UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

ARCTIC SAINT was beaten 16 lengths into second on his first start over hurdles at Huntingdon over 2m, but the five-year-old kept on well and could unlock further improvement now up in trip. He has the tongue-tie refitted, which could aid his cause even more. The main threat may be Scene One, who was only beaten two lengths in a maiden over this trip at Fontwell and he could have a say. Easy Rider and Glorious Fun are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Arctic Saint 2nd Scene One 3rd Easy Rider

This could turn into a match between MONTREGARD and Spago, with preference for the former as he may have much more to come on only his second start. The chestnut gelding finished well over 2m at Doncaster and could relish the step up in trip. Delgany Dreamer is another stepping up in distance, which may be a positive move for the mare.
Prediction : 1st Montregard 2nd Spago 3rd Delgany Dreamer

My Rockstar just held on to win by a nose over 2m4f last time at Wincanton and was put up 4lb for that success. With that in mind, the vote goes to SPOTTY DOG, who beat the reopposing Voice Of Hope (second) last month at Huntingdon. The son of Sixties Icon is 2lb worse off at the weights with his rival this time around but, considering the manner of his victory that day, he can confirm that form. Williamdeconqueror and Harry Du Berlais are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Spotty Dog 2nd My Rockstar 3rd Voice Of Hope

KING ALEXANDER, who won a bumper here on his racecourse bow last year, could have more to give on his first start since undergoing wind surgery. He's a half-brother to a winner over this sort of trip and ticks the right boxes at this level. Maclaine has also undergone similar surgery and showed the benefit with a near miss when well supported last time out. Gardener and Spring Meadow are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st King Alexander 2nd Maclaine 3rd Gardener

Most of these have something to prove for one reason or another and, with that in mind, GETAMAN, who made all to win over 2m1f at Kelso on his penultimate start, could take advantage. Sayar is capable of getting involved if he copes with shouldering top weight, while the veteran Atlantic Storm was not disgraced at Southwell last month and has each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Getaman 2nd Sayar 3rd Atlantic Storm

Things didn't pan out for CAPTAIN MORGS in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival but this is a big drop in class for Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old and he can get things back on track. He won in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on his penultimate start and comes here with a live chance of brushing aside the burden of top weight. The in-form pair Martha Brae and Jubilee Express could pose the selection the most problems on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Captain Morgs 2nd Martha Brae 3rd Jubilee Express

NORTHERN POET has made a terrific start to his chasing career and a 2lb rise for a determined success at Plumpton last time may not be enough to prevent him from bringing up the hat-trick. Eclair De Guye has shown glimpses of form this season but remains winless since December 2020, whereas, Who's In The Box managed to score at Carlisle in February and could be the biggest danger.
Prediction : 1st Northern Poet 2nd Whos In The Box 3rd Eclair De Guye

KING WILLIAM RUFUS disappointed when a short-priced favourite at Chepstow last month, but the form of that race has worked out well and the same can be said of his second at Plumpton on debut when behind the subsequent Champion Bumper third. Chris Gordon's charge gets the vote ahead of C&D runner-up Globe Player and Bentley's Return, who put in a career-best at Wincanton last time out. Strutter looks the pick of the newcomers for a team that knows how to ready one first time out.
Prediction : 1st King William Rufus 2nd Strutter 3rd Bentleys Return