UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

One of the least exposed runners in the field, SIEMPRE ARTURO made a flying start to racing in handicaps when justifying favouritism over the extended 1m1f circuit at Wolverhampton earlier in the month. The four-year-old can follow up with the step back up in trip not expected to be much of an issue off just 4lb higher. The versatile It's A Love Thing is feared most, given his impressive strike-rate on the all-weather, while Optician and Sax Appeal are a couple of other in-form rivals to seriously consider.
Prediction : 1st Siempre Arturo 2nd Its A Love Thing 3rd Optician

ASGARD'S CAPTAIN is motoring through the ranks and, having readily completed a quick-fire hat-trick with a dominant effort at Newcastle on Monday, the four-year-old is hard to oppose turned out under a 5lb penalty. The progressive Bystander, a C&D winner last time, could be the one to capitalise most if the swift turnaround takes a toll on the selection, while Al Rufaa (second) also rates a player and can at least reverse the recent Wolverhampton form with Wadacre Gomez (winner) on revised terms.
Prediction : 1st Asgards Captain 2nd Bystander 3rd Al Rufaa

CEPHALUS is going from strength to strength and boasts strong claims in his attempt for a fourth victory in succession. Officially 2lb well-in under a penalty, the selection still has room to move from his current mark and is expected to back up last week's course and distance success. Baldomero and Borgi are a couple of others with strong claims to consider, although Dingle is effective over a mile and offers a bit of each-way value, given he is a previous course winner off this same mark.
Prediction : 1st Cephalus 2nd Baldomero 3rd Borgi

AQWAAM boasts a consistent level of form over the winter months and arrives here following yet another solid display when runner-up to Max Vega at Wolverhampton over 1m4f. The step back up in trip promises to suit and he shades the vote in what appears to be a competitive event on paper. Yokkell is likely to be popular having improved since joining John McConnell. That said, she has her stamina to prove on her first attempt over 2m and the main threat may prove to be Bascule, who wasn't disgraced when fourth at Kempton last time.
Prediction : 1st Aqwaam 2nd Bascule 3rd Yokkell

Prince of Zenda has benefited from a drop back to 6f on his last couple of starts, winning over C&D and Newcastle in January, but the combination of a wide draw in stall nine and this being a stronger race on paper might be enough to look elsewhere. Apache Outlaw arrives seeking a hat-trick of victories and carries a 5lb penalty for his victory at Dundalk last Friday, but fellow Irish raider DAAMBERDIPLOMAT might prove to be the answer. Johnny Murtagh's gelding likes to be produced late and the nature of this track should play to his strengths.
Prediction : 1st Daamberdiplomat 2nd Apache Outlaw 3rd Prince of Zenda

Representing the Charlie Fellowes yard, TWIRLER had little difficulty in completing a double on her handicap bow at Wolverhampton earlier this month. A 3lb rise in the ratings looks on the lenient side and a hat-trick could be on the cards. Cinque Verde posted a career best when landing a three-timer at Southwell last month. However, the Sioux Nation filly isn't certain to stay this extra furlong and a bigger threat may emerge from fellow in-form rival Quandary.
Prediction : 1st Twirler 2nd Quandary 3rd Cinque Verde

Having shouldered a penalty when scoring a brace in novice company at Southwell in January, PANDORA'S GIFT makes plenty of appeal entering handicaps off a mark of 78. The daughter of Churchill may have been targeted at this handy prize and a 78-day layoff may prove no barrier to her success. Torvar has enjoyed a fruitful campaign with three victories to his name and this switch to 6f could squeeze out some further improvement, while first-time blinkers are an interesting addition for recent Newcastle runner-up Artistic Mission.
Prediction : 1st Pandoras Gift 2nd Torvar 3rd Artistic Mission