UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

SIR MAXI took a step back in the right direction when runner-up in first-time blinkers at Newcastle last week and Sam England's gelding, a winner over 6f at the same venue in January, could go one better with the headgear utilised once again. Amaysmont's last success came here in November off a 2lb lower mark and he is entitled to be in the mix on his first run since a Wolverhampton third in January. Others to note are Kurimu and Sonmarg.
Prediction : 1st Sir Maxi 2nd Amaysmont 3rd Kurimu

CHAMPAGNE ON ICE clearly knew her job when going agonisingly close to making a winning start at Kempton and the drop from a mile is unlikely to harm her credentials in her bid to go one better. Hey Boo finished off her race well when scoring over C&D and she warrants plenty of respect, despite giving weight away to all of her rivals. Forty Years On and Karakula appeal most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Champagne On Ice 2nd Hey Boo 3rd Forty Years On

Brunel Charm remains on the same mark as his recent third over C&D and the eight-year-old, who has held his form well over the past few months, is likely to make his presence felt once again. Southbank is another who brings consistent form to the table, but the vote goes to JUST TEN HIGH. Successful at Wolverhampton in February, Dylan Cunha's gelding has since been denied by a neck twice at Newcastle and this may be the opportunity needed to get back to winning ways.
Prediction : 1st Just Ten High 2nd Brunel Charm 3rd Southbank

FIDELIUS starts his four-year-old campaign at a workable level and looks worth chancing for a yard that knows the time of day with sprinters. Stable companions Diomed Spirit and Existent top the weights and it may be the latter who shines the most for Stuart Williams on these terms. El Bufalo adds further spice to the race, despite a 4lb higher rating imposed for his track-and-trip triumph last time out.
Prediction : 1st Fidelius 2nd Existent 3rd El Bufalo

METALLO, who was highly tried as a juvenile, has shown steady improvement since being gelded and, with his yard also in flying form, he could have been found a decent opportunity to strike on his fifth start in a handicap. Salamanca sets a decent standard and, having won over C&D on his last completed start, rates another strong contender. Magico and Penzance are viable each-way options to consider.
Prediction : 1st Metallo 2nd Salamanca 3rd Magico

A drop in distance was enough for Lingfield scorer TIME TESTED to be thwarted in his follow-up bid when fourth over a mile at Newcastle. However, Michael Bell's charge has since undergone a gelding procedure and the return to 1m2f could see him regain the winning thread. Cerulean Summer has posted several creditable efforts in defeat over 1m4f of late and reverting to this trip shouldn't prevent another good account. Egoiste is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Time Tested 2nd Cerulean Summer 3rd Egoiste

DRIFTS AWAY had little difficulty in supplementing a Kempton victory over a furlong shorter here last month and another bold bid looks likely. Although a 6lb higher mark demands a career best from the four-year-old, he's difficult to oppose in his current heart. The biggest threat may emerge from last weekend's course scorer Stella Hogan, who should have more to come in a retained eye shield. Star Pupil might fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Drifts Away 2nd Stella Hogan 3rd Star Pupil