UK Horse Racing Tips: Ffos Las

MINELLA DOUBLE appeals most as he takes a drop in class to make his handicap hurdle debut. A respectable third in a class 3 series qualifier at Aintree last month, that form looks solid given the winner of that race was in the process of running a big race until he unseated his rider in Grade 2 at Sandown last Friday and a bold bid is expected from Olly Murphy's gelding. Balkardy could capitalise if the step up in trip catches out the selection, while Jasmiwa completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Minella Double 2nd Balkardy 3rd Jasmiwa

A comfortable winner over this course and distance last month, THE JUKEBOX MAN is hard to oppose in his bid to complete a hat-trick of straight wins, having breezed to victory in a bumper here on his penultimate start. As is the case with the selection, Three Cliffs Bay picks up a penalty for winning last time out and he too commands respect, with the longer trip expected to suit. Ghost Hunter is suggested as the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st The Jukebox Man 2nd Three Cliffs Bay 3rd Ghost Hunter

A 210,000-euro purchase after landing an Irish point-to-point in April, FORTUNATE MAN is yet another appealing recruit to race in the colours of JP McManus. Given the limited amount of previous winning form presented by the opposition, this son of Soldier Of Fortune looks ideally placed to make a winning debut. Another big run from The Jukebox Man in the previous race would boost the form claims held by Golden De Coeur, who chased that rival home last time out, and he looks next best ahead of recent C&D second Steel Ally.
Prediction : 1st Fortunate Man 2nd Golden De Coeur 3rd Steel Ally

GIULIETTA (second) may have a neck to find with Annie Day (first) from their clash at Warwick last month, but Dan Skelton's charge had to make up ground from towards the rear on that occasion and, with a more positive ride on this occasion, she can overturn the form. A determined winner over shorter at Leicester last month, Passing Kate is entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Giulietta 2nd Annie Day 3rd Passing Kate

After a promising novice campaign over hurdles, including when third in the Prestige at Haydock in February, THE KING OF RYHOPE made a perfect start to his career over the larger obstacles when scoring at Chepstow. The seven-year-old should be up to overcoming a 7lb rise here and he is preferred to Jack In The Box, who is an intriguing recruit to the Bernard Llewellyn stable. Fine Casting and Knowsley Road cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st The King Of Ryhope 2nd Jack In The Box 3rd Knowsley Road

GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES was all out to defeat a higher-rated rival at Uttoxeter last month but, given he was only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success, he has a live chance of following up here. The consistent John Betjeman rates as the biggest threat to the selection, with William Maggs' 7lb claim a handy asset, while the prolific Uno Mas and lightly-weighted Port Or Starboard are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Grain Doudairies 2nd Uno Mas 3rd Port Or Starboard

James Jet showed the benefit of wind surgery when getting up late to score at Uttoxeter 24 days ago and looks a big player here. However, a 9lb rise for a head success looks a little harsh and he is taken on with the potentially more progressive BOSTON JOE, who didn't jump too fluently on his last two starts but still managed a win and a resectable second-placed finish. Frankie Faulkner looks the more appealing of Evan Williams' two entrants on these terms and he could pick up the bronze medal.
Prediction : 1st Boston Joe 2nd James Jet 3rd Frankie Faulkner