UK racing tips – Thursday 23 May 2024

LINGFIELD

Race 1 – NEXT SECOND  33/10

NEXT SECOND looked as though he needed the run when third over five furlongs at Wolverhampton following a lengthy break. Holds solid claims off the same mark receiving a nice draw in stall two.

So Sleepy ran on nicely finishing fourth in the aforementioned handicap and must be respected with a good pace to aim at certainly aiding his chances.

Wakai Umi was below-par in that event. Could bounce back adopting first-time cheekpieces.

Race 2 – FENISA 17/10

FENISA produced a good effort when third at Kempton on debut last month. There could be more to come from her with that experience and the daughter of Lope De Vega may get off the mark.

State Flag returns to action after showing good form over 7f at Kempton as a two-year-old. Cannot be ruled out.

The experienced Cervaro Della Sala adopts a first-time tongue-tie and holds ability to go close.

Race 4 – MYCOLOURSORYOURS 33/10

MYCOLOURSORYOURS looks to overcome recent rival Far L’Amore in the Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Restricted Novice Stakes.

The pair went to battle at Newbury last month, with Brian Meehan’s fourth-placed Far L’Amore finishing four lengths clear of Paul and Oliver Cole’s charge.

However, Mycoloursoryours drops back to a mile and two furlongs – the distance of his debut third – which should spark an upturn in performance.

Race 6 – LETHABA 33/10

Letaba always looked to be doing enough winning over 1m3f at Kempton. Without a win after ten turf outings however does maintain some fair-placed form on quick ground and could well have enough to follow up.

Genesius might not have much in hand off this mark. Enters calculations on first outing since finishing second over 1m4f tackling heavy ground at Catterick last October.

Others to note include Premiere Ligne who was a pleasing third attempting 1m2f making reappearance at Windsor and Chips And Rice.