UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Rakki has to be of interest with trainer Alan King's record with juvenile hurdlers, but MY NOBLE LORD is preferred. Bought by owner J P McManus after winning four of his five starts on the Flat this year, he joins a stable who are moving up the ranks in terms of quality. City Of London is one to watch as an unraced son of Nathaniel who is related to some decent sorts including the stable's Nemean Lion.
Prediction : 1st My Noble Lord 2nd Rakki 3rd City Of London

Yellow Star is interesting after his solid fourth at Sandown in first-time blinkers when last seen in April and he could get into the mix if ready to roll. Roaring Legend has a fitness advantage over some following his win at Stratford last month and he may prove the biggest danger to top-weight LIARI. The winner of his first three starts over hurdles before pulling up at the Cheltenham Festival, he is well regarded at the Nicholls yard and appears set for another good season.
Prediction : 1st Liari 2nd Roaring Legend 3rd Yellow Star

Cuthbert Dibble is a decent hurdler with four wins to his name in that sphere and if taking to fences at the first attempt, he will be a danger to all for the Twiston-Davies team. French raider Mombasa was only beaten five lengths in Listed hurdle at Compiegne last October and has to be respected. INSURRECTION gets the narrowest of votes, though, with fences expected to bring improvement from the seven-year-old.
Prediction : 1st Insurrection 2nd Cuthbert Dibble 3rd Mombasa

Doyen Quest justified favouritism to complete a double at Cheltenham in April and it would be no surprise to see him get into contention off only 3lb higher. However, the vote goes to TUNE IN A BOX, who struck in stylish fashion at the Punchestown festival and even though he was hit with a 15lb rise for that success, he might be up to the task. Irish Hill and Take No Chances are others to consider in a wide-open heat.
Prediction : 1st Tune In A Box 2nd Doyen Quest 3rd Irish Hill

A lot more was expected of The King Of Ryhope when he could only manage eighth at Aintree in April, but there is every possibility he could be seen in a different light on his return from a break. Even so, GA LAW looks the way to go. Jamie Snowden's eight-year-old filled the runner-up spot in the Oaksey Chase at Sandown when last seen and he might be able to regain the winning thread back in a handicap. La Domaniale is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Ga Law 2nd The King Of Ryhope 3rd La Domaniale

Stolen Silver landed the corresponding event 12 months ago from 4lb lower and he must be respected with 5lb claimer Dylan Johnston booked, but the vote goes to ARIZONA CARDINAL. A progressive sort last season, Stuart Edmunds' charge rounded off the campaign by winning the Topham in April. A 5lb higher mark demands more, but the eight-year-old has gone well when fresh previously and might have more in the locker. Topweight Nassalam contested the Grand National when last seen and must enter the reckoning in these calmer waters with conditions in his favour, while Manothepeople is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Arizona Cardinal 2nd Stolen Silver 3rd Nassalam

Paul Nicholls has a fine record in this contest over the years and KEEL STRAND may well enhance that record further. Picked up for 120,000 euros in May having finished second in a point-to-point the month prior, the son of Authorized makes plenty of appeal on paper so it would come as no surprise were he to make an immediate impact. Holokea won on her Rules debut at Worcester in June and he could feature under a 7lb penalty, although point winner Moneygarrow, a brother of the smart Minella Crooner, might be the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Keel Strand 2nd Moneygarrow 3rd Holokea