UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

NOTLONGTILLMAY won his first three starts over fences, but he ran his best race in defeat when second to Stage Star here in March. If he has the speed for this trip, the seven-year-old could take some beating. Dancing On My Own is hard to ignore after his Listowel second when last seen in June, while the Warwick winner Haddex Des Obeaux has 10lb more from the handicapper here.
Prediction : 1st Notlongtillmay 2nd Dancing On My Own 3rd Haddex Des Obeaux

Bois Guillbert could go well for Lucinda Russell after winning on his seasonal return at Kelso and, although he needs to improve at this level, the four-year-old does have a race-fitness advantage over the majority of the field. He could go well, but the handicapper rates BLUEKING D'OROUX 9lb or more better than all of his rivals and Paul Nicholls' gelding is hard to oppose. Mr Mackay might surprise a few and pick up some place money.
Prediction : 1st Blueking Doroux 2nd Bois Guillbert 3rd Mr Mackay

QUICK DRAW returned to fences with a wide-margin success at Ludlow recently where he made all of the running. Although up 8lb here, that was his first start since April and he may have more to offer. Tramore winner Whacker Clan does look attractively weighted for Henry De Bromhead and could be a major contender under Darragh O'Keeffe, alongside The Wolf, who looks set for a profitable season.
Prediction : 1st Quick Draw 2nd Whacker Clan 3rd The Wolf

BUGS MORAN may find this to be slightly easier than the valuable handicaps he has been contesting in Ireland. The six-year-old is likely to be held up off the pace and, granted a strongly run affair, he can sweep home late to collar the likes of Warwick winner Hyland and Hugos New Horse, who was progressive last season. Judicial Law should not be inconvenienced by dropping back in trip, having won over slightly further at Kelso, while Irish raiders Moonovercloon and We'llhavewan are likely to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Bugs Moran 2nd Hyland 3rd Moonovercloon

REVEREND HUBERT has done well since joining the Charles Byrnes stable and the form of his recent third at Listowel stands out, with the winner going in again subsequently at Listed level. The five-year-old looks set to relish the step up to three miles, while the same may be said of the Punchestown winner Antrim Coast. Improvement is required from Lisnamult Lad if he is to get involved after easy victories in weak contests at Ludlow and Hexham. An impressive winner at Southwell last time out, Butch cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Reverend Hubert 2nd Antrim Coast 3rd Lisnamult Lad

Dual Stayers Hurdle winner FLOORING PORTER is impossible to ignore on his chasing debut and, assuming he carries on with his usual dominant style of running, this could be a straightforward task. Fellow Irish raider Toss Again has already won twice over fences and is feared most. Broadway Boy won well on his chasing debut and can fend off his stablemate Weveallbeencaught to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Flooring Porter 2nd Toss Again 3rd Weveallbeencaught

Catch Yourself On represents Wilie Mullins and this son of Noble Mission is a must for consideration. However, there are dangers aplenty and a chance is taken on THE KEMBLE BREWERY building on his debut Huntingdon success under a 4lb penalty. A 120,000-euros purchase, the selection coped with cut in the ground on that occasion and looks an interesting prospect. Jackson Lamb and Call To Duty are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Kemble Brewery 2nd Catch Yourself On 3rd Jackson Lamb