UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

Philos arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton and, most recently, over C&D. Another bold bid can be expected, but he has been given another 4lb rise in the ratings for that half-length success which may leave him susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as MYSTERIOUS MAESTRO. Simon and Ed Crisford's charge ran on strongly last time over 1m2f at this venue where he was beaten just two lengths and this step up in trip is likely to suit. Robusto completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mysterious Maestro 2nd Philos 3rd Robusto

OPTIK has been running consistently well of late, finishing second in each of his last three starts, and this looks like a good opportunity for him to go one better off the same mark. Platinum Prince is fancied to offer the sternest resistance after not much going his way last time over 1m3f at Kempton, while Handel is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Optik 2nd Platinum Prince 3rd Handel

DARK GOLD hasn't done a great deal in his career to date, but he makes his handicap debut and must be taken very seriously for Sir Mark Prescott. An opening mark of 61 looks more than workable and it would be no surprise were he to feature, especially following wind surgery. Last-time-out winner Star Of Epsom is likely to be the biggest danger after scoring over C&D last month, but she may be in the grip of the handicapper, while Pink Lily should also be on the scene.
Prediction : 1st Dark Gold 2nd Star Of Epsom 3rd Pink Lily

Graceful Thunder has obvious claims back at this sort of level after finishing down the field in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot 10 days ago. However, the form of her previous Sandown success has taken a few subsequent knocks and she may be worth taking on with QUEUES LIKELY. She got off the mark at the third attempt at Windsor and the daughter of Massaat appears to have further improvement to come. Dapperling has shown consistency and is next on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Queues Likely 2nd Graceful Thunder 3rd Dapperling

REGAL ENVOY arrives on the back of a solid effort when second to an in-form rival at Bath on Wednesday and he has every chance of going one place better, despite a quick turnaround. Eeh Bah Gum is dangerous to underestimate on his debut for Ivan Furtado, while Harb is a speedy individual that looks a prime candidate for setting a solid tempo. Any support in the betting for Song Of Success would also be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Regal Envoy 2nd Eeh Bah Gum 3rd Harb

INVERINATE wasn't beaten far over C&D on his penultimate start and improved to break the maiden at Chelmsford last time out. A 3lb rise for that success could prove lenient and he gets the vote ahead of Amathus, who had Major Gatsby (second) narrowly behind over C&D on his most recent effort. Essme and Nibras Rainbow are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Inverinate 2nd Amathus 3rd Major Gatsby

Narrowly denied over further here last time out, SAN FRANCISCO BAY should be ideally suited to the drop in trip and Laura Coughlan's 3lb claim is another plus as he looks to make it two wins in his last three starts. Spirit Of Breeze is a key player for the in-form Gary Moore team, while Senor Pockets is another to consider off a dropping handicap mark.
Prediction : 1st San Francisco Bay 2nd Spirit Of Breeze 3rd Senor Pockets