UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

Having supplemented his debut victory in France with a respectable second at Chantilly, stable/seasonal debutant ROMIEU sets a strong standard for the others to aim at. The four-year-old is likely to take all the beating if handling the forecast quicker ground and a second career victory may await. The biggest threat might emerge from Jenubiyah, who offered plenty of encouragement with her third at Kempton. Newcomer Earthwatch warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Romieu 2nd Jenubiyah 3rd Earthwatch

Lady Of The Garr put a good string of efforts together on the all-weather during the winter and must enter calculations on the back of a 79-day break. However, this demands a career best and dual Redcar winner MRS TRUMP is more compelling. The five-year-old didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages on her reappearance at Pontefract and reverting to the C&D of her last triumph may see her capitalise. Garifullina and Ustath are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Mrs Trump 2nd Lady Of The Garr 3rd Garifullina

STROXX has been in fine fettle this month, with a close-up second at Musselburgh followed up by a dogged Catterick victory. This looks a suitable opportunity for Liam Bailey's sprinter to go in again and he makes plenty of appeal off just 2lb higher. Brian The Snail returned to form with a solid third at Nottingham and the evergreen 11-year-old is feared most, ahead of Variety Island.
Prediction : 1st Stroxx 2nd Brian The Snail 3rd Variety Island

MEDIA MOGUL appreciated the application of first-time cheekpieces when scoring by half a length over 1m4f at Wolverhampton and now makes only his fourth handicap start. With this step up in trip a possible source of further improvement, he can complete a double. Trojan Sun raced way too keenly to do himself justice when last of five at Musselburgh, but has Paul Mulrennan back on board and could bounce back. Gastronomy looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Media Mogul 2nd Trojan Sun 3rd Gastronomy

CRUYFF TURN only weakened late on to finish a respectable fourth in a stronger event over a mile at this venue and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone. The eight-year-old ran out a two-length victor when last seen in this grade at Thirsk in September and he looks the way to go. Al Muqdad hit the crossbar at Ayr to sign off his 2024 campaign and has cheekpieces removed for his return to action. Circe is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Cruyff Turn 2nd Al Muqdad 3rd Circe

GRABAJABBA outran odds of 28/1 to finish a close third over 7f at Doncaster's Lincoln meeting and is just 2lb higher. Mick Appleby's colt makes only his fourth handicap start and could have more to offer. Rhythm Master was closing all the way to the line after striking trouble in running at Thirsk and should go well, while Cadarn has Danny Tudhope booked for his handicap debut and has to be respected.
Prediction : 1st Grabajabba 2nd Rhythm Master 3rd Cadarn

Flamborough Head has the potential to build on his recent C&D win and should go well given this doesn't appear to be any deeper. However, GROUNDHOG was only a length and a half away in third and, armed with a 5lb pull at the weights, the Barrons' low-mileage three-year-old can turn the form around, assuming he settles better this time. Southwell winner I Can Boogy has to enter the equation, with Ottoman and Mwafaq others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Groundhog 2nd Flamborough Head 3rd I Can Boogy

PERFIDIA went agonisingly close with a strong finish at Pontefract last week and was simply outdone by one who got first run. This straighter and less demanding course should play to his strengths and quick compensation could be gained by Tim Easterby's gelding. Martha Costello showed some improvement on her handicap debut and has been given a chance by the assessor off 1lb lower. Ziva's Star and Sanbona complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Perfidia 2nd Martha Costello 3rd Zivas Star