UK Horse Racing Tips: Market Rasen

Although IDY WOOD was turned over at short odds when a close-up second at Hexham in November, he most likely found the testing conditions against him. Jamie Snowden's six-year-old looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to get back on the scoresheet and he's hard to oppose. Fakenham scorer West Warhorse looked a difficult ride when pulling up at Plumpton, with hurdles debutant Ballymackie making more appeal for forecast purposes after running with encouragement in a hot novice chase at Warwick.
Prediction : 1st Idy Wood 2nd Ballymackie 3rd West Warhorse

The James Owen-trained Ferrybridge opened his account in pleasing fashion at Newcastle last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Preference, however, is for his stablemate KING OTIS. The eight-year-old was racing with more verve when falling at the last over 2m3f at Fontwell on Boxing Day and this extended 2m trip looks ideal. Early Morning Dew and Hugueneau also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st King Otis 2nd Ferrybridge 3rd Early Morning Dew

HERAKLES WESTWOOD's willing attitude has stood him in good stead of late, as evidenced by his quickfire Lingfield/Fontwell double. The seven-year-old finds himself just 5lb higher and a hat-trick looks very much on the cards. Accidental Legend justified strong support in the market when registering a fourth career victory at Uttoxeter and he warrants respect now up 6lb. Jemura and Burrows Hall complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Herakles Westwood 2nd Accidental Legend 3rd Jemura

SHAN BLUE flew home after jumping the last to finish third at Ascot last month and has been raised 1lb. Successful in a Grade 1 as a novice chaser, Dan Skelton's 10-year-old continues to lurk on a handy mark and can make a welcome return to the winner's enclosure. The main threat is Millers Bank, who also struck at the highest level as a novice, and although well held over hurdles at Aintree last time, the return to fences and wind surgery could help him stage a revival. Cepage completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Shan Blue 2nd Millers Bank 3rd Cepage

PARK PRINCESS struck by 10 lengths on her debut when justifying favouritism at Newbury and she would have learned a great deal from that experience. The daughter of Walk In The Park could have any amount of improvement to come, so gets the vote. Avakate sets the standard on the back of her victory at Doncaster last month and should get into contention, despite her 4lb penalty. Of the remainder, Nicky Henderson's expensive recruit Kutaiba makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Park Princess 2nd Avakate 3rd Kutaiba

A taking winner on his chase debut at Lingfield in November, SUPERSTYLIN should have plenty more improvement forthcoming and the fact he won here over hurdles is a major plus. Hokelami arrives with similar claims after his success over C&D recently, for which he is penalised, while Duhallow Tommy is another to consider on his fencing bow. Completing the shortlist are Blue Bear, Doyouknowwhatimean and Henry Gray.
Prediction : 1st Superstylin 2nd Hokelami 3rd Duhallow Tommy

This can go the way of O'CONNELL, who was slightly unlucky not to win the Lincolnshire National here on Boxing Day when making a crucial mistake two out and losing out by a mere length at the finish. The eight-year-old won over C&D on his penultimate start and he might have too much for narrow Kelso runner-up No Regrets, as well as Giovanni Change, who has an excellent record at this track.
Prediction : 1st Oconnell 2nd No Regrets 3rd Giovanni Change