UK Horse Racing Tips: Ffos Las

TO BE SURE struck over C&D on his penultimate run and he followed that effort up when down the field in a class 3 event at Cheltenham, for which he has been dropped 1lb. The eight-year-old looks to have lots in his favour and is fancied to go in once more. Presentandcounting can beat Neville's Cross home for second as he steps up to this distance, which could unlock some improvement, off a 3lb lower mark than when a well-held fourth at Aintree.
Prediction : 1st To Be Sure 2nd Presentandcounting 3rd Nevilles Cross

Designer Destiny made a decent enough return from the sidelines at Warwick and could be in with a shout. However, preference is for RIVER OF JOY, who shaped well enough on her hurdling debut at Cartmel to suggest she has some ability. Peter Bowen's mare was thought of highly enough to contest a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree last year, so better is anticipated. Film D'action completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st River Of Joy 2nd Designer Destiny 3rd Film Daction

HOLERDAY RIDGE beat a subsequent winner by just over four lengths over C&D and has only been raised 5lb. The Claire Hitch-trained eight-year-old now has the assistance of Harry Cobden in the saddle and he looks difficult to oppose. The main threat might be Aces Full, who takes a step back in trip after being well held in third over the best part of three miles at Huntingdon, although Abaya Du Mathan is also worth a second glance.
Prediction : 1st Holerday Ridge 2nd Aces Full 3rd Abaya Du Mathan

HALIFAX took a step back in the right direction when runner-up on his latest outing at Warwick and the six-year-old, who is only 1lb above his last winning mark, could have more to offer in first-time cheekpieces. Jen's Boy has run well after a break in the past and commands respect, while Loved Out was only beaten a short head here on his penultimate start and is capable of a decent showing.
Prediction : 1st Halifax 2nd Jens Boy 3rd Loved Out

GAVIN arrives in search of a hat-trick having backed up his Fakenham success when making his debut for Peter Bowen here. He only just got up on that occasion but appeals as the type who could progress further. Sydney Blues offered some encouragement at Newton Abbot last summer and has to be of interest, especially with his attentions switched to handicap company for the first time. Karannelle is capable of better based on her two runs in May.
Prediction : 1st Gavin 2nd Sydney Blues 3rd Karannelle

EASKEY LAD was able to put a fall behind him when winning over C&D 17 days ago and, granted a similar performance, Rebecca Curtis' eight-year-old could repeat the dose. Tom O'Roughley beat a subsequent winner at Warwick so he merits respect from a 6lb raised mark, while the veteran Boagrius remains well treated judged on past exploits and is another who could have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Easkey Lad 2nd Tom ORoughley 3rd Boagrius

Rock The House merits consideration from just 3lb higher than his recent C&D success, but preference is for CUMHACHT. The five-year-old looked outpaced when third over 2m here but eased 2lb and upped in trip, it would be no surprise were he to produce an improved effort. Twilight Prince makes his handicap debut from a workable mark and must enter calculations too.
Prediction : 1st Cumhacht 2nd Rock The House 3rd Twilight Prince