UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

MASACCIO showed a high level of form in bumpers last season, most notably when finishing an admirable seventh in a Grade 2 at Aintree, and the son of Mastercraftsman is fancied to make an immediate impact now sent over timber. Onethreefivenotout hasn't been seen since winning at Worcester on his debut two years ago, but market support should be noted ahead of this return. Others to note include Beat The Bat and Hoe Joly Smoke.
Prediction : 1st Masaccio 2nd Onethreefivenotout 3rd Beat The Bat

Paul Nicholls won both divisions of this in 2021, and another last year, and DON'T TELL SU could provide him with further success. He disappointed when sent off as favourite on his debut, but made no mistake when landing a bumper here next time. He appeals as the type to excel over hurdles this campaign, as does point-to-point winner Micro Millions. Local trainer Evan Williams saddles Minella Missile, who was also successful between the flags when last seen and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dont Tell Su 2nd Micro Millions 3rd Minella Missile

With his stamina proven and ground conditions in his favour, PLANNED PARADISE has a live chance of making a winning start to his second stint with the Christian Williams stable. Placed off 2lb higher in the London National at Sandown last December, the seven-year-old is still open to progression over fences and offers strong appeal now dropped in class. Domaine De L'Isle, who struck over the extended 3m6f circuit here in March, is feared most on his return to action, although Great D'Ange is not taken lightly.
Prediction : 1st Planned Paradise 2nd Domaine De LIsle 3rd Great DAnge

The versatile KYM EYRE was awarded a handicap chase in the stewards' room at Ffos Las, but she had already done enough to establish there was no fluke about the game success she recorded over timber at Newton Abbot on her previous start. Equally effective at this discipline, Evan Williams' mare is a strong fancy to complete the hat-trick. Blue Bikini is also on for a three-timer and is respected accordingly. Fortuna Ligna, who won a maiden hurdle here when last seen, completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kym Eyre 2nd Blue Bikini 3rd Fortuna Ligna

Things didn't go to plan for Uncle Arthur when he unseated at the first fence on his debut run for Fergal O'Brien at Bangor. He was a well-supported favourite that day and it will be noteworthy if he attracts a similar amount of interest back over timber. However, EMANATE has a more proven record over hurdles and shades the vote off just 5lb higher than for the latest of his Worcester successes. Superstylin and the lightly-raced Ventara are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Emanate 2nd Uncle Arthur 3rd Superstylin

THE KING OF RYHOPE wasn't quite at his best when weakening into third at Kempton in March, but Dan Skelton's gelding would hold leading claims if reproducing the performance that saw him make the frame in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Haydock. A mark of 129 looks workable on that evidence and he appeals as just the type to excel now tackling fences. Ex-pointer Hymac isn't taken lightly and may emerge as the chief threat, ahead of Nocte Volatus and Ballybegg.
Prediction : 1st The King Of Ryhope 2nd Hymac 3rd Nocte Volatus

MAMMIES BOY wasn't devoid of promise in his three novice/maiden hurdle appearances last campaign and strikes as the sort who could unlock some potential now upped in distance on his handicap/seasonal bow. Gaye Legacy posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Warwick in the spring, and her opening mark of 104 looks more than fair. She could give the selection most to think about, with Immortal Fame another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Mammies Boy 2nd Gaye Legacy 3rd Immortal Fame

Dartmoor Pirate is the only one of these with bumper experience, but there is a fair chance that he will come up short against several interesting newcomers. CAPTAIN BELLAMY bolted up on his sole start between the flags at Dromahane and Paul Nicholls' four-year-old may possess enough speed to land his first success under Rules. Albie Littlewood, a half-brother to the stable's Cheltenham Festival winner Roksana, warrants respect on his introduction and he is worth a market check, alongside Walk In The Hills and Tripoli Flyer.
Prediction : 1st Captain Bellamy 2nd Albie Littlewood 3rd Walk In The Hills