UK Horse Racing Tips: Sedgefield

EL JEFE found himself with too much to do when a never-nearer third over C&D last Thursday and compensation could await Andrew Hamilton's gelding in this smaller field. Port Or Starboard enjoyed a spin on the Flat when runner-up at Bath last month and the six-year-old makes some appeal back over hurdles, while it's too early to be writing off Attention All.
Prediction : 1st El Jefe 2nd Port Or Starboard 3rd Attention All

LAHIRE proved a different proposition in first-time cheekpieces when making all over track and trip last month. Donald McCain's charge won with enough in hand that day to suggest that he can successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty. I'm Too Tired (second) wasn't far behind the selection and rates an obvious threat in receipt of weight, while Mandega displayed enough ability on the Flat to suggest that he could go well now debuting over timber.
Prediction : 1st Lahire 2nd Im Too Tired 3rd Mandega

Dual chase winner FAZAYTE displayed a willing attitude when fending off Misty Mani over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, and a 4lb rise on the return to the larger obstacles may not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from going in again. Heartbreak Kid isn't the most reliable, but he's capable on his day, while The King Of May also makes some appeal reverting to fences.
Prediction : 1st Fazayte 2nd Heartbreak Kid 3rd The King Of May

BREEZE OF WIND shaped with promise over 2m on his fencing bow three weeks ago at Carlisle, where he finished a staying-on third. Stuart Coltherd's charge ought to appreciate this step up in trip, being a half-brother to 2m4f-2m5f winner Golan Cloud, and any improvement can see the former point-to-point winner open his account. Striking Out was just touched off at Ludlow last time and he looks to be the main danger, while Divas Doyen is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Breeze Of Wind 2nd Striking Out 3rd Divas Doyen

TOSCAN GENIUS was no match for an impressive winner over track and trip a week ago, but this looks a good opportunity for Brian Ellison's gelding to go one better. Breizh River has shown a consistent level of form in bumpers and must be respected now sent over timer, along with Workhardplayhard, who makes his debut under Rules having won between the flags in February.
Prediction : 1st Toscan Genius 2nd Breizh River 3rd Workhardplayhard

SKYHILL bolted up by 10 lengths in heavy conditions over C&D when last seen in April and the veteran now returns to action off a 7lb higher mark. If he is ready to go, he could take some stopping. Ballylinch stayed on to be a two-length victor over this track and trip last month and has to be respected off only a 2lb higher rating, while Frankie Faulkner is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Skyhill 2nd Ballylinch 3rd Frankie Faulkner

SPECIAL RATE was sent off at a generous 11/1, considering he was unbeaten in his previous three starts, last time when bolting up by 14 lengths. The son of Valirann is now switched back to hurdles, which shouldn't prevent another bold showing in his bid for a fifth straight victory. Chti Balko hit the crossbar in this grade at Southwell when last seen in May and should go well, while last week's winner Horn Cape can also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Special Rate 2nd Chti Balko 3rd Horn Cape