UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

OSTUNI didn't get far at Southwell last weekend, but won comfortably at Fontwell the time before and is chanced to make amends here for Paul Nicholls with Bryony Frost. Tambura carries a 7lb penalty for her runaway Plumpton victory and heavy ground is a positive for Neil King's mare. C&D winner Mr Caffrey was second at Doncaster and is respected off the same mark, with Same Circus also noted.
Prediction : 1st Ostuni 2nd Tambura 3rd Mr Caffrey

This race often goes to a useful operator and Midnight Tune sets a good standard having won three of her last four outings. However, SAM'S ADVENTURE appears to be lurking on a dangerous mark and an encouraging run in a jumpers' bumper following wind surgery should have put Brian Ellison's charge spot-on. Aye Aye Charlie relishes testing ground and is a strong stayer, while Musical Slave and Clondaw Anchor also have to be respected in a competitive heat.
Prediction : 1st Sams Adventure 2nd Midnight Tune 3rd Aye Aye Charlie

NORDANO demolished a smart field at Ascot last month and despite a 13lb rise, there could be a lot more to come from Neil King's juvenile, who chased home the likes of Goshen and Allmankind in his earlier outings. Any Drama arrives on the back of a brace of C&D victories and has to be taken very seriously, while Main Fact is another looking to extend a winning sequence. Sue Smith's track-and-trip winner Informateur, Kateson and the improving Dostal Phil are others to keep an eye on in a deep contest.
Prediction : 1st Nordano 2nd Any Drama 3rd Main Fact

Ladbrokes Trophy hero De Rasher Counter struck at this meeting 12 months ago and should find this much more suitable than the Grade 2 he took part in last time. Ben Jones returns to the saddle to claim 3lb and he has to be respected despite the burden of top weight. Truckers Lodge is only 2lb higher than when rattling the crossbar in the Welsh National, while there was a lot to like about Christmas In April's Devon National triumph. It may pay to take a chance on PETITE POWER, who made the podium in the the Classic Chase and represents a handler who has won this in the past. The second in that Warwick contest subsequently romped to victory in the Grimthorpe, while the fourth landed the Ultima at Cheltenham earlier this week.
Prediction : 1st Petite Power 2nd Truckers Lodge 3rd Christmas In April

ARCHIE BROWN relished the step up to an extended 2m4f when scoring in good style at Market Rasen and Paul Nicholls' gelding appears likely to have further improvement to come with that success under his belt. Gustavian justified favouritism at Exeter and arrives on the back of wind surgery. Espion boasts some decent form in his two novice hurdle outings and promises to be suited by going up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Archie Brown 2nd Gustavian 3rd Espion

GRAND TURINA returned from a long absence to finish a good second at Doncaster last month and providing she has recovered from those exertions, Venetia Williams' mare is capable of going one better in a contest that seems to lack depth. The drop in trip is likely to suit Absolutely Dylan, who didn't appear to get home over further on a couple of occasions this season, while a wind operation could aid the cause of Louse Talk.
Prediction : 1st Grand Turina 2nd Absolutely Dylan 3rd Louse Talk

TIMASSINI got off the mark in impressive fashion over this distance at Ffos Las last week and even an 8lb rise for that success may not be enough to stop the Evan Williams-trained mare from taking this contest as well. Be Thankful remains unexposed over hurdles and an opening mark of 101 appears to be fair. Others to note are Kalaya and Whispering Waters.
Prediction : 1st Timassini 2nd Be Thankful 3rd Whispering Waters

RED ROOKIE bolted up on his Rules debut at Exeter in January, disposing of a subsequent winner by 12 lengths. With that in mind, the five-year-old is very hard to oppose, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. Hometown Hero was an impressive point-to-point winner in December and he has to be respected on his first start for Dan Skelton. Unohu is the clear pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Red Rookie 2nd Hometown Hero 3rd Unohu