UK Horse Racing Tips: Brighton

Conquistador has match-fitness on his side after making the frame off 1lb higher at Chelmsford last week, but both of his wins came on the all-weather and preference is for the proven turf form of MARY OF MODENA. Michael Attwater's mare got within half a length of landing a second victory over this C&D on her final start of last year and she returns off the same mark for her seasonal debut. John Gallagher saddled the winner of this year last year and his Secret Handsheikh, who has also won over this track and trip, has slipped back to a feasible rating.
Prediction : 1st Mary Of Modena 2nd Conquistador 3rd Secret Handsheikh

Bob The Bandit has filled the runner-up berth on both starts to date and should have his say, but he may have to play second fiddle again, this time to VIOLET LOVE. The George Boughey-trained filly caught the eye staying on for a close second once the penny dropped on her debut over 5f at Southwell last month, and she should have more to offer here with that experience under her belt. Ollie Sangster introduces Bob Mali and Fondest Dream, with the latter, who cost 32,000gns, possibly the pick of those two newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Violet Love 2nd Bob The Bandit 3rd Fondest Dream

This handicap looks wide open but there is plenty to like about the chances of HEER'S SADIE, who loves it here and returns from her winter break off the same mark as her C&D victory last summer. Ceilidh took a while to get off the mark but he quickly followed up his opening success with another win when last seen at Leicester in September and there could be more to come from him. Thoughtful Gift also bids for a hat-trick after an all-weather double in February but she has yet to race on turf, while Daisy Roots and Moorgate are also respected off tumbling marks.
Prediction : 1st Heers Sadie 2nd Ceilidh 3rd Thoughtful Gift

Lord Melbourne was able to put it all together when winning at Pontefract earlier this month and he is a leading candidate off 3lb higher, but ENSURED is preferred. Better was expected of James Fanshawe's charge last time at Doncaster, having been sent off favourite, but he drops from class 3 company and must hold every chance eased 1lb in the ratings. Eton Blue might be on a career-high mark, but he goes well fresh and likes it around here.
Prediction : 1st Ensured 2nd Lord Melbourne 3rd Eton Blue

SUNSET IN PARIS recorded a third success from his last four starts when on target at Wolverhampton last month. Despite being winless on the grass from four attempts, he has shown some promise and the in-form son of Camelot is fancied to continue his upward trajectory. Bletchley Storm is on a competitive mark judged on last year's turf form and must enter calculations, along with the Gay Kelleway-trained Native Melody.
Prediction : 1st Sunset In Paris 2nd Bletchley Storm 3rd Native Melody

Although yet to race on turf, VELVET VULCAN should have no problem with the switch. The son of Nathaniel has been running well on the all-weather in recent starts and, should he handle the track, looks to hold solid claims. Roman Tempest capped off last season with a decisive C&D success and, though 6lb higher in the weights, he has few miles on the clock and should be involved. Others to note include Chinthurst and Bbob Alula.
Prediction : 1st Velvet Vulcan 2nd Roman Tempest 3rd Chinthurst

Freetodream has been much improved on the all-weather of late, completing a Kempton/Chelmsford double, but he only had three-quarters of a length in hand over ISLAND NATIVE last time. Mick Appleby's grey has held his form generally well throughout the winter and a 4lb pull in the weights may allow him to turn the form around. The extra furlong will help too. Bernadine made a pleasing enough return when third at Southwell, while Intercessor has to enter the equation as well.
Prediction : 1st Island Native 2nd Freetodream 3rd Bernadine

OH SO AUDACIOUS signed off an otherwise excellent 2023 campaign on a low point at Windsor but that effort is best forgotten and she is fancied to make a successful comeback, with drying ground in her favour. Uncle Dick's most recent form figures hardly inspire, but his Brighton record reads three victories from four attempts so he has to be feared. Chico Dulce has offered some encouragement since joining his current yard and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Oh So Audacious 2nd Uncle Dick 3rd Chico Dulce