Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Lingfield, Ascot & Haydock Tips
SATURDAY RACING TIPS
Haydock 1.15 – Swinton Hurdle
I’m staying loyal to Made U Blush (11/1).
She travelled like the winner for virtually the whole race at Sandown last time and just pricked her ears at the finish before just being touched off by her stablemate.
She’s clearly improving and will love the ground so I can see her running a nice race at a nice price.
Dan Skelton is a dab hand in these handicaps and double-figure prices look to massively underestimate her chances.
Megan’s Tip: Made U Blush EW
Lingfield 1.28 – Oaks Trial Fillies’ Stakes
Romantic Symphony (11/8 fav) looks a worthy favourite.
She’s from a fabulous family and her two novice wins suggest she’s capable of living up to her noteworthy pedigree.
The form of her Newmarket debut win has been boosted and you’d expect her to have improved now she’s a year older.
She looks a very nice type going forward and can take this.
Megan’s Tip: Romantic Symphony WIN
Lingfield 1.58 – Lingfield Derby Trial
The one that looks overpriced here is Isaac Newton (10/3).
He looked like he needed his return at Newmarket and I’m not sure the track really suited him that day either.
He’s a big horse and I expect he’ll improve plenty for that run, which makes him a player here.
He ran well when fourth in the Group One Criterium de Saint-Cloud last season and he’s got to be respected upped in trip for the in-form duo of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore.
Megan’s Tip: Isaac Newton WIN
Ascot 2.20 – Victoria Cup
I’ve got two selections in the Victoria Cup.
First up is Shiplake (15/2), who has been a big improver since joining his new yard and I expect this has been the plan for quite some time.
He’s won his last two impressively and if he can settle in the first couple of furlongs, this horse has a massive chance of winning this.
Drawn the other side in 22 is Tribal Chief (9/1). He drops down to seven furlongs and providing they go at a decent clip, I can see him running on quickly towards the finish.
He requires a bit of luck in-running but he was a massive eye-catcher in the Lincoln last time and he runs off the same mark.
With six places on offer with BetMGM, each-way plays look the order of the day.
Megan’s Tip: Shiplake EW; Tribal Chief EW
Odds correct at time of publication but subject to fluctuation
