UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

CHIC COLOMBINE shaped well on debut over 6f at Haydock, as she was only beaten three lengths when just fading late on. The daughter of Seahenge is likely to have learned a great deal from that experience, and she can find the required improvement to shed her maiden tag today. The main danger might be Ebt's Guard, who showed some ability at Leicester on debut and could take a step forward. Any market support for Archie Watson-trained newcomer Royal Hussar would be of interest.
Prediction : 1st Chic Colombine 2nd Ebts Guard 3rd Royal Hussar

STORM FOX had first-time cheekpieces work the oracle at Thirsk earlier in the month, as she went in by just over a length, and she looks to have lots in her favour once more off 5lb higher. The daughter of Bungle Inthejugnle has taken a step forward for each run this season and could do so again. Another to consider is Class Member, who filled the runner-up spot last time in a class 5 event and now goes off a 2lb higher rating at this lower level, while South Dakota Sioux is also one for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Storm Fox 2nd Class Member 3rd South Dakota Sioux

This should be a straightforward task for BAILEYSGUTFEELING, who is a highly-rated contender for a race of this nature with a mark of 87. The four-year-old was a ready winner at Kempton last time by just under three lengths and he is the one to be with. King's Gem has had wind surgery since failing to justify favouritism at Newcastle when last seen in February and he can fill second place, with Erosion Risk taken to beat Counsel home for third.
Prediction : 1st Baileysgutfeeling 2nd Kings Gem 3rd Erosion Risk

MY CHIQUITA struck on her handicap bow at Nottingham over 1m2f earlier in the month and she now goes off a 4lb higher mark, which may not be enough to prevent her from going in again with a 7lb claimer on board. The main threat might be Ivy Avenue, who has filled the runner-up spot on all three of her three starts for the Michael Appleby yard and she is likely to be on the premises once more. Flintstone makes his return to the Flat and is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st My Chiquita 2nd Ivy Avenue 3rd Flintstone

WOOBAY didn't appear to see out the 7f at Ayr on handicap debut but drops back in trip here and may be able to get off the mark after being eased 2lb. Mostallim will be dangerous under Billy Loughnane and must be considered, along with Raven's Applause, who was a gutsy winner off a 4lb lower mark at Windsor last time. There is a strong suspicion that we haven't seen the best of Profitable Dawn yet and she will be a danger to all if able to get back on track after racing too freely at Kempton last time.
Prediction : 1st Woobay 2nd Mostallim 3rd Profitable Dawn

Havana Heat has gone close the last twice and looks sure to be in the mix once more, while Al Muzn disappointed on handicap debut at Nottingham last time and now the blinkers are reached for going up in trip. The suggestion is MOTASALEETA, who came clear with an 84-rated rival in a claimer last time and a reproduction of that effort would make him pretty tough to beat, with Billy Loughnane taking off a very handy 3lb.
Prediction : 1st Motasaleeta 2nd Havana Heat 3rd Al Muzn

This is likely to be run at a frantic pace as several of these like to be on or pressing the pace. Grandfather Tom has been in cracking form, winning three of his last four, and his front-running style is suited to this track, but the fear is that he could be pressed for the lead, so maybe the safer option will be BOBBY ON THE BEAT. The selection stays 6f well so if Josephine Gordon can be patient on him and he may be able to pick these off in the closing stages. Similar thoughts apply to Under Curfew, who also has fair claims.
Prediction : 1st Bobby On The Beat 2nd Under Curfew 3rd Grandfather Tom