UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

C&D winner ARCADIAN NIGHTS was beaten just three-quarters of a length by Inspiritus at Wolverhampton in January and, having made a successful return to that venue three weeks ago, the son of Exceed And Excel can turn around the form with his old adversary, with the memory of that improved effort still fresh. Bystander is an interesting handicap debutant to consider, while Dembe runs off a handy mark and is not ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Arcadian Nights 2nd Inspiritus 3rd Bystander

SHADES OF SUMMER is hard to ignore in her bid to complete a hat-trick and is fancied to handle the latest 3lb rise handed out for a narrow defeat of a subsequent Listed runner-up in a similar race at Newcastle. James Tate, who trained the selection before she joined Jane Chapple-Hyam, will have a good handle on the form and his rapidly-improving Cloud Cover is also a must for consideration. Aramis Grey and Premiere Beauty complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Shades Of Summer 2nd Cloud Cover 3rd Aramis Grey

Placed in both the Flying Childers and Cornwallis Stakes as a juvenile, ROSARIO is a highly appealing option starting his three-year-old campaign on the all-weather. Stepping up to 6f looks a natural progression and he is fancied to take all the beating on his first run in a handicap. Brave Empire won over C&D last month and is also expected to be thereabouts. The progressive Beyond Borders, who seeks a four-timer, warrants close inspection now upped in class.
Prediction : 1st Rosario 2nd Brave Empire 3rd Beyond Borders

BATAL DUBAI had Chipstead and The X O behind when failing to justify favouritism by less than a length at Kempton, and he has been kindly left on the same mark. Harry Charlton's colt is progressing nicely and can continue that forward momentum. Mums Tipple is a capable performer on his day and even though much more was expected of him when last seen at Wolverhampton in September, he returns off a 1lb lower mark and could have a say. Last-time-out Ascot winner Badri is just one other to note.
Prediction : 1st Batal Dubai 2nd Mums Tipple 3rd Badri

SPARTAN ARMY comfortably took care of a hot favourite and First Emperor (third) at Southwell last weekend. The son of Highland Reel also had First Emperor behind him prior to that when just denying Red Flyer here, and he looks well placed to record the hat-trick. Vaguely Royal is taking a step up in distance, but has first-time cheekpieces applied and it would be no surprise to see him get involved.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Army 2nd Vaguely Royal 3rd Red Flyer

PENZANCE brought up the hat-trick on just his fourth start for this yard at Newcastle on New Year's Day and, upped a further 4lb, he can continue on his upward trajectory. Old Peculier may prove the main danger after completing a three-timer of his own at Dundalk, over a variety of distances, although a career-high mark does pose a question. Dayzee has acquitted herself well since joining Barry Brennan and she may outrun her forecast odds.
Prediction : 1st Penzance 2nd Old Peculier 3rd Dayzee

KING'S CODE supplemented a Southwell success at Kempton recently and even with a 5lb penalty to shoulder, David Evans' progressive four-year-old gets the vote to bring up the hat-trick. Dear My Friend, another on a three-timer, will no doubt be popular given his impressive record of three wins from as many starts on artificial surfaces, and he can give the selection most to think about. McLean House, also penalised and arriving on the back of a couple of course triumphs, warrants respect too.
Prediction : 1st Kings Code 2nd Dear My Friend 3rd McLean House