UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

BLAZING COURT proved far more competitive when runner-up on his handicap debut over 2m4f here in July and Martin Keighley's gelding is fancied to find further improvement now he is upped to an extended 2m7f. Punches Cross lost little in defeat when second to a well-treated rival at Fontwell earlier this month and could emerge as the chief threat, ahead of fellow in-form rivals Alioski and Bluebella in what looks an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Blazing Court 2nd Punches Cross 3rd Alioski

Olivers Travels appeared to relish the step up in trip when gaining a breakthrough success over 2m7f at Worcester recently, which is why the return to 2m in this contest may leave the five-year-old vulnerable. WILLIETHEBUILDER had some smart bumper form when racing in Ireland and could take all the stopping if transferring that to this sphere on his hurdling/stable debut for Dan Skelton. Last-time-out winner Jeudidee likely has more to offer and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Williethebuilder 2nd Olivers Travels 3rd Jeudidee

YA KNOW YASEFF escapes a penalty after winning a conditional jockeys' event at Newton Abbot last Monday and looks the one to beat if coping with the quick turnaround. Justshortofabubble finishing behind the selection in third at Worcester eight days earlier and must enter calculations now 6lb better off at the weights. The returning Dragonfruit has won off a break in the past and is another to note off an 8lb lower mark than his last success.
Prediction : 1st Ya Know Yaseff 2nd Justshortofabubble 3rd Dragonfruit

DO NO WRONG has won in emphatic fashion over course and distance the last twice and, despite an 11lb rise for his latest victory, he is hard to oppose in his bid to land the hat-trick. John Kingston, who partnered the selection to victory at Cartmel earlier in the campaign, is back in the saddle and another bold bid is expected. Jesuitique is feared most, with recent Bangor winner Dieu Vivant also respected off an 8lb higher mark.
Prediction : 1st Do No Wrong 2nd Jesuitique 3rd Dieu Vivant

This is a bit tougher than the conditional riders' race won by Isabella Bee over course and distance last week and, although highly respected, she could be vulnerable in this tougher company. POP THE CHAMPAGNE stands out as one who is very capable of holding her own at this level and, off what looks a fair mark, she shades preference today. Ip Up showed some ability during her time in France and is another to monitor closely on her debut run on these shores.
Prediction : 1st Pop The Champagne 2nd Isabella Bee 3rd Ip Up

Presenting Pete gained a first success of the season when landing the spoils over C&D last month and a 5lb rise in the ratings is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. However, SACCHOANDVANZETTI was five lengths behind in second that day and, if taking Daire Davis' 7lb claim into account, he is now effectively 12lb better off with the winner. That may be enough for the seven-year-old to reverse the placings, while Ragamuffin returned to form with a solid runner-up effort at Worcester last month and shouldn't be far away if in a similar mood.
Prediction : 1st Sacchoandvanzetti 2nd Presenting Pete 3rd Ragamuffin