UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

LIVIN ON LUCO was still very much in contention when falling three out as the even-money favourite over C&D in November, and he can gain compensation at a track where he went close on debut earlier that month. The six-year-old may have too much for Nicky Henderson's newcomer Ilfu Un Mome, who impressed on his sole appearance between the flags. Guard The Moon won his last two starts in bumpers at Bangor so also enters the equation.
Prediction : 1st Livin On Luco 2nd Ilfu Un Mome 3rd Guard The Moon

HOUSE OF STORIES outran his 50/1 odds to run a cracker on debut at Ffos Las, and the winner of that contest has since made the frame in the Challow. Rebecca Curtis' charge is open to plenty of improvement and he is narrowly preferred to hurdles debutant and course winner Marvellous Mick. Another to consider is Magical Escape, who attempts to bounce back to the form of his C&D second on his penultimate start.
Prediction : 1st House Of Stories 2nd Marvellous Mick 3rd Magical Escape

This can go the way of JAMES JET, who only ever seems to do just enough and that bodes well ahead of going up in distance on testing ground. A 4lb rise for his debut success over fences at Ffos Las looks manageable and it may be that Newbury runner-up Pulling Stumps gives him the most to think about. Farmer's Gamble has the form to get involved if his jumping stands the test, and So Said I isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st James Jet 2nd Pulling Stumps 3rd So Said I

Having bolted up at Wetherby, KOUROSH was firmly in contention when coming to grief at the final flight at Cheltenham next time. Dan Skelton's juvenile will be a tough nut to crack if able to put that mishap behind him, although Steel Ally is a definite threat if bouncing back from a lacklustre Ffos Las display. Meadowsuite was tailed off on her sole bumper start, but it could be a different story now she has had wind surgery and goes jumping.
Prediction : 1st Kourosh 2nd Steel Ally 3rd Meadowsuite

There has been no stopping LOWRY'S BAR, who remains unbeaten under Rules after completing a hat-trick on his handicap bow at Wincanton. The six-year-old does not look overburdened by a subsequent 6lb rise and he is expected to continue his ascendency. Former Triumph Hurdle hero Pentland Hills retains plenty of enthusiasm and should put up a fight from his current mark. Others to note include Minella Blueway and the returning Wild Max.
Prediction : 1st Lowrys Bar 2nd Pentland Hills 3rd Minella Blueway

MOONLIGHTER was a beaten favourite when third at Lingfield last time, but that was only his second start of the season and the veteran can be given another chance off a 2lb lower mark. I Shut That D'or also failed to fire when well backed on his most recent outing, at Wincanton on Boxing Day, but he should not be underestimated. Kings Keeper and Skinflint are noted too.
Prediction : 1st Moonlighter 2nd I Shut That Dor 3rd Kings Keeper

In a wide-open event, marginal preference is for ACCIDENTAL LEGEND, who readily accounted for Jack Sprat at Uttoxeter shortly before Christmas. Off a 6lb higher mark, the seven-year-old merits the utmost respect once again. The unexposed Deerstalker has to be of some interest on his handicap bow, while Montregard and Danton are a couple of others who warrant places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Accidental Legend 2nd Deerstalker 3rd Montregard