UK Horse Racing Tips: Salisbury

UNDER THE SUN is presented with a good opportunity to open his account at the fourth time of asking. This is easier than the always-informative Convivial he contested at York last month and considering he was a well-supported favourite that day, his connections can be very hopeful now his sights are lowered. Show Biz Kid and Wonder appeal most of the others with previous experience. Portsmouth, a half-brother to the classy Chichester, catches the eye from the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Under The Sun 2nd Show Biz Kid 3rd Wonder

Much depends on how Mitwaa breaks from the stalls, but he has the ability to go well at this level and is respected accordingly. However, he has been raised 3lb after being run out of things near the finish at Newbury last time and is taken on with SHE WORE NO JEWELS, who was just a half-length away in third that day. On marginally better terms, Clive Cox's filly can reverse the form. Nursery debutants Dufresne and Sub Thirteen are also considered.
Prediction : 1st She Wore No Jewels 2nd Mitwaa 3rd Dufresne

Lahina Bay, Warminster and Fragrance are the only ones with any previous winning form and each commands respect. However, KATAR appeals as one who is potentially well handicapped and, with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces combination tried for the first time, Richard Ford's experienced three-year-old can provide a bit of value off a 3lb lower mark than when he was a close second to Lahina Bay (now 7lb worse off) over C&D in June.
Prediction : 1st Katar 2nd Lahina Bay 3rd Warminster

This can go the way of CORINTHIA KNIGHT, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort at Chepstow last time out and should be well suited by the prevailing fast ground. The veteran has dropped 14lb below his last winning mark and he may have too much for the in-form Fact Or Fable and On Edge, who did it well over the minimum trip at Chepstow last week.
Prediction : 1st Corinthia Knight 2nd Fact Or Fable 3rd On Edge

A small but select field, and last year's Ebor winner TRAWLERMAN surely sets the standard on both his rating and form. The Gosdens' five-year-old has not been in action domestically since a cracking third behind Trueshan and Coltrane on British Champions Day last October, but he could be a class apart. Ocean Wind made a pleasing return from the sidelines but has since struggled in the Goodwood Cup and Ebor. Berkshire Rocco was well ahead of him on the Knavesmire and should be in the mix if building on that.
Prediction : 1st Trawlerman 2nd Berkshire Rocco 3rd Ocean Wind

SCENIC may be a maiden after seven attempts, but the form of her Listed third at York on her penultimate start stands out in this winnable contest. The booking of James Doyle can only aid her cause and her experience and recent match practice should help her to see off Eleanor Cross, who is bound to improve for an encouraging introduction at Nottingham which, admittedly, came a year ago. Debut Chelmsford winner Al Anoud can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Scenic 2nd Eleanor Cross 3rd Al Anoud