UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

Musselburgh winner MARBLE SANDS, who was contesting Graded races in December, is presented with an obvious chance of adding to his tally as he sets out on just his fifth start over fences. Lord Of Kerak is 7lb wrong at the weights and, even though he is getting 19lb from his sole rival, it is hard to see the Olly Murphy-trained gelding coming out on top in this match race.
Prediction : 1st Marble Sands 2nd Lord Of Kerak 3rd null

A third consecutive success is well within reach for the progressive NOCHE NEGRA, who seems to be getting better with each run over fences and a 5lb rise for his latest victory may not be enough to halt him today. Royal Mer, who was a close second behind the selection that day when they met over the extended 2m4f at Southwell last month, is respected but the drop back down in trip has to be a slight concern. Therefore, It's Easy is suggested as a bigger threat on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Noche Negra 2nd Its Easy 3rd Royal Mer

A winner over this course and distance 10 days ago, BOBBI'S BEAUTY has plenty going for her as she bids to overcome a 7lb penalty. Sean Bowen, who retains the ride, employed positive tactics aboard the selection en route to that comfortable success and a similarly confident display from the partnership could suffice here. Jack Doyen has snippets of form that gives him a chance, while Higgs won't need to improve much in the first-time blinkers to emerge as the best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Bobbis Beauty 2nd Jack Doyen 3rd Higgs

MONTGOMERY struck by eight lengths when making his first start for the Venetia Williams stable at Bangor last week. The seven-year-old has a 7lb penalty, but should have plenty of improvement to come on only his second chase start and he looks the one to beat. Percy Veering, who fell when on a four-timer at Wincanton, could easily bounce back off a 1lb lower rating. Wonder Of The Seas makes more appeal than Hurricane Vichi in the fight for third.
Prediction : 1st Montgomery 2nd Percy Veering 3rd Wonder Of The Seas

CLONAKILTY struck in comfortable fashion by six lengths at Lingfield and the seven-year-old has been hit with a 7lb rise. Olly Murphy's gelding looks well placed to continue his progression and he can record a double. William Cody was a well-beaten second in a class 3 event at Wetherby on his latest outing but has to be respected off a 2lb lower mark. Of the remainder, Generous Day appeals most after his third at Huntingdon.
Prediction : 1st Clonakilty 2nd William Cody 3rd Generous Day

THE BIG LENSE got his head in front in a point-to-point last month and he is top-rated in this contest, alongside Cap Du Mathan. The 11-year-old goes for the in-form James Owen yard and he could be the one to beat. Cap Du Mathan has been pulled up in handicap company the last twice, but is expected to show a lot more in this weaker race. Firak is more than capable on his day and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Big Lense 2nd Cap Du Mathan 3rd Firak