UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

LUMP SUM made quite the impression on his hurdles debut at Ffos Las last month and a 7lb penalty for that smooth success may not be enough to prevent him continuing his progression by completing a double. That may be at the main expense of Banteer, who went for a long way before fading late on when making his own hurdles bow at Hereford. The latter's stablemate, Onethreefivenotout, and Afta Party are also capable of being in the shake-up.
Prediction : 1st Lump Sum 2nd Banteer 3rd Afta Party

ALDSWORTH has improved since joining new connections and he must hold every chance if building upon a strong runner-up effort at Hereford last time out. Soft ground may not be ideal, but he should still have enough to hold off Sam's Amour and Cooleenymore, who has claims on his penultimate effort at Chepstow when runner-up over shorter.
Prediction : 1st Aldsworth 2nd Cooleenymore 3rd Sams Amour

This can go the way of DON'T RIGHTLY KNOW, who could hardly have won any easier on just her third start at Exeter last month. The slight drop in trip should not inconvenience on this occasion and, despite incurring a 7lb winner's penalty, she is preferred to Queen Annie, who shaped with encouragement after wind surgery on her own hurdles bow at Exeter. Country Lady has the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Dont Rightly Know 2nd Queen Annie 3rd Country Lady

KING TURGEON has a good record over fences and, having now proven he handles a good test of stamina by winning on good to soft over 3m at Exeter 22 days ago, a 7lb higher mark might not be enough to prevent him from backing up that success now tackling an additional furlong. Take Your Time is another with a solid chance on these terms and, having previously won under Bryony Frost, he warrants plenty of respect now reunited with that rider. Nearly Perfect and Ede'iffs Elton complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st King Turgeon 2nd Take Your Time 3rd Nearly Perfect

HIM MALAYA responded well for Olive Nicholls when they landed a conditional riders' race here last month and, now able to utilise the jockey's 7lb claim, another big run can be expected off a 5lb higher mark. Fellow last-time-out winner Great Ocean has a similar profile and is respected with Joe Anderson retaining the ride after they successfully teamed up at Hereford 13 days ago off a 6lb lower rating. Sizing Pottsie and the unexposed Aurigny Mill complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Him Malaya 2nd Great Ocean 3rd Sizing Pottsie

SHERBORNE has held his form well and, given he has scope to develop further as a chaser, looks worth chancing in a wide-open handicap, especially with regular partner Brendan Powell back in the saddle. King Of Brazil is one to monitor closely in the betting sporting a first-time tongue-tie, while Kingofthewest (fourth) is noteworthy given the form of his chasing debut was subsequently boosted by the third home winning at Ludlow earlier this month. Chasing debutant Chankaya ris also considered, having gone close over hurdles here last time.
Prediction : 1st Sherborne 2nd King Of Brazil 3rd Kingofthewest

Placed on each of his first two starts over shorter, the step up in trip can work the oracle for HILL SPIRIT as he looks to get off the mark. A 7lb penalty for a taking success on debut at Ludlow will make life tougher for Lightning Flash, while Dodger Long is of interest as well on his first run for new connections. Crest Of Fortune looks to be the pick of the newcomers for a stable that know how to ready one.
Prediction : 1st Hill Spirit 2nd Lightning Flash 3rd Crest Of Fortune