UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

Goguenard improved for the step up in distance when landing a third victory of the season at Stratford last month. The eight-year-old should have more to come over this distance and he isn't taken lightly racing off a 6lb higher rating. However, COLONEL WHIZZ makes slightly more appeal having stayed on well to finish third over an inadequate extended 2m3f at Huntingdon in March and Olly Murphy's charge should appreciate this greater emphasis on stamina. Breizh Alko also has claims off a career-low mark.
Prediction : 1st Colonel Whizz 2nd Goguenard 3rd Breizh Alko

Representing the Nick Gifford yard, RIVER TYNE has found only one rival too strong on her last two appearances and a reproduction of her recent runner-up effort at Huntingdon could prove sufficient. The biggest threat may emerge from the returning Dicey Rielly, who could have more to offer over fences this season, although the seven-year-old does need to prove her effectiveness under these testing ground conditions. Hamartia appears in the grip of the handicapper at present and improvement will be required.
Prediction : 1st River Tyne 2nd Dicey Rielly 3rd Hamartia

On his final start for Anthony Charlton, YALLA HABIBI lost little in defeat when finishing a close-up third in a competitive maiden hurdle at Hereford last month. The five-year-old appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to open his account and he's taken to make the perfect stable bow for Harriet Dickin. Although Light Em Up Nigel has a 466-day absence to overcome, the Leading Light gelding shouldn't be far away if performing to his best, while Motazzen may post an improved bid now eased in distance.
Prediction : 1st Yalla Habibi 2nd Light Em Up Nigel 3rd Motazzen

THE SCORPION KING was successful by four lengths in this grade over track and trip last month and he has a 5lb higher rating to contend with today. Oliver Signy's six-year-old makes only his fourth chase start, so he could still have more to offer and he looks the one to beat. Joe Cotton bolted up in heavy conditions at Exeter on his latest outing and he is likely to be thereabouts again, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty, while Valirann Gold can fight it out for the minor honours after his second here last time.
Prediction : 1st The Scorpion King 2nd Joe Cotton 3rd Valirann Gold

JOHNNY JUMP UP filled the runner-up spot when carrying a penalty at Plumpton over an extended 2m4f last month and he has been given a rating of 127 after that display. That puts him 7lb in front of his nearest rival, Livin On Luco, and he is likely to prove very difficult to beat. As for the latter, he sports first-time blinkers after finishing second the last twice and they could eke out some improvement. Record High makes more appeal than Dontaskchris in the fight for third.
Prediction : 1st Johnny Jump Up 2nd Livin On Luco 3rd Record High

RULER LEGEND justified favouritism in fine fashion on his handicap debut at Huntingdon last time and he is 7lb higher in the ratings for that victory. Jonjo O'Neill's five-year-old could have plenty of improvement to come on only his second handicap start and he looks difficult to oppose. Our Pink Lady, who is seeking a hat-trick after her triumph at Southwell, also has to be considered off a 6lb higher rating. Double Click completes the shortlist after his success at Chepstow off a 3lb lower mark.
Prediction : 1st Ruler Legend 2nd Our Pink Lady 3rd Double Click