UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

FAKIR was not disgraced when third at a higher level than this at Wincanton last time and the nine-year-old merits plenty of respect off a 2lb lower mark here. That said, Duhallow Tommy has had a wind operation since his most recent appearance in November and he should not be discounted on his chasing debut. Clondaw Robin and Hector Jaguen are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Fakir 2nd Duhallow Tommy 3rd Clondaw Robin

CANTY BAY was still in with a big chance when falling two out at Wincanton shortly before Christmas and that effort followed an impressive success at Taunton in November. With a clear round of jumping, the son of Shantou could return to winning ways here. Doc McCoy is another proven winner who must be of interest, while Bob Bob Ricard also arrives here with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Canty Bay 2nd Doc McCoy 3rd Bob Bob Ricard

COPSHILL LAD arrives here on the back of two second-placed finishes in recent months and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the son of Kingston Hill to go one better. Ben Lilly often makes the frame and is more than capable of going well in a race of this nature, while Hunting Percival eases in grade and is next best.
Prediction : 1st Copshill Lad 2nd Ben Lilly 3rd Hunting Percival

Iconic Muddle posted a respectable second on his reappearance over 2m4f at Wincanton recently and must enter the equation. However, this trip is an unknown and there may be some value in taking him on with proven stayer SHANTY ALLEY. Ben Case's 10-year-old shaped better than the bare form when fourth at Newbury and he lurks on an attractive mark. Juniper cannot be ruled out if on song.
Prediction : 1st Shanty Alley 2nd Iconic Muddle 3rd Juniper

There was plenty to like about MERSEY STREET's sixth in a novice hurdle at Taunton and the Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding may have been let in lightly off an opening mark of 97. Tellmesomethingood is heading in the right direction after posting a close-up second at this venue last month and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. He's feared most, closely followed by Kruger Park and Tregele.
Prediction : 1st Mersey Street 2nd Tellmesomethingood 3rd Kruger Park

KING OTIS displayed more verve when attempting to make all at Fontwell on Boxing Day. The 2m3f distance appeared to stretch his stamina that day and although he was beaten when falling at the last, a return to the C&D of his last victory may see the eight-year-old regain the winning thread. Sanitiser went into plenty of notebooks when fourth at Kempton in November and he isn't taken lightly. The returning Colonel Lesley has the form to be involved too.
Prediction : 1st King Otis 2nd Sanitiser 3rd Colonel Lesley

FERRYBRIDGE made the most of a reduced mark when opening his account at Newcastle. James Owen's inmate is only 3lb higher and looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a double. Tara Iti landed this prize in 2022 and shaped better than the beaten distance of his 43-length defeat here last time out suggests. He now races off a 1lb lower mark than his last victory and shouldn't be underestimated. Any market support for handicap debutant Good Lord would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Ferrybridge 2nd Tara Iti 3rd Good Lord