14:00 Uttoxeter

CLIMATE PRECEDENT was last seen finishing runner-up on the level at Lingfield when trying 1m4f for the first time. Now switched from Michael Bell to James Owen, the son of Ulysses is an interesting recruit to this sphere and the booking of Harry Cobden is a big positive. Majestic Jameela finished second on her sole hurdles outing to date at Aintree last month and is capable of improving from that display. Lahire and National Health are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Climate Precedent 2nd Majestic Jameela 3rd Lahire

14:35 Uttoxeter

A DIFFERENT KIND went up 7lb for his first success over fences here and the six-year-old, who handled testing ground well on that occasion, is capable of backing that performance up. The majority of his rivals have something to prove and the main threat is likely to come from Quid Pro Quo, who has finished second twice since a Southwell triumph in April. Pull Again Green tries chasing again and has dropped 10lb since his Cheltenham fourth in November.
Prediction : 1st A Different Kind 2nd Quid Pro Quo 3rd Pull Again Green

15:10 Uttoxeter

RUTHLESS ARTICLE has been raised 3lb for his runner-up effort in the Summer Cup over C&D, which could be considered quite lenient, so he should be well up to this task with champion jockey Brian Hughes back in the plate. Hell Red has failed to impress over hurdles the last twice, but his form over fences is of a much higher level and he can put up a fight. Court Master looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ruthless Article 2nd Hell Red 3rd Court Master

15:45 Uttoxeter

ARAMAX's victory at Cartmel is working out very well, with the third and fourth both subsequent winners, and he did it quite comfortably to add further reason as to why a 6lb rise may be lenient. The seven-year-old looks to have lots in his favour once more and he can make it a double. Jet Of Magic made all in smooth fashion over C&D on his debut for Nigel Twiston-Davies and is now asked to compete off 5lb higher. Willaston is on a hat-trick and should put his best foot forward again.
Prediction : 1st Aramax 2nd Jet Of Magic 3rd Willaston

16:20 Uttoxeter

Now that the penny has dropped for RON BURGUNDY following a comfortable success at Worcester, there should be much more to come from Ian Williams' charge. The slight rise in distance should be no issue either and he can see off Joey Steel, who ran with plenty of credit when placed at Warwick. Cresswell Queen had Shortcross Storm back in fourth when scoring at Newton Abbot and has performed quite well for third there subsequently.
Prediction : 1st Ron Burgundy 2nd Joey Steel 3rd Cresswell Queen

16:55 Uttoxeter

The key to this race looks to be the recent clash at Worcester between MY POEM (first) and Vision Of Hope (second), with the former expected to come out on top once again. The six-year-old seemed to be in control that day and despite a 2lb swing in the weights, she can notch up a third career victory over obstacles. Prime Time Lady is a player on the pick of her form as well.
Prediction : 1st My Poem 2nd Vision Of Hope 3rd Prime Time Lady