Megan Nicholls Racing Preview: Newmarket Guineas Festival Tips

SATURDAY RACING TIPS

Newmarket 1.45 – Five-furlong Heritage Handicap

I’m going to stick with one of my old favourites in this tricky handicap in the shape of Lethal Levi (13/2).

He’s off a career-high mark but he’ll love the ground and comes into this after a good run in a Group Three over course and distance.

He tends to improve from his first outing of the season so I thought he was a solid option at a nice each-way price.

Megan’s Tip: Lethal Levi EW

Newmarket 2.20 – Suffolk Stakes

I’m going to go with Hand Of God (3/1), who has been gelded since the last time we saw him.

While he’s been off the track for a while, he’s won off a break before so I’m not that worried.

He’s rated 102 and I have a feeling he's a fair bit better than that and will prove a Group-class horse in time.

At an each-way price, I thought Galeron (10/1) would run well for Charlie Hills.

He ran a nice race on his return to the UK and to this stable in the Lincoln and he’s entitled to improve for that.

The extra furlong here won’t do him any harm and I can see him outrunning his odds.

Megan’s Tips: Hand Of God WIN; Galeron EW

Newmarket 2.55 – Palace House Stakes

I like the look of Washington Heights (4/1), who ran well in a Group Three in Qatar when last seen.

He’ll like this ground and is a really solid sprinter, so I thought he was the most sensible option in what looks a pretty competitive race on paper.

Megan’s Tip: Washington Heights WIN

Newmarket 3.35 – 2000 Guineas

Only 11 runners go to post for this year’s 2000 Guineas and I’ll be backing Ruling Court (7/2).

I saw him in Meydan winning a Listed event in impressive style and, while this is a step back up in class, his two-year-old form is pretty strong.

He looks a much more finished article now he’s a year older and I can see him improving as the season goes on.

The fact William Buick has picked him is a big tip in itself given his stablemate, Shadow Of Light (6/1) was a dual Group One winner last season.

Megan’s Tip: Ruling Court WIN

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