Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Lingfield, Ascot & Haydock Tips

SATURDAY RACING TIPS

Lingfield 1.15 – Lingfield Oaks Trial

Look, there’s no getting away from the fact it’s disappointing that there are just three runners for this race.

Giselle (1/4 fav) is clearly the one to beat and she’s a very interesting filly. The team holds her in very high regard and she looks sure to improve plenty as a three-year-old.

I’d expect her to move her way up through the grades as the season goes on – she’s definitely one to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

Megan’s Tip: Giselle WIN

Haydock 1.35 – Swinton Hurdle

Five places on offer each-way here with BetMGM and I’m going to stay loyal to Givemefive (7/1).

It won’t be easy carrying 12st but he’s proven he’s very effective at Haydock as shown last time.

The tongue and application of cheekpieces have really helped him and I can’t see any reason why he won’t go really well again here.

Megan’s Tip: Givemefive WIN

Ascot 2.05 – Seven-furlong fillies' handicap

I’m interested in Rainbows Edge (2/1 fav) on her return.

She’s got plenty of weight on her back but when we last saw her she was second in a Listed event at Salisbury, a race which has worked out OK.

She had quite a messy time of things but showed a good attitude to plug on.

I think the straight track at Ascot will really suit her and, looking at her pedigree, I can see her improving with age.

I’m quite keen on her with William Buick in the saddle.

Megan’s Tip: Rainbows Edge EW

Ascot 2.40 – Victoria Cup

The Victoria Cup is always a really tricky puzzle to solve and the one I’ve come down on is Myal (SP).

With BetMGM paying five places each-way, he looks a solid proposition in this after his win at Haydock last time.

He’s drawn in 19 – which should be fine – and he’s versatile when it comes to the ground.

He’s up a couple of pounds but I still think he can be competitive off a mark of 95. I like the fact he’s drawn near Ten Pounds, who tends to be ridden prominently and should give Myal a decent pace to work with.

A stiff track like Ascot should suit him really well too.

Megan’s Tip: Myal EW

Lingfield 3.00 – Lingfield Derby Trial

Puppet Master (5/4 fav) looks the obvious one in this.

He had a nice reappearance run in the Group Three Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown, the form of which was boosted by Lambourn winning at Chester this week, and the extra distance should play to his strengths based on the way he finished last time.

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore are flying at the moment having had a great week at Chester and I expect that to continue here.

Of the others, I can see Prince Of The Seas (13/2) stepping forward from Epsom.

He didn’t handle the track that well there but his two-year-old form was above average and he could prove the biggest danger to the favourite.

Megan’s Tip: Puppet Master WIN

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