UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

Meadram occupied the runner-up berth at Chelmsford on his latest outing and should remain competitive off only a 2lb higher rating. However, the vote goes to ROLYPOLYMOLY, who took the silver medal home over C&D on his penultimate start and is now 2lb lower. A repeat of that effort might be good enough, while Ellexis is another to note after her second at Wolverhampton.
Prediction : 1st Rolypolymoly 2nd Meadram 3rd Ellexis

Naughty Eyes failed to justify favouritism when finishing third over 5f at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, but this step up in trip could unlock improvement. However, ENCHANTED WAY gets the nod. Archie Watson's three-year-old improved on her debut fourth to fill the runner-up spot at Epsom in July and, provided she is ready to go on her return, she may prove hard to beat. Mister Mcgregor is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Enchanted Way 2nd Naughty Eyes 3rd Mister Mcgregor

MERRIMACK was just touched off by a neck into second in this grade at Chelmsford six days ago and goes off an unchanged mark. Stuart Williams' four-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Harry Brown performed well in a stronger contest over track and trip on Saturday and sports a first-time tongue-tie, which could eke out more. The Defiant completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Merrimack 2nd Harry Brown 3rd The Defiant

FREAK ENCOUNTER was said to have benefitted from the application of first-time blinkers (retained) when on target over C&D earlier this month and, should they have a similar effect in this race, a 6lb penalty may not inconvenience him. Rumseg was supported ahead of his handicap debut last time out but he failed to deliver. Eased 2lb and with blinkers applied for the first time, it could be a different story, while Majestic Heights is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Freak Encounter 2nd Rumseg 3rd Majestic Heights

Charlatan cruised to the front at Southwell on Friday but found little off the bridle, ultimately finishing second when attempting to follow up on his recent success at the same venue. The gelding was said to have ran flat having raced three days prior so it must be of some concern that he turns out quickly once more, and it is KONDRATIEV WAVE that gets the nod. Tony Carroll's eight-year-old kept on for second over 7f last time but with a return to the mile likely to suit, he can go one place better. Overnight Oats is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kondratiev Wave 2nd Charlatan 3rd Overnight Oats

LEQUINTO found himself too far back at Wolverhampton before being denied a clear run recently, but his case is as strong as any here. Drawn low and with Jack Doughty taking off a handy 3lb once again, he can make amends. Master Dandy didn't see out 7f at Chelmsford when last seen in September but a drop in trip will suit, and Hierarchy is another that could go well.
Prediction : 1st Lequinto 2nd Master Dandy 3rd Hierarchy

Royal Observatory could have a big say but he is far from bombproof and another slow start could be costly on this notoriously fast track. With that in mind, three-time C&D winner SUNSET IN PARIS looks worth chancing now tried in a first-time tongue-tie. Danehill Star is another must for consideration, having had Royal Observatory back in third when scoring over track and trip off 2lb lower 13 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Sunset In Paris 2nd Royal Observatory 3rd Danehill Star

DUBAI HARBOUR returned from a 50-day break to score in game manner over C&D last month and, although defeated off this revised mark twice in the intervening period, the five-year-old can be given another chance. With many of the rest struggling for form, the lightly-weighted Rivas Rob Roy and course winner We'renotreallyhere could pose the biggest threats to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Harbour 2nd Rivas Rob Roy 3rd Werenotreallyhere