UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

TORN AND FRAYED didn't run too badly despite finishing last behind Sporting John at Ascot on his latest start and the drop in class can see Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding get off the mark over timber. Dagueneau improved for the step up in trip when runner-up at Ludlow and he is likely to enter calculations along with Prince Llywelyn, who ran better when second at Wetherby and could have more to offer on the evidence of his bumper form.
Prediction : 1st Torn And Frayed 2nd Dagueneau 3rd Prince Llywelyn

BACKOFTHEENVELOPE hasn't shown much in three outings for Dan Skelton but the daughter of Milan could feasibly step forward on her handicap debut wearing a first-time tongue-tie. Agent Valdez could also enter the reckoning having had wind surgery since her latest start, while others to consider include Brophies Doll, who finished third at Wincanton last time, and Pillar Of Steel.
Prediction : 1st Backoftheenvelope 2nd Agent Valdez 3rd Brophies Doll

EMMA LAMB bounced back to form when finishing second over this trip at Taunton on her most recent start in January and she has to be given the utmost respect off the same mark this afternoon. Shadow's Girl is another with solid form claims in an open contest having hit the crossbar last time, while Midnight Jitterbug and Percy Prosecco complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Emma Lamb 2nd Shadows Girl 3rd Percy Prosecco

The Gary Moore yard has shown signs of coming to life this week with a couple of winners already, and CHAIN SMOKER appears to have been located a nice opening here. Successful at Fontwell earlier in the year, the seven-year-old landed a gamble that day and a 6lb rise doesn't appear too harsh. Scaramucci finished second at Plumpton last time out and will appreciate this step up in trip, while Max Dynamo is versatile and could also hit the frame.
Prediction : 1st Chain Smoker 2nd Scaramucci 3rd Max Dynamo

Ballyart has some strong form in the book on testing ground, but he has to carry a mammoth weight for Nigel Twiston-Davies and that might just find him out. Arquebusier and Sandford Castle both posted better displays at Fontwell and Sedgefield last time, but this can go the way of Seamus Mullins' GRANITIC. The seven-year-old put in his best performance for a while when second at Wincanton recently and although faster ground would be preferable, he might just get away with it.
Prediction : 1st Granitic 2nd Ballyart 3rd Arquebusier

LAND OF WINTER stayed on well in heavy ground to pick up third on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter last month and a sounder surface can see Rae Guest's useful Flat performer take all the beating here. Rhosneigr has made the podium the last twice and shaped like a winner in waiting, while Fazayte showed improvement when third at Carlisle and is respected. Chez Castel Mail was sent off favourite for his hurdling debut at Ffos Las in December and can't be ignored.
Prediction : 1st Land Of Winter 2nd Rhosneigr 3rd Fazayte

FAIVOIR could take plenty of beating having turned a near-miss on his Rules debut here in December into a comfortable victory at Bangor next time. The winning pointer drew clear on that occasion in a manner which suggested there should be plenty more to come here and is taken to follow up. Elios D'Or thrived following wind surgery when scoring at Musselburgh and has to be respected, with point-to-point graduate The Bees Knees another for the shortlist, representing a team who do well in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Faivoir 2nd Elios DOr 3rd The Bees Knees