UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

A significant eye-catcher on her debut at Brighton last month when taking a keen hold and short of room at a crucial stage, OVER SPICED did well to finish fourth and she is likely to be well suited by this test over 5f. Bob The Bandit (seventh) has four and a half lengths to make up with her from that contest but has strong claims on his previous runner-up efforts. Ant Colony wasn't without promise in a maiden at Newbury that has worked out well since, while Sergio Parisse looks the pick of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Over Spiced 2nd Bob The Bandit 3rd Ant Colony

Turned out again quickly under a 5lb penalty after a taking success at Hamilton last Sunday, CATHERINE CHROI has been a revelation this year for trainer Iain Jardine and a fifth win in six starts could be in the offing for the daughter of Camacho. Tilsworth Turf impressed when getting off the mark over C&D last month and he must be thereabouts here, along with Gherkin, who didn't get the clearest of runs when a promising fifth on his return at Windsor. Others to note include Blue Collar Lad, Captain Dandy and Nubough.
Prediction : 1st Catherine Chroi 2nd Tilsworth Turf 3rd Gherkin

FIDDLERS GREEN could not have won any easier on each of his last two starts and although a subsequent 12lb rise should make life more difficult, it may not be enough to prevent the five-year-old from completing the hat-trick. John O'Shea's charge gets the vote ahead of recent Yarmouth second Gordon Grey and the returning Rogue Tornado, who was consistent throughout last season and must be of interest on his first start for new connections.
Prediction : 1st Fiddlers Green 2nd Rogue Tornado 3rd Gordon Grey

BELL SHOT has been running with credit off this mark of 69, placed over 7f at Wolverhampton before a good third over 1m at Musselburgh, and this looks a good opportunity to get his head in front. Michael Appleby's charge is likely to race prominently and he could be tough to pass in the closing stages given he ran-on over a longer trip last time. Valtellina rates the biggest danger after an unlucky defeat over 7f at Kempton, while Al Muqdad is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Bell Shot 2nd Valtellina 3rd Al Muqdad

WALEEFY was a good second over 1m at Newcastle on his second start and this looks a good opportunity to go one better. William Haggas' charge met trouble towards the closing stages of that contest and this drop in trip, along with likely further improvement, would see this Shadwell runner tough to beat. God Bless America has racked up a hat-trick of runner-up finishes in his career to date and he looks primed to be on the scene once more, while Westridge is an interesting newcomer for the powerful John and Thady Gosden yard.
Prediction : 1st Waleefy 2nd God Bless America 3rd Westridge

NIKOVO kept his unbeaten record since joining the David O'Meara yard intact when scoring by a neck on his latest outing and that performance deserves a huge upgrade as he reportedly bled from the nose after the race. The son of Kingman is a real improver to keep an eye on and he looks difficult to oppose. Law Supreme took a class 4 event at Bath last month and he warrants respect off 4lb higher, while At Liberty can pick up any pieces.
Prediction : 1st Nikovo 2nd Law Supreme 3rd At Liberty

ISLE OF WOLVES finished over six lengths clear of the third over a mile at Pontefract earlier in the month and he was put up 3lb for that display. Harriet Bethell's eight-year-old should have no issues with the step back up in trip and he looks the one to be on. The main danger might be Angel On High, who was only denied by half a length into second in this grade at Brighton last time and he should remain competitive off the same rating. Last-time-out winner Crazy Crackers is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Isle of Wolves 2nd Angel On High 3rd Crazy Crackers