UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

Those with previous hurdling experience do not set a high level which means that the nod goes to HOLLYMOUNT HOLLY. Kim Bailey's six-year-old struggled in a Listed bumper last time but her previous victory at Hereford was impressive and she has to be given the utmost respect. Born In Borris won an Irish point in January and is an interesting Rules debutant, while Whoopsey completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hollymount Holly 2nd Born In Borris 3rd Whoopsey

In an open race the marginal preference is for MICKEY BUCKMAN, based on his second-placed finish over 2m at Huntingdon a couple of weeks ago. The seven-year-old may improve for the step back up in trip and he is proven on soft ground. Sending Love displayed plenty of promise on his Rules debut and he edges out Blazer's Mill and Buckhorn George to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mickey Buckman 2nd Sending Love 3rd Blazers Mill

DR OAKLEY is clearly the one to beat having won impressively over 2m5f here eight days ago and because he is 4lb well-in, despite shouldering a 7lb penalty for that success. No No Tonic showed some encouraging signs at Taunton last time and she may improve for first-time cheekpieces. Others to note are Harry Haze, Kalarika and Candyman Can, who sneaks in under a light weight.
Prediction : 1st Dr Oakley 2nd No No Tonic 3rd Harry Haze

Hit The Highway returned to winning ways over the extended 3m2f here last time and looks an obvious starting point, though he does have a 7lb rise to contend with and may be worth taking on with PUTDECASHONTHEDASH, who had shown promise over fences prior to crashing out at Sedgefield last time. He remains on the same mark and may be sharpened up by first-time cheekpieces. Clondaw Bisto picked up minor money over an extended 3m5f at Bangor last time and could also take a hand.
Prediction : 1st Putdecashonthedash 2nd Hit The Highway 3rd Clondaw Bisto

DARSI IN THE PARK bolted up by seven lengths in a 2m maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter and appears on a fair mark now going handicapping off 120 and stepping up in trip. Hat-trick seeker Midnight Midge has been raised 6lb for scoring over 2m4f here last time but could put up most resistance in his current mood. Others worthy of shortlist inclusion are Smackwater Jack and Duc De Beauchene, who won impressively at Cheltenham on his penultimate outing.
Prediction : 1st Darsi In The Park 2nd Midnight Midge 3rd Duc De Beauchene

LE BOIZELO has enjoyed a consistent season which includes a winning effort at Sandown in December, and the handicapper has given him a chance by dropping him 2lb after his third at Newbury last time. Spider's Bite hasn't run to his best in two starts this campaign but could bounce back after wind surgery, while last year's winner Barbrook Star is of interest despite pulling up at Ascot on his latest outing.
Prediction : 1st Le Boizelo 2nd Spiders Bite 3rd Barbrook Star

TIME TO TINKER boasts a strong NH pedigree, coming from the family of both Puffin Billy and Tycoon Prince, and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up on his debut at Exeter in December. With that experience under his belt, the son of Stowaway can go one better on this occasion. Frankie Baby was outclassed on his second start at Uttoxeter but he is entitled to be in the mix along with Bobhopeornohope, who finished third at Exeter on his Rules debut.
Prediction : 1st Time To Tinker 2nd Frankie Baby 3rd Bobhopeornohope