UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

VALSAD justified his short odds in fine style on his hurdling debut over C&D last month and he could have plenty more to offer. Harry Derham's five-year-old carries a 7lb penalty for that triumph, which is unlikely to stop him from following up. The main threat might be Guard Duty, who could only manage fourth on his first hurdle start but he may show more in a first-time hood. Of the remainder, Virtual Rock makes the most appeal with the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye.
Prediction : 1st Valsad 2nd Guard Duty 3rd Virtual Rock

Dame Sarra took a step forward from her debut over hurdles to score by just under two lengths at Newton Abbot last time, but she could find it tougher with a 7lb penalty and preference is for LIGHT FANDANGO. The five-year-old showed signs of amount of ability in two starts in Ireland before switching to the Neil Mulholland yard and he has scope for improvement under Brian Hughes. Any market confidence behind Buxted Reel should also be noted.
Prediction : 1st Light Fandango 2nd Dame Sarra 3rd Buxted Reel

After undergoing wind surgery, GET UP MUSH returned from over a year off the track to score by half a length over 2m5f here and he was only put up 5lb for that victory. Dan Skelton's six-year-old makes only his second handicap start and he could prove very hard to beat. Golfe Clair made a winning chase debut at Stratford in May and he would be foolish to dismiss off 4lb higher, while Deerstalker can fight it out for the minor honours in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Get Up Mush 2nd Golfe Clair 3rd Deerstalker

Kitesurfer was a commanding winner at Fontwell last time out and although he's respected, consistency hasn't been his strong suit and it is SECRET TRIX that shades preference. Olly Murphy's charge has been on an upwards curve since winning at Southwell in May of last year, he bumped into an improver at Stratford last month but he could go one better today. Wonderwall might not be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Secret Trix 2nd Kitesurfer 3rd Wonderwall

NEIGH BOTHA returned to action with a commanding success at Southwell last month and the unexposed chaser could have more to offer from an 8lb raised mark. Theonlywayiswessex recorded a wide-margin triumph of his own at Stratford three weeks ago and he is the most likely threat, while Into The Sunset warrants a market check ahead of his fencing bow.
Prediction : 1st Neigh Botha 2nd Theonlywayiswessex 3rd Into The Sunset

CITY OF RUINS made a pleasing return to action when finishing third at Southwell last month and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward in a relatively moderate event. Cher Tara struck the woodwork at Market Rasen recently and she looks set to play a leading role for the Dan Skelton team. Rock On Tommy heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st City Of Ruins 2nd Cher Tara 3rd Rock On Tommy

Sergeant was only beaten two and a half lengths over the extended 2m at Taunton when last seen in February last year and he could be in the shake-up after being dropped 5lb by the handicapper, but he may be susceptible to some race-fit rivals such as CHEF DE TROUPE. Tony Forbes' charge was only narrowly touched off over C&D last month and a 2lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear out of his reach. Harry Gulliver fell at the last when challenging over 2m at Southwell on his latest outing and he completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Chef De Troupe 2nd Sergeant 3rd Harry Gulliver

Having shown ability as well as signs of inexperience on his racecourse debut, FAN MAGNET looks primed to make a bold bid today. Stuart Crawford's runner unseated today's jockey Bryan Hughes when jumping a path towards the closing stages of that contest but he did travel with purpose for a long way and, with that experience under his belt, he appears capable of landing a prize of this nature. Newcomers Jehol De Thaix and Fiskardo are likely to pose the biggest threats to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Fan Magnet 2nd Jehol De Thaix 3rd Fiskardo