UK Horse Racing Tips: Market Rasen

LADY GWEN displayed a willing attitude when completing a quick-fire double over C&D last month and Kim Bailey's mare looks more than capable of defying a 6lb rise. The selection's biggest threat may emerge from fellow last-time-out winner Moonlight Glory, who was quite taking when landing the spoils at Newcastle. Heross Du Seuil could appreciate this drop in trip and the six-year-old shouldn't be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Lady Gwen 2nd Moonlight Glory 3rd Heross Du Seuil

Hurdle winners Kartoon And Co and Seraphic should put their experience to good use, with the former rated as the pick of the pair after a comfortable debut victory at Stratford in October. However, they may struggle to concede 7lb to useful Flat recruit INSANITY. Alan King's charge ticks plenty of the right boxes and the son of Nathaniel looks just the type to excel in this discipline.
Prediction : 1st Insanity 2nd Kartoon And Co 3rd Seraphic

THE DOYEN CHIEF drew 20 lengths clear of the third when a close-up second at Ludlow last month and a similar level of performance should be enough for the six-year-old to shed his maiden tag over hurdles. Take No Chances created a good impression when making a winning start over timber at Huntingdon and further improvement cannot be ruled out. Dan Skelton's mare is feared most, ahead of Rules debutant Best Life.
Prediction : 1st The Doyen Chief 2nd Take No Chances 3rd Best Life

DIAMOND TWIN produced by far the best performance of his career so far when finishing third (placed second in front of Dr Lockdown) over C&D on his handicap bow last month. The son of Diamond Boy looks to have lots in his favour and could prove tough to beat off a 3lb higher mark. The main threat might be Fine By Her, who was still going well before the race was declared void at Worcester last time, which came after her victory at Ludlow. Howzat Hiris completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Twin 2nd Fine By Her 3rd Howzat Hiris

ROGER RAREBIT returned from an 219-day break to be eased down to score by six lengths over 2m4f at Uttoxeter recently. He has a 7lb penalty to carry, with Conor Ring claiming 3lb in the plate, and the son of Black Sam Bellamy could improve for the step up to this distance so rates the one to beat. The main threat is Brandisova, who failed to justify favouritism at Lingfield last time but performed with credit in third. O'connell is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Roger Rarebit 2nd Brandisova 3rd Oconnell

CARO DES FLOS won in facile fashion over the extended 2m5f at this venue last time and he looks primed to follow up that success. Julian Smith's charge won by 14 lengths on that occasion, making a mockery of his mark of 74, and this 8lb rise doesn't appear likely to stop him. Supasunrise also won last time out over 2m4f at Warwick but may struggle to defy a 4lb rise in the ratings for that neck success, while better can be expected from Hard Frost.
Prediction : 1st Caro Des Flos 2nd Supasunrise 3rd Hard Frost

DIAMOND KODA has made a pleasing start to his career, finding just one too good on each occasion, and this looks the perfect opportunity to get off the mark. Nick Kent's charge was only beaten half a length last time over 2m at Sandown, beating the remainder comfortably, and he should go well. Ballyvango is respected dropping into these calmer waters after struggling to land a blow at Cheltenham, while Absolute Steel is a newcomer to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Koda 2nd Ballyvango 3rd Absolute Steel