UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

TELHIMLISTEN looked to have his chase debut in the bag at Sedgefield last month, only for unseating the rider shortly after jumping the last. Jennie Candlish's inmate now has a 14lb rise to overcome, but he appears to be open to improvement in this sphere and gains the vote. Not Another Muddle has posted some creditable efforts in defeat of late and is feared most, ahead of Gavroche D'allier, who is having his first start over fences.
Prediction : 1st Telhimlisten 2nd Not Another Muddle 3rd Gavroche Dallier

Father Of Jazz arrives as the highest-rated rival in this maiden contest and he would take some beating if repeating his Huntingdon second in December. That said, he may be worth taking on, with question marks surrounding his latest efforts, and a chance is taken on hurdling debutant BREAKING COVER. Anthony Honeyball's gelding shaped better than the distance beaten when eighth in a bumper at Ascot in October and he may have more to offer in this sphere. Aviles also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Breaking Cover 2nd Aviles 3rd Father Of Jazz

Abingworth justified favouritism when getting up to win here earlier in the month and a 4lb rise should see Gary Moore's charge involved once more. Preference, however, is for stable switcher INDEPENDENCE, who could be freshened up by a change of scenery. The selection does need to bounce back to form, after a couple of below-par spins on the Flat, but his trainer usually excels with such types. Andapa may have benefitted from a wind procedure since last seen in action and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Independence 2nd Abingworth 3rd Andapa

Only a neck separated Northern Poet (winner) and Hiway One O Three (second) when they clashed here a fortnight ago and the former is taken to uphold the form, with first-time cheekpieces applied. However, they may both have to settle for supporting roles if TIP TOP MOUNTAIN continues to flourishes over this sterner test of stamina. Robert Walford's charge won with something in hand over 3m at Uttoxeter at the start of the month and may follow up from just 4lb higher.
Prediction : 1st Tip Top Mountain 2nd Northern Poet 3rd Hiway One O Three

RAMO is difficult to oppose in his bid for a third consecutive success and, having won by 11 lengths at Newton Abbot when last seen, a 10lb higher mark is noted as fair. It's an added bonus that the selection is a previous course and distance winner and the six-year-old commands the utmost respect. Sporting Ace is consistent and rates as the main danger, while Hasty Parisian is noteworthy back up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Ramo 2nd Sporting Ace 3rd Hasty Parisian

A step up in trip, as well as a 10lb raised mark, may not be enough to stop CAPTAIN CLAUDE securing a double having scored by 23 lengths over 2m 3f at Fontwell last month. There is likely much more to come from Anthony Honeyball's six-year-old and he can have another big say in proceedings, but the class-dropping Shot Boii should not be underestimated. One For The Wall is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Captain Claude 2nd Shot Boii 3rd One For The Wall

LINDA MOON lost little in defeat when finishing three-quarters of a length back in second over 2m at Kempton last month. She was denied a clear run on that occasion and is entitled to improve, with the extra couple of furlongs unlikely to stop her, but Longhouse Legacy was a comfortable winner in a point contest in February and is not ruled out on her Rules bow. Recent bumper winner Stuti completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Linda Moon 2nd Longhouse Legacy 3rd Stuti