UK Horse Racing Tips: Epsom Downs

Vitality ran better than her odds suggested she would when third on her introduction at Southwell and there is likely to be plenty more under the bonnet. Even so, it's hard to ignore the claims of RUNMAN. The son of Frankel is a half-brother to the high-class Running Lion and it would be no surprise to see him build on his smart juvenile success at Salisbury in October. Get Outta Here is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Runman 2nd Vitality 3rd Get Outta Here

New Zealand was certainly the best of these as a juvenile, with the pick of his efforts arguably coming when fifth in the Criterium International at Saint-Cloud. He is bound to attract plenty of support, but the one who appeals most is SAXON STREET. The Gosdens' colt left the impression he would come on bundles for his debut victory over a mile at Chelmsford in December. His dam is a sister to Group 3 winner Raheen House so the step up in trip should be heavily in his favour. Balzac won well at Kempton on his return, although that form has already taken a few knocks.
Prediction : 1st Saxon Street 2nd New Zealand 3rd Balzac

Rathgar was given a smart ride by Tom Marquand to hold on by a neck at Newbury recently and he should mount a bold bid, despite having a 4lb higher mark to contend with. Sallaal remains unexposed for his age and is one to keep a close eye on, but the vote goes to AUREL. Ralph Beckett's charge was thrown in at the deep end when seventh in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot last June and will find this easier on his return to the fray.
Prediction : 1st Aurel 2nd Rathgar 3rd Sallaal

Asgard's Captain probably doesn't have much wiggle room from his current handicap mark, but he won this 12 months ago and arrives following a fair spell out in Dubai. TOPTEAM was progressive as a three-year-old last term, though, and showed the benefit of a gelding operation when scoring on his return at Kempton. The son of Oasis Dream is three from six on the grass and could have lots more to offer this season. That might also be said for Sing Us A Song, who was last seen winning at Haydock.
Prediction : 1st Topteam 2nd Asgards Captain 3rd Sing Us A Song

Timber Twelve proved that his shock debut success was no flash in the pan when going in again under a penalty at Southwell. Switching to turf shouldn't be an issue, nor should an opening mark of 82, but MONTAGUE MENACE might be better treated of the pair. Andrew Balding's charge struggled on soft ground last term, but returned to score on the all-weather at Lingfield recently. Into handicaps on a better surface, he could find further progress. On Message is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Montague Menace 2nd Timber Twelve 3rd On Message

TRIBAL RHYTHM's form tailed off after winning this race 12 months ago but he returned with a good second at Bath, an effort which can be marked up given that he was denied a clear run at a crucial stage. The five-year-old is only 1lb above last year's winning mark and is fancied to repeat the dose. Previous course winner Mr Baloo merits respect having struck at Lingfield a fortnight ago, and don't rule out the class-dropping Knights Gold.
Prediction : 1st Tribal Rhythm 2nd Mr Baloo 3rd Knights Gold