UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from PIERROT JAGUEN's third-placed Rules bow over an extended 2m4f at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and a breakthrough victory looms. Olly Murphy's gelding had little difficulty in scoring over 3m between the flags and he is hard to oppose. The biggest threat may emerge from Just A Memory, who arrives on the back of a respectable second at Southwell. Taita Hills and Seatoit are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Pierrot Jaguen 2nd Just A Memory 3rd Taita Hills

Having filled the runner-up spot both here and at Ffos Las last month, Haut Folin should give another good account. However, a 5lb rise may be enough to prevent him from landing the spoils and recent Warwick winner ALWAYS BUSY gets the vote. Christian Williams' inmate scored with plenty in hand 11 days ago and looks capable of defying a 7lb penalty. Good Friday Fairy is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Always Busy 2nd Haut Folin 3rd Good Friday Fairy

DRAYTON FLYER should have learned plenty from his second-placed debut in a bumper at Wetherby last month and he looks just the type to excel over obstacles. This looks a good starting point for the son of Lauro and he may possess enough ability to overpower the experienced Disco Davis. Dan Skelton's charge completed over timber for the first time when fifth at Exeter and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly. Blue Bellamy may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Drayton Flyer 2nd Disco Davis 3rd Blue Bellamy

Saint Xavier must have a good chance sneaking into this marathon contest off bottom weight following his last-start success over 3m4f at Haydock. The much younger legs of LADY BALKO may prevail, though, as she was in really good form in handicap company prior to having an off-day when upped in class at Newbury just over a fortnight ago. Here Comes McCoy should run his usual honest race and course scorer Passing Well is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Lady Balko 2nd Saint Xavier 3rd Here Comes McCoy

RAPID MISSION was a winner on the Flat when trained by Joseph O'Brien and could be well treated on his handicap debut in this sphere. He's struggled to land a blow in three juvenile hurdles but has come up against some smart types in the process and the jockey booking of Callum Pritchard is a really positive one. Warwick bumper second Out Out boasts a similar profile now sent handicapping and must be respected for a powerful yard, likewise Culligran.
Prediction : 1st Rapid Mission 2nd Out Out 3rd Culligran

BOBBI'S BEAUTY won with any amount in hand over 2m here before Christmas and, up 8lb for that, the step up in trip can ensure she remains a step ahead of the assessor and she's still open to more improvement over fences (2-4). Watchoutitscookie also comes in here on the back of a win and he too was impressive at Newcastle. Joe Cotton might have to settle for another supporting role.
Prediction : 1st Bobbis Beauty 2nd Watchoutitscookie 3rd Joe Cotton

Success had looked unlikely for EATON ANNE approaching two from home at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve, but Olly Murphy's charge kept on powerfully to record what was ultimately a comfortable triumph. The lightly-raced gelding is 6lb higher but with scope for further improvement, that may not inconvenience him. Cast's Tasha hit the woodwork in a 0-125 at Sandown last time out and she is a real player, along with Godot.
Prediction : 1st Eaton Anne 2nd Casts Tasha 3rd Godot