UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Dream Chaser has steadily been edging closer to the target with each start and warrants respect, but OCEAN STAR is 8lb higher than that rival on official figures and receives 7lb off him, so she gets the nod. Blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn at Hamilton last time and that could do the trick. The Kodi Kid and Sammy Sunshine might not be able to win on debut, but both could run well.
Prediction : 1st Ocean Star 2nd Dream Chaser 3rd The Kodi Kid

Bobby On The Beat has earned a rating of 74 with three promising efforts and he is unlikely to be far away at the finish, but it could be a case of third-time lucky for Mick Channon's NASTASE. After two solid third-placed performances over 7f, he is 3lb ahead of the former on official figures and dropping down in trip is expected to suit. Batindi disappointed at Beverley but has a chance on her debut form.
Prediction : 1st Nastase 2nd Bobby On The Beat 3rd Batindi

Difficult to be too confident about any of these, but SOVEREIGN STATE is joint top-rated, alongside Tawaafoq, and the fact that he is one from one at this venue is encouraging. The latter has been knocking on the door all year and he is likely to be in the shake-up again, while Champagne Bob and Some Nightmare, who wears cheekpieces for the first time, are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Sovereign State 2nd Tawaafoq 3rd Champagne Bob

DOC SPORTELLO ran a big race to finish second behind a rapidly-improving winner at Windsor and can go one better. The eight-year-old has been raised 2lb, but he is still fairly treated based on old form and can strike for the first time since October. Glenamoy Lad drops in class slightly and should appreciate this return to 6f, while Gambon is just 1lb above his last winning mark and was a creditable third here a fortnight ago.
Prediction : 1st Doc Sportello 2nd Glenamoy Lad 3rd Gambon

This represents a big drop in class for AYR HARBOUR, who was only beaten two and a quarter lengths in a 0-105 handicap at Newmarket on his penultimate appearance and he can claim a first success since February. Mick Appleby's colt was progressive on the all-weather during the winter, and should feel more at home at this level. Top Secret has shown promise in four starts and might enjoy the drop from 7f. Ultra Violet is interesting after her Leicester second on Monday.
Prediction : 1st Ayr Harbour 2nd Top Secret 3rd Ultra Violet

ZAPPER CASS has done most of his racing on the all-weather in recent years, but he performed well on a rare turf outing when third at Yarmouth last month, and clearly convinced connections to give him another go here. The drop from 6f is expected to suit and he is dangerous if allowed an uncontested lead. Pink Flamingo hasn't won for a while but seldom runs a bad race at this level, while Union Rose is interesting now 1lb below his last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Zapper Cass 2nd Pink Flamingo 3rd Union Rose

Hammy End has been a model of consistency over the past couple of months and another solid performance is expected, but the vote goes to TRIPLE NICKLE. The Bernard Llewellyn-trained filly stayed on well when third over C&D last month and she is worth another chance at this trip under a more positive ride. French Riviera and Magic Shuffle appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Triple Nickle 2nd Hammy End 3rd French Riviera

TRIBAL COMMANDER bounced back to form in style when scoring over C&D at the beginning of the month and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop Ian Williams' gelding from striking again. Hidden Depths arrives in search of a hat-trick after winning two in a row at Bath so has to be a danger. Others to note include handicap debutant Retrospect and With Pleasure.
Prediction : 1st Tribal Commander 2nd Hidden Depths 3rd Retrospect