UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

There was enough encouragement from El Floridita's opening fifth at Doncaster to suggest that a race at this level is within his compass and a bold showing would come as no surprise. Nigel Tinkler's colt should put that experience to good use, but it could be worth taking a chance on 50,000-pound newcomer CELESTIAL FIRE. Archie Watson has made a strong start with his juveniles and further success could be imminent. Birkacre Brow is worth a second look in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Celestial Fire 2nd El Floridita 3rd Birkacre Brow

Having built on his debut third at Kempton with a close-up second at Nottingham, ROMANTICIZING could be poised to open his account. William Haggas' colt lost little in defeat against a smart prospect and he sets a useful standard for the others to aim at. Doncaster runner-up Glen Nevis is a potential improver and looks the obvious danger, while market support for newcomer Bright Sunlight would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Romanticizing 2nd Glen Nevis 3rd Bright Sunlight

Recent Hamilton winner Perfidia has proved a model of consistency since returning from a break and he's a must for the shortlist. However, the four-year-old is likely to be priced accordingly and it could be worth taking a chance on EY UP HE'S A STAR. Although the son of Sogann was a shade underwhelming when eighth at Doncaster, a reproduction of his previous close-up third at Thirsk would see him go close. Mayo County completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ey Up Hes A Star 2nd Perfidia 3rd Mayo County

Last month's Musselburgh winner Fille Unique has to be respected once again, but marginal preference is for SOCA STAR. Seb Spencer's filly appreciated the return to 5f when second at Catterick and she may have more improvement left to come. Riffa Spirit was a close third to Fille Unique when sent off favourite last time and is another with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Soca Star 2nd Fille Unique 3rd Riffa Spirit

Spoken Truth was only beaten a head into second at Ripon, but a 4lb rise for that effort has to be a concern. As a result, the vote goes to CLOUDS HILL, who was third off this mark in a competitive event at Newbury and Charlie Johnston's colt remains open to progression. The shortlist is completed by Fierce Fortitude and Rainbow Nebula.
Prediction : 1st Clouds Hill 2nd Spoken Truth 3rd Fierce Fortitude

Archduke Ferdinand won this race last year and cannot be ruled out off a 6lb lower mark. The consistent Winged Messenger won three times last term, culminating with victory in the Ayr Bronze Cup. He's not easily overlooked on his reappearance, but ARTAGNAN makes most appeal. He may have finished closer than fourth over the minimum trip at Ascot with a clear run, and the dual 6f winner looks worth another chance back over his optimum distance.
Prediction : 1st Artagnan 2nd Archduke Ferdinand 3rd Winged Messenger

Not beaten far despite finishing only fifth at Ayr recently, SHIFTER showed definite signs of a resurgence. She's won two of her three previous starts at this venue and Wilf Storey's charge looks one to keep on the right side of. Runner-up over a mile at Ripon, Woodleigh won over C&D last autumn and could land a blow racing off the same mark, while Tiberio Force and the returning Kalikapour are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Shifter 2nd Woodleigh 3rd Tiberio Force