UK Horse Racing Tips: Market Rasen

ZARA'S UNIVERSE kept on well to score over 2m at Southwell 16 days ago and still has plenty of room to move off just 3lb higher. Superstylin was a respectable third in that race but was readily brushed aside by the selection in the closing stages. Therefore, the recent course winner Brickadank is suggested as a bigger threat on this occasion, with the drop back in trip potentially countering a 4lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Zaras Universe 2nd Brickadank 3rd Superstylin

EXCELERO, runner-up to Triumph Hurdle third Salver on debut, was thrown in at the deep in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last time and is very hard to ignore dropping back down to this level. The application of a first-time hood can keep the selection focused and, with ground conditions to suit, the four-year-old is readily fancied to be too good for the likes of Glimpse Of Glory and hurdles-debutant Opera King at this stage.
Prediction : 1st Excelero 2nd Glimpse Of Glory 3rd Opera King

Dan Skelton appears to have found a good opportunity for the lightly-raced THEFORMISMIGHTY to prove his worth on his first start since having a wind operation. The fitting of a tongue-tie can also benefit the selection, who takes a step down in class. Dr Seb ran well over an extended 2m here when last seen and could improve now up in trip, while Anytrixwilldo was a disappointing favourite at Chepstow last time but cannot be ruled out given his obvious scope to improve.
Prediction : 1st Theformismighty 2nd Dr Seb 3rd Anytrixwilldo

FLINTARA has undergone wind surgery since a highly creditable runner-up effort at Huntingdon last month, and a 2lb rise seems lenient as she looks to make it two wins from her last three starts. Richard Bandey's charge gets the vote ahead of the Wetherby second Pougne Aminta, as well as Midnight Ginger, who has been quite consistent of late and should appreciate the step up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Flintara 2nd Pougne Aminta 3rd Midnight Ginger

This can go the way of WOODIE FLASH, who was disappointing when last seen in November behind two rivals that have done well since, but he had impressed at Warwick before that. Returning to softer ground should be a plus and he may have too much for the consistent Accidental Legend, who has been in the first two on each of his last three outings. Dillarchie and Sister Michael are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Woodie Flash 2nd Accidental Legend 3rd Dillarchie

BILLYTHEREALBIGRED made it two wins from two starts in handicaps when running out an easy winner over 2m at Warwick earlier this month and, upped just 4lb, he should take some stopping in search of the hat-trick. Martin Spirit scored readily on his first start since undergoing wind surgery over 2m at Plumpton last week and even with a 7lb penalty to shoulder, he is the main danger to the selection. Earth Cry completes the shortlist on his first start in handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Billytherealbigred 2nd Martin Spirit 3rd Earth Cry

DOUBLE POWERFUL scored over 2m4f at Fakenham last week and he can be expected to successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty en route to another victory. Despite not showing a great deal in his qualifying runs, better can be expected from Protector Pete pitched into handicap company for the first time, while Dexperado shapes as if the application of cheekpieces could help him and he commands respect.
Prediction : 1st Double Powerful 2nd Protector Pete 3rd Dexperado