UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

BROADCLYST was touched off by a neck over C&D last time but it is possible he'll be able to gain compensation for that near-miss now fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Snuff Box is another fitted with the same headgear this afternoon as he bids to bounce back from his tumble at Exeter. The main danger to the selection, however, may be 3m2f winner Never Learn, who is entitled to strip fitter for his reappearance outing over an inadequate trip here on Boxing Day.
Prediction : 1st Broadclyst 2nd Never Learn 3rd Snuff Box

Jaytrack Parkhomes failed to justify favouritism when fifth over hurdles at Taunton last time and needs to raise his game to figure off this mark on his fencing bow. The vote goes to DONATELLO MAIL, who has been raised only 1lb for his nose defeat over 2m at Leicester last month and promises to be suited by this stiffer test. Hurricane Arcadio is no forlorn hope for a place given his consistency.
Prediction : 1st Donatello Mail 2nd Jaytrack Parkhomes 3rd Hurricane Arcadio

FANFARON DINO is expected to be a warm order after shaping with an abundance of promise first time out at Ffos Las and looks the one to be on. Oscars Moonshine, who is having his second run for Paul Nicholls, is worth a market check, though a bigger danger to the selection may be Marilyn Monroe, a point and bumper winner who is taken to leave behind a moderate hurdles debut at Market Rasen in November.
Prediction : 1st Fanfaron Dino 2nd Marilyn Monroe 3rd Oscars Moonshine

STORM HOME was doing his best work at the finish when fifth at Taunton last Tuesday and the son of King's Theatre might have more to come with this being his second outing after wind surgery. Le Milos can prove to be more competitive than when last seen at Cheltenham in November as this looks an easier assignment, while the application of a tongue-tie might aid the cause of Gangster.
Prediction : 1st Storm Home 2nd Le Milos 3rd Gangster

ANNSAM returned to winning form at Taunton last month when gaining his first handicap success and a 5lb rise for that effort may not be enough to stop Evan Williams' gelding from striking again. Brandon Castle is guaranteed to set a strong pace which will play into the hands of the selection, while Linger could prove more competitive in these calmer waters after being well beaten at Kempton last time.
Prediction : 1st Annsam 2nd Brandon Castle 3rd Linger

CHRISTMAS IN APRIL improved for his seasonal debut at Chepstow in October and has won twice since, going up just 10lb in the ratings. Having landed the Sussex National at Plumpton last time, for which he shoulders a 7lb penalty, it is safe to say the son of Crillon is a confirmed stayer over this trip and he looks to have been found another winnable opening. Moving In Style has been knocking on the door and has a nice light weight to carry, while Pobbles Bay is interesting on his best form.
Prediction : 1st Christmas In April 2nd Moving In Style 3rd Pobbles Bay

LYDFORD LAD makes plenty of appeal on pedigree, being a son of the mighty Yeats, and, given his connections, he is likely to have been well readied for his racecourse introduction. Philip Hobbs' runners in this sphere must always be respected and a big run from Pol Crocan would come as no surprise, while chances are also given to George Of Naunton and The Big Sting. The market, however, may prove best guide.
Prediction : 1st Lydford Lad 2nd Pol Crocan 3rd George Of Naunton