UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

The returning BLAME THE GAME recorded a solid fourth in a 20-runner affair at Cheltenham in April and looks more than capable of landing a race of this nature. Better is expected of Captain Tommy now reverting to chasing and the nine-year-old may emerge as the chief threat with his fitness assured. Hipop Des Ongrais ended his campaign by filling the frame at Ludlow and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Blame The Game 2nd Captain Tommy 3rd Hipop Des Ongrais

Iolaos Du Mou has proved expensive to follow, although Nicky Henderson's charge must merit respect in this open contest. A similar level of performance to his runner-up effort at Huntingdon in May shouldn't see him far away, but it may pay to take a chance on hurdling debutant KING WILLIAM RUFUS. The six-year-old achieved some fair form in bumpers last season and has the scope to excel in this discipline. Duhallow Tommy, Idy Wood and Corporal Jackjones are noted too.
Prediction : 1st King William Rufus 2nd Iolaos Du Mou 3rd Duhallow Tommy

Representing the in-form Dan Skelton yard, SACRE COEUR could be worth chancing on her return to chasing. The daughter of Montmartre has posted two solid efforts in defeat for current connections over hurdles and may get her head in front now over the larger obstacles. Unanswered Prayers hasn't proved the most reliable, but he's dangerous to dismiss on the back of a break, while Copperhead lurks on an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Sacre Coeur 2nd Unanswered Prayers 3rd Copperhead

LOGISTICAL was a creditable second at Plumpton last time and would not need to improve much further to open his account over timber. The fitting of a first-time visor might help to eke out more. Cosmic View has some fair Flat form to his name and must be of interest on his hurdling bow. Vale Dolobo Dancer completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Logistical 2nd Cosmic View 3rd Vale Dolobo Dancer

Clearance has proven to be a consistent performer and can once again showcase that ability, along with Small Bad Bob, who arrives having been narrowly denied over 2m3f here in May. However, the vote goes to BROOKIE. He has yet to add to his Limerick maiden success but, having finished a good fourth in a warm handicap at the Punchestown Festival in April, a similar performance might suffice on his first outing for the Anthony Honeyball team.
Prediction : 1st Brookie 2nd Small Bad Bob 3rd Clearance

GAMBIE TIEP made amends for unseating his rider four out at Plumpton last month when making all with a bit in hand over 2m1f at Bangor on Wednesday and a repeat performance can see him defy a 7lb penalty to complete a quick-fire double today.Impression Chic sports a tongue-tie for the first time on her chasing bow and is expected to improve in this sphere following a trio of runs in novice/maiden hurdles at Worcester. A wind operation may benefit En Coeur, who is only 1lb higher than his Plumpton success in January, and he warrants respect.
Prediction : 1st Gambie Tiep 2nd Impression Chic 3rd En Coeur

BEAT THE HEAT was in fine fettle when last seen over hurdles at this track in November 2022, when making it three course victories for the year, and the six-year-old arrives following a recent success on the level at Bath. It would be no surprise to see him pick up where he left off over timber. A wind operation and a tongue-tie may benefit Belgarum, who performed with promise on both attempts in handicap company in the spring. Sir Rock, a winner here in May, and Sassified appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Beat The Heat 2nd Belgarum 3rd Sir Rock