UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

WE GOT YOUR BACK arrives here on the back of two victories in recent months and a 6lb rise for the latest of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. That said, the unexposed River Run Free won on his chasing/handicap debut at Lingfield last time and is likely to have more improvement left to come. The rest all look to be up against it, but Eric Carmen is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st We Got Your Back 2nd River Run Free 3rd Eric Carmen

LAZY SUNDAY hit the crossbar over C&D a few weeks ago and that was her third placed effort in a row. This appears to be an ideal opportunity for the veteran to go one better, despite a 2lb rise. Thirsty Farmer made an encouraging return to action when third here in December and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Nine Nine Nine.
Prediction : 1st Lazy Sunday 2nd Thirsty Farmer 3rd Nine Nine Nine

BUCKSY DES EPEIRES bumped into a well-handicapped rival, who has won again subsequently, when second at Doncaster last time. Off the same mark here, Venetia Williams' six-year-old could prove hard to beat. Classic Maestro was not disgraced in a stronger race than this at Sandown last time and may improve in first-time cheekpieces. Cases can be made for all of the remainder, but Denemethy completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bucksy Des Epeires 2nd Classic Maestro 3rd Denemethy

Largy Force was unfortunate to be brought down at Wetherby but her previous form was encouraging enough for her to rate a serious player here. However, there is arguably more to like about the progressive profile held by MISS MAVERICK, who performed with zest until the lack of a recent run appeared to take it's toll in the latter stages over timber at Uttoxeter last month. With her match-fitness topped up, Gary Hanmer's mare appeals strongly now tackling a fence. The class-dropping It's Easy completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Miss Maverick 2nd Largy Force 3rd Its Easy

SABBATHICAL has performed well enough in three starts since returning from a lengthy break and having won this race off 2lb higher in 2023, the 10-year-old has every chance of a repeat. Last-time-out winner My Portia is also thriving but a 9lb rise for her Market Rasen success does her no favours. Therefore, Night Jet, who drops in trip, could be more of a threat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Sabbathical 2nd Night Jet 3rd My Portia

MR GLASS, who won a couple of point-to-points before breezing home in a similar event at Wincanton last month, is hard to oppose in this company. Jeux D'eau and Paul Marvel are very capable of making a fist of things and spearhead the challenge from the remainder. Red Delta has some useful point-to-point form and is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Mr Glass 2nd Jeux Deau 3rd Paul Marvel