UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

WALKS LIKE THE MAN must shoulder a penalty having won at Plumpton three weeks ago, but this does not look the strongest of contests and he is fancied to double his tally. Saladins Son struggled in a warm class 2 in November, but he could fare better eased in grade, while hurdling debutant Seaside Legend appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Walks Like The Man 2nd Saladins Son 3rd Seaside Legend

A difficult contest to unpick with many needing to improve on what they've shown so far, so only a tentative vote can go to ROLLO'S KINGDOM. Tailed off over an extended 3m on heavy ground at Wincanton last month, he might fare better back on a sounder surface and with first-time cheekpieces applied. Kruger Park and Miss Fedora complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Rollos Kingdom 2nd Kruger Park 3rd Miss Fedora

SHUIL CEOIL took a marked step forward when scoring at Exeter last month and Neil Mulholland's charge might have what it takes to defy a subsequent 3lb rise. Handicap debutant Jemura merits respect for the Nicky Henderson team, along with Naturally High, who hit the frame at Huntingdon 16 days ago on the back of a win at this venue on Boxing Day.
Prediction : 1st Shuil Ceoil 2nd Jemura 3rd Naturally High

CAPTAIN CLAUDE is seeking the hat-trick after beating the only other finisher by 11 lengths over 3m2f here on Boxing Day, and he now has a 7lb higher rating to contend with. The son of Solider Of Fortune is a C&D winner and is likely to prove very hard to beat. Mister Murchan produced a much better effort when dropped in distance at Lingfield last time and should go well, while Sir Rock is another to consider after his triumph at Plumpton.
Prediction : 1st Captain Claude 2nd Mister Murchan 3rd Sir Rock

BOWENSPARK was sent off favourite when falling at the last in a Grade 2 event at Haydock, but he was unlikely to have won as he was weakening at the time. Henry Daly's gelding now drops back into calmer waters and can defy his 7lb penalty. Johnny Blue was 10 lengths clear of the third when runner-up on his debut over hurdles at Hereford and, with normal progression, he could get into contention. Of the remainder, Yalla Habibi appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Bowenspark 2nd Johnny Blue 3rd Yalla Habibi

SOUTHERN SAM dug deep to open his account over fences at Haydock last month. A 3lb rise looks more than fair for the veteran and he looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to complete a brace. Gold Clermont didn't fire as expected when only eighth in the Sussex National at Plumpton earlier in the month, but she cannot be dismissed on this return to class 4 company. Whydah Gally also makes some appeal now returned to chasing.
Prediction : 1st Southern Sam 2nd Gold Clermont 3rd Whydah Gally

BOND BROKER offered plenty of encouragement on his third-placed Rules debut at Exeter in November and natural improvement could make the five-year-old tough to beat. Newcomer Lumi Plugin won't be lacking for stamina in this sphere and the Kayf Tara gelding is taken to go well. Any market support for Gary Moore's gelding would be noteworthy, with similar sentiments applying to Silver Thorn.
Prediction : 1st Bond Broker 2nd Lumi Plugin 3rd Silver Thorn