UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

CORNELIUS SOCKS put in a career best when finishing second over this trip at Ffos Las last month and he remains unexposed over staying distances. A 2lb rise for that effort is fair and he should be hard to beat if reproducing that form. Bostin is another who took a step forward last time out and he could pose the biggest threat, ahead of Jimmy Bell.
Prediction : 1st Cornelius Socks 2nd Bostin 3rd Jimmy Bell

Big Time Frank arrives having finished second in his last six starts and he has an obvious chance once again, although the fact that he remains a maiden is an obvious concern. With that in mind, preference is for KIWI MYTH, who got off the mark at Exeter earlier in the month, beating Big Time Frank, and a 5lb rise in the ratings for that success appears to be fair. Others to consider are Kilcrea Bridge and Pine Warbler.
Prediction : 1st Kiwi Myth 2nd Big Time Frank 3rd Kilcrea Bridge

KHAGE went under by less than a length at Ffos Las when last seen and that form suggests that he is more than capable of landing a race of this nature, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. Antunes is another proven winner and he could give the selection the most to think about, although Electron Bleu and Sign Of War warrant consideration as well.
Prediction : 1st Khage 2nd Antunes 3rd Electron Bleu

A case can easily be made for Mercy Mercy Me, who drops out of Graded company, has undergone wind surgery since last sighted and wears first-time cheekpieces. A recent wind op could see Glen Vine build on his hurdling debut fourth at Exeter, but MCNAMARAS BAND arrives on the back of a solid third-placed effort behind subsequent Albert Bartlett fourth Dickie Diver and, all things considered, he looks the most solid option.
Prediction : 1st Mcnamaras Band 2nd Mercy Mercy Me 3rd Glen Vine

PULL TOGETHER was in the process of running a big race when falling at the last at Catterick and providing that nasty experience hasn't dented his confidence, he can play a leading role on what is only his third outing over fences. Lord Bryan (third) and Tara Bridge (fourth) are closely matched on their recent Sandown clash and both merit consideration while, as with the selection, Truckers Highway could figure if none the worse for his last-time-out tumble.
Prediction : 1st Pull Together 2nd Lord Bryan 3rd Truckers Highway

LIOSDUIN BHEARNA stepped up on a number of nearly efforts when scoring gamely on his handicap debut at Ayr and with a 5lb rise fair, he might be able to complete the double. Tegerek has gone unpunished for his fourth on his handicap bow at Newbury and will be tough to keep out of the frame, while Acaro also warrants respect following his runaway success on heavy ground at Fontwell. Any rainfall will only increase his chance.
Prediction : 1st Liosduin Bhearna 2nd Tegerek 3rd Acaro