UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

Point-to-point winner Minella Marathon changed hands for 200,000 pounds in April and is one to watch in the market for the Dan Skelton team. Purple Owl finished second on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter and may have a say, but CALVINO gets the nod. Paul Nicholls' charge was just touched off into second at Newton Abbot last month, shaping as if this step up in trip would be a good move, so he looks the one to beat.
Prediction : 1st Calvino 2nd Minella Marathon 3rd Purple Owl

King Of Thieves hasn't shown a great deal over the smaller obstacles, but is of interest on his handicap/chase debut with Harry Cobden keeping the ride. However, I'M YOUR BUCKAROO was beaten four lengths into third on his first outing over fences at Fontwell and is likely to improve on that display. The five-year-old competes off the same rating and looks the one to side with. Of the remainder, Express Surprise makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Im Your Buckaroo 2nd King Of Thieves 3rd Express Surprise

IKARAK occupied the runner-up berth at Warwick in April and returns off a 1lb lower rating. The son of Karaktar goes well fresh and it would be no surprise to see him put these to the sword. Spike Jones was successful in this contest last year off a 1lb higher mark and needs to be taken seriously for the Samuel Drinkwater stable. Whizz Kid is handicapped to win soon and also has a chance.
Prediction : 1st Ikarak 2nd Spike Jones 3rd Whizz Kid

HARRY JUNIOR put in a career best when filling second place on his handicap debut over 2m4f at Worcester last month and this step up in trip could help David Pipe's gelding to go one better. Endersen also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and he could prove to be the main threat, ahead of Jolie Baie and Golden Ambition.
Prediction : 1st Harry Junior 2nd Endersen 3rd Jolie Baie

Despite being a well-held third, the run that BATWOMEN had over hurdles at Fontwell last month could prove to be vital and she is on workable mark if taking to fences. Captain Boudet ended his last campaign with two wins from three starts and he has to be respected on his return, while Dangerous Touch and Followcato are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Batwomen 2nd Captain Boudet 3rd Dangerous Touch

BASILETTE won easily at Fakenham last month, her second win in October, and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop the six-year-old from making it a hat-trick. Sea Thrift also won last time, but that was only a selling hurdle and she could be vulnerable off her new mark, so the recent Exeter winner Masonbrook Meadow may earn the silver medal on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Basilette 2nd Masonbrook Meadow 3rd Sea Thrift