UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

IDEFIX DE CIERGUES gained some valuable experience when fourth over an inadequate 2m at Ffos Las on his chasing debut. Stepping back up in trip promises to bring about improvement from the six-year-old, who also has his sights lowered on this occasion. Ballybeen was pulled up on his last visit here back in March but is capable of making an impact, while others to note include King Of Brazil and Red Nika.
Prediction : 1st Idefix De Ciergues 2nd Ballybeen 3rd King Of Brazil

Champion Bumper eighth ROYAL INFANTRY wasn't at all disgraced at the Festival, having gone into it with victories at Doncaster and in Listed company at Newbury behind him. His trainer has already shown himself to have a fairly strong hand with novice hurdlers so far this campaign and the five-year-old could be yet another exciting prospect. Kap Ouest's second at Uttoxeter in May was a fair effort considering he pulled hard behind a subsequent Grade 2 winner, while Plantaroma's bumper form entitles her to respect.
Prediction : 1st Royal Infantry 2nd Kap Ouest 3rd Plantaroma

TRIPOLI FLYER travelled strongly when just touched off by his stable companion Horaces Pearl in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree's Grand National meeting and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to make a successful start to life over timber. Dual bumper winner Jurancon finished second on his hurdling bow at Worcester and has to enter the reckoning, along with newcomer Mon Kaplais and 150,000-pounds point-to-point winner Disguisedlimit.
Prediction : 1st Tripoli Flyer 2nd Jurancon 3rd Mon Kaplais

French Ship offered plenty to work with when second on his hurdles bow over 2m here last month and he is likely to relish this distance. However, dual bumper winner LET IT RAIN makes her debut over timber and, in receipt of weight all round, Dan Skelton's mare could have too much class for these rivals. Newton Tornado created a good impression when winning on his sole start between the flags in Ireland and market support would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Let It Rain 2nd French Ship 3rd Newton Tornado

Having found only a progressive rival too strong at Wincanton last December, chasing/seasonal debutant JAVERT ALLEN ticks plenty of the right boxes. Jane Williams' gelding has the scope to excel over fences and he edges the vote over fellow unexposed rival Valadon. Connections are wasting no time in sending the four-year-old over the larger obstacles and his 8lb weight-for-age allowance means he cannot be taken lightly. Onewayortother should put the experience gained when third at Warwick to good use.
Prediction : 1st Javert Allen 2nd Valadon 3rd Onewayortother

I'm On My Way continued her upward trajectory when making a winning seasonal debut at Ffos Las and a 6lb higher mark is unlikely to prevent another bold bid. Neil Mulholland's mare deserves her place near the top of the market, but it could be worth taking a punt on DANA'S GEM back up in trip. The six-year-old was a staying-on third over 2m4f at Worcester and a breakthrough victory may beckon. Musique De Fee and Kentford Mallard are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Danas Gem 2nd Im On My Way 3rd Musique De Fee

In what looks a competitive affair, BOSTON JOE gets a tentative vote. Rebecca Curtis' charge fairly bolted up on his seasonal reappearance over fences at Ffos Las last month and, off a hurdles figure 8lb lower than his revised chase rating, this looks a fine opportunity for him to bring up a double. Speiriuil made a pleasing start to life in handicaps when runner-up over 2m at Uttoxeter in May and she must enter calculations off the same mark. Stardhem is just one more to consider.
Prediction : 1st Boston Joe 2nd Speiriuil 3rd Stardhem

There is lots to like about the chances of Choice Runner on paper and the 95,000-euro purchase commands respect on his Rules bow for the in-form Dan Skelton team. That said, Anthony Honeyball also has his string in fine fettle at present, and his JORDANS CROSS edges preference. He scored impressively in his only point-to-point and this 50,000-pounds son of Berkshire could land the spoils on his bumper debut. Kingston Queen is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Jordans Cross 2nd Choice Runner 3rd Kingston Queen