UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

A winner on his racecourse debut before finding a useful colt, who has since finished second to the talented Al Qudra in Qatar, too good here in December, PORT LIGHT should have what it takes to defy a penalty. Newcastle scorer Crack On Boys is drawn next door and the son of Cracksman appeals as the most likely threat. Yes Honey is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Port Light 2nd Crack On Boys 3rd Yes Honey

CAPUCHINERO has been edging down the weights in recent months and she went agonisingly close under Oliver Carmichael at Wolverhampton last time. Bint Havana Gold (third) has since franked that form by winning at the Midlands venue so, off just 2lb higher, Alice Haynes' mare appears to hold outstanding claims. Kitaro Kich continues to run well and he remains of interest, while others to note include Sonmarg and handicap debutant Willow's Kiss.
Prediction : 1st Capuchinero 2nd Bint Havana Gold 3rd Kitaro Kich

Southbank struck over C&D in December before recording back-to-back second-placed finishes at Wolverhampton and he merits the utmost respect, but the vote goes to JESSE LUC. Mike Murphy's gelding has won three of his last four starts, with the latest of those coming at Southwell recently. He's only 3lb higher and with Rossa Ryan back aboard, he looks set to mount another serious challenge. Man On A Mission is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Jesse Luc 2nd Southbank 3rd Man On A Mission

Smith needs serious thought off just 3lb higher than his latest win at Lingfield. However, this shorter trip might not be ideal for him and the vote goes to previous course winner SMOKEY MALONE. Having won off higher marks in the past, a current rating of 51 gives the Outstrip gelding every chance and another bold showing is expected. Mhajim and This Time Maybe are other solid options.
Prediction : 1st Smokey Malone 2nd Smith 3rd Mhajim

State Of Madness is interesting judged on recent form but a wide berth in stall eight could prove tricky and is a concern. MEHMO, on the other hand, has the benefit of a position near the inside rail and, having gone well here before, he looks worth chancing off a competitive rating on just his second start for his current yard. War Zone also appeals after winning a classified stakes over C&D a fortnight ago.
Prediction : 1st Mehmo 2nd State Of Madness 3rd War Zone

A tentative vote goes to JENSON BENSON, who bounced back to form with a strong runner-up effort over C&D last time out, where he had the reopposing Cloud Free (third) over a length behind. The latter is now 2lb better off at the weights, but Shaun Lycett's charge is taken to regain the winning thread at the main expense of Elterwater, who has scored on two of her three starts at this track.
Prediction : 1st Jenson Benson 2nd Elterwater 3rd Cloud Free

HELM ROCK didn't do himself any favours when racing wide at Wolverhampton last time out but he did well to finish third, and dropping back to 1m should suit. The booking of Billy Loughnane is eye-catching and the seven-year-old can regain the winning thread at the main expense of High Point, who has switched yards since scoring at Salisbury last October. Longlai and Tempus cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Helm Rock 2nd High Point 3rd Tempus