UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

HOKELAMI made the most of an uncontested lead to score by nine lengths over 2m1f at Sedgefield earlier in the month and he was hit with an 8lb rise for that triumph. Robbie Llewellyn's seven-year-old could have more to offer on only his fifth chase start and he looks the one to beat again. Ingennio is making his first start since a wind operation after he was well held in third at Newcastle last month, but he could get closer off a 2lb lower rating with Gavin Sheehan on board. The hat-trick seeking Ensel Du Perche holds an obvious chance, despite a rising mark.
Prediction : 1st Hokelami 2nd Ingennio 3rd Ensel Du Perche

Moonlit Potter needed every inch of an extended 2m3f to get up by a nose and shed her maiden tag at Lingfield last month, with Bluella Bresil only a neck behind in third. It would be no surprise to see the latter reverse the form, as she gets a 7lb pull on this occasion. However, they both could be up against it taking on LIGHTENING MAHLER, who failed to justify favouritism when fourth at Warwick in January, but she had excuses as she was reported to have had breathing problems that day. Therefore, the wind operation could work the oracle for the point-to-point winner to make it two wins out of three under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Lightening Mahler 2nd Bluella Bresil 3rd Moonlit Potter

TAP N GO LEO backed up the promise he showed on his debut over hurdles at Warwick in January to record a smooth success at Catterick next time, with the step up to 3m1f the likely factor in unlocking that extra gear. The five-year-old now makes his handicap bow off a mark of 121, which may prove lenient as he could have plenty of improvement in him, and he is taken to go in again. Illico De Cotte has a very similar profile to the selection but it's a slight worry that connections reach for first-time cheekpieces on the back of his Hereford victory, so he could come out second best. Jack Sprat can win the battle for third.
Prediction : 1st Tap N Go Leo 2nd Illico De Cotte 3rd Jack Sprat

Not in action since unseating his rider at Worcester last August, STUMPS OR SLIPS is relatively lightly raced and has shown plenty of ability in the past, including a double at Worcester and Warwick last year. The son of Getaway should be suited by conditions and gets the vote ahead of Hector Jaguen and Calvic, who ran with credit when third on his first start for new connections at Huntingdon.
Prediction : 1st Stumps Or Slips 2nd Calvic 3rd Hector Jaguen

MY FRIEND SEAN was only collared late in the day when going from the front on his handicap debut at Doncaster and a slight rise in distance should not inconvenience as he looks to get off the mark for his in-form connections. Lifetime Legend has shown very little in recent starts but has dropped 13lb below his last winning mark and is worth a second look as a result, while Baghdad Central is another to consider if bringing his best form to the table.
Prediction : 1st My Friend Sean 2nd Lifetime Legend 3rd Baghdad Central

The suggestion is SAMMY'S GUARANTEE, who still looked to be going well when falling three out at Chepstow on her most recent start. Tom Lacey's mare won at Doncaster in January and the slight rise in distance looks like a shrewd move. She is preferred to Samuel Spade, who drops in grade after two inauspicious starts at Kempton, and the unexposed Sao Carlos, who disappointed last time out at Market Rasen but must be noted off a workable-looking mark on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Sammys Guarantee 2nd Sao Carlos 3rd Samuel Spade