UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

BARON DE MIDLETON burst back into life in a class 4 handicap hurdle at Market Rasen and is presented with a golden opportunity to go in again. Pulled up in three much tougher races prior to that return to form, the Brian Ellison-trained veteran is highly favoured under the terms of this race and is too hard to ignore. Foveros is officially rated 4lb inferior to the selection, yet edges it as best of the rest. Believe Jack is the pick of Olly Murphy's two entrants.
Prediction : 1st Baron De Midleton 2nd Foveros 3rd Believe Jack

The class-dropping Hurricane Vichi is one to monitor closely in the betting on his debut for a new yard. However, this will be only his second run over fences and there are grounds for looking elsewhere given he concedes weight all round. HILLTOWN appeals more on these terms and given he is a tad more experienced in this discipline, looks worth chancing. Tara Cove and Deadly Missile complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hilltown 2nd Hurricane Vichi 3rd Tara Cove

ROGER POL keeps attracting market support, justifying it in a Huntingdon bumper last spring and at the second time of asking over hurdles at Fakenham. He had to settle for second on his handicap bow at Ascot, but lost absolutely nothing in defeat and can continue on his upward curve. Awaythelad is an obvious danger after breaking his duck at Ludlow, while Rocket Ronald chased home a smart prospect over C&D and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Roger Pol 2nd Awaythelad 3rd Rocket Ronald

ANOTHER DAY OUT bounced back to form with a solid second at Sandown and a 1lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent her from finishing one place better. Cooleenymore's stamina appeared stretched in testing conditions when third over an extended 3m at Wincanton. She isn't taken lightly dropping back in distance and is feared most, ahead of the consistent Walk Of No Shame.
Prediction : 1st Another Day Out 2nd Cooleenymore 3rd Walk Of No Shame

A 2lb drop in the ratings can help Nocte Volatus, who has been far from disgraced this season, for all that he hasn't managed to get his head in front for the best part of two years. He must enter calculations, but GRANDADS COTTAGE shades the verdict. Olly Murphy's gelding shaped better than the beaten distance suggested when third at Aintree on Boxing Day, with Dylan Johnston's 7lb claim potentially proving pivotal in this contest. Sheldon and Oxygen also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st Grandads Cottage 2nd Nocte Volatus 3rd Sheldon

Point-to-point winner LADY BALKO likely found an extended 1m7f on the sharp side when fourth here earlier in the month. The stiffer test of stamina looks sure to suit David Pipe's mare and she could take this contest en route to better things. Passing Kate, who scored at this venue in November, posted a solid second at Ffos Las subsequently. She may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Well Paid Soldier.
Prediction : 1st Lady Balko 2nd Passing Kate 3rd Well Paid Soldier