UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

In a wide-open contest, only a tentative vote can go to LONE STAR. A winner on five of her last six starts, Philip Kirby's mare has risen through the handicap ranks this season. She was raised 8lb for last month's facile Musselburgh success, but that might not be enough to stop her. Terresita (third) meets her Chepstow conqueror Dollar Bae (winner) again and the latter, who remains unexposed under Rules, is fancied to confirm that form. An improver in recent starts, Progressive should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Lone Star 2nd Dollar Bae 3rd Progressive

Tweed Skirt has been faced with a couple of tough assignments recently but she could fare better back in a handicap, while Miah Grace, who struck over hurdles at Newcastle last month, is another to note. Preference, however, is for LA RENOMMEE. She showed plenty of determination to score at Ludlow 17 days ago, her second win in as many starts. Dr Richard Newland's mare remains open to improvement over fences and must be taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st La Renommee 2nd Tweed Skirt 3rd Miah Grace

Having finished a good third behind subsequent Mares' Novices' Hurdle winner You Wear It Well in a Grade 2 at Sandown on her penultimate start, DEEPLY SUPERFICIAL made no mistake when readily accounting for five rivals at Limerick last time out. Gordon Elliott's mare has looked well up to winning at this level and is fancied to make her mark. Nicky Henderson landed the corresponding event last year and must hold every chance with Queens Rock, who bolted up at Doncaster on her handicap debut. Stablemate Ahorsewithnoname is capable on her day, while Ilovethenightlife is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Deeply Superficial 2nd Queens Rock 3rd Ahorsewithnoname

ROSE OF ARCADIA has taken a step in the right direction this season, having won on three occasions, and the eight-year-old, who scored in decisive fashion on testing ground at Fontwell on her latest start, will have no issue in tackling a sounder surface, despite an 8lb rise. Good Look Charm chased home the selection in the aforementioned contest and may get closer this time, with Harry Cobden a notable jockey booking. Others to note include Credo and Lady Kk.
Prediction : 1st Rose Of Arcadia 2nd Good Look Charm 3rd Credo

Under Control struggled to make an impact at the Cheltenham Festival when stepping up markedly in grade from her UK debut success at Newbury. This should be more to her liking and along with stable companion Arclight, the pair form a strong team for Nicky Henderson. The vote, though, goes to KOMEDY KICKS. She was an unlucky faller at Doncaster on her latest start when hampered before the second last, but her run prior to that, when runner-up to Boodles hero Jazzy Matty at Fairyhouse, gives her a big chance.
Prediction : 1st Komedy Kicks 2nd Under Control 3rd Arclight

PINK LEGEND went well for a long way in the Mares' Chase here last month and the drop in trip could prove ideal as she lowers her sights in handicap company. The daughter of Midnight Legend won on this card two years ago and she can do so once more, with the consistent Doyannie looking best placed to chase her home. Fortunes Melody and Hawthorn Cottage have the form to get involved as well.
Prediction : 1st Pink Legend 2nd Doyannie 3rd Hawthorn Cottage

Grand National-winning handler Lucinda Russell could be about to unleash a smart type for the future in the shape of easy Musselburgh winner EL ELEFANTE. A half-sister to the talented Snake Roll, she can get the better of Mellificent and Dontyawantme, who may not have been in love with the ground when placed in a Listed bumper at Sandown last month. Blue Baloo, Flying Fortune and Leave Her To Me complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st El Elefante 2nd Dontyawantme 3rd Mellificent