UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

MAYZ rallied well to reach the frame at Brighton earlier this month and a similar level of performance could see John Gallagher's filly come home in front. Eye Of The Water, runner-up at Bath last time out, looks to be a big threat though, while Glencalvie will appreciate the return to a sounder surface and should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Mayz 2nd Eye Of The Water 3rd Glencalvie

In an open contest, only a tentative vote can go to BANTRY. John O'Shea's gelding made it 17th time lucky when winning at Doncaster last month, but he did it in comfortable fashion and there might be more to come, despite a 6lb hike in the ratings. Ravenglass continues to run well in defeat and is unlikely to be far away, while Ceilidh and Lilandra are a couple of others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Bantry 2nd Ravenglass 3rd Ceilidh

Sonic Si sets the form standard following two solid efforts, but BANTZ, a 45,000gns purchase and a half-brother to the speedy Ziggy's Dream, herself a winner on debut, might be the answer. William Haggas hasn't had many juvenile runners this season, but the son of Kodiac commands the utmost respect on his racecourse bow. Vingegaard is another likely type on paper and he is seriously considered, while market support should be noted for Cayman Tai.
Prediction : 1st Bantz 2nd Sonic Si 3rd Vingegaard

The key to this race could be the recent clash at Bath between Under Curfew (first) and JOY CHOI (second), with the latter taken to come out on top of this occasion. Malcolm Saunders' mare is 4lb better off for a head defeat on that occasion, and a return to better ground should suit at a track where she has won before. A determined winner at Windsor last week on her return to turf, Jacquelina is entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Joy Choi 2nd Under Curfew 3rd Jacquelina

Denied by the narrowest of margins at Salisbury last time out and runner-up at Bath already this season, CONNIE'S ROSE deserves a change in luck and stepping up in trip might help to make the difference. An unlucky fourth when stumbling leaving the stalls at Windsor, Beyond Equal is on a long losing streak but is capable on his day, while Hiatus arrives on the back of a highly creditable second at Haydock last month. Others to note include Airshow, Big Bard and Vape.
Prediction : 1st Connies Rose 2nd Beyond Equal 3rd Hiatus

PORT NOIR was unlucky not to finish closer to the eventual winner after enduring a luckless passage when finishing third over 7f at Wolverhampton last month. Eased 1lb, she gets the vote to go two places better this time around. Marchetti has the ability to play a hand in a race of this nature, while Ibiza Rocks merits a second look sporting a first-time visor.
Prediction : 1st Port Noir 2nd Marchetti 3rd Ibiza Rocks

The largely consistent CHERRYHAWK made a pleasing seasonal reappearance when finishing second over an extended 1m3f at Bath last month and she is capable of going one better. Merry Minister was collared in the shadows of the post at Chelmsford most recently and is likely to be competitive once again, while Louisiana Bay scored with plenty in hand on her penultimate start at Lingfield and may have found a quick turnaround too much under a 5lb penalty at Southwell the following week.
Prediction : 1st Cherryhawk 2nd Merry Minister 3rd Louisiana Bay