UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

Destinado returns to handicap company on the back of a classified stakes double and must be considered, but an increased mark leaves him with no margin for error and preference is for TAXIING. The David Evans-trained filly built on a near-miss at Chelmsford to open her account over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month and, with scope for further improvement following that confidence-boosting success, a 3lb rise may not be enough to a halt her. Placated and Tortured Soul are others to consider in a tricky opener.
Prediction : 1st Taxiing 2nd Destinado 3rd Tortured Soul

Beltane and Rogue Thunder have slipped back down to workable marks and both look capable if putting their best foot forward, while Swiss Pride may appreciate the return to 7f after some decent efforts over shorter. However, FREETODREAM returned with a pleasing performance when third over this distance at Kempton in December and, with that pipe-opener under his belt, he could be the one to side with.
Prediction : 1st Freetodream 2nd Rogue Thunder 3rd Swiss Pride

Ajrad and HOLD THE PRESS were separated by the narrowest of margins when the former scored over this C&D last month and they could fight out the finish again here. The latter is 1lb better off with the winner this time and he has a fine record around here, so could be the safest option as he bids to reverse the from. Time Patrol was a close second in a similar event at Kempton last time and he is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Hold The Press 2nd Ajrad 3rd Time Patrol

ELEANOR CROSS couldn't land a telling blow in the Winter Oaks here 16 days ago but should be more at home back in novice company. She has a lot less on her plate than when beaten by a little under seven lengths in that class 2 handicap and she's taken to finally get off the mark. Kempton runner-up Birthday Angel and Lartigue are the ones expected to put up most resistance.
Prediction : 1st Eleanor Cross 2nd Birthday Angel 3rd Lartigue

ROMILDA is still a maiden through eight starts but has shaped with enough promise to suggest she has a race of this nature within her compass. A daughter of Kingman out of a Galileo mare trained by William Haggas, she is going to breakthrough sooner rather than later and the handicapper has given her a chance by dropping her 1lb for a close-up third at Chelmsford recently. Shalfa appreciated the first-time visor when scoring over C&D latest and heads the list of dangers from Masqool.
Prediction : 1st Romilda 2nd Shalfa 3rd Masqool

A return to 7f saw an improved bid from BERRYGATE when a close-up second at Southwell last Tuesday and she ticks plenty of the right boxes racing off the same mark on this quick turnaround. Handicap debutant Silver Trumpet appears fairly treated on his return from a 175-day break and a subsequent gelding operation may unlock some potential too. Market support for the son of Advertise would increase interest, while Irrelevant makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Berrygate 2nd Silver Trumpet 3rd Irrelevant

Musical Diva has proved a different proposition since being ridden more prominently, as evidenced in last month's Wolverhampton/Southwell double, but an 11lb rise for her latest victory may leave the David O'Meara-trained filly vulnerable. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on HOT FRONT. The combination of a step up in trip and first-time visor could unlock enough improvement for the daughter of Soldier's Call to score for a second time. She Is A Keeper and Wren Officer are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Hot Front 2nd Musical Diva 3rd She Is A Keeper