UK Horse Racing Tips: Lingfield

FOINIX has struggled over timber recently, but he was in good form on the level in the autumn and whilst a few of these arrive with something to prove, he looks the safest option. Seventy failed to reward favourite backers at Kempton latest but does still have scope for further improvement, and connections will be hopeful that the application of a first-time hood can help stable debutant Extrication.
Prediction : 1st Foinix 2nd Seventy 3rd Extrication

Tiger Crusade was able to exploit a lower turf mark to score at Brighton in June and is respected following a break, as is Society Man, who should benefit from a strong pace likely to be set by Mc Loven. Intervention should not be underestimated, but stable companion COUNSEL gets the nod. Mick Appleby's gelding won in comfortable fashion over C&D recently and a 4lb penalty is unlikely to stop him.
Prediction : 1st Counsel 2nd Society Man 3rd Tiger Crusade

This isn't the deepest novice race that will take place over the winter period and it presents a fine opportunity to BLUE NGURU. The daughter of Blue Point has produced a consistent level of form across her four career starts and dropping to the minimum trip could be the making of her. Chhota Saab arrives with a chance, while market support for newcomer Evenepoel would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Blue Nguru 2nd Chhota Saab 3rd Evenepoel

It was a costly defeat for supporters of ONLY IN MANILA at Kempton a fortnight ago but the son of Victor Ludorum sets a fair standard nonetheless. The youngster might improve for the addition of first-time cheekpieces too and, if doing so, he can reward those who keep the faith. Spirit Of Athene hit the frame over C&D latest and commands respect in receipt of the fillies' allowance, whilst Chelio appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Only In Manila 2nd Spirit Of Athene 3rd Chelio

It is far from a daunting standard set by those with experience, so it might pay to side with newcomer FREE YOUR SPIRIT. The Starman colt, who fetched 40,000 pounds as a yearling, is related to a couple of decent milers and would not need to be anything special in order to make an instant impact. Roserunner (fifth) and Cranachan (sixth) were well held at Kempton but could improve.
Prediction : 1st Free Your Spirit 2nd Roserunner 3rd Cranachan

ME TARZAN is a model of consistency and is fancied to go very close having been freshened up following a couple of quick runs in October. He's won over 7f on the turf here before and it won't be long before he's back in the winning groove. Way To Dubai certainly has a race of this nature within his compass and he's noted along with Dashing Donkey.
Prediction : 1st Me Tarzan 2nd Way To Dubai 3rd Dashing Donkey

MERSEA ISLAND must shoulder a 6lb penalty for scoring at Wolverhampton last week, but is very difficult to oppose. The penny has dropped now for Charlie Johnston's charge and the three-year-old is taken to continue on an upward trajectory. If the likely favourite fails to fire, then Brasil Power and Veraison will be there to pounce as they're in decent nick too.
Prediction : 1st Mersea Island 2nd Brasil Power 3rd Veraison

Connections of CHLOE'S COURAGE have found their filly another very winnable opportunity as she bids to confirm the promise of her recent Chelmsford success. Runner-up over C&D three starts ago, the switch to this venue shouldn't be a problem and there might be more improvement in her. Impulse Buy heads the list of dangers from course third Fulford Cross and My Boy Harry.
Prediction : 1st Chloes Courage 2nd Impulse Buy 3rd Fulford Cross

VILLALOBOS will have plenty of supporters in this handicap finale, and rightly so because he's been in good form at this venue. A C&D winner two starts ago, he's since posted a neck second over the same track and trip so is difficult to get away from. Semser might represent a bit of each-way value and is noted along with Bear To Dream.
Prediction : 1st Villalobos 2nd Semser 3rd Bear To Dream