UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

It might pay to take a chance on the James Evans-trained MASQOOL. The gelded son of Invincible Spirit hasn't been at his best recently, but a return to this course and distance, which has yielded three victories, may well spark a revival. Obsidian Knight didn't quite see out 1m4f at Southwell last time and the drop in trip looks to be a positive move, while others to note include Finn Russell and Forge Valley Lad.
Prediction : 1st Masqool 2nd Obsidian Knight 3rd Finn Russell

Turner Girl and Sun Dancer Girl are arguably the two leading contenders on current form and both merit respect, as does the unexposed Glimmer Of Light, who was far from disgraced at Chelmsford last month. That said, although TIANITA has made little impact on both of her runs since sent handicapping, she could offer some value. Plenty of stamina on the dam's side would suggest she can improve for this step up in trip and the booking of David Probert catches the eye.
Prediction : 1st Tianita 2nd Turner Girl 3rd Glimmer Of Light

AL SHABABI chased home a 94-rated rival over 7f at Kempton on his debut last month. Given that a step up to the mile should suit the Without Parole colt and with natural improvement on the cards, Owen Burrows' charge is fancied to go in at the second time of asking. Present Times couldn't build on a promising debut performance but he remains of interest switched to the all-weather. Venezuelan paid the price for starting slowly on his racecourse bow, but Ralph Beckett's gelding should be more streetwise this time around.
Prediction : 1st Al Shababi 2nd Present Times 3rd Venezuelan

Cape Breton, who cost 450,000gns as a yearling, has so far only dropped hints of living up to his stellar pedigree. However, the son of Frankel drops in class and still commands respect on his all-weather debut. Nevertheless, there should be plenty more to come from CHARMING LIFE, who is a half-brother to a 7f Listed winner on the all-weather in France. The Godolphin gelding shades preference after a promising introduction at Newmarket 12 days ago. Gemmari and Killenaule are notable debutants to consider.
Prediction : 1st Charming Life 2nd Cape Breton 3rd Gemmari

Roger Varian's horses have been in excellent form over the last fortnight and the good run can continue with BOBBY BENNU, who may be ideally placed to gain a first handicap success now he goes with a hood added. Blue Prince doesn't have much to find with the selection based on recent efforts and rates a serious contender. Irish raider Final Voyage has winning form over 7f and also appeals back at this trip.
Prediction : 1st Bobby Bennu 2nd Blue Prince 3rd Final Voyage

William Haggas has won four of the last seven renewals and has another live chance with SEA THEME, who was far from disgraced when seventh in the Champions Fillies And Mares Stakes at Ascot last month. Already a dual Listed winner, the daughter of Sea The Stars holds every chance of further success back at this level. Runner-up in the Diamond Stakes at Dundalk most recently, Madam Celeste is feared most, although the upwardly mobile Meribella commands respect too.
Prediction : 1st Sea Theme 2nd Madam Celeste 3rd Meribella

This revolves around SACRED ANGEL and how fit she is following an absence. Much will have been expected of the daughter of Dark Angel in 2024 following a juvenile campaign that resulted in a Princess Margaret win and a third in the Cheveley Park, but she struggled in the 1000 Guineas and hasn't been seen since. If near to her peak, this provides her with a good opportunity to get her career back on track. Ornellaia, who made the frame in the Moyglare at two, has also had just the one outing this year, finishing down the field at Ascot. She could still be dangerous, with Doom the most likely to capitalise if the aforementioned pair aren't what they were.
Prediction : 1st Sacred Angel 2nd Ornellaia 3rd Doom

DRIFTS AWAY is progressing nicely and supplemented his breakthrough Chelmsford triumph when justifying favouritism at Southwell. A further 7lb rise demands considerably more of him, but his rate of improvement could keep him ahead of the handicapper for now. Claxton Bay was unable to reward favourite-backers when attempting to back up a Beverley victory at Newmarket and, even though he has something to prove on the all-weather, he can't be written off yet. Book Of Life and Celebrating Ethel are a couple more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Drifts Away 2nd Claxton Bay 3rd Book Of Life

LION RING is unbeaten in his last four appearances on Polytrack - all in class 6 company - with his sole defeat in that time coming in a class 5 on the Southwell Tapeta. Andrew Martin's six-year-old has only been bumped up another 3lb for his latest success, and Ryan Kavanagh clearly gets a great tune out of him. Phoenix Moon arrives in good form and could turn out to be the primary threat, although spare a thought for the veteran Recon Mission.
Prediction : 1st Lion Ring 2nd Phoenix Moon 3rd Recon Mission