UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

255,000-pound point recruit Belliano must enter calculations now under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls on his hurdles bow. The five-year-old was a taking winner on his sole outing between the flags in Ireland and he is likely to be at the forefront of the betting. However, THE NEW LION looked one to keep the right side of after scoring on his bumper debut at Market Rasen in ready fashion last season and he shades the verdict. D'jo Dela Barriere looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st The New Lion 2nd Belliano 3rd Djo Dela Barriere

Although JUVENTUS DE BRION didn't make it far when falling at the first hurdle in the Persian War over C&D earlier this month, he rates as the one to beat in these calmer waters. Dan Skelton's gelding boasts an official rating of 120 and a reproduction of his Ascot third in February may prove sufficient. Quebecois was flying too high on his 16th-placed defeat in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last season, but the five-year-old is feared most on his hurdles debut, ahead of Murphy's Milan
Prediction : 1st Juventus De Brion 2nd Quebecois 3rd Murphys Milan

The hat-trick seeking Come On Nia warrants respect off just 4lb higher than her latest victory at Stratford and a 133-day break shouldn't prove a barrier to success. However, VENTARA was unlucky when bumping into a handicap blot in last year's edition of this contest and compensation may beckon off an unchanged mark. Loverdose justified strong support in the market when making a winning handicap bow at Exeter in March and likely has more to come this season as well.
Prediction : 1st Ventara 2nd Come On Nia 3rd Loverdose

Kim Bailey has started the new campaign in fine form and MAGICAL ESCAPE, a solid second on his chasing debut at Exeter earlier this month, may well continue that trend. King Turgeon was in the lead when being brought down over an extended 2m7f here in April and is of interest with Harry Cobden in the saddle here, while Leissieres Express, who will not lack for stamina having won over an extended 3m6f at this venue when last seen in March, is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Magical Escape 2nd King Turgeon 3rd Leissieres Express

10-year-old DO YOUR JOB faced a few stiff assignments last season, most recently in a warm premier handicap at Cheltenham in April. However, the son of Fame And Glory landed a similar contest from 3lb higher at Wetherby on Boxing Day and, given he has gone well when fresh previously, might be worth chancing today. Opening Bid justified favouritism at Exeter and is certain to have a fitness edge on some of these. Others to note include Can You Call and Nocte Volatus.
Prediction : 1st Do Your Job 2nd Opening Bid 3rd Can You Call

Wot You Wearing appeared to idle when hitting the front before the last when runner-up over an extended 3m1f at Hereford recently and another prominent role is forecast. A return to today's elongated 2m3f trip shouldn't inconvenience the dual C&D winner, but a 3lb higher rating will demand a career-best performance. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on the lightly-raced SIAM PARK, who may have benefited from wind surgery. Manowest and Solar System are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Siam Park 2nd Wot You Wearing 3rd Manowest

The market is sure to prove informative with some interesting newcomers on show and a tentative vote goes to C'EST DIFFERENT. Sam Thomas' inmate shouldn't be found lacking for speed judged by his half-brother Avrilomanoir, who was a decent performer over sprint distances on the Flat in France. Fellow debutants The Final Word and A Pai De Nom are other intriguing players on paper, while point-to-point winners Sober Glory and Allstitchedup add further spice to a tricky finale.
Prediction : 1st Cest Different 2nd The Final Word 3rd A Pai De Nom