UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

Having made light work of the opposition in a Chelmsford maiden last month, Galileo Island merits respect in his follow-up bid. This nursery debut demands more, though, and it might pay to side with CRYSTAL PIER. The daughter of Palace Pier finished third in behind behind a progressive rival over C&D latest and an opening mark of 77 looks workable. Penhallam heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Crystal Pier 2nd Galileo Island 3rd Penhallam

Having supplemented his Haydock debut success with a third-placed effort in a Listed event at the same venue next time, SHAYEM looks the one to beat down in class. Karl Burke's colt should enjoy today's marginally longer trip and is taken to confirm his superiority over reopposing fourth Glacius. A bigger threat may emerge from Gizmo, who scythed his way through the field to make a winning start at Lingfield earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Shayem 2nd Gizmo 3rd Glacius

Stepped up in trip to score on his return from a 270-day absence at Windsor last month, Gamrai is likely capable of better. He might need further improvement to defy a 7lb penalty though and ALCARATH shades preference with that in mind. Alan King's gelding lost little in defeat when second at Salisbury latest and a similar level of performance could suffice. Phoenix Sunrise is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Alcarath 2nd Gamrai 3rd Phoenix Sunrise

The in-form TEAM PLAYER could give his rider Tommie Jakes another day to remember. A winner of two of his five starts over 1m4f, the progressive three-year-old makes considerable appeal having been raised 4lb for his latest triumph. Odin Legacy holds place claims, but recent C&D scorer Give It To Me Oj looks a bigger threat. Naasma arrives in search of a hat-trick but he could be vulnerable off a career-high mark.
Prediction : 1st Team Player 2nd Give It To Me Oj 3rd Odin Legacy

KIMEKO GLORY has won three of her five starts this season and wasn't showing any signs of reaching the limit when she romped home by four lengths at Sandown most recently. That was her first run for Brian Toomey and it's notable she has been given a break since July. Having previously won when fresh, there are good reasons to expect another bold showing. Lord Melbourne and Fantasy Believer are others to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Kimeko Glory 2nd Fantasy Believer 3rd Lord Melbourne

Falmouth Lad completed a double at Kempton on his most recent start and is progressing at a rapid rate of knots, so he has to be taken seriously. Hyperchromatic finished a fair fifth in a class 3 handicap at Southwell latest and needs considering, but JIFF'S ARMY gets the nod. Stuart Williams' charge struck over track and trip last month and the assessor only put him up 3lb. With lots in his favour, he can record a third C&D success.
Prediction : 1st Jiffs Army 2nd Falmouth Lad 3rd Hyperchromatic

Kisskodi accounted for Marlay Park (third) over C&D earlier in the month and it's hard to envisage that form being overturned. Even so, MUSICAL ANGEL looks the way to go. The daughter of Dark Angel finished four lengths clear of the third when hitting the woodwork at Chester latest and now has Oisin Murphy back on board. She is unexposed over this trip and could have more to offer. Eminency completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Musical Angel 2nd Kisskodi 3rd Eminency