UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

DAMEOFTHECOTSWOLDS continues to find a few too strong, but Nigel Twiston-Davies' filly will not get a better opportunity to get off the mark. It was one of her better efforts when second at Worcester earlier this month and while a few of these have a bit to prove, a similar level of performance might suffice. Zarhanya and Brave Jen are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Dameofthecotswolds 2nd Zarhanya 3rd Brave Jen

BELGARUM could hardly have been more impressive when bolting up over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last month. Joe Tizzard's gelding isn't fully exposed over the larger obstacles, so a 10lb hike looks manageable. Invictus De Brion finished well behind in third that day, but is 11lb better off now and first-time cheekpieces could spark some improvement. Almost Gotaway is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Belgarum 2nd Invictus De Brion 3rd Almost Gotaway

Character Testing was the highest rated of these on the Flat and finished a respectable third on his hurdles/stable bow at Fontwell last month. He can progress now, but it is ROGUE KING that shades preference. In decent form on the level, he filled the runner-up spot over timber at Stratford in July and is the one to beat on that evidence. Gary and Josh Moore often do well around here, so Our Papa Smurf warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Rogue King 2nd Character Testing 3rd Our Papa Smurf

KING'S CASTLE's sparkling run of form was halted possibly momentarily when taking the silver medal home at Perth on his latest outing. Prior to that display, he recorded four victories in a row and the seven-year-old may not have finished his progression just yet. Rewired failed to land a blow in a warmer event last time, but he could get closer off a 1lb lower mark. Of the remainder, Donnie Azoff makes the most appeal after his fifth at Worcester.
Prediction : 1st Kings Castle 2nd Rewired 3rd Donnie Azoff

Stormin Crossgales was denied by two lengths into second in this grade at Market Rasen in June and he should go well off a 6lb higher rating. However, it may pay to side with ALIEN STORM, who has run well off higher marks over hurdles and the son of Getaway might prove a different proposition over fences. Last-time-out winner Kauto The King is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Alien Storm 2nd Stormin Crossgales 3rd Kauto The King

Greatness Awaits has filled the top two places on his last three outings and is expected to give a good account off 2lb higher than his most recent second at Market Rasen. However, the step up in trip might be a negative and, with that in mind, THE DARK EDGE gets the nod. The five-year-old took a step in the right direction to fill the runner-up spot on handicap debut at Huntingdon in April and he could be the one to beat off only a 1lb higher mark. Sami Bear completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Dark Edge 2nd Greatness Awaits 3rd Sami Bear