UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

It was always going to be a tough ask for Ayr maiden winner CAPE ASHIZURI in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. John and Sean Quinn's colt has his sights lowered considerably, though, and might take all the beating, despite having to shoulder a penalty. 230,000gns purchase Saber Strike represents a yard in flying form so it would come as no surprise were he to play a leading role. Others to note include Houndhill and Spaceman.
Prediction : 1st Cape Ashizuri 2nd Saber Strike 3rd Houndhill

An open contest in which preference is for KISS FOR AN ANGEL, who produced three positive efforts in maiden/novice company. The son of Dark Angel steps into nurseries for the first time and that, coupled with a rise in distance, could elicit the desired improvement. First-time cheekpieces may aid Aleen's chance, while Charlotte Corday ought to fare better having struggled on heavy ground at Nottingham.
Prediction : 1st Kiss For An Angel 2nd Aleen 3rd Charlotte Corday

Although still 7lb above his highest winning mark, it might be worth giving another chance to HIGHFIELD VIKING. The gelded son of Aclaim had to settle for third when sent off joint-favourite for a class 4 at Catterick, but he has less on his plate now and can go close from 1lb lower. The consistent King's School remains unexposed on turf and could be capable of better, as could the three-year-old Tactical Plan.
Prediction : 1st Highfield Viking 2nd Kings School 3rd Tactical Plan

ALCARATH has progressed with each career start and arrives following a comfortable success at Epsom in September. Alan King's gelding looks to have plenty in his favour and gets the vote on his handicap bow. Obito has held his form since his Ayr victory in August and commands plenty of respect along with Project Geofin, who shaped well when fourth off this mark at York last time.
Prediction : 1st Alcarath 2nd Obito 3rd Project Geofin

Any market support for Keyboard would be very interesting on his first start in the UK. Now with Adam Nicol, he showed promise when placed at Tipperary in April and the application of a tongue-tie may yield further improvement. That said, he faces an interesting contender in the shape of CODIAK. Best judged on his runner-up effort at Hamilton, the switch of headgear back to blinkers might help to make a difference. Mission Possible completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Codiak 2nd Keyboard 3rd Mission Possible

HURSTWOOD had excuses when sixth here last week, missing the start before keeping on to finish sixth. A winner the time before at Nottingham, the eight-year-old remains fairly treated and could get back on track if breaking on terms. Crocodile Power has to enter the reckoning, despite a 4lb penalty for scoring at Catterick, while Diligent Henry and Rain Cap appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Hurstwood 2nd Crocodile Power 3rd Diligent Henry

Having relished softer ground conditions when scoring over C&D, GISELLES IZZY is a must for the shortlist. Iain Jardine's mare escapes a penalty on this quick turnaround and a similar outcome may ensue. Kyber Crystal is only 2lb higher than for her victory at Pontefract and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Chief Of State, who filled the runner-up berth at Catterick.
Prediction : 1st Giselles Izzy 2nd Kyber Crystal 3rd Chief Of State

Oilisa secured heavy-ground triumphs at Ayr and Nottingham and cannot be dismissed given her upward trajectory. However, a 2lb nudge up the ratings does demand more and ground conditions may not be as testing on this occasion. With that in mind, it could be worth chancing SUNNY ORANGE, who caught the eye when finishing a never-nearer third at Pontefract. Fire Eyes and Poet's Dawn are other key contenders.
Prediction : 1st Sunny Orange 2nd Oilisa 3rd Fire Eyes