UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

BLUE LAKOTA made amends for a couple of runner-up efforts when bolting up over 6f in a Newcastle nursery last week, and the suspicion is that a 6lb penalty may not be enough to anchor Kevin Ryan's in-form two-year-old. Bank On Kent was sporting first-time blinkers (retained) when finishing a creditable third in a similar event over this track and trip last month and he gets the vote to emerge as the main danger to the selection after being eased 1lb. The unexposed Frankies Dream looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Blue Lakota 2nd Bank On Kent 3rd Frankies Dream

Sunlit Uplands was the subject of market support when finishing an good second over C&D on her debut in October and another prominent showing would come as no surprise. That said, PREANKA edges preference. She scored in the style of a smart prospect over 6f at Windsor in the summer and, after being outclassed in a Listed race over the same trip at Ripon most recently, she can get back on track with her sights lowered. This step back in trip could see Sixteen One get competitive and she cannot be taken lightly at this level.
Prediction : 1st Preanka 2nd Sunlit Uplands 3rd Sixteen One

CREST OF LIGHT looked the most likely winner for a long way before being worn down late on over a mile at Southwell on his nursery debut earlier this month. Now stepping back in trip off an unchanged mark, he looks well capable of going one place better at this level. Brightandbeautiful was last seen finishing a respectable third behind a couple of potentially useful sorts over 7f at Southwell last month and she commands respect on her nursery bow. The unexposed Chadleeny also looks capable of making her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Crest Of Light 2nd Brightandbeautiful 3rd Chadleeny

RAJEKO was highly tried after he made a winning debut over 6f at Windsor in June and looks the one to be with, given this appears to be easiest assignment he has faced so far. The selection does have a stamina question to answer, however, and the betting should be informative. English Lady, who won over 7f here on her racecourse bow, and Port Light, who scored over 1m at Southwell first time out, look the most obvious alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Rajeko 2nd English Lady 3rd Port Light

Kessaar Power won over C&D off 6lb lower in October and, having been placed twice since, should get competitive given he was rated 15lb higher around this time last year. Reel Power also appeals after a solid third-placed finish at Kempton last month. However, in the quest for a bit of value, EDMUND IRONSIDE, whose only previous win came on Polytrack from a 7lb higher rating, looks worth chancing with his effectiveness over this track and trip also assured.
Prediction : 1st Edmund Ironside 2nd Kessaar Power 3rd Reel Power

RISING FORCE was in a dominant mood when he scored comfortably in a deeper-looking race over this C&D a fortnight ago and should make a bold attempt at brushing aside a 5lb higher mark in this company. Fellow last-time-out winner Dubai Harbour is far less exposed and, assuming he isn't caught flat-footed by dropping back in trip, should also be capable of figuring prominently. Aspire To Glory and Bo Taifan are others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Rising Force 2nd Dubai Harbour 3rd Bo Taifan

BREWING caught the eye when staying on for fourth from off the pace at Wolverhampton last month and William Haggas' gelding was afforded a 1lb ease in the handicap for his troubles. He'll want to be within striking distance today and, if that is the case, he looks capable of going very close. Alzahir has been running well in defeat and is one of the likelier dangers, while Court Of Session, who won over 1m here from 1lb lower 12 months ago, should not be written off.
Prediction : 1st Brewing 2nd Alzahir 3rd Court Of Session

CARLTON had looked in trouble before powering to the front approaching the furlong pole over C&D a week ago, ultimately recording a half-length success. James Owen's new recruit must shoulder a 5lb penalty today, but talented apprentice Sean D Bowen takes off a handy 3lb and he is taken to go in again. Smokey Malone has proven to be a relatively consistent performer at this level and he is unlikely to be far away, although Anisoptera will appreciate a return to further and might be the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Carlton 2nd Anisoptera 3rd Smokey Malone

A typically open sprint in which only a tentative vote can go to KATIE G. Ed Dunlop's filly had excuses over this course and distance last time, but she drops into 0-58 company now and with a good pace to aim at, could offer some value. Smasher posted a creditable second at Kempton earlier this month and he merits respect from 1lb higher. Lingfield winner Poetic Jack can't be taken lightly either, though he will have to break alertly if he's to make all from stall 14.
Prediction : 1st Katie G 2nd Smasher 3rd Poetic Jack