UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

There was a lot to like about DEVIL'S ADVOCATE's debut performance, when finishing third over the mile at Newmarket three weeks ago. The Too Darn Hot colt, who fetched 350,000gns at the sales last year, looks certain to appreciate these extra two furlongs and with his yard coming into form, he can take a step forward. Kate O'riley is another who made a pleasing start to her racing career on the Rowley Mile and must enter calculations, while Navalanche should not be underestimated with Oisin Murphy aboard.
Prediction : 1st Devils Advocate 2nd Kate Oriley 3rd Navalanche

After a couple of below-par efforts on the turf, it was much more like it from SWITCHEL over 1m4f at Southwell three weeks ago. The daughter of Golden Horn only weakened into third late on that day, suggesting a drop in trip could suit. Champion jockey-elect Oisin Murphy gets aboard for the first time, and any improvement could see the filly make it 11th time lucky. All four of Jenson Benson's career victories have come around here and he's appealing from a workable mark, while Angel Mac might step forward now pitched into handicaps for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Switchel 2nd Jenson Benson 3rd Angel Mac

Just a short head separated H KEY LAILS (second) and Bold Suitor (winner) over C&D last month. The latter is actually better off at the weights with Kaiya Fraser only claiming 3lb on this occasion, but stall one could be vital for Michael Attwater's charge and he is taken to reverse the form. Charlatan was knocking on the door when last seen in July. He is three from five on the all-weather and can be expected to mount another bold bid.
Prediction : 1st H Key Lails 2nd Bold Suitor 3rd Charlatan

Bear To Dream, Wrath Of Hector and Yoshimi have all won off higher marks and command respect in a race of this nature. However, PROFITMAN, a C&D winner off 4lb lower in April, is open to more progression than many and, having gone down by just a neck when second in a similar race back here last month, the Ben Brookhouse-trained three-year-old rates the most appealing option on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Profitman 2nd Bear To Dream 3rd Wrath Of Hector

This appears to be at the mercy of LOCAL MUSIC, who is 4lb well-in under a penalty after a comfortable C&D success last week. The daughter of U S Navy Flag has taken a shine to this venue and, assuming the quick turnaround doesn't catch her out, a third course triumph should be within her reach. Fellow penalised runner Wilde And Dandy and dual track-and-trip winner Twitch rate the most appealing alternatives, although Bell Shot could also go close.
Prediction : 1st Local Music 2nd Wilde And Dandy 3rd Twitch

SIMIYANN was impressive when scoring by six lengths at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and is very hard to ignore, even with a 5lb penalty imposed. He appears to have found an extra gear now he has adapted to racing in a visor and is a strong fancy to give weight and a beating to his rivals. Smokey Malone is effective over track and trip so also warrants serious thought. Drouthy Neebor, a potential improver over this distance, is a must for a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Simiyann 2nd Smokey Malone 3rd Drouthy Neebor

More positive tactics saw triple Chelmsford scorer Crimson Sand regain the winning thread over C&D on Saturday and another bold attempt is forecast. However, a 5lb penalty may be enough to catch the six-year-old out and preference is for the lightly-raced LION'S HOUSE. Roger Varian's gelding offered plenty to work with when sixth on his reappearance at Wolverhampton earlier this month and improvement looks forthcoming. Cajetan is also noted reverting to 6f on the all-weather.
Prediction : 1st Lions House 2nd Crimson Sand 3rd Cajetan

SMOOTH SILESIE lost little in defeat when runner-up at Wolverhampton last time out and she can continue her progression. Lisa Williamson's filly is only 1lb higher in the ratings and compensation could be on the cards. The reapplication of a visor should see an improved bid from Merrimack and he may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Cabeza De Llave.
Prediction : 1st Smooth Silesie 2nd Merrimack 3rd Cabeza De Llave