UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Having won eight of his last nine starts, THE IMPOSTER has answered every questioned asked of him and, with his stamina proven and testing ground not an issue, he again looks the one to side with. However, Whydah Gally can make a race of it off just 4lb higher than his Lingfield success, while Benign Dictator is respected after his facile 2m5f victory at Warwick last month.
Prediction : 1st The Imposter 2nd Whydah Gally 3rd Benign Dictator

THE NEWEST ONE posted a solid effort when a close second in a decent handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last month and could be hard to repel back in novice company. Big City Roller made a pleasing start under Rules when winning at Carlisle 44 days ago and surely has more to offer as he gains experience, while Sprucefrontiers and former point-to-point winner Paddy De Pole also command respect.
Prediction : 1st The Newest One 2nd Big City Roller 3rd Sprucefrontiers

CRUZ CONTROL was a game winner over 2m4f at Newcastle 16 days ago and a 5lb higher mark looks a fair assessment by the handicapper, especially as he remains open to further progression. The consistent High Game Royal has to be of some interest following his second at Warwick last month, while Ballycamus and Ballybeen also merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Cruz Control 2nd High Game Royal 3rd Ballycamus

A deep contest in which the likes of Midlands Grand National winner Major Dundee and former Grade 1 performer Two For Gold have to be considered after encouraging reappearances. However, the younger NASSALAM underlined his considerable potential with a staying-on fourth over 2m5f at Aintree last month and, assuming that blowout has sharpened him up, the six-year-old could take some stopping over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Nassalam 2nd Major Dundee 3rd Two For Gold

An interesting contest in which Hurlerontheditch has a chance to atone for an agonising last-fence fall at Warwick on his chasing bow when well clear. He has to go on the shortlist, despite a 10lb rise, but Paul Nicholls' mud-loving TAKE YOUR TIME hinted at better things to come when gamely defying a long absence at Newton Abbott on his chasing bow. Pimlico Point and Lagonda are others who should build on encouraging fencing debuts.
Prediction : 1st Take Your Time 2nd Hurlerontheditch 3rd Lagonda

Isaac Des Obeaux underlined his liking for this track when opening his account over timber at the second attempt last month. That said, preference is for THE JUKEBOX MAN, who looks capable of defying a 7lb penalty on the evidence of his resounding win in the mud at Ffos Las on his hurdling bow last month. Katate Dori looks the most interesting of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st The Jukebox Man 2nd Isaac Des Obeaux 3rd Katate Dori

HURRICANE DANNY took a big step forward when chasing home a stablemate over C&D a couple of weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see him get off the mark here. Range also hit the crossbar on his most recent outing and could prove to be the main threat to the selection, ahead of Theyseekhimthere and Vision De Maine.
Prediction : 1st Hurricane Danny 2nd Range 3rd Theyseekhimthere

MONTY BODKIN put in a very promising display when filling second place on his racecourse debut at Ascot a month ago and Ben Pauling's gelding could be hard to stop with the benefit of that experience under his belt. However, Walk In The Hills has a similar profile and should not be underestimated, while Mount Gay Run also merits a place on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Monty Bodkin 2nd Walk In The Hills 3rd Mount Gay Run