin Murphy. However, a chance is taken on ABOVE, who drops in class following a disappointing run at Newmarket over 6f last month. He is rated 3lb lower now and can be expected to go well, but Royal Musketeer finished a creditable second on his return to action and should not be dismissed.
Prediction : 1st Above 2nd Royal Musketeer 3rd Maxi Boy

A wide-open maiden with several appealing contenders lining up, but ZIRYAB appears to be an improving type and is fancied to break his duck at the third time of asking. He kept on for second over a mile in a stronger contest at York last month and a drop in class can see him build on that. Any market support would be significant for Theatre Honours, who showed promise when filling the runner-up spot at Newmarket last month, while Fleet Admiral adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Ziryab 2nd Theatre Honours 3rd Fleet Admiral

FAIRBANKS did it very nicely at Haydock on his handicap bow, scoring by just over three lengths, for which he has only been raised 6lb in the weights. The son of Nathaniel has the likelihood of much more to come and he could prove very tough to beat once more. The main danger is Brave Knight, who struck at Windsor last time and competes off 5lb higher. It's All About You is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Fairbanks 2nd Brave Knight 3rd Its All About You

Bird Of Play had Starlight Nation (fourth) behind when going in at Haydock last time and he could have been let off lightly with only a 2lb rise to contend with, but ROARING RALPH was a more impressive victor, and he just shades the vote. The son of Roaring Lion showed a liking for first-time blinkers as he accounted for his rivals by just under five lengths at Redcar. He boasts leading claims searching for a quick-fire double.
Prediction : 1st Roaring Ralph 2nd Bird Of Play 3rd Starlight Nation