UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

Representing the Chris Gordon yard, I'D LIKE TO KNOW was quite taking when opening his account over fences at Newbury last month. The seven-year-old looks just the type who could reach greater heights in this discipline and an 8lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to prevent him from following up. Kotmask's jumping wasn't quite up to scratch when falling at Sandown in March, but the son of Masked Marvel warrants respect back over the C&D of his triumph the previous month. Scarface also warrants a second look.
Prediction : 1st Id Like To Know 2nd Kotmask 3rd Scarface

A 6lb rise in the handicap looks on the lenient side for LE BOULEVARDIER, who appeared to score with something in hand over 3m at Ludlow in November. The eight-year-old should relish this extra furlong and he's taken to make a perfect stable bow for Gary Moore. The biggest threat may emerge from Always Busy, who found only a progressive rival too strong at Taunton last month, while Flemen's Tipple should prove more competitive on this switch back to hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Le Boulevardier 2nd Always Busy 3rd Flemens Tipple

Proper Twelve made it no further than the first fence when falling at Taunton in late November, although he still ranks as a potential improver over staying distances. However, HILLTOWN won't be lacking for stamina judged on last month's C&D second and the six-year-old rates a more solid proposition. William Ewart needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when a well-beaten third at Wincanton in March, but Christian Williams' charge won at Southwell the time before and shouldn't be far away if running to his best.
Prediction : 1st Hilltown 2nd Proper Twelve 3rd William Ewart

This doesn't look the deepest of contests and so it appears to present SALADINS SON, who finished a creditable seventh in a warm premier handicap at Sandown last month, with a good chance to shed his maiden tag. Kaituna River reached the frame at Doncaster last time out and must be of interest with Harry Cobden aboard for the first time, while Record High could prove to be best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Saladins Son 2nd Kaituna River 3rd Record High

Things have really clicked into place for MI SUENO, who complemented his Fakenham victory with a 2m success here last month. Paddy Butler's charge is just 2lb higher today and that is unlikely to prevent him from mounting another stern challenge. Star Of Affinity, Soir De Gala and Berlais Du George all make their handicap debut and must be monitored closely in the betting, while Sanitiser, who caught the eye having travelled strongly into contention at Kempton when last seen in November, is no back number.
Prediction : 1st Mi Sueno 2nd Star Of Affinity 3rd Soir De Gala

The versatile AGGAGIO didn't always look a natural chaser on his debut in this sphere when second at Huntingdon in January, but he is in the right hands and ought to have learned greatly from the experience. Open to any amount of progression, Gary Moore's six-year-old could be a different proposition here. Pearly Island rates a danger despite this trip potentially being on the sharp side, while Toothless is another potential improver to consider on just his second start over fences.
Prediction : 1st Aggagio 2nd Pearly Island 3rd Toothless

KEN ROY showed promise on his debut in a Kempton bumper last month and, having had a wind issue addresses since, there could be plenty more to come from the Paul Nicholls-trained gelding. The betting market should be informative as far as the newcomers are concerned, but Mask Of Zorro makes plenty of appeal on paper. Ocean Walz was beaten by just a short head on his racecourse bow in a similar contest at Hereford last month and rates the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ken Roy 2nd Mask Of Zorro 3rd Ocean Walz