UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

GRIZZLY JAMES won at Hereford in April and looked to have a big chance of following that up when falling two out at Chepstow later that month. The seven-year-old remains open to improvement and has to be respected on his return to action. Moytier has made the frame on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while School For Scandal also makes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Grizzly James 2nd Moytier 3rd School For Scandal

QUEEN ANNIE confirmed the promise that she displayed in bumpers when third on her hurdling debut at Exeter 17 days ago. With the benefit of that experience under her belt, Harry Fry's mare could be hard to beat. That said, Stuti has a similar profile to the selection and may give her plenty to think about, while Kay Tara Tara and Country Lady are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Queen Annie 2nd Stuti 3rd Kay Tara Tara

It is hard to oppose WEST END BOY, who arrives here having won both starts with plenty in hand since switching to handicap company in October. The unexposed five-year-old should be capable of defying an 11lb rise in the ratings in this company. An opening mark of 110 for Chandlers Bay should be workable and he edges out No No Tonic to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st West End Boy 2nd Chandlers Bay 3rd No No Tonic

STRATTON OAKMONT escapes a penalty after recently opening his NH account in a conditional jockeys' event at Southwell. Kayley Woollacott's gelding won with plenty in hand that day and a quick-fire double could be in the offing. Three-time Flat champion jockey Oisin Murphy rides over hurdles for the first time aboard Irish raider Lets Do This, who may give the selection most to think about. Handicap debutant Rajaran is also of some interest now faced with a stiffer test of stamina.
Prediction : 1st Stratton Oakmont 2nd Lets Do This 3rd Rajaran

WILLIAMDECONQUEROR appeared somewhat of an unlucky loser when short of room in the latter stages at Lingfield last month. The seven-year-old has been nudged up 2lb in the ratings for that performance but compensation could await if running to a similar level. Head And Heart is entitled to improve for her reappearance fifth at Chepstow in November and a better showing is anticipated, while chasing debutant Caeruleum also makes some appeal.
Prediction : 1st Williamdeconqueror 2nd Head And Heart 3rd Caeruleum

A tentative vote is for TAKE YOUR TIME, who won more easily than the half-length winning distance suggests over 3m2f at Newton Abbot in October. Paul Nicholls' charge has been raised 3lb in the ratings which could prove lenient for a gelding likely to be running on strongly at the line. Not Sure is the obvious danger following his comfortable success over 3m at Wetherby last month, while Eceparti and Raddon Top should also be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Take Your Time 2nd Not Sure 3rd Eceparti

LIGHTNING FLASH made the perfect start to to his career, scoring by three and a half lengths over 2m at Ludlow last month, and he can follow up that success. The three-year-old arrives here for the in-form Nigel Twiston-Davies yard with James Turner claiming a useful 7lb in the plate. The reopposing Night Stalker (third) also has the benefit of experience and he could build on that effort and get closer to the selection, while Oakley's Way is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Lightning Flash 2nd Night Stalker 3rd Oakleys Way