UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

DAARIS has been a model of consistency all winter and came within a whisker of a third career success at Wolverhampton. Given he was pipped by an in-form rival, a 1lb rise probably underestimates the merit of that performance and he can gain compensation. This trip is a bit on the short side and he mustn't give Green Team too much of a start, with Cerulean Summer likely to be putting in her best work at the finish too.
Prediction : 1st Daaris 2nd Green Team 3rd Cerulean Summer

Big Sip was a bit costly to follow last season, but nevertheless showed plenty of promise and he has been gelded since finishing midfield in a 100k race at York. His two previous all-weather outings have resulted in Kempton seconds but he lacks the recent match practice of I'LL GIVE IT A GO, who offered considerable encouragement when finding only an experienced favourite too strong on debut at Southwell. Absolutely Not made a satisfactory return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ill Give It A Go 2nd Big Sip 3rd Absolutely Not

The penny dropped late for LUNANOVA on her course introduction and she finished her race off to good effect to make the frame. The winner has gone in again since, so the form is solid, and Amanda Perrett's filly can make it second-time lucky. Lightening Mann acquitted himself quite well in a decent Doncaster event last summer and has been gelded since. The biggest threat, though, could come in the shape of Monty Beau, who belatedly tastes competitive action for the first time but appeals on pedigree.
Prediction : 1st Lunanova 2nd Monty Beau 3rd Lightening Mann

A wide draw and drop in distance didn't see Rosenpur to best effect when finishing last over 5f at Wolverhampton recently, but there is a suspicion that the five-year-old still has more to offer. Regardless, WATERMELON SUGAR arrives on the back of a ready triumph over C&D and a 6lb higher mark may not be enough to prevent Chelsea Banham's inmate from following up. Harry Brown is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Watermelon Sugar 2nd Rosenpur 3rd Harry Brown

Although thwarted in her hat-trick bid when finishing fourth in the Group 2 Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket last July, BOUNTIFUL lost little in defeat and she makes grand appeal on her all-weather/seasonal debut. George Boughey's filly is a potential improver stepping up in trip and she edges the vote over Rebel's Gamble. The son of Dark Angel boasts a recent run and he warrants respect on the back of that solid second at Southwell. Rajeko and Dance In The Storm are noted too.
Prediction : 1st Bountiful 2nd Rebels Gamble 3rd Rajeko

Kitaro Kich relished a return to this 7f distance when scoring with something in hand at Chelmsford six days ago. However, a quick turnaround and a 5lb penalty does demand more from the five-year-old and SPLIT ELEVENS is marginally preferred. John Butler's inmate arrives on the back of a victory at Kempton and a mere 2lb rise looks lenient. Portoro, Kondratiev Wave and Runaround Sioux all warrant respect as well.
Prediction : 1st Split Elevens 2nd Kitaro Kich 3rd Portoro

Coolagh Magic has to be of interest following his C&D win last month but a 5lb rise just gives the edge to ECCLESIASTICAL. The eight-year-old was only beaten a head into second over 5f at Wolverhampton recently and, off the same mark, he could go one better here. Others who make the shortlist are Mick's Spirit, Recon Mission and Unavailable.
Prediction : 1st Ecclesiastical 2nd Coolagh Magic 3rd Micks Spirit

Sonic Pioneer made a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton recently and may still have more to offer. That said, a 6lb penalty is a slight concern and preference is for ALL COST, who was only denied by a short head on his handicap bow at Kempton three weeks ago and the first-time application of cheekpieces may bring about further progression. Backer Bilk is another who arrives here with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st All Cost 2nd Sonic Pioneer 3rd Backer Bilk