UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

VARIETY ACT was a promising second when introduced in a similar event over 7f here last November. A half-brother to four winners, he could go one better with the step up to mile likely to draw improvement based on pedigree. The consistent Gennadius boasts an official rating of 70 and may figure prominently in this company. Hengist Pod is related to some useful performers and has to be of interest on racecourse debut.
Prediction : 1st Variety Act 2nd Gennadius 3rd Hengist Pod

Blue Eclipse is unexposed at the trip and having been well supported on his debut for the James Tate yard in a similar handicap at Wolverhampton last month, the son of Oasis Dream warrants close inspection in the betting. However, PITNEY is more proven over a mile and, from 14lb below his last winning mark, Michael Attwater's gelding looks well worth another chance here. Union Island and Lexington Jet, who tries first-time blinkers, complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pitney 2nd Blue Eclipse 3rd Union Island

It's been a busy period for Kondratiev Wave but a return to winning ways has been elusive for the nine-year-old. However, as a previous C&D winner on a competitive mark, he cannot be ruled out on these terms. Even so, the vote goes to KESSAAR POWER, a three-time course winner who is versatile regarding distance that has won from much higher marks in the past. Tootsie and My Boy Harry are the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Kessaar Power 2nd Kondratiev Wave 3rd Tootsie

Lazzar has to be respected following back-to-back wins at Lingfield last month, but a 2lb rise for the latest of those victories demands more from him here. As a result, preference is for INVINCIBLE MELODY, who only found one too good over 7f at Southwell 11 days ago and he makes plenty of appeal off a 1lb lower mark on this occasion. Vitalline is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Invincible Melody 2nd Lazzar 3rd Vitalline

In an open race marginal preference is for RELOCAL, who was a promising third off this mark over an extended 1m4f at Newcastle last time. Must Believe also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing, which followed a Southwell success in November, and he could prove to be the main threat. That said, Carlton and Veraison are others who arrive here with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Relocal 2nd Must Believe 3rd Carlton

Bishop's Glory has been running well since the turn of the year and is of considerable appeal now eased into classified company, but the vote goes to FLICKA'S GIRL. Michael Attwater's charge had been in the doldrums for a while before hinting at a revival over 6f here latest. She didn't get the clearest of runs on that occasion either so on favourable terms she can be given another chance. Under Curfew completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Flickas Girl 2nd Bishops Glory 3rd Under Curfew

Time Tested took his all-weather record to five wins from nine when defeating Melek Alreeh (second) over C&D but whilst both merit respect, it might pay to side with MONTY BEAU. Hugo Palmer's lightly-raced five-year-old got up in the closing stages to make a successful handicap bow at Wolverhampton, an effort for which he was raised 3lb. Further improvement is anticipated at this longer trip and he can go in again. Others to note include Oman and Hinchinbrooke.
Prediction : 1st Monty Beau 2nd Time Tested 3rd Melek Alreeh