UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

The race that DESTINY'S SPIRIT won here last time looked a stronger contest than this and a penalty might not be enough to prevent her going close again with Mark Winn taking off a valuable 7lb. With the George Boughey yard in flying form once again, Lumacho is one to monitor closely on her nursery debut, despite disappointing on her first three starts, while Let's Celebrate looks capable of making the frame.
Prediction : 1st Destinys Spirit 2nd Lumacho 3rd Lets Celebrate

ANCESTRAL LAND made a very pleasing start when second at Windsor back in June and, with the winner subsequently going close in Group company, Clive Cox's colt should be tough to beat here. Nanga Parbat (fourth) finished just behind Majestic Newlaw (third) at Windsor 12 days ago and the pair are both respected once again, but James Ferguson's debutant Zoology holds a Group 1 entry and he rates as the one that could chase the selection home.
Prediction : 1st Ancestral Land 2nd Zoology 3rd Nanga Parbat

A few with claims here, but a chance is taken on JUMRA to get off the mark for the in-form Archie Watson team. She didn't run badly at Ffos Las when fifth in a stronger race than this a fortnight ago and, having been dropped 1lb alongside Taylor Fisher's claim, is weighted to be competitive. Coco Hill was third here over a furlong shorter last time and she is likely to enter the reckoning off the same mark, while Uffington went agonisingly close at Kempton two starts ago and the application of cheekpieces may yield further improvement.
Prediction : 1st Jumra 2nd Coco Hill 3rd Uffington

Look Back Smiling ought to prove popular following his narrow Pontefract success, but he might be vulnerable under the winner's penalty. With that in mind, preference is for SOLEIL BLANC. Having finished second on her debut at Windsor, David Evans' charge was fancied to be very competitive next time out at Yarmouth, but she threw her chance away when rearing as the stalls opened. That race has thrown up a couple of winners, though, and she must hold every chance if returning from a break on song. Tobetso is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Soleil Blanc 2nd Look Back Smiling 3rd Tobetso

Diamond Cottage has been running to a consistent level recently, finishing a good second over C&D on her latest outing, but she isn't the only pace angle in this field and could prove vulnerable. MASQOOL is usually seen to best effect over further and he might be tapped for a yard of early pace at this trip, but if James Evans' charge can keep tabs on his rivals, stamina might come to the fore and he may strike. On Edge got the better of Peachey Carnehan over C&D last month and both appear likely to be in the thick of things once again.
Prediction : 1st Masqool 2nd Diamond Cottage 3rd On Edge

RHUBARB was a beaten favourite on her most recent run over 6f at this track, but a return to 5f could be what she needs to bounce back to winning form. Richard Price's charge remains 4lb higher than her last winning mark, coincidentally over this C&D, and it would be foolish to dismiss her based on recent efforts. Penguin Island has been steadily progressive this season and seems a threat, while Bluebell Time completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Rhubarb 2nd Penguin Island 3rd Bluebell Time

Hattie C finished a much-improved fourth on her return to handicap company over this C&D last month and a 1lb lower mark for that run could see her enter calculations once again. However, SHESADABBER finished a length and three-quarters in front of the aforementioned during their latest outing and should uphold that form off the same mark. The booking of 5lb claimer Mollie Phillips can also see Fossos improve and he should not be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Shesadabber 2nd Hattie C 3rd Fossos