UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

Big Bear Hug was on target over C&D a fortnight ago and she merits respect raised 4lb in the handicap, but it is CHIPS AND RICE that shades preference. James Fanshawe's charge kept on into second over an extended mile here recently but ought to prove a different proposition returned to further. Connections enlist the services of Kaiya Fraser and that is a positive in this apprentice event. New Heights is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Chips And Rice 2nd Big Bear Hug 3rd New Heights

IMPERIAL TROOPER showed clear signs of inexperience over C&D on his debut last month. However, Ed Walker's gelding was still able to reach the frame and with that track craft in his arsenal, the son of Belardo can step forward. Parole D'oro is another likely improver having hit the woodwork at Ascot recently, while 55,000gns-purchase Noble Phoenix warrants a market check for a yard that typically do well with their juveniles.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Trooper 2nd Parole Doro 3rd Noble Phoenix

Dreamrocker's recent Ascot triumph needs marking up given that she had to wait for a clear run. A subsequent 4lb rise looks more than fair, but IMITATE might be worth chancing now sent into handicaps. The daughter of Frankel is related to a host of talented individuals, so it would come as no surprise were an opening mark of 74 to prove lenient. Soft ground might not have been ideal for So Logical last time out but she is interesting back on a sounder surface and with cheekpieces applied for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Imitate 2nd Dreamrocker 3rd So Logical

LAND OF MAGIC took a similar race over course and distance last month and although 5lb higher, her jockey claims 3lb and that makes the Land Force filly a serious contender. Moakadd was sent off favourite on his handicap debut at Doncaster, where he finished fourth, and he can go well on his second start since being gelded, leaving Redcar second Sir Garfield and The Ferret to battle it out for third.
Prediction : 1st Land Of Magic 2nd Moakadd 3rd Sir Garfield

TARITINO could be hard to beat if he returns to his best after his defeat last time out at Sandown. His earlier wins at Bath and Salisbury give him every chance to get the better of Rogue Tornado, who seems likely to be staying on late here. Luna Effect was well held on his debut for these connections but cannot be written off just yet.
Prediction : 1st Taritino 2nd Rogue Tornado 3rd Luna Effect

A small but competitive field may see Macanudo have a free run on the front end and he can run a big race if he gets to set his own fractions. Enderman has also raced on the pace in the past and they may play into the hands of ALPINE GIRL. The four-year-old has won her last two races, despite poor starts, and may land a hat-trick off just 2lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Alpine Girl 2nd Macanudo 3rd Enderman