UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

SOMESPRING SPECIAL justified favouritism in smooth style when last seen in May over the smaller obstacles and the daughter of Westerner looks an interesting recruit to the chasing ranks. Therefore, she is taken to defy her opening mark of 114 on her debut over fences. The main threat is Moviddy, who makes her first chase start after scoring at Huntingdon in April and it would be no surprise to see her get involved. Presenting A Queen completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Somespring Special 2nd Moviddy 3rd Presenting A Queen

Classic King took a step forward to fill the runner-up spot here in April and that effort reads well in the context of this race, so he has to be considered. However, he could play second fiddle to a Paul Nicholls-trained runner once more, this time in the shape of BENY NAHAR ROAD. The four-year-old is a fair performer on the Flat and he could make an impression on his hurdling debut. Laser Focus makes his first start for the Alexandra Dunn yard and can fight it out for the places.
Prediction : 1st Beny Nahar Road 2nd Classic King 3rd Laser Focus

PLEASANT MAN has contested some warm handicaps on the Flat since last seen finishing second at Hereford in February and the five-year-old could make a winning return to the smaller obstacles. First Quest was only touched off by two lengths into second over 2m3f at Fontwell earlier in the month and has to be considered off the same rating, while Moytier could also have a say in a first-time tongue tie.
Prediction : 1st Pleasant Man 2nd First Quest 3rd Moytier

Mr Mafia won this in 2021 and races off 5lb lower here after tailing off at Fontwell, but he needs to get back to top form to challenge now. My Silver Lining won her only start here in February and was three-quarters of a length ahead of JUNIPER when they met at Cheltenham in April. However, she meets her old adversary on 1lb worse terms here and this flatter track may see those positions reversed. She has her first run for the in-form Anthony Honeyball yard here and may come out on top on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Juniper 2nd My Silver Lining 3rd Mr Mafia

Kingston Sunflower arrives after winning her last three starts in novice hurdles, but she hasn't been seen since October 2022 and this looks a big ask after close to a year off. Multiple course winner Stormin Crossgales and the race-fit John Betjeman are both respected, but INCA DE LAFAYETTE looks potentially well-handicapped. A beaten favourite at Taunton off 2lb higher in April, he has had a wind operation since and if that brings improvement, as it often does for many Paul Nicholls horses, then the bottom-weight may come home in front.
Prediction : 1st Inca De Lafayette 2nd Stormin Crossgales 3rd John Betjeman

STILETTO has stepped forward since being upped in trip on his last couple of starts and went close to getting off the mark in this sphere when a neck second in a conditional riders' event at Fontwell earlier in the month. With Harry Kimber able to use his 3lb claim on this occasion, the five-year-old is expected to get off the mark. West Orchard is likely to appreciate conditions and is respected, along with the hat-trick-seeking Top Cloud, who carries a 7lb penalty for scoring at Hereford on Tuesday.
Prediction : 1st Stiletto 2nd Top Cloud 3rd West Orchard

DOCTOR FOLEY appeared to have a valid excuse for running poorly at Newton Abbot when turned out under a penalty after scoring at Fontwell the week before. The six-year-old had progressed well over the larger obstacles prior to that display and Anthony Honeyball's gelding is likely to have more to offer after a break. Bensini runs off the same mark as his recent second at Southwell, while the consistent Janeslittlevoice isn't one to discount.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Foley 2nd Bensini 3rd Janeslittlevoice