UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

Victory was by no means disgraced when third at this venue last time and, although the three-year-old didn't jump with fluency throughout the contest, he may be able to take a step forward. Preference, however, goes to the Nicky Henderson-trained ARCLIGHT. The filly has showed plenty of promise on the level for Sir Mark Prescott and gets the nod to relish the switch to hurdling. Play By The Rules completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Arclight 2nd Victory 3rd Play By The Rules

The vote goes to the Nicky Henderson-trained BALLYHIGH, on his first start under rules. The son of Canford Cliffs got off the mark at the first time of asking in an Irish point-to-point last year and it would be no surprise if the six-figure purchase manages to hit the ground running. Despite failing to fire at Lingfield on hurdling debut, Churchills Boy requires consideration based on his decisive win in a Chepstow bumper. Winning pointer Also Known As is another to consider with his hurdling debut now under his belt.
Prediction : 1st Ballyhigh 2nd Churchills Boy 3rd Also Known As

Haas Boy was a consistent performer last term, displaying plenty of promise on his two outings over obstacles. The Huntingdon winner gave a good account behind a subsequent winner when runner-up at Sedgefield last time out and he demands the utmost respect on his seasonal reappearance. Preference, however, goes to BADDESLEY, who kept on strongly to record a decisive victory at Plumpton last month. The Chris Gordon-trained gelding was given a confident ride from the front on that occasion and gets the nod to defy a 4lb rise. Northern Poet can follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Baddesley 2nd Haas Boy 3rd Northern Poet

TARAHUMARA caught the eye when bolting up on his most recent run over timber at Chepstow in April and appears most interesting on both his chasing and handicap bow. He lost little in defeat on his racecourse debut in January and the fact he was able to build on that last time suggests there is more to come today. Cotton End could improve from recent efforts and narrowly shades the danger vote from Chanceux.
Prediction : 1st Tarahumara 2nd Cotton End 3rd Chanceux

A 3lb raised mark may not be enough to stop BALLAQUANE following up an impressive chasing debut at Fontwell over 2m5f last month, with today's longer trip unlikely to inconvenience the son of Scorpion. A switch to fences clearly worked following a string of flat efforts over timber, though Manintheshadows makes the switch to fences having scored over hurdles on his seasonal debut in October and is feared. High Counsel completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ballaquane 2nd Manintheshadows 3rd High Counsel

The Dan Skelton stable can barely put a foot wrong at the moment, and GALIA DES LITEAUX could be about to continue the hot streak. The daughter of Saddler Maker could not have been more impressive on her chasing debut at Bangor-on-Dee and if she handles this quicker ground, she looks the one to beat. Kissesforkatie is another who has started well in this sphere and she is strongly feared, along with easy Kempton winner Tweed Skirt.
Prediction : 1st Galia Des Liteaux 2nd Kissesforkatie 3rd Tweed Skirt

ASTA LA PASTA is bred in the purple being by Walk In The Park out of multiple Grade One-winning mare Asian Maze, and this looks like an ideal opportunity first time out. Knockanard point-to-point winner Captain Teague can give him the most to think about, being a half-brother to Grand Annual winner Sky Pirate. Of those with experience, Much Too Dear stands out, having run well on both occasions over C&D last season.
Prediction : 1st Asta La Pasta 2nd Captain Teague 3rd Much Too Dear