UK Horse Racing Tips: Sedgefield

All four of TOM CREEN's previous wins under Rules were posted at this venue, including a dominant display when he landed this race 12 months ago. Mainly consistent in subsequent starts, a 13lb higher mark does demand more of the Sam England-trained gelding, but this circuit can take some mastering and his expertise creates hope for another big run. Fellow course winner Zwicky is feared most, although Jac Jumper has shown promise in this discipline and should find the trip well within his compass.
Prediction : 1st Tom Creen 2nd Zwicky 3rd Jac Jumper

CONTINUANCE achieved the highest rating of those to have raced on the Flat and is hardly overburdened for his debut run on the NH scene. The son of Postponed is forwarded as the first to consider in a race where the betting should be informative. Brian Ellison won this in 2019 with a hurdling newcomer and his Sweet Soul Music is next on the list for consideration. Path Of Stars and Popa Rich need steps forward, but should be taken seriously if attracting support.
Prediction : 1st Continuance 2nd Sweet Soul Music 3rd Path Of Stars

The Geordie Ginge usually attracts attention in the betting and again warrants close inspection on debut for a new yard. However, he's been expensive to follow and appears vulnerable to some of the less exposed types, with KOW BOY SIVOLA, a full-brother to high-class chaser Funambule Sivola, forwarded as a strong contender after a promising hurdles debut at Perth. Kabuki and Aire Spray are other potential improvers in a wide-open race.
Prediction : 1st Kow Boy Sivola 2nd The Geordie Ginge 3rd Kabuki

BIG BEE HIVE has been a revelation since beginning his career over fences at this track in February and going further up in trip should not inconvenience him judging by the most recent evidence at Southwell, when rallying late for second. The seven-year-old gets the vote ahead of Sean Og, who was a highly creditable runner-up at Hexham and has the potential to improve for the rise in distance. Mister Bells and Redbridge Rambler have the form to get involved in proceedings as well.
Prediction : 1st Big Bee Hive 2nd Sean Og 3rd Mister Bells

It is difficult to look past proven stamina in a contest of this nature and TOMMIE BEAU provides just that, having won this contest last year. The top-weight has struck four times since and good ground may be a plus as he attempts to retain his crown. Dripsey Moon has not been outside the first two since joining the Donald McCain yard and is a big danger. Runner-up over 3m2f at Newton Abbot on his penultimate start, Hauraki Gulf is another who gives the impression he may relish this extreme test.
Prediction : 1st Tommie Beau 2nd Dripsey Moon 3rd Hauraki Gulf

The Navigator bounced back to form when landing the spoils at Kelso a fortnight ago and a 4lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, it could be worth taking a chance on C&D winner HARPER VALLEY, who scored on his reappearance here last season. Dual track-and-trip scorer Finisk River, who claimed this prize in 2022, is another who enjoys it at this venue and the veteran shouldn't be far away.
Prediction : 1st Harper Valley 2nd The Navigator 3rd Finisk River

Olly Murphy sends sole representative KARTON PLEIN to this meeting and a big performance is expected. The four-year-old finished a respectable second in a 3m Irish point-to-point in April, but he possesses enough speed in his pedigree to handle this distance and a winning Rules debut is forecast. Swingingonthesteel arrives on the back of a victory between the flags and he is feared most, ahead of newcomer Sam's Falcon.
Prediction : 1st Karton Plein 2nd Swingingonthesteel 3rd Sams Falcon