3:50 Leicester Tips

Carnival Day has been running well in recent handicaps, showing consistent form and finishing close to the leaders. He prefers slightly longer trips than this, so the mile could be a slight test. Still, with a good pace setup, he can go close and is one to keep an eye on.

Lightly raced 3yo. A better run from the selection 10 days ago, not far behind the runner-up after coming from too far back and this extra furlong today should suit him. One previous run this year with some give in the ground and he was a close runner-up that day during July. Just three runs last year and his third start resulted in a 3L novice stakes win on soft ground. Down to a handy looking mark now, good jockey booking.

Sierra Blanca changed yards last year in August and has not really taken off yet. But it did get a close C3 second on heavy in October off a 90 before the break. Since the return in May, he was at the back of the pack, but the latest run has been the best this year when dropped to C4 on good off an 80. I think with more give in the ground today off a 79 and a good draw.

Yet to win this season but had been running fairly consistently until a couple of below-par efforts the last two times. Needs to bounce back but has slipped down to the same mark as when winning at Catterick this time last year, so it would be no surprise to see him run well.

Huge price in this, but it has to be of interest based on previous form. Has ground to suit and a decent jockey. Can outrun odds in this company.

Has 3 wins & 1 place effort from last 6 runs , wins have come in class 6 , 5 & 4 contests between 8-8.5f & all on soft ground so conditions favour again today . Flopped at Beverley 35 days ago finishing 12th out of 13 over 7f but given an easy time , back up in trip today should also suit as will going & claimer taking an extra 5Lb off an already low weight , slight concern is the high draw .