UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

GITCHE GUMEE hacked up at Stratford on his jumping bow and although then fourth at odds-on at Warwick, he was far from disgraced. Alan King's four-year-old retains plenty of potential and is fancied to regain the winning thread, possibly at the main expense of Half Dozen, who finished a good third at Newbury on his latest outing. Equinus didn't jump with fluency on his hurdling debut at Uttoxeter, but he ought to fare better with that experience under his belt.
Prediction : 1st Gitche Gumee 2nd Half Dozen 3rd Equinus

Russian Ruler finished a creditable third at Newbury on his return to action and remains capable of better, although preference is for HYMAC. Harry Fry's six-year-old failed to justify favouritism on his Ffos Las comeback, but he should take a marked step forward on his second start following wind surgery. Saint Davy landed a bumper at Carlisle in October and makes obvious appeal on his hurdling bow, as does State Of Power, who struck between the flags in Ireland.
Prediction : 1st Hymac 2nd Russian Ruler 3rd Saint Davy

GOLDEN WHISKY was well beaten over an inadequate 1m7f on his return to action at Wetherby last month, but the Evan Williams-trained nine-year-old will be much happier over this distance. He landed the corresponding event from a 2lb higher mark last year (1lb out of the handicap now) and he receives a tentative vote as he bids to retain his crown. Recent C&D winner Enzo D'Airy demands the utmost respect, as do Fugitif and Silver Hallmark.
Prediction : 1st Golden Whisky 2nd Enzo DAiry 3rd Fugitif

It is hard to look past the hat-trick seeking SCRIPTWRITER, who caught the eye when securing a comfortable victory at Cheltenham in a Grade 2 and is fancied to follow up here, despite having to shoulder a 5lb penalty. The reopposing runner-up Perseus Way should not be underestimated having bolted up at Leicester subsequently, while Irish raider Comfort Zone is another to consider having finished a creditable third in a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse last time.
Prediction : 1st Scriptwriter 2nd Perseus Way 3rd Comfort Zone

Flemenstide was last seen finishing a respectable second at Exeter in March and has claims on his return but a chance can be taken with GREEN BOOK, who looked grossly outpaced in a competitive Grade 1 at Aintree in April. He has proven to run well fresh in the past and must not be taken lightly. Just A Dime, who accounted for Flemenstide in that Exeter race, can build on a pleasing second at Carlisle last month and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Green Book 2nd Flemenstide 3rd Just A Dime

Quick Wave impressed when making a triumphant return to action at Sandown earlier this month and she is respected despite picking up a 4lb penalty, while The Galloping Bear and Ask Me Early also have scope and can go well. However, preference is for THE BIG DOG, who is at the top of his game after winning his last two starts in a determined manner and he is taken to atone for a luckless run in last year's renewal. The Big Breakaway took a welcome step back in the right direction when pipped on his Haydock comeback, while a big run is predicted from Pats Fancy too.
Prediction : 1st The Big Dog 2nd Quick Wave 3rd The Galloping Bear

MISTER COFFEY didn't fire on all cylinders when favourite for the Topham at Aintree when last seen, but he had previously shown progressive form over fences and is worth another chance at this level. It's worth remembering that he was a good second in the Kim Muir at last season's Festival and having won when fresh before now, he should be hard to beat on his return to the fray. Dalamoi and Gustavian complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mister Coffey 2nd Dalamoi 3rd Gustavian

Cape Vidal finished a fine third in a Listed event at Cheltenham and is one to take seriously in his bid to enhance his profile. However, preference is for ISAAC DES OBEAUX, a 100,000-euro purchase who made the best possible start to his career in a bumper here last month. Idefix De Ciergues and Thank You Blue have also shown promise and add further spice to what ought to be an informative contest.
Prediction : 1st Isaac Des Obeaux 2nd Cape Vidal 3rd Idefix De Ciergues