UK Horse Racing Tips: Leicester

A speculative vote goes the way of HEY TRU BLUE, a 175,000gns purchase at last month's Craven Breeze-Up sales. The son of Blue Point is a half-brother to three winners and William Buick's presence suggests he will be primed for action. Rock On Thunder cost a whopping 380,000gns as a half-brother to a Group 2 winner. He's another to note, along with Halla Bil Zain, Wechaad and Whiskey Neat.
Prediction : 1st Hey Tru Blue 2nd Rock On Thunder 3rd Halla Bil Zain

BUST A MOON has been in fine form over the minimum trip and returns to 7f with every chance. David Evans' inmate landed a seller at Beverley before going close in a handicap at Chepstow last week. He can edge out Midnight City, who has lost his way slightly since placing at Southwell in February but drops into a claimer for the first time. Toy Soldier landed a maiden over this distance last term and may prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bust A Moon 2nd Midnight City 3rd Toy Soldier

Pina Sonata did it nicely at Wolverhampton last month and can feature again, despite a penalty. ALFAREQA is also penalised for winning over 7f at Doncaster, but the daughter of Frankel seemed to have plenty left in the tank and she gets the vote with the promise of more to come over this extra distance. Jim Crowley sticks with the selection, rather than Itraaq, although the expensive Haggas newcomer could still make her presence felt.
Prediction : 1st Alfareqa 2nd Pina Sonata 3rd Itraaq

Aim For The Bull has run with credit in two starts since being gelded and should be thereabouts if he handles reverting to turf. Galette is a potential improver with a first-time visor added, but the fitting of the same headgear could provide the missing ingredient for ME TARZAN. A respectable third over a mile at Yarmouth last month, the James Fanshawe-trained gelding looks well worth another try over 7f given that form has worked out well since.
Prediction : 1st Me Tarzan 2nd Aim For The Bull 3rd Galette

SYCHELL's recent fourth behind a now 85-rated opponent at Redcar has a solid look in the context of this race. With a step forward, the Archie Watson-trained filly could be very capable of blowing her opening mark of 70 out of the water. Iconnic is another handicapping debutant who could have a say now she is gaining in experience. Sixteen One, Baileys Jubilation and Coeur Jaune are all more exposed but hold each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st Sychell 2nd Iconnic 3rd Sixteen One

ANTELOPE was a ready winner over this trip at Haydock on Friday and has an obvious chance of following up under a 6lb penalty, assuming this doesn't come around too soon. Karthon, Pivotal Affair and Westcombe are interesting handicap debutants to monitor in the betting, but Masterinthewoods wasn't beaten far when third at Goodwood and could be a bigger danger to the selection off the same mark.
Prediction : 1st Antelope 2nd Masterinthewoods 3rd Karthon

With only Dumfries boasting any recent winning form, plenty needs to be taken on trust. The betting could provide some clues where the likes of Gherkin, Bibendum and Ajrad are concerned, while reverting to turf could assist Dashing Donkey. However, a chance is taken on the well-handicapped DEVASBOY. Running off 23lb lower than his last winning rating, it would be dangerous to allow the six-year-old to slip under the radar.
Prediction : 1st Devasboy 2nd Gherkin 3rd Bibendum