UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

MISS MAVERICK made every yard of the running to complete a double over track and trip last time and he now has a 10lb penalty to carry. Gary Hanmer's seven-year-old is rapidly improving and he gets the nod, with his main danger possibly being Yesanna, who failed to fire on her bumper debut at Southwell earlier in the month but she could prove a different proposition over hurdles. Dameofthecotswolds completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Miss Maverick 2nd Yesanna 3rd Dameofthecotswolds

LADY MENDOZA (also engaged to run at Cartmel on Saturday) occupied the runner-up spot in a class 4 event over 2m4f at Musselburgh in November last year and she makes plenty of appeal off a 1lb lower rating. Rebecca Menzies' mare looks well placed to go one better, with her main danger likely to be Native Moon, who could take a step forward on his handicap debut after hitting the frame at Hereford last month. Of the remainder, Release The Kraken makes the most appeal under Sean Bowen.
Prediction : 1st Lady Mendoza 2nd Native Moon 3rd Release The Kraken

BIG BLUE MOON accounted for his nearest rival by just over a length in this grade at Hereford earlier in the month and the handicapper may have been kind to only raise him 4lb for that triumph. Tom Lacey's seven-year-old could still be improving and he can complete the hat-trick. The main threat might be Touchy Feely, who finished fourth at this level at Aintree last time and she could get into contention off a 1lb lower mark, while McGowan's Pass hit the frame at Southwell on his latest outing and he also has to be respected.
Prediction : 1st Big Blue Moon 2nd Touchy Feely 3rd McGowans Pass

A comfortable winner of a valuable mares' handicap at Cheltenham last time out, MALAITA should have plenty more to come despite a 7lb rise as she looks to land the hat-trick. Conditions should be in her favour and Mel Rowley's charge may have too much for Chepstow scorer Sageburg County, as well as Eaton Collina, who has also won his last two in this sphere. Hystery Bere and Mylesfromwicklow cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Malaita 2nd Sageburg County 3rd Mylesfromwicklow

This can go the way of the unexposed NEXT LEFT, who did it well when scoring comfortably on his chase debut at Warwick earlier in the month. A 5lb rise for that victory looks manageable and the step up in trip can bring about further improvement as he looks to get the better off C&D winner Higgs, who arrives on a hat-trick. Johnny B can have a say in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Next Left 2nd Higgs 3rd Johnny B

Having finished third over an extended 2m3f on his stable bow at Huntingdon earlier this month, Forget The Way must enter calculations returning to 2m. However, KADO DE JOIE's third-placed effort in a similar contest at Warwick could prove to be the stronger form. Nicky Henderson's gelding edges the vote and a second career victory likely beckons. Homme D'Un Soir was behind the selection in fourth that day and the eight-year-old is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Kado De Joie 2nd Forget The Way 3rd Homme DUn Soir

The hat-trick seeking If Karl's Berg Did was heading in the right direction last summer and he warrants respect racing off only 4lb higher in the ratings. Preference, however, is for fellow last-time-out winner MR HOPE STREET. A rise in distance unlocked significant improvement in Dan Skelton's charge and his revised mark may not be the ceiling of his ability. Ushuaia Dancer and Asa are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Mr Hope Street 2nd If Karls Berg Did 3rd Ushuaia Dancer