UK Horse Racing Tips: Sedgefield

A wind operation seems to have worked the oracle for MISTY MANI, who made it three wins in as many starts when successful at Market Rasen in September. Peter Niven's charge was raised 6lb in the ratings following his most recent victory, but he could have more to offer and he's fancied to strike once more. Lord Caprio has been running well on the Flat and he demands respect back over hurdles, while Zamond must also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Misty Mani 2nd Lord Caprio 3rd Zamond

THE CHURCHILL LAD must shoulder a penalty having cruised to a wide-margin success at Cartmel in August but Rebecca Menzies appears to have found her charge the ideal opportunity to follow up. Jipekaa Machin ran well in two starts over timber when trained in France and he's fancied to be on the premises this afternoon, while Park Street rates highest of those switching from the Flat.
Prediction : 1st The Churchill Lad 2nd Jipekaa Machin 3rd Park Street

It's been a while between drinks for BARON DE MIDLETON but, 4lb lower than his comeback run over hurdles here last month, the nine-year-old has a real chance this afternoon. Ann Duffield employs the services of champion jockey Brian Hughes aboard Fiston Du Mou, who could go well in receipt of weight all round. Dragonfruit can follow them home, ahead of Touch Kick, who makes his second start after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Baron De Midleton 2nd Fiston Du Mou 3rd Dragonfruit

Rocco Storm finally shed his maiden tag with an eye-catching effort at Hexham last month but he wouldn't be an obvious candidate to follow up given the previous form in the book. He has got a 12lb higher mark to contend with, and his two previous visits to this course resulted fairly hefty defeats. Therefore, it might be worth siding with JOIE DE VIVRE, who has been running well in both codes. The chasing newcomer encounters similar ground as when winning over hurdles here around this time last year and makes plenty of appeal, while Quiet Flow is another worthy of consideration.
Prediction : 1st Joie De Vivre 2nd Rocco Storm 3rd Quiet Flow

THERMUSA, who was purchased for 110,000 pounds after winning an Irish point-to-to-point in May, looked professional when she made every yard of the running to win over C&D on her debut under Rules in early October. The daughter of Kayf Tara has untapped potential and the penalty she picks up for that comfortable success is far from restrictive. Sweet Auburn is also penalised for her Bangor success, although Peter Kavanagh takes a handy 5lb off her back. It looks set for an intriguing clash between the pair, with Ruth Jefferson's mare edging preference. Anti Bridgie is most interesting of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Thermusa 2nd Sweet Auburn 3rd Anti Bridgie

In this competitive contest it may pay dividends to side with HALF SHOT, who shed the maiden tag over fences in emphatic style at this venue last time. The eight-year-old put 10 lengths between himself and his next best rival and a 6lb rise may still underestimate his ability. Masked Crusader boasts an impressive record over hurdles and merits plenty of consideration on chase debut, while Jelski also warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Half Shot 2nd Masked Crusader 3rd Jelski

BOOMTIME BANKER arrives in a rich vein of form and the eight-year-old can record a third successive victory after a decisive win at Plumpton in September. There are plenty of dangers, though, and Topkapi Star rates the most immediate of those having recorded a second career win at Perth on her latest outing. Humps And Bumps gave a good account when second at Listowel last time and is worth considering on stable debut for Danny Brooke.
Prediction : 1st Boomtime Banker 2nd Topkapi Star 3rd Humps And Bumps