UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

A number of these hold claims, but MERCIAN WARRIOR is the least exposed member of the party and his second in a valuable sales race at the Curragh three weeks ago looks very strong form. He may improve again for stretching out in distance and rates the one to beat. Ebt's Guard has been knocking on the door and should be thereabouts once again, while Pink Satin may bounce back to form with a tongue-tie equipped.
Prediction : 1st Mercian Warrior 2nd Ebts Guard 3rd Pink Satin

Golden West did the job nicely at Newcastle on debut and has every chance of following up, but SAYEDATY SADATY's added experience may just give him the edge. Andrew Balding's colt made up for an unfortunate Windsor experience when an easy winner at Kempton (second has won since) and, unlike Golden West, he also boasts solid form on turf. Victorious Street and True Wisdom make up the ingredients for a small but spicy event.
Prediction : 1st Sayedaty Sadaty 2nd Golden West 3rd Victorious Street

Everything points to a massive run from the hat-trick seeking FORCEFUL SPEED. He built on his gritty Pontefract success when scoring comfortably at Redcar and today's extra quarter-mile is unlikely to pose any problems. Another plus point is that the George Boughey-trained three-year-old has top apprentice Billy Loughnane doing the steering again. Glenister is having an excellent season and should go well once more, while C&D scorer Bug Boy also holds claims.
Prediction : 1st Forceful Speed 2nd Glenister 3rd Bug Boy

This tricky track tends to bring the best out in SOTO SIZZLER (three-time course winner) and despite a below-par effort at Southwell last time, he'd be hard to resist at decent odds off a mark 6lb lower than his last victory. Burglar still appears to have more to offer judged on last month's second behind the unbeaten Measured Time at Newmarket. He is another to consider in an open race along with Naxos, who still looked to be improving at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Soto Sizzler 2nd Burglar 3rd Naxos

It's hard to know what Soigneux Bell achieved in winning his sole start on soft ground in France, but Gary Moore's new recruit faces a tough task conceding 12lb to STRONG IMPACT. Roger Varian's filly has done little wrong in finishing runner-up in her last three starts over this sort of trip and won't get many better opportunities. Of the remainder, it will be interesting to see what the market makes of John Butler's newcomer Letsbefrank - an already gelded son of Frankel.
Prediction : 1st Strong Impact 2nd Soigneux Bell 3rd Letsbefrank

Shot Of Love took well to this track when making all over C&D recently, but OVERNIGHT OATS was beginning to bear down on him close to the line and may be able to reverse the form on 2lb better terms if delivered a bit earlier. Hi Clare also ran well when runner-up over track and trip and should remain competitive along with Fly Zone, who may improve for the introduction of blinkers after hanging under pressure when second at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Overnight Oats 2nd Shot Of Love 3rd Hi Clare

Last year's winner Marlay Park took full advantage of a sliding mark when notching a fourth C&D success but a 4lb rise may leave him vulnerable in a rematch with stablemate SECRET STRENGTH (raised 2lb), who almost reeled him having being denied a clear run at a crucial stage. Farasi Lane and Man Of Eden are others who could be judged unlucky losers recently, although a sharp 7f is possibly not ideal for either.
Prediction : 1st Secret Strength 2nd Marlay Park 3rd Man Of Eden