UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

Fihrayn has placed on his last couple of starts, including over C&D last time, and will rightly have plenty of supporters, but a chance is taken on APODICTIQUE. Gary and Josh Moore's French recruit wasn't beaten far on stable debut at Chepstow in June and she is entitled to improve for that first outing since November 2023. The five-year-old mare could land a telling blow with cheekpieces back on, while Harswell Duke makes up the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Apodictique 2nd Fihrayn 3rd Harswell Duke

ISAMBARD KINGDOM ran out a decisive winner on his handicap/all-weather debut at Kempton recently and, 5lb well-in under a 6lb penalty, he could take some stopping in his bid to complete the double. The Caddy Master has steadily been progressing as he's stepped up in trip in maiden/novice company and must enter calculations now stretched out to a mile on his nursery bow. Better was expected of London at Thirsk and she's not written off just yet.
Prediction : 1st Isambard Kingdom 2nd The Caddy Master 3rd London

Lion of Mali makes most appeal of the newcomers, with his dam having won first time out as a two-year-old, but otherwise it's probably best to concentrate on those with experience. The single best piece of form looks to be HAVANA SMILE's runner-up effort over 5f at Sandown and he ought to go close with this longer trip expected to suit. Parole Officer and Hakin Adraar also bring solid placed form to the table and rate serious dangers.
Prediction : 1st Havana Smile 2nd Parole Officer 3rd Hakin Adraar

ALKUMATIC SAM outran his odds of 25/1 to hit the woodwork on debut at Kempton last week and is likely to take a step forward. Ivan Furtado's youngster will have plenty of improvement in him and should prove hard to beat. Galileo Island finished second at Doncaster on his most recent outing and sets the standard with an official rating of 70, so he has to be considered. Reliable Ricki completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Alkumatic Sam 2nd Galileo Island 3rd Reliable Ricki

ARLECCHINO'S REX was well beaten into fifth at Epsom, but the handicapper continues to loosen his grip and Mark Usher's gelding now lurks on an appealing mark. The son of Belardo looks to have been found a suitable assignment and can return to winning ways. Brother Dave made the frame in a classified stakes at Newcastle and is an interesting contender back in the handicap ranks. Of the remainder, Aspire To Glory makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Arlecchinos Rex 2nd Brother Dave 3rd Aspire To Glory

INVINCIBLE LOVE produced a much better effort to finish second at Wolverhampton in January and is just 1lb higher. Providing the three-year-old can overcome his draw in stall nine on his return, he could be the one to beat. Polar Rebel made the frame on her first start for the Charlie Clover stable before only managing seventh at Lingfield last week, but she is one to note. Rokuni is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Invincible Love 2nd Polar Rebel 3rd Rokuni

POETIC JACK, whose two previous career wins came with Marco Ghiani in the saddle, has a good chance at the weights and can make the most of dropping into a classified stakes. Wrath Of Hector handles this course well and could be a key player, with promising apprentice Taryn Langley claiming 5lb. Confederation is also suited by Polytrack and shouldn't be underestimated in this company.
Prediction : 1st Poetic Jack 2nd Wrath Of Hector 3rd Confederation

Having lost ground due to dwelling in the stalls, BLUE TRAIN's recent third at Yarmouth finish can be upgraded and rising from 1m could be a good move given the manner in which the William Knight-trained gelding finished off that race. Caspian King and Live Each Day have been promising since stepping up to this trip and warrant close inspection. Pebble Island is also notable on just his third handicap start.
Prediction : 1st Blue Train 2nd Caspian King 3rd Live Each Day