UK Horse Racing Tips: Chelmsford City

DANCING WITH DRUMS benefited from the combination of a gelding operation and dropping to 6f when scoring on his handicap bow at Southwell before following up at Lingfield. The four-year-old is likely to have more to come on his debut for Adam Kirby and is more than capable of making a winning return to action. Forever Noah finished second at Wolverhampton on Monday and commands plenty of respect along with Valsharah, who has the cheekpieces back on.
Prediction : 1st Dancing With Drums 2nd Forever Noah 3rd Valsharah

General Assembly, Almaty Star and Michaela's Boy all bring a consistent level of form to proceedings and have to be respected. However, they like to get on with things and that may set it up for a closer in the shape of TAN RAPIDO. Charlie Fellowes' gelding won here off 1lb lower last July and has run well in the past when returning from a break. Nogo's Dream shouldn't be discounted based on his second at Lingfield two starts ago.
Prediction : 1st Tan Rapido 2nd General Assembly 3rd Nogos Dream

The Anthony Gover ran with plenty of credit on his debut when third at Wolverhampton and that effort arguably sets the standard. However, the vote goes to SHADOW BOXER. A 520,000-euro purchase as a yearling, his dam finished runner-up in the French 1000 Guineas and the yard is fresh from enjoying a fine weekend in Dubai. Point Of Law is another newcomer who has to enter calculations, while Pentonville heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Shadow Boxer 2nd The Anthony Gover 3rd Point Of Law

FAST BULLET showed an instant liking for this venue when breaking through over C&D and there were subsequent winners in third and fourth, one place ahead of Charlatan. Ismail Mohammed's filly isn't guaranteed to perform to that level again but if she does, she will take the beating. Eutropia has held her form really well since arriving from Ireland and should be on the premises again.
Prediction : 1st Fast Bullet 2nd Eutropia 3rd Charlatan

CHAMPION AGAIN OLE ended 2025 on a high by getting off the mark at Kempton and picked up where he left off at Wolverhampton, with Candonomore back in fifth. A gelding operation appears to have been the making of him and he is worth sticking with. Tiger Crusade has been found wanting in class 2 company but the last time he appeared at this level, he got on the scoresheet at Lingfield. Returning pair Silver Trumpet and Shimmering Spin are both worth a look.
Prediction : 1st Champion Again Ole 2nd Tiger Crusade 3rd Silver Trumpet

SOVEREIGN BRIGHT has already had a few chances but her pedigree suggests stepping up to this trip should be within her compass and the daughter of Ten Sovereigns looks worth chancing off bottom weight, with Billy Loughnane booked to ride. Emma's Letter is another potential improver over the distance, with first-time cheekpieces an added source of progression. The consistent Fille Imbassee is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Sovereign Bright 2nd Emmas Letter 3rd Fille Imbassee

HE'S OUR CRACKER saw the race out well to get off the mark here three weeks ago and the Jennie Candlish-trained four-year-old has a decent chance of notching back-to-back C&D wins off just 3lb higher. The consistent Eagles Whistle is feared most, although she still needs to show that she handles Polytrack. Support in the betting for Karakula or Forca Timao would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Hes Our Cracker 2nd Eagles Whistle 3rd Karakula