UK Horse Racing Tips: Market Rasen

BOOK OF SECRETS has been threatening to open his account over obstacles and this looks like a nice opportunity for him to shed his maiden tag. Charles and Adam Pogson's charge was only collared late when second over 2m at Southwell last time and a repeat of that run would see him hard to peg back today. Moro Rock appears to be the biggest danger after making a nice start to his hurdles career when fourth over the extended 2m4f at this venue last time and this drop in trip is likely to suit, while John The Baptist heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Book of Secrets 2nd Moro Rock 3rd John The Baptist

ROCK ON HARRY recorded back-to-back second-placed finishes last month and this appears to be the perfect chance to get his head in front. Tom Lacey's runner was just touched off over 2m at Worcester last time, beaten just a short head by a big-priced rival and that form entitles him to great respect today. Saint Jaguen is feared most after his third over C&D last time and he'll know more after running green late in the day on that occasion, while Gold In Doha is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Rock On Harry 2nd Saint Jaguen 3rd Gold In Doha

HERONORD was a facile winner over the extended 2m at Newton Abbot last time and a repeat of that effort would see him hard to beat today. Evan Williams' charge scored by four lengths on that occasion and this 5lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear likely to be enough to halt her progression. The hat-trick seeking Guinness Affair is likely to pose the most questions to the selection, but this may be a step too far after being raised a total of 11lb by the handicapper for his successive wins, while Rakhine State, who won at Perth last time over the extended 2m, also commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Heronord 2nd Guinness Affair 3rd Rakhine State

Last-time-out winner Cilluirid arrives in fine fettle, but Tim Easterby's inmate will need to settle better if aspiring to complete a double on this step up to 3m. With that in mind, HARDY BOY makes most appeal. The six-year-old found only a progressive rival too strong over 2m7f at Worcester last time andm despite 1lb rise, he shapes as if there are still races to be won with him off his current mark. Croagh Patrick has been knocking on the door and is a viable alternative in his present form.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Boy 2nd Croagh Patrick 3rd Cilluirid

CLASSIC LADY may have found her heavy defeat at Cartmel last month coming too soon after winning at Hexham a week earlier and Mark Walford's mare could bounce back to winning ways if freshened up by a small break. Pardon Me is entitled to build on her seasonal debut when finishing eighth here recently, with Patrick Wadge's 5lb claim effectively putting the veteran 2lb below her last winning mark. She could pose the biggest threat to the selection, ahead of the unexposed Fabuleux Du Clos
Prediction : 1st Classic Lady 2nd Pardon Me 3rd Fabuleux Du Clos

GREATNESS AWAITS was set to go extremely close on handicap debut at Uttoxeter last Friday until the saddle slipped and the four-year-old unseated his rider in the final strides. Ben Pauling's gelding likely has more to offer and compensation could await off only 1lb higher. Summergrounds offered something to work with when fourth at this venue in June, while Melvich Bay and Spot On Soph complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Greatness Awaits 2nd Summergrounds 3rd Melvich Bay

This looks a contest in which BARI BREEZE could plausibly throw up some value with the Milton Harris yard currently running hot. The eight-year-old hasn't been sighted since November, but his only previous win came after a lengthy break and the return to the smaller obstacles appears to be a sensible move. Minella Youngy has the back form to enter the equation if recent wind surgery has had the desired effect, whilst Black Lightning has been knocking on the door on his most recent efforts, all of them coming at this track, and should again be involved.
Prediction : 1st Bari Breeze 2nd Minella Youngy 3rd Black Lightning

It's difficult to know what One Colour actually achieved when winning a similar event at Southwell recently, but she had been unconvincing at Huntingdon previously and may be worth taking on at cramped odds under a penalty. Preference is for newcomer NO CAN SEE, who is a half-sister to the smart hurdler Mr Adjudicator, given Milton Harris' excellent form and impressive strike-rate in this sphere. Syd Hosie's Dontmesswithme looks the best of the remainder after two placed efforts at Newton Abbot.
Prediction : 1st No Can See 2nd One Colour 3rd Dontmesswithme