UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

MONTGOMERY makes most appeal on his first start for the Christian Williams yard. The five-year-old was last seen finishing second in a bumper at Worcester and, with the winner subsequently running a cracking second in the Persian War earlier this month, the selection may take some beating if ready to roll on his seasonal return. Viking's Way looks the pick of the Dan Skelton pair, with point-to-point winner Givega one to note too.
Prediction : 1st Montgomery 2nd Vikings Way 3rd Givega

It will be interesting to see what the market makes of the Dan Skelton duo, Santos Blue in particular given he shaped encouragingly on his debut under Rules in a bumper at Aintree. Time Flies By may be able to put his experience to good use, but his latest effort at Newton Abbot was underwhelming. A chance is taken on French recruit ICARE GRANDCHAMP, whose second at Compiegne may prove good enough to land this contest.
Prediction : 1st Icare Grandchamp 2nd Time Flies By 3rd Santos Blue

Flash The Steel is one to consider now eased in class and there were signs that the Dan Skelton charge was returning to form when last seen finishing sixth at Aintree. However, SMALL BAD BOB makes his seasonal debut off the same mark as his C&D win here in February and it's important to note that the seven-year-old won on his return to the West Sussex venue last October too. Both Winterwatch and In The Air may be capable of better now entering handicaps.
Prediction : 1st Small Bad Bob 2nd Winterwatch 3rd Flash The Steel

The penny has really dropped for BLAZE A TRAIL lately and John Flint's gelding battled really gamely when winning over C&D last time, so he's fancied to take a 4lb rise in the weights in his stride and complete the five-timer. Walk In Clover is entitled to plenty of respect on her first start over fences, while Uncle O put up a decent performance to finish second at Southwell last month.
Prediction : 1st Blaze A Trail 2nd Walk In Clover 3rd Uncle O

Since going chasing, Huelgoat has taken a step forward in winning his last two and he's respected in pursuit of the hat-trick, but marginal preference is for JEFFERY'S CROSS. Dan Skelton's six-year-old was first past the post over hurdles at Warwick in May before being demoted and, although he showed plenty of ability in that sphere, he looks set to make into an even better chaser. Family Business looks set for third.
Prediction : 1st Jefferys Cross 2nd Huelgoat 3rd Family Business

A few with chances here, but IF I SAY shaped like a mare ahead of her mark when making a winning reappearance at Worcester last month and it's unlikely a 5lb rise will stop her from going very well once again. Age Of Wisdom went agonisingly close here when last seen in June and he's one to consider if returning from a break in the same form, while Albert Van Ornum looks like the type who can also go well.
Prediction : 1st If I Say 2nd Age Of Wisdom 3rd Albert Van Ornum

CALL OF THE LOON won at Stratford in August and only found one narrowly too good when last seen over this C&D the following month. A reproduction of either of those efforts should be good enough to win this contest. Blame The Game may have needed his comeback run over hurdles here recently and he should not be underestimated, while Eclair On Line is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Call Of The Loon 2nd Blame The Game 3rd Eclair On Line

MA BELLE NOIRE has shown promise on a couple of occasions in novice hurdles and an opening mark of 100 may underestimate the five-year-old on her handicap debut. Cherry Cola hit the crossbar when last seen over hurdles last month and she is an obvious threat to the selection. Leading Theatre and Yvette Guilbert are others who merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ma Belle Noire 2nd Cherry Cola 3rd Leading Theatre