UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

HAWK STONE put in a career best when finishing second on his handicap debut at Wincanton a couple of weeks ago and the unexposed five-year-old merits the utmost respect off a 1lb higher mark here. Queen Of Steel also found only one too strong on her most recent outing and is an obvious threat to the selection. My Granny Lily and Double Click should not be discounted either.
Prediction : 1st Hawk Stone 2nd Queen Of Steel 3rd My Granny Lily

LARGY FORCE has filled second place on both of her starts under Rules and this appears to be an ideal opportunity for the Warren Greatrex-trained six-year-old to go one better. The drop in grade should help Love Tree after she was well held in Listed company at Doncaster and she should not be underestimated. Others to consider are Miss Hunky Dory and Coco Brave.
Prediction : 1st Largy Force 2nd Love Tree 3rd Miss Hunky Dory

LEISSIERES EXPRESS was third off this mark at Wincanton a month ago and he is only 5lb higher than when winning at Exeter on New Year's Day. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give the seven-year-old a big chance here. Shot Boii has not been at his very best of late but is a player based on his victory at Hereford in January, while Golden Sovereign is next best.
Prediction : 1st Leissieres Express 2nd Shot Boii 3rd Golden Sovereign

LADY BALKO completed her hat-trick in emphatic fashion at Taunton 10 days ago and David Pipe's mare, who is 5lb well-in under a 7lb penalty, looks set to take all the beating once again. Course winner Valens Bruyee was far from disgraced on his handicap debut at Sandown last time out and he is the main danger now eased 2lb in the ratings. Jo Lescribaa could prove to be best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Lady Balko 2nd Valens Bruyee 3rd Jo Lescribaa

Twilight Glory is 7lb higher after completing a course double, but he still merits respect on his hat-trick mission. However, a chance can be taken on LEADING SWOOP, who bumped into a progressive rival when occupying the runner-up spot on his chasing debut at Fontwell. From an unchanged mark and with the prospect of more to come, he can go one better. Puddlesinthepark continues to run quite well in defeat and could find more for the addition of first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Leading Swoop 2nd Twilight Glory 3rd Puddlesinthepark

Stratford scorer LA MARQUISE failed to make an impact at Listed level last time out, but the fact she was sent off joint-favourite would suggest much better was expected. Jamie Snowden's filly must saddle a penalty, but this does not look the strongest of contests and she is taken to regain the winning thread. Anthony Honeyball enjoys his fair share of success in bumpers and his pair Getaways Gift and Briefly ought to be capable of mounting a stern challenge.
Prediction : 1st La Marquise 2nd Getaways Gift 3rd Briefly