UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

Hauraki Gulf rates a key player based on his proven effectiveness at this particular course. He won a bumper here on his racecourse bow and has subsequently gone close twice on the hurdles circuit. However, this is his first attempt beyond an extended 2m7f and he is taken on with GOOD WORK, who was a fine second over an extended 3m1f over fences here on his penultimate start. Racing in cheekpieces (retained) seems to have prompted improvement from the selection and his proven stamina earns him the vote. Global Famenglory also has a chance.
Prediction : 1st Good Work 2nd Hauraki Gulf 3rd Global Famenglory

It's hard to ignore the fact that QUEENS GAMBLE was considered good enough to contest the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival and she is difficult to oppose now she lines up over hurdles for the first time. Her previous form in bumpers, which includes a Listed race win at Prestbury Park, far outstrips that of today's opposition and a winning start over timber looks highly likely. Energy Two and Emily's Star are suggested as the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Queens Gamble 2nd Energy Two 3rd Emilys Star

HERBIERS strikes as one with a bright future over fences and he is likely to find this a lot more attainable than the handicap he contested at Cheltenham last month. He was a highly respectable fourth that day and this less demanding test of stamina could be just what is required at this stage of his development. Hystery Bere has the ability to make a good fist of things and looks the main danger, with A Different Kind suggested as best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Herbiers 2nd Hystery Bere 3rd A Different Kind

UNSPEAKABLE appeared to relish a step up in trip when winning at Taunton 60 days ago and a subsequent 4lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to stop him following up. Dev Of Tara remains in good form, as does my My Girl Lollipop, and both must be considered, while Blended Stealth should not be underestimated either for Nigel Twiston-Davies.
Prediction : 1st Unspeakable 2nd Dev Of Tara 3rd My Girl Lollipop

Hilltown kept on well to score at Plumpton last month but, though he merits respect raised 1lb in the handicap, forecast ground conditions might not be in his favour today. DEAR RALPHY was travelling best of all when falling two out in that same contest and he could make amends granted a clean round of jumping. Kingsfort Hill failed to back up his good second at Southwell when well held back there on his latest start but, if first-time cheekpieces can give him an added boost, he might have a say.
Prediction : 1st Dear Ralphy 2nd Hilltown 3rd Kingsfort Hill

Sopran Thor was left to finish alone when his three rivals fell in a selling contest at Fakenham last month, but he remains of interest back in deeper waters. Preference, however, is for ANOTHER CRICK, whose recent efforts would suggest he could be ready to take advantage of a fair handicap mark. Somekindofstar likes it here and can't be ruled out, nor can Fairway Freddy, who finished a creditable second at Plumpton last time.
Prediction : 1st Another Crick 2nd Sopran Thor 3rd Somekindofstar

Parc D'amour has shaped with promise over hurdles so far, including when runner-up at Taunton in January, and the six-year-old is entitled to step forward on his handicap debut. That said, he may have his work cut out against ELIOS D'OR, who escapes a penalty for his Kempton success last Monday, having won a conditionals' event, and has the additional bonus of his rider being able to utilise his 3lb claim on this occasion. The drop back to 2m is likely to benefit Fancy Stuff, who didn't appear to stay on her latest outing at this track.
Prediction : 1st Elios DOr 2nd Parc Damour 3rd Fancy Stuff

BLUE BIKINI ran out a comfortable winner of her latest effort at Market Rasen and a 6lb rise is unlikely to stop Fergal O'Brien's mare from progressing further. Regal Renaissance is turned out quickly under a 7lb penalty after her Ludlow success last Wednesday and is likely to be a strong contender. Others for the shortlist include Walk Of No Shame, who could bounce back from her Kelso effort, and Passing Reflection.
Prediction : 1st Blue Bikini 2nd Regal Renaissance 3rd Walk Of No Shame