UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

FIER JAGUEN was unable to justify strong support in the market when unseating his rider early on in the Randox Foxhunters' Open Hunters' Chase at the Aintree Festival last month, but he should appreciate this return to regulation fences and had previously looked very impressive in his point-to-point triumphs. Caryto Des Brosses was somewhat underwhelming when fifth in a similar contest at Newbury in March but he's feared most if anywhere near his best, with Envious Editor rating the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fier Jaguen 2nd Caryto Des Brosses 3rd Envious Editor

ALL IS TRUE completed a hat-trick when a wide-margin winner in a point-to-point at Garthorpe in March and the six-year-old shades the vote in an open contest. Camdonian has seemingly found a new lease of life since leaving Dan Skelton, with three wins between the flags to his name, and he can't be discounted on this return to Rules. Lift Me Up and Theshoddytradesman also arrive in fine form and complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st All Is True 2nd Camdonian 3rd Lift Me Up

TRIO FOR RIO has won the last two renewals of this contest and recent efforts between the flags suggest that the veteran may be capable of going in once more. Marcle Ridge has failed to justify favouritism on his last two appearances in this sphere, but Lucy Smith's gelding is capable on his day and he isn't taken lightly, while Fairly Famous recorded a fourth consecutive success in point-to-points at High Easter recently and he also warrants consideration.
Prediction : 1st Trio For Rio 2nd Marcle Ridge 3rd Fairly Famous

PREMIER MAGIC struck in the Hunters' Chase at the Festival here in March, when sporting first-time cheekpieces, and now up against this weaker opposition, he is very difficult to oppose. The main threat looks to be Rebel Dawn Rising, who was four lengths clear when unseating at the last at Fakenham on his latest outing and, with a clear round of jumping this time, he could have a say. Encounter A Giant is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Premier Magic 2nd Rebel Dawn Rising 3rd Encounter A Giant

HIGHWAY JEWEL has been fine fettle in the point-to-point field, with his latest effort coming when bolting up by 20 lengths at Lydstep, and with winning course-and-distance form to his name from 2021, he could be the one to beat for the Gibbs family. Another to consider is Singapore Saga, who failed to justify favouritism at Exeter last month when behind Shantou Flyer but he could get in contention as the next top-rated in the field. Sine Nomine bolted up in this sphere at Stratford last time and isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Highway Jewel 2nd Singapore Saga 3rd Sine Nomine

Shantou Flyer is bound to be popular after an impressive success at Exeter and a highly-creditable third in the Hunters' Chase at the Festival here in March. However, preference is for LAW OF GOLD, who hasn't raced under Rules for 343 days but he won between the flags in February. He was narrowly denied in this contest last year and can gain compensation this time around. Just Your Type and Step Back are proven stayers as well and they must be considered.
Prediction : 1st Law Of Gold 2nd Shantou Flyer 3rd Step Back

This can go the way of FIX AT ALL, who arrives in terrific form after taking successes at Ludlow the last twice. Michael Scudamore's charge remains largely unexposed in this sphere and he gets the vote ahead of the capable Not That Fuisse and course winner Magic Saint, who has strong claims on his penultimate win at Wincanton. Last year's winner Solomon Grey is entitled to be thereabouts again.
Prediction : 1st Fix At All 2nd Magic Saint 3rd Solomon Grey