UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

MEADRAM travelled strongly when scoring by a length over track and trip on his most recent start and is just 3lb higher now. Marcus Tregoning's seven-year-old remains feasibly treated off a mark of 65 and looks the way to go. Crafter has taken the silver medal home on two of his last three outings and should remain competitive, while Egoiste isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Meadram 2nd Crafter 3rd Egoiste

GRAND DUCHESS OLGA was always doing enough when going in by a neck over 1m6f at Wolverhampton last month and the assessor may have been kind to only put her up 2lb. With a previous C&D victory to her name, she could prove hard to beat once again. Sullivan Bay made the frame at this venue when last seen on the Flat and has since undergone a wind operation, so he is one to watch out for. Stretch is next best.
Prediction : 1st Grand Duchess Olga 2nd Sullivan Bay 3rd Stretch

PARTICIPLE just failed by the smallest of margins when second on her debut at Salisbury last August and the daughter of Frankel may be the one to beat on that evidence. True Colors has made the frame on both of her starts, most recently at Wolverhampton, and she needs to be taken seriously. Stellenbosch sets the standard with a rating of 78 and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Participle 2nd True Colors 3rd Stellenbosch

The form of EXPLODE's debut third has worked out well and the son of Sottsass can put that experience to good use and go in at the second time of asking. Although hooded on his racecourse bow, Antipodes warrants a market check for the in-form Roger Varian stable, while the Kingman colt Mudbir, who has been off since finishing second at Newmarket on his debut in October, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Explode 2nd Antipodes 3rd Mudbir

COMPETIZIONE showed major improvement from first to second start when runner-up at Doncaster last time out, and stepping up to a mile can see him get off the mark for in-form connections. Gelded since his last run, Shimmering Spin has strong claims on his second over C&D two starts ago, while River King has shown up well on both starts this season at Nottingham and Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st Competizione 2nd Shimmering Spin 3rd River King

Narrowly denied at Wolverhampton last time out, SMOOTH SILESIE has been found an ideal opportunity to regain the winning thread, with Rossa Ryan taking over in the saddle. Dark Side Prince landed this contest last year off 7lb higher, and he must enter calculations once again. Twilight Madness is another with strong claims based on the pick of his form, while Colors Of Freedom completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Smooth Silesie 2nd Dark Side Prince 3rd Twilight Madness

A course-and-distance winner off the same mark in February, TEMPLE BRUER could be ideally berthed in stall four to have the race unfold to suit his style of running. The in-form Combustion and Yoshimi are prime candidates to be on the front end to set things up nicely, while Thomas Equinas is another speedy type that can cause the selection problems. Forever Noah and Safari Dream are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Temple Bruer 2nd Combustion 3rd Yoshimi

Dropping back down in trip from an extended mile to 7f was instrumental in Bizarre Law winning at Wolverhampton 10 days ago and he commands respect under a 5lb penalty. However, KRANJCAR's form figures since returning from wind surgery are more inspiring and the George Boughey-trained four-year-old shades preference based on his proven reliability. Due Date and Heerathetrack are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Kranjcar 2nd Bizarre Law 3rd Heerathetrack