UK Horse Racing Tips: Redcar

ASTRAL CALLING took a big step forward on her handicap debut at Musselburgh, finding only the odds-on favourite Forest Berry too good. Karl Burke's filly gets the vote to go one better off this 2lb higher mark. Son Of A Fish was a staying-on third on his handicap bow over 7f at Leicester and merits consideration now moving back up in trip, while Hope Of Acklam should also be competitive off an opening mark of 65.
Prediction : 1st Astral Calling 2nd Son Of A Fish 3rd Hope Of Acklam

CHEEKY CHESCA has improved since swapping cheekpieces for blinkers, building on a solid Beverley placed effort when scoring comfortably at Catterick. With the headgear retained, a 6lb rise looks manageable and she gets a tentative vote in a tricky nursery. Handicap debutant Empress Princess was a little disappointing at Ripon but probably deserves another chance on this quicker surface, while Flower Youmzain and Wondervision are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st Cheeky Chesca 2nd Empress Princess 3rd Flower Youmzain

Speyside is respected on the form of his opening third at Goodwood, although he was disappointing in the Convivial at York and connections now feel the need to apply a tongue-tie. As a result, some of the newcomers make greater appeal, with EL WAABIL topping the list. This Baaeed colt cost 175,000gns at the Tattersalls October Book 2 yearlings sale last year and he is certainly bred to have plenty of ability, being a half-brother to six winners, including the Listed-placed Dan. Golden Souk, The Can Can Man and Sea The Sense are also of interest.
Prediction : 1st El Waabil 2nd Golden Souk 3rd Speyside

SHEIKHNSHAH was disappointing when failing to justify cramped odds at Hamilton last month, but he now takes a drop back in trip and sets the standard with an official rating of 76. The booking of Oisin Orr catches the eye and he is the one to beat. Pointed's debut effort wasn't without promise when fourth at Kempton and she should take a step forward from that display. Newcomer Paname warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Sheikhnshah 2nd Pointed 3rd Paname

Ciao Capo has risen 12lbs in the ratings since April and even his most recent third at Beverley gives him every chance, but it may pay to side with PERCY'S DAYDREAM. David O'Meara's filly occupied the runner-up berth in this grade over track and trip on her latest outing and a similar performance might be good enough. Southwell third Domination is another to keep a close eye on.
Prediction : 1st Percys Daydream 2nd Ciao Capo 3rd Domination

It's hard to ignore the claims of SERGEANT MAYER, who cosily completed a double over this distance at Leicester and only has a 4lb higher rating to contend with. With a previous C&D victory already to his name, he looks the one to be on. Guernsey Lady failed to fire when last of six at Lingfield but is a player based on her second at Ffos Las prior. Ventura Express is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Sergeant Mayer 2nd Guernsey Lady 3rd Ventura Express

SOUTH KENSINGTON bounced back to form when filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield on her most recent outing and goes off an unchanged mark. Providing the five-year-old mare can back that effort up, she will prove a tough nut to crack. Night Emperor finished third over 6f here two weeks ago and is likely to be on the premises again, while Pedro The Poet isn't out of this either.
Prediction : 1st South Kensington 2nd Night Emperor 3rd Pedro The Poet