UK Horse Racing Tips: Aintree

DANCING DOUG has posted a couple of solid efforts in defeat since joining the Philip Kirby team and this represents a fantastic opportunity for him to open his account. Sky Khan warrants plenty of respect dropped in class with his handicap rating continuing to fall, while Stop Talking is capable if not consistent. The forecast soft ground certainly won't bother her.
Prediction : 1st Dancing Doug 2nd Sky Khan 3rd Stop Talking

MUST SEE THE DOC was rated as high as 83 during his Flat days for Iain Jardine and looks the one to beat first time over hurdles for the Skeltons. His two best efforts on the level came with give underfoot so tonight's conditions should be ideal. Like the selection, both War Eagle and Glorious Dane managed to get their nose in front on the Flat and they warrant respect on their NH debut.
Prediction : 1st Must See The Doc 2nd War Eagle 3rd Glorious Dane

MINELLA DADDY has impressively notched a Haydock/C&D double and, despite a further 6lb rise, he is fancied to complete the hat-trick. Minellacelebration also boasts winning track-and-trip form and was last seen winning the Staffordshire Plate at Uttoxeter 13 months ago. Despite the absence, he rates the biggest threat ahead of Tanarpino and Lofgren, who both ran well below expectations last time out.
Prediction : 1st Minella Daddy 2nd Minellacelebration 3rd Tanarpino

GROVEMAN went close to gaining his second victory over timber at Southwell 10 days ago and is able to run off the same mark on this occasion, which makes him 2lb well-in and he gets the nod again. Nayati has been consistent on his last couple of outings for Donald McCain and is entitled to be in the mix once again, while Borak could improve from his first start this year at Ffos Las.
Prediction : 1st Groveman 2nd Nayati 3rd Borak

ASHOKA defied a 12-month absence to score on his return at Southwell and a 4lb rise from the handicapper may not be enough to stop Dan Skelton's gelding from doubling up. Capital Force won his first outing over fences for Martin Keighley at Ludlow and could have further progression to come, while Theflyingportrait has dropped to a mark 1lb lower than his last victory at Wetherby last November.
Prediction : 1st Ashoka 2nd Capital Force 3rd Theflyingportrait

SHE'SASUPERMACK made a smooth transition to the handicap ranks with a nine-length win at Worcester last time, following up her equally impressive victory in novice company at Ayr the time before, and despite a 12lb rise, Ian Jardine's six-year-old could still be the one to beat arriving in top form. Jessiemac was well adrift of the selection when second at Ayr but has since opened her account at Cartmel, while Irish raider Dragon Houdini requires a market check. Midnight Aurora turned a series of useful runs into a success last time and is respected, while Get An Oscar and Talkofgold are others who need consideration.
Prediction : 1st Shesasupermack 2nd Midnight Aurora 3rd Dragon Houdini

Golden Taipan has improved dramatically since switching to hurdles, winning at Warwick before picking up a silver medal when returned to the same venue last time. However, it was hard not to be impressed by the way SMITH'S BAY opened his account at the aforementioned midlands track last month, romping home to an eight-length success, and Alan King's six-year-old could be hard to stop if in the same form. Arakhan was a useful bumper performer and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Smiths Bay 2nd Golden Taipan 3rd Arakhan