UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

Darvel was able to exploit his sliding handicap mark when winning at Brighton 16 days ago and he merits respect from 4lb higher. Rivas Rob Roy is another that warrants serious consideration, having brought up his hat-trick last time out, but preference is for NEW HEIGHTS. Jonathan Portman's mare was successful in this contest 12 months ago from a 3lb lower mark, but she remains fairly treated and the application of first-time cheekpieces could bring about a change in fortunes.
Prediction : 1st New Heights 2nd Darvel 3rd Rivas Rob Roy

INNER CITY failed to build on a promising debut effort when finishing third at Sandown last month, but the son of Dubawi, a 1,100,000gns purchase, remains open to improvement and is fancied to put his superior experience to good use. Mission To Moon makes plenty of appeal following his recent Kempton second, while others to note include Drink Dry and Aragon Castle.
Prediction : 1st Inner City 2nd Mission To Moon 3rd Drink Dry

With plenty of these likely to vie for a prominent position, things could set up nicely for recent Newbury scorer SECRET STRENGTH. He kept on well from off the pace to lead close home that day, so a ferocious gallop at this trip might tap into his stamina reserves. Only 3lb higher for that victory, he can repel the challenge of Metahorse, who hit the frame over an extended seven furlongs at Chester last time out. G'daay (second) and Little Boy Blue (third) are closely matched on their recent C&D meeting and both are of interest once more.
Prediction : 1st Secret Strength 2nd Metahorse 3rd Gdaay

A taking winner at Leicester last time out, GOLDEN MAVERICK has been in fine form of late and a fourth triumph in six starts could be in the offing for the son of Zarak. Shazam arrives on a hat-trick and is expected to give the selection plenty to think about, while C&D winner Ectocross has the form to get involved in proceedings also.
Prediction : 1st Golden Maverick 2nd Shazam 3rd Ectocross

H KEY LAILS ran an excellent race when second on his debut for the Michael Attwater yard at Brighton and he must hold every chance if building on that effort. Conditions are in his favour once more and he can master the likes of Inverinate, who has not been outside the first two in his last three starts, and Fayasel, who sports cheekpieces for the first time.
Prediction : 1st H Key Lails 2nd Inverinate 3rd Fayasel

SPRITZIN' made an impression when stepped up in trip and was runner-up on her handicap debut at Pontefract last time out. She is taken to go one better on this occasion. Haydock scorer Typical Woman looks to be her main danger, along with Red Royalist, who was determined winner over slightly further at Chester on Saturday. Naasma and Sword Beach can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Spritzin 2nd Typical Woman 3rd Red Royalist