UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

FAZAYTE has placed in both hurdles starts since winning over fences at the beginning of December and the in-form eight-year-old merits plenty of respect in a race of this nature. Royal Mer showed ability in France and has to be of some interest on his debut for David Pipe, while Bobby Socks and Cousu Main are others who could go well.
Prediction : 1st Fazayte 2nd Royal Mer 3rd Bobby Socks

BENASSI was not beaten far into third on his Rules debut at Wetherby last month and he could be hard to beat if improving for that run. However, Milans Edge is a bumper winner who could give the selection plenty to think about if she is ready to go after a 630-day break. Mr Hailstone has been off the track for a similar amount of time and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Benassi 2nd Milans Edge 3rd Mr Hailstone

ASTROMACHIA, who was a useful Flat performer, arrives here on the back of two second-placed finishes in December and it would be no surprise to see the eight-year-old go one better. Rambo T has made the frame on both of his previous hurdles starts and the former bumper winner appears to be the main threat. Others to note are Sweet Magic and Coilrock.
Prediction : 1st Astromachia 2nd Rambo T 3rd Sweet Magic

A fairly tricky puzzle to solve and a chance can be taken on VICTORIAS PEAK, given she seemed to benefit from the application of cheekpieces on her latest outing over timber at Warwick last month. She makes a switch back to fences and could be dangerous to dismiss, but the unexposed Wild Romance can build on a disappointing fourth at Bangor in November and should not be overlooked. Farne completes the shortlist in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Victorias Peak 2nd Wild Romance 3rd Farne

A Different Kind looked out of his depth in a competitive Greatwood Hurdle at Cheltenham in November and is entitled to bounce back in this sphere, but WEST TO THE BRIDGE finished third over an extended 2m7f at Chepstow last month and can improve dropping in trip. Go Dante kept on for fourth having been hampered by a faller at the second last when last seen at Newbury in December 2021 and also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st West To The Bridge 2nd A Different Kind 3rd Go Dante

An emphatic winner on his latest outing over 2m5f at Hereford, an 8lb raised mark may not be enough to stop NOT SURE securing a double stepping up in class for this contest. He kept on strongly to score by seven lengths last time out, but previous point-to-point winner Gold Emery remains unexposed and can give the selection plenty to think about on his chasing bow. Animal has finished in third on his last two outings and can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Not Sure 2nd Gold Emery 3rd Animal

AUTONOMOUS CLOUD has been knocking on the door of late after posting yet another runner-up effort at Lingfield last month and, off just 2lb higher, he looks to have been found a good opportunity to gain a first success over obstacles. Presenting Jeremy has some point-to-point experience which could be used to good effect on his chase bow and the eight-year-old isn't taken lightly, with the in-form Your Own Story another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Autonomous Cloud 2nd Presenting Jeremy 3rd Your Own Story

BARRIER PEAKS proved a different proposition when coasting home over 2m5f at Exeter earlier in the month and, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings, there could be more to come from the David Pipe inmate. Solid form is thin on the ground, which makes Hard Frost of more interest on this handicap debut and any market support is worth noting. Golan Cloud is now 4lb lower than his last win and shouldn't be underestimated if the first-time visor has the desired effect.
Prediction : 1st Barrier Peaks 2nd Hard Frost 3rd Golan Cloud