UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

AGENT WESTY hasn't set the world alight in maiden and novice hurdles but he has been assessed accordingly and could feasibly take a sudden step forward now handicapping for Evan Williams. Stephanie Sunshine has place claims if building on her Ludlow fifth in a higher grade last time and is feared most, though a big run could also be on the cards from Big Chip And Pin, who was returning from a long absence when last sighted at Sedgefield and represents an in-form handler.
Prediction : 1st Agent Westy 2nd Stephanie Sunshine 3rd Big Chip And Pin

EPISODE was having her first start in 12 months when finishing fourth on her UK debut at Sandown recently. There is likely better to come from Gary Moore's charge now she's blown away the cobwebs and she's narrowly preferred to the JP McManus-owned Free, a Flat winner in France who now debuts for Anthony Honeyball and is having her first NH start. Deadringerforlove and Fair Kate are two others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Episode 2nd Free 3rd Deadringerforlove

KINGSPLACE lost little in defeat when second behind subsequent Albert Bartlett fourth Dickie Diver in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow over the extended 2m3f last time. If, like that rival, Nigel Twiston-Davies' seven-year-old improves for a subsequent step up in trip, he'd take the world of beating. Deise Aba has to give 7lb to the selection but makes some appeal on his maiden hurdle success at Chepstow in November. Lingfield second New Age Dawning, who now sports a first-time tongue-tie, looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Kingsplace 2nd Deise Aba 3rd New Age Dawning

SANDHURST LAD looked on good terms with himself when scoring over 3m1f at Wincanton last time and there is every chance he can defy a 5lb rise and follow up for the excellent Warren Greatrex. Angels Antics hinted a stiffer test of stamina may suit when keeping on into third at Uttoxeter last time and has place possibilities, likewise The Lion Dancer, who chases a four-timer but merits a market check after 340 days off the track. Tzar De L'Elfe has been knocking on the door recently and is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Sandhurst Lad 2nd Angels Antics 3rd The Lion Dancer

TREASURE DILLON was not beaten far into second at Sedgefield off this mark last time and he looks the one to side with at a venue where handler Evan Williams often does well at. Brigadier Bob is equipped with first-time cheekpieces to help his cause and forecast soft ground will suit Kerry Lee's six-year-old, while the versatile Versifier and Whin Park, reverting to hurdles following wind surgery, are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Treasure Dillon 2nd Brigadier Bob 3rd Whin Park

SUBWAY SURF created a big impression winning her first NH outing at Ludlow, making all like many Kim Bailey runner before her. She lost little in defeat when third most recently at Ascot, rock solid form with the winner narrowly beaten in a Listed contest next time and the fourth scoring earlier this week. The five-year-old sets the standard here and looks more than capable of conceding weight to Miss Jeanne Moon, who appears the pick of Neil Mulholland's trio with Richard Johnson in the saddle, and Nigel Twiston-Davies' newcomer Vienna Court.
Prediction : 1st Subway Surf 2nd Miss Jeanne Moon 3rd Vienna Court

Sausalito Sunrise, a Grade 3 winner at his peak, makes his debut in this sphere for new handler Olly Murphy and it will be interesting to see what he has left in the tank following wind surgery and two years off the track. However, preference is for C&D winner DOUBLE ROSS, who was second over 2m at Leicester last time but the best of his form has come over these staying tests, and soft ground can help. Kelvingrove has had a recent pipe-opener in a point-to-point and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Double Ross 2nd Sausalito Sunrise 3rd Kelvingrove