2 minutes Barry Hill offers up 4 tips from todays racing at Chelmsford and Lingfield.
3.50 LINGFIELD (AW)
THREATENING - 5/1
THREATENING couldn’t follow up his Southwell win at Wolverhampton under a 6lb penalty, but still shaped like a work in progress in first-time cheekpieces. Freshened up after 40 days and with the headgear left off, he should be more streetwise now.
Drawn in stall one and likely to race prominently, this progressive three-year-old looks to have every chance, especially with his yard hitting form.
4.55 LINGFIELD (AW)
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REBEL EMPIRE - 9/1
REBEL EMPIRE was a solid performer over the winter, landing a 20/1 success at Chelmsford in a strong handicap. While winless since, he’s run well in defeat, including a narrow loss at Newcastle and respectable efforts at Ascot and Ripon.
Back over his preferred 6f and just 1lb above his last winning mark (though without Joe Leavy’s 3lb claim), he remains on a workable rating and looks capable of going close.
6.05 CHELMSFORD (AW)
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ZOOKS - 5/2
ZOOKS ran another solid race last time despite having plenty to do. Smokey Malone is the main danger, but she beat him fairly here in February and they're on the same terms again.
6.35 CHELMSFORD (AW)
HOT DANCER - 4/1
HOT DANCER, a three-year-old colt by Too Darn Hot, is still seeking his first win after six runs but looks poised for a breakthrough. Dropped a pound to a mark of 72 and stepping up to 1m2f for the first time, he should be suited by the extra trip, with stamina on the dam’s side via Sir Percy.
He's had top jockeys on board already, and now gets the services of Rossa Ryan, a notable booking. With conditions in his favour, a big run could be on the cards.
