UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

BEARAWAY, who won over C&D three starts ago before brushing aside a 7lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last month, is an attractive proposition with the capable Sean D Bowen taking over in the saddle. An additional 2lb for that Dunstall Park success looks fair and a bold showing is likely back on this happy hunting ground. Solanna boasts a similar profile and is another must for the shortlist, while Obsidian Knight and Book Of Life merit market inspections.
Prediction : 1st Bearaway 2nd Solanna 3rd Obsidian Knight

The presence of the highly-rated Aramis Grey and Romanova adds plenty of intrigue. The latter is especially noteworthy given she ran in the May Hill when last seen in September 2023 and must be of interest returning for a highly-respected yard. However, this could also be a good time to side with ROSA APPLAUSE, who won over 6f at this venue on the back of a similar break last year and is open to any amount of progression over 7f on her debut for Harry Charlton.
Prediction : 1st Rosa Applause 2nd Romanova 3rd Aramis Grey

GOOD BANTER has looked above average in three starts to date and has a decent chance of adding to a brace of 6f wins at Wolverhampton last year. Switching to Polytrack is a minor concern for the Clive Cox-trained colt, but he otherwise offers strong appeal on his handicap bow. Coul Angel and Motawahij get plenty of weight from the selection and are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Good Banter 2nd Coul Angel 3rd Motawahij

Not seen in action since the British Champions Sprint last October, SHARTASH scored first time out last season and he can do so once more on the drop in grade. The five-year-old is bred to handle the all-weather, and it may be that the recent C&D winner Prince Of Pillo gives him the most to think about off a 6lb higher mark. Both capable sorts on their day, Emaraaty Ana and Silky Wilkie must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Shartash 2nd Prince Of Pillo 3rd Emaraaty Ana

ROARING LEGEND has been in top form since joining the Hugo Palmer yard and a 4lb rise for his most recent success at Newcastle may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. A rare contender at this track for Willie Mullins, Mr Escobar went close in a valuable handicap at Chester last September and has since scored over hurdles at Sedgefield. A promising fourth when having his first go over 2m at Kempton last time out, Moon Over Miami is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Roaring Legend 2nd Mr Escobar 3rd Moon Over Miami

Dual C&D winner Charlotte's Web arrives on a five-timer and is likely to prove popular with punters once more, although she was all out to score here last time and a 3lb rise may prove harsh. With that in mind, preference is for THE GLEN ROVERS, who has done nothing but improve this winter. While he was denied a hat-trick in a tactically-run affair over 1m3f at Kempton recently, it may pay to keep the faith with him off an unchanged mark. Royal Approval beat a subsequent winner on his handicap debut earlier this month and he catches the eye too.
Prediction : 1st The Glen Rovers 2nd Charlottes Web 3rd Royal Approval

This looks a trappy finale, so only a tentative vote goes to WITCH HUNTER. The Group 2-winning son of Siyouni finished an excellent third in the Balmoral over a mile at Ascot when last seen in October, and he gets the vote to give weight and a beating to his rivals off the same mark. Destructive did it well when scoring over an extended mile at Wolverhampton recently and is respected off 6lb higher, although the jury is still out over the strength of that form. Fantastic Fox is also fancied to make the frame.
Prediction : 1st Witch Hunter 2nd Destructive 3rd Fantastic Fox