UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

BALLYNAHEER made every yard of the running when scoring by seven lengths over an extended 2m4f at Huntingdon earlier in the month and he is only 6lb higher for that triumph. David Dennis' five-year-old should have no issues with this step up in distance and he can go in again. It's Maisy has filled the runner-up spot in this grade on each of her last two outings, so she has to be considered off 3lb higher than the latest of those displays. Lepashe can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Ballynaheer 2nd Its Maisy 3rd Lepashe

MISS MAVERICK outran her big odds to only be denied by four lengths when second behind a well-fancied favourite at Hereford earlier in the month and the drop in trip looks like a good move. Gary Hanmer's seven-year-old looks to have found a good opportunity to go one better, with her main danger possibly being Give Me A Boom, who has run with credit in each of his three starts over the smaller obstacles. Of the remainder, Let's Sail Away makes the most appeal after his fifth at Doncaster.
Prediction : 1st Miss Maverick 2nd Give Me A Boom 3rd Lets Sail Away

RIVER TYNE has hit the crossbar on each of her last two outings in this grade and she goes off an unchanged mark. Nick Gifford's point-to-point winner can get her head in front for the first time under Rules. The main threat might be Higgs, who finished second at Ffos Las last time and the veteran could be a player off 3lb higher, while Twilight Glory may get involved if he bounces back from his below-par sixth at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st River Tyne 2nd Twilight Glory 3rd Higgs

OMAR MARETTI should appreciate this ease in class having finished third in a 0-150 event at Carlisle earlier this month. Alex Hales' veteran is now only 1lb higher than his 35-length romp at Catterick in February and a return to the winner's enclosure could be in the offing. Anti Bridgie showed more verve in first-time cheekpieces when making all in a novice chase at Warwick last time out. The seven-year-old mare is a viable alternative to the selection, while Belargus and Hudson De Grugy also warrant a second look.
Prediction : 1st Omar Maretti 2nd Anti Bridgie 3rd Belargus

Although respected, an 8lb rise for Il Va De Soi's Chepstow triumph demands more from him. The six-year-old may be worth taking on, possibly with fellow in-form rival DAMARTA making most appeal. The son of Martaline should relish this step up in distance if judged on his breeding and he's taken to regain the winning thread. Cloud Dancer's opening mark looks somewhat stiff judged on his latest defeat at Plumpton, but a first-time visor may spark some improvement.
Prediction : 1st Damarta 2nd Il Va De Soi 3rd Cloud Dancer

MA BELLE ARTISTE found only a subsequent winner too strong at Haydock last month and a mark of 92 looks potentially lenient now entering handicaps in this sphere. Robert Bevis' filly has shown some smart form on the Flat and she should take all the beating if continuing her progression. Billams Legacy made a most encouraging reappearance from a 460-day layoff when runner-up at Fakenham earlier this month. The nine-year-old should give another good account, while Walkinthecotswolds is unlikely to be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Ma Belle Artiste 2nd Billams Legacy 3rd Walkinthecotswolds

The form of WALKADINA's debut second has worked out well, with the third coming out to win next time, so David Pipe's mare ought to hold every chance with improvement likely. Point winner Dream Shadow represents a team that have enjoyed plenty of success in these types of contests and she is an obvious candidate despite her lack of experience, while Blue Las, who must shoulder a penalty having struck at Southwell 20 days ago, should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Walkadina 2nd Dream Shadow 3rd Blue Las

Austins Hill Lass bolted up in an Alnwick point-to-point and appeals as a likely type on today's Rules debut, but a chance can be taken on SWALLOWFIELDS. Harry Derham hasn't sent out many in bumpers since taking out his license in late 2022, but he has an excellent record when doing so (5-15), so it would come as no surprise were the selection to make an immediate impact. Others to note include Jesuila Des Mottes and Goddess Afrana.
Prediction : 1st Swallowfields 2nd Austins Hill Lass 3rd Jesuila Des Mottes