UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Bug Bay comes here in rude health after scoring on the all-weather at Kempton last time, where he had next-time-out winner Mr Zee two and three quarter lengths behind, but that was off a mark of 52. Tony Newcombe's runner runs off 63 today and could be vulnerable to DUNDORY. John O'Shea's six-year-old was a close second to Mr Zee last time but, running off the same mark and stepped up in trip, this appears to be a good opportunity for this gelding to record his third win at Chepstow this season. Breccia could make up the placings.
Prediction : 1st Dundory 2nd Bug Boy 3rd Breccia

It is likely to be a duel once again between RHUBARB and Astrophysics, who had a great battle last time over 6f at this venue. Rhubarb came out on top that day by a head and has been given a 5lb penalty for that success, but Aiden Keeley takes off a valuable 7lb in the saddle so Richard Price's runner looks to have every chance of confirming the form with Tony Carroll's charge. Coronation Cottage should appreciate slightly slower ground than last time and appears likely to give a good account of herself.
Prediction : 1st Rhubarb 2nd Astrophysics 3rd Coronation Cottage

SILENT FLAME comes here fresh from a cosy success at Newbury last month and Rod Millman's four-year-old looks to have every chance of following up, despite being raised 4lb for that success. The seventh from that race has since come out and won so the form looks solid. Adaay In Asia has been running well recently and isn't discounted, while the handicapper has given Whistledown an opportunity by dropping Mick Channon's filly 2lb.
Prediction : 1st Silent Flame 2nd Adaay In Asia 3rd Whistledown

DEVON ENVOY was only third when seeking a hat-trick last time over 6f at Leicester, but the winner of that race has since come out and run well, finishing a head second at Ripon so that form reads well. Rod Millman's gelding is likely to be thereabouts again, with Oliver Searle claiming 5lb. Letter Of The Law won last time out, albeit on soft ground at Leicester, but he has got decent form on quicker ground, while Aunt Bethany has a chance despite being down the field in the Sandringham Stakes at Royal Ascot last time.
Prediction : 1st Devon Envoy 2nd Letter Of The Law 3rd Aunt Bethany

This appears to be a good opportunity for TWILIGHT TONE to follow up his last-time-out success at Salisbury over 7f. Rod Millman's charge has been raised just 2lb for that one length success and that may not be enough to halt this three-year-old's progression. Connie's Rose has been dropped 1lb for a close-up sixth over 6f at Chepstow last time and the step up in trip could work the oracle for this filly. Adatorio makes most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Twilight Tone 2nd Connies Rose 3rd Adatorio

SOLDIER'S SON escapes a weight rise for a length second to Diamond Cottage over 6f at this venue last time and Grace Harris' runner appears to have a good chance of taking this contest under Mollie Phillips, who takes off a helpful 5lb. Mountain Ash ran a good race when finishing a close second to Breckland, who has since run well in going down a head at Thirsk over 1m, last time, while Cliffs of Freedom heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Soldiers Son 2nd Mountain Ash 3rd Cliffs Of Freedom