UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

Escobedo won a similar race at Sedgefield when last seen over hurdles in early October and another bold bid can be expected of just a 6lb higher mark. Double Click also enters calculations based on the fact that he is 2-4 in this sphere and has scope to improve on his seasonal return. However, R S AMBUSH posted a commendable effort when second on his British debut last month and, given the winner of that race was placed in a Grade 2 next time, the form looks solid at this stage.
Prediction : 1st R S Ambush 2nd Escobedo 3rd Double Click

Soul Icon shaped nicely over hurdles and, given his tendency to jump out to the right, this course could play to his strengths if he adapts to fences on his chasing debut. Returning to going right-handed should also suit Beau Balko, whose best form over timber was posted going this way round. However, TRITONIC has some high-class hurdles form to his name and, now sent chasing off a competitive mark, he looks worth chancing. Scarface can also figure if his jumping holds together this time.
Prediction : 1st Tritonic 2nd Soul Icon 3rd Beau Balko

Paul Nicholls won six consecutive runnings of this race up to 2020 and he holds another live chance in the shape of intriguing Rules debutant IL PINO. A comfortable winner of his sole start in a point-to-point, the son of Coastal Path follows a tried and trusted path on his debut run for the champion trainer and appeals most based on potential. Pentire Head has shown promise in bumpers and adds further strength to Nicholls' hand, while Ri Na Cuirte and Thirtyfour Thirty are also considered.
Prediction : 1st Il Pino 2nd Pentire Head 3rd Ri Na Cuirte

Useful Flat performer PAWAPURI was set some tough assignments last season and she was far from disgraced when finishing fourth in the Adonis at Kempton in February, as well as when ninth in the Grade 1 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle at Aintree in April. Nicky Henderson's filly looks the one to beat in these calmer waters, with Goodtimecrew feared most. The five-year-old posted a close-up second on her hurdles debut at Plumpton recently and should have more to offer in this sphere. Winning pointer Annie K is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Pawapuri 2nd Goodtimecrew 3rd Annie K

The Turtle Said was most taking when romping home by 15 lengths at Worcester in August 2022 and the six-year-old warrants respect on his belated return to action. However, it may be worth sticking with the red-hot Venetia Williams yard and their TANGANYIKA. The son of Martaline is only 4lb higher than his last victory and a summer break may have freshened him up. Killaloan and Vision Des Flos are others to note in an open contest.
Prediction : 1st Tanganyika 2nd The Turtle Said 3rd Vision Des Flos

TAMARIS has proved a revelation since undergoing a wind procedure in August, as evidenced by his victories at Plumpton and Fontwell in the following months. A 5lb rise for the six-year-old's most recent triumph looks on the generous side and a hat-trick appears a distinct possibility. Flagrant Delitiep returns to the C&D of his last success off a 20lb lower mark and Robert Walford's inmate isn't taken likely, while Moytier appears the type who will improve for first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Tamaris 2nd Flagrant Delitiep 3rd Moytier

Although DOYEN FOR MONEY was ultimately disappointing when finishing seventh at Fontwell in May, the five-year-old appeared too keen on that occasion and, if settling better on his reappearance, he strikes as the type who is still ahead of his mark. Jack Sprat is sure to prove popular after recently opening his account in good fashion at Huntingdon and Jamie Snowden's charge may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of fellow in-form rivals Sami Bear and Ventara.
Prediction : 1st Doyen For Money 2nd Jack Sprat 3rd Sami Bear