UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

Allegrino put a lacklustre debut effort behind her to finish an excellent second at Kempton and, with the prospect of more to come, she is entitled to go very close. However, there was lots to like about EVENEPOEL's introductory performance. Archie Watson's charge kept on well from an unpromising position and progress in anticipated, not least because a step up in trip should suit. Gennadius sets the standard with an official rating of 70 and is likely to be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Evenepoel 2nd Allegrino 3rd Gennadius

The vote goes to DUBAI MAGIC, who finished a narrow second at Wolverhampton recently. The daughter of Showcasing will have no issue with a switch in surface and she does have a handy draw to work with. Whilst a few of these have something to prove, she could belatedly break her maiden tag. Isla Bella and World Of Darcy both ran well last time out so must enter calculations, and spare a thought for the returning Lynwood Lad, who won a similar event at Brighton in June.
Prediction : 1st Dubai Magic 2nd Isla Bella 3rd World Of Darcy

ROMAN EMPEROR bumped into an in-form rival at Lingfield and, given that he is probably more effective over 6f, compensation might await John Ryan's gelding. Analytical Engine finished second to a subsequent winner at Kempton latest so must be taken very seriously from 1lb higher and Smasher, who has proven himself to be effective on this surface, is another to keep onside.
Prediction : 1st Roman Emperor 2nd Analytical Engine 3rd Smasher

ARENAS DEL TIEMPO won over C&D at the end of last August. Having weakened on her return at Lingfield last month, more can be expected of the Jim & Suzi Best-trained mare this time. Smokey Malone is another previous course winner that needs to be taken seriously in this company. Bloodhound and Damzon are less exposed than the selection and are notable each-way options.
Prediction : 1st Arenas Del Tiempo 2nd Smokey Malone 3rd Bloodhound

Already a dual C&D winner, GENERAL ASSEMBLY is an attractive proposition running from just 1lb above his last winning mark. A draw in stall four looks ideal for the five-year-old, whose effectiveness at this venue is a highly persuasive factor. Slow starts have blighted Speed Of Maajid of late. However, he has a good cruising speed when he gets into a rhythm and is still capable of exploiting his current mark. Mumayaz and Lequinto complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st General Assembly 2nd Speed Of Maajid 3rd Mumayaz

Champagne Powder has to be respected after getting off the mark in a novice event over course and distance last month. That said, this is arguably more demanding and preference is for HIGH ON HOPE. The four-year-old was only narrowly denied when third over 7f at Wolverhampton last time and this step back up in trip should not be a problem for him. Plantadream edges out Nordic Norm to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st High On Hope 2nd Champagne Powder 3rd Plantadream

Most of these have questions to answer, but not SILKIES SIB. James Owen's gelding beat a subsequent winner when scoring at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day and he is hard to oppose off just a 2lb higher mark here. Beachborough Girl has been running well in defeat of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Pure Theory and Noss Mayo complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Silkies Sib 2nd Beachborough Girl 3rd Pure Theory