UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

Having finished second in six of her eight completed starts over fences, RIVER TYNE needs to be taken seriously and, while she is obviously hard to win with, this isn't the deepest of races, as a few of the rest arrive on the back of modest efforts. Giving weight away at this level shouldn't be too much of an issue for the nine-year-old and this presents her with a good opportunity to finally break her maiden. The unexposed Stop This Train rates the chief danger, with Moon Eagle also considered.
Prediction : 1st River Tyne 2nd Stop This Train 3rd Moon Eagle

ROCK HOUSE looked to be a bright prospect when he finished a respectable third in the Grade 2 Persian War at Chepstow last October, form which sets the standard here. He didn't did give his true running when upped to 2m5f on his latest start and, with cheekpieces now added as he drops back in distance, the Dan Skelton-trained six-year-old is worth another chance. Catterick winner Sea Grey is open to further progression over timber and rates a danger, while Magical Hill showed promise in bumpers and is worth a betting check on his hurdles debut.
Prediction : 1st Rock House 2nd Sea Grey 3rd Magical Hill

SHENGAI ENKI has been banging on the door lately and, assuming he jumps with a little more fluency than he did at Fontwell last time out, the five-year-old is likely to be a key player, with this slight drop back in trip likely to work in his favour. Little Talks has also dropped a few hints that she has a race within her and he can also benefit from stepping back in distance. No No Fizz and Happy Index complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Shengai Enki 2nd Little Talks 3rd No No Fizz

Although SYMBOLIC SPIRIT remains a maiden after 12 starts under Rules, it was interesting that she was sent off a warm favourite on her stable debut at Fakenham last month. Dan Skelton's new recruit found herself outpaced over 2m, but, eased 1lb in the handicap and back over further, it would come as no surprise were she to improve. An opening mark of 91 appears to be workable for Copernic Du Mazet and he is worth considering, along with Mountain Pass who, like the selection, should appreciate a step up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Symbolic Spirit 2nd Copernic Du Mazet 3rd Mountain Pass

Successful over C&D on his last two visits here, Mixedwave merits the utmost respect at the foot of the handicap. A 4lb rise for the latest of those victories doesn't appear harsh, but a chance can be taken on IOUPY COLLONGES, who was far from disgraced when finishing third to the improving Martator on his return at Newbury last month. With few miles on the clock, Paul Nicholls' charge can take a step forward and open his chasing account, although Gold Link and Aquila Sky, who shaped with promise at Catterick 26 days ago, won't go down without a fight.
Prediction : 1st Ioupy Collonges 2nd Mixedwave 3rd Gold Link

The strength of LARGY POET's two recent victories might be up for debate, but, unlike some, he is progressive and should prove far too strong, especially if taking his second in a point-to-point to subsequent Champion Bumper winner Jasmin De Vaux at face value. Though not the most consistent, Blue Bikini has two wins from her last four starts and she looks set to feature for her in-form stable. Chris Cool is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Largy Poet 2nd Blue Bikini 3rd Chris Cool

KANSAS DU BERLAIS found only a downgraded rival too strong over an extended 2m4f here last week and the five-year-old makes plenty of appeal racing off the same mark. Adam West's charge shouldn't be inconvenienced by this return to 2m and a third victory over hurdles could beckon. A 7lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent a bold follow-up bid from Doncaster scorer Notimeforanother. The Time Test gelding is feared most, ahead of fellow last-time-out winner Wreckless Eric.
Prediction : 1st Kansas Du Berlais 2nd Notimeforanother 3rd Wreckless Eric

Representing Paul Nicholls, Just Lucky Sivola displayed a willing attitude when getting up to win a bumper on his debut at Southwell in November. Olive Nicholls effectively negates the 7lb penalty with her claim and the five-year-old should give another good account of himself. However, SILVER THORN makes slightly more appeal having finished fourth on his opening bid at Fontwell in January. That form rates a touch stronger and the son of Martaline could take this en route to better things. The Hardest Geezer completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Silver Thorn 2nd Just Lucky Sivola 3rd The Hardest Geezer