UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

WALKINTHEWOODS went agonisingly close to breaking his chasing duck in controversial circumstances at Ffos Las last week. Evan Williams gets him out again quickly in a bid to make amends and also before his revised 4lb higher mark comes into effect. Nine Nine Nine is 1lb well-in after his Leicester second and also 1lb lower than for his commanding victory in this race 12 months ago. He has to be feared, as does King Of Brazil in the first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Walkinthewoods 2nd Nine Nine Nine 3rd King Of Brazil

Not much in the way of recent winning form to go on, but ISLE OF GOLD made a decent start to his career over fences when runner-up on his handicap bow at Warwick and has the most scope for improvement. Fortunefavorsdbold has been paying his way in minor money, although his rating is high enough. Innisfree Lass had Itsnoteasy a good way behind when they made the frame at Chepstow, while Dunworley had a subsequent winner hot on his heels when second at Uttoxeter.
Prediction : 1st Isle Of Gold 2nd Fortunefavorsdbold 3rd Dunworley

Immortal Fame has been revitalised by the switch to Deborah Cole's yard and completed a hat-trick at Southwell. The second of those victories came at Uttoxeter at the chief expense of KING ARISE, who is 6lb better off in his bid to overturn just a half-length deficit. The eight-year-old has done precious little wrong since going over fences and can continue on his upward curve. Plaisir Des Flos, most progressive over hurdles, tries the bigger obstacles for the first time and is bred to excel over them.
Prediction : 1st King Arise 2nd Immortal Fame 3rd Plaisir Des Flos

The application of first-time cheekpieces worked just a treat for MIGHTY MOTH when opening her account over fences at Lingfield 15 days ago. Although an 8lb higher mark demands more of Noel Williams' mare, she scored with enough in hand to suggest that a brace could be on the horizon. The biggest threat may emerge form Party Vibes, who looks ready for a step up in trip after her staying-on third over 2m here last month. Kosasiempre may fare best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Moth 2nd Party Vibes 3rd Kosasiempre

The combination of a 51-day break and reapplied hood played a large part in last month's Lingfield scorer YOU SAY NOTHING capitalising on a career-low mark. Christian Williams' veteran scored with enough in hand to suggest that he holds every chance of overcoming a 5lb higher mark. Bobbi's Beauty hasn't proved the most consistent in her 11 outings under Rules, but she's capable if on a going day and an improved bid is expected reverting to 2m. Master Mikey Dee may chase the aforementioned duo home.
Prediction : 1st You Say Nothing 2nd Bobbis Beauty 3rd Master Mikey Dee

YCCS PORTOCERVO shouldn't be judged too harshly on his Summer Plate effort at Market Rasen in July with the step up in grade a probable excuse for underperforming. Previous to that blip, the veteran had racked up a hat-trick and he makes grand appeal reverting to a hunter chase. Stable debutant Fan De Blues boasted some smart form when under the tutelage of Willie Mullins and market support on his return from a 693-day absence would be interesting. Joker De Mai is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Yccs Portocervo 2nd Fan De Blues 3rd Joker De Mai