UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

JACK THE FARMER benefitted from a step up in trip when second at Warwick last time, he has been put up 4lb but that may not be enough to stop him here. Dancingontheedge tries a tongue-tie for the first time looking to recapture the level of her second in March and she could also go well, leaving Hurricane Vichi as an interesting alternative after his wind-operation.
Prediction : 1st Jack The Farmer 2nd Dancingontheedge 3rd Hurricane Vichi

Midnight Soldier is interesting on his first start for a new trainer after an easy bumper win at Fontwell in June 2021, but expecting a winning return after such a long absence may be asking too much. LOOKAWAY seems the more sensible option after an easy maiden hurdle win here over shorter, which followed fair efforts in much better races. Morning Line also warrants a mention for his powerful connections, though he does need to show more to have any say.
Prediction : 1st Lookaway 2nd Midnight Soldier 3rd Morning Line

Bothwell Bridge is tried in first-time cheekpieces for a stable in form and, if they rekindle his enthusiasm, he is well-handicapped, although he has failed to complete on his last four starts over fences. Hawk's Well has won two of his three starts since going chasing and clearly has plenty of ability. That said, SILVER IN DISGUISE would probably have won the Highland National last time barring a mistake two out, and another 5lb rise may not stop him here.
Prediction : 1st Silver In Disguise 2nd Hawks Well 3rd Bothwell Bridge

TWIG only found one too strong in a novice hurdle at Cheltenham last month and he could capitalise off what looks a fair mark in this sphere. Although not the most reliable, Regarding Ruth bounced back to form when winning at Warwick in April and she shouldn't be underestimated off only 3lb higher in the ratings. Uhtred looks worth another go over this stiffer test having done his best work at the finish over an extended 2m5f at Ayr recently and also enters calculations.
Prediction : 1st Twig 2nd Regarding Ruth 3rd Uhtred

MILTIADES offered plenty of encouragement when third on his chase debut at Stratford last month and a further 1lb ease in the handicap may be enough for Henry Daly's gelding to gain a first success. Harry Du Berlais wasn't disgraced at Warwick last time and first-time cheekpieces could eke out some improvement. Do It For Thy Sen is now 4lb lower than his Southwell triumph last May and is dangerous to rule out.
Prediction : 1st Miltiades 2nd Harry Du Berlais 3rd Do It For Thy Sen

GETAMAN returned from a break to show improved form to fill the runner-up spot at Warwick over fences recently, when only beaten just over a length. He now switches to the smaller obstacles, which sees him race off a 10lb lower mark than his chase rating. Last-time-out winner Governor Green has to be respected, while Enthused and Getaway Tom complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Getaman 2nd Governor Green 3rd Enthused

CAN'T BEAT HISTORY showed up well last time at Southwell over 3m when fading into a respectable fifth, and he now takes a step back down in distance off a 1lb lower mark. In addition, that was only his fifth start over hurdles, so is likely to have more to come. Lighthouse Mill was beaten under a length in this grade last time and has been raised 2lb, which may keep him in contention. Boomtime Banker and Kilbrainy aren't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Cant Beat History 2nd Lighthouse Mill 3rd Boomtime Banker