UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

Mount Tempest found a career-high mark of 128 beyond him when third at Sandown in late January, although the seven-year-old is likely to give another good account of himself in this small-field affair. No Tackle stayed on well to open his account over fences over an extended 2m6f here last month, but this drop to two miles could leave Robbie Llewellyn's gelding vulnerable. With that in mind, this might prove a suitable opportunity for MR GREY SKY to regain the winning thread, who is only 1lb higher than his Chepstow triumph in November.
Prediction : 1st Mr Grey Sky 2nd Mount Tempest 3rd No Tackle

First-time blinkers saw a much-improved performance from MOODOFTHEMOMENT, who was a staying-on third over 2m4f here last month. The stiffer test of stamina should unlock some more potential out of the Shantou gelding and a first success under Rules could be imminent. Camulus is an intriguing contender on his stable debut for Venetia Williams, although he will need to prove himself on softer ground. Last-time-out C&D winner Nine Nine Nine must also enter calculations racing off only 4lb higher in the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Moodofthemoment 2nd Camulus 3rd Nine Nine Nine

MARTALMIX'JAC returned to form with a solid second over track and trip last month. Mel Rowley's inmate races off the same mark and an overdue second triumph over fences could be on the cards. Market Rasen runner-up Cokytho rates an obvious threat and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly with his yard in fine fettle. Royal Sam is entitled to build on his seasonal/chase bow when fifth at Exeter on New Year's Day and he shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Martalmixjac 2nd Cokytho 3rd Royal Sam

HOKELAMI failed to back up his recent Market Rasen (2m1f) success when finishing a tired fourth over 2m3f at Catterick 22 days ago, but Robbie Llewellyn's charge is expected to bounce back now dropped in trip. Shaw's Cross has proven himself to be a consistent performer over the larger obstacles and is unlikely to be far away, though Lustleigh is open to further improvement and must enter the reckoning, for all that he does need to put a disappointing chasing debut behind him.
Prediction : 1st Hokelami 2nd Shaws Cross 3rd Lustleigh

Gazette Bourgeoise has a handful of solid chasing efforts to her name and looks more than capable in a race of this nature, but the vote goes to WALK IN CLOVER. Dan Skelton's mare was pulled up in Listed company when last seen at Doncaster just after Christmas, but this looks a golden opportunity now eased in grade. The application of first-time cheekpieces could aid the cause of Uptown Lady.
Prediction : 1st Walk In Clover 2nd Gazette Bourgeoise 3rd Uptown Lady

A difficult contest to unpick in which it might pay to take a chance on OISTRAKH LE NOIR. Ed Partridge's 10-year-old might not have as impressive a record in the pointing sphere as likely dangers Ragnar Lodbrok and Yippee Ki Yay, but May's Cheltenham effort would offer some hope. He kept on into sixth over an extended 2m4f there, and that previous experience ought to stand him in good stead now upped in trip.
Prediction : 1st Oistrakh Le Noir 2nd Ragnar Lodbrok 3rd Yippee Ki Yay