UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

OUT OF FOCUS is still learning over hurdles but is presented with a good opportunity to gain a breakthrough success in this discipline. A winner of a bumper last February, the Evan Williams-trained gelding has been placed twice over timber since and, given this represents a drop in class, he is the pick of this bunch. Crossbeau rates the chief threat, with Awesome Foursome also considered now he steps back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Out Of Focus 2nd Crossbeau 3rd Awesome Foursome

CASTELFORT may not have beaten the highest calibre of opposition when scoring at Sandown last month, but he went about the task in a game manner and a similarly determined effort could see him brush aside the 7lb penalty. Recent Ludlow winner Hill Spirit is an obvious threat, while Dodger Long's experience gained in bumpers gives him every chance of being competitive on his hurdling bow.
Prediction : 1st Castelfort 2nd Hill Spirit 3rd Dodger Long

The hat-trick chasing Haston Clermont goes on the shortlist given his current form, despite going up 6lb for a 3m1f success in a novices' handicap at Wincanton 24 days ago. However, it was a deeper race that LEISSIERES EXPRESS won over this trip at Exeter five days earlier and, as such, he shades the vote off just 5lb higher. Secret Plan and Rouge De L'quest complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Leissieres Express 2nd Haston Clermont 3rd Secret Plan

SUPREMELY WEST looks every inch a hurdler to keep on the right side of after posting two impressive victories in the north, prior to an admirable second at Southwell when bumping into a potentially useful horse. For his astute yard, he can make a successful handicap debut. Cuthbert Dibble struck at Ffos Las last April and rates as the main danger if ready to roll after almost 300 days off the track. Jaminska was third behind two in-form rivals in Listed company at Taunton and should not be dismissed lightly.
Prediction : 1st Supremely West 2nd Cuthbert Dibble 3rd Jaminska

Zambezi Fix kept on well to win over C&D, but a 5lb rise will make life tougher and preference is for AUTHORISED SPEED. Gary Moore's charge was in front and travelling best when falling two out at Ascot on his chasing bow before finishing a disappointing third at Plumpton. His ability to bounce back must be taken on trust, but it might pay to be in a forgiving mood with him. Issuing Authority bolted up in a beginners' chase at Haydock over Christmas and rates as the main danger.
Prediction : 1st Authorised Speed 2nd Issuing Authority 3rd Zambezi Fix

FOLLOWANGO finished third on her hurdling bow behind two in-form opponents over C&D and can make a solid fist of trying to go two places better. Chosen Hero failed to beat a rival home in a Listed affair at Haydock, but back in calmer waters, she could be the main danger to the selection. Blue Moon Serenade ran an encouraging race to finish a surprise third at Lingfield and she holds each-way claims once more.
Prediction : 1st Followango 2nd Chosen Hero 3rd Blue Moon Serenade

SKI LODGE was no match for a decent prospect over C&D last month, but the way he finished off his race offered plenty of encouragement. That form arguably sets the standard and Alan King's representative may have too much for The Cypriot, who also ran with promise over C&D on his debut back in November. Of the remainder, Barlovento and Bobby's Nelson stand out.
Prediction : 1st Ski Lodge 2nd The Cypriot 3rd Barlovento