UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

GO TO WAR made the ideal start to his career when scoring in a bumper at this track last October before taking his chance in the Grade 2 at Aintree in the spring. He wasn't disgraced in finishing eighth on that occasion and the five-year-old gets the vote on his hurdling bow. Goodwin displayed promise in a couple of bumper outings, winning on the second occasion at Fontwell, and he is likely to pose a solid threat, along with Macanogue, who has winning form over timber in Ireland.
Prediction : 1st Go To War 2nd Goodwin 3rd Macanogue

This appears to be the weaker of the two divisions with the tentative vote going to HAVOCK. The five-year-old shaped with some promise when fourth on his penultimate start at Warwick on New Year's Eve and a repeat of that display might prove to be enough. Toonagh Warrior is respected on his debut for Stuart Edmunds having placed on his hurdles debut at Kilbeggan last month. Others to note include Ballynaheer and Chantilly Rose.
Prediction : 1st Havock 2nd Toonagh Warrior 3rd Ballynaheer

ESPOIR DE ROMAY was last seen finishing third over C&D in May and the nine-year-old, who arrives following a wind operation, appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get his head in front for the first time since March 2021, especially given his appreciation for testing conditions. Martha Brae was hugely consistent last season and she is likely to enter calculations once again. Ballydisco and Conkwell Legend appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Espoir De Romay 2nd Martha Brae 3rd Ballydisco

Emitom made a perfect start to life with Alan King when landing the spoils at Newbury in March and he is likely to prove popular on his return to action. A 5lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable for the Gold Well gelding, but it may be worth taking a chance on fellow seasonal debutant BEAR GHYLLS. The handicapper has relinquished his grip on the eight-year-old and a wind procedure may unlock some improvement. Dolphin Square is another to note off an attractive rating.
Prediction : 1st Bear Ghylls 2nd Emitom 3rd Dolphin Square

JUST OVER LAND appeared too keen to see out the extended 2m3f distance when pulling up on his handicap debut at Chepstow in April. The Sam Thomas-trained inmate is expected to prove more competitive now returned to 2m and a breakthrough success could be in the offing for a yard in flying form. Lelant's opening mark looks workable judged on his runner-up effort at Ffos Las in March and he is feared most, ahead of Kapamazov, who should enjoy ground conditions.
Prediction : 1st Just Over Land 2nd Lelant 3rd Kapamazov

Betty's Tiara drew 19 lengths clear with the runner-up when scoring by half a length on her debut in a bumper at Stratford in August and, despite shouldering a 7lb penalty, she merits the utmost respect in her follow-up bid. Preference, however, is for the Dan Skelton-trained LADY JAGO, who was a winner on her sole 3m point-to-point outing in April and the four-year-old possesses enough speed in her pedigree to suggest that she could land a race of this nature. Giver The Hollie and Chase Park are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Lady Jago 2nd Bettys Tiara 3rd Giver The Hollie