UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

ROYAL ALLIANCE was having his first start since June when scoring at Newcastle last month, having been gelded in the interim. The son of Persian King comfortably beat a horse rated 82 and may well defy a penalty on the strength of that form. Akrramm will likely have more to offer on his return from an absence, and the now-gelded Beccali might have a say in proceedings as well. Breakdancer, Dance In The Storm and Raafedd are all newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Royal Alliance 2nd Akrramm 3rd Beccali

NO SAINT finally took advantage of a tumble down the weights when scoring with any amount in hand at Southwell. The four-year-old has been raised 6lb for that success, but another strong bid looks assured. Wrath Of Hector has placed here since winning at Yarmouth in August and it would be no surprise if he featured in the finish once again. Sea The Buckthorn (fourth) wasn't far behind Wrath Of Hector last time and looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st No Saint 2nd Wrath Of Hector 3rd Sea The Buckthorn

KENSTONE failed to fire at Wolverhampton after losing a cheekpiece early in the race. Adrian Wintle's veteran had gone close when runner-up at Chepstow before that, suggesting a return to winning ways was imminent, and he gets another chance. A winner at Kempton last month, Batal Dandy ran well again when third over track and trip a fortnight ago and is not out of it, while Just Ten High can be given a chance returning to this shorter distance.
Prediction : 1st Kenstone 2nd Batal Dandy 3rd Just Ten High

CAMERA SHY created a good impression when scoring cosily at Newmarket on debut in May and, after not being seen to best effect when sent off a warm order for a Group 3 in Italy, this promising son of Kodiac can return to winning ways. The experienced Rock Hunter has shown enough ability to suggest that he can land a race of this nature and commands attention sporting blinkers for the first time. Desert Champion is also respected, especially if the market speaks favourably.
Prediction : 1st Camera Shy 2nd Rock Hunter 3rd Desert Champion

APPLE'S ANGEL impressed when scoring comfortably over track and trip on her nursery debut last week and the suspicion is that a 7lb rise may not be enough to anchor her. Eighteencaratgold offered encouragement when fourth on his handicap bow at Kempton in August and he can emerge as the main danger to the selection now he has been gelded and is sporting cheekpieces for the first time. Recent C&D runner-up Oasis Sunrise completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Apples Angel 2nd Eighteencaratgold 3rd Oasis Sunrise

STARTLING impressed with a last-to-first victory over C&D last month and this looks a good opportunity for her to follow up, despite racing off a 4lb higher mark. Natsumi hasn't cut much ice in her three qualifying runs, but she warrants respect on her nursery debut for astute connections. Master Zack wasn't seen to best effect over 6f here recently, but he suffered interference and could bounce back.
Prediction : 1st Startling 2nd Natsumi 3rd Master Zack

BLIND BEGGAR finished four lengths clear of Moulin Booj (third) when only denied by a short head in a stronger event at Nottingham. Mick Appleby's six-year-old took this race last year and is only 1lb higher, so it would be no surprise to see him repeat the feat. Crimson Sand made the frame over 6f here last month, just five days on from a success over the same C&D, and could get into contention again. Bang On The Bell can pick up any pieces.
Prediction : 1st Blind Beggar 2nd Crimson Sand 3rd Bang On The Bell

Hunters Run is in fine form and was a close-up second when on a hat-trick at Southwell. However, the slight rise in distance might stretch out his stamina and, with that in mind, the vote goes to DASHING PANTHER. William Stone's five-year-old could only finish in midfield at Newbury, when the heavy conditions may have gone against him. Based on his runner-up effort at Pontefract prior to that display, he could be the one to beat. Al Haal is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Dashing Panther 2nd Hunters Run 3rd Al Haal

Andaleep backed up his fifth in the Cambridgeshire with a highly respectable second at Kempton on Monday and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. However, he could come out second best to PENZANCE, who is a dual C&D winner and finished third in a Listed contest on the same Kempton card earlier in the week. The four-year-old returns to the handicap ranks and will prove hard to beat. Intricacy is another to take seriously, despite being absent since his victory at Meydan in February.
Prediction : 1st Penzance 2nd Andaleep 3rd Intricacy