UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

JULIUS DES PICTONS ticks plenty of boxes having returned to action with a creditable second at Uttoxeter on his first start for Jamie Snowden. He found only Western Knight, a subsequent winner at Ascot too good that day, and could have the measure of Geturguccion on the strength of that form. The latter was no match for the winner when runner-up at Ludlow, but that was her first attempt over hurdles and another good account seems likely. The bumper winner Go West is also worth noting on his hurdling bow.
Prediction : 1st Julius Des Pictons 2nd Geturguccion 3rd Go West

THEONLYWAYISWESSEX finished clear of the rest when runner-up over course and distance last month. Alan King's inmate looks up to winning off his current mark on that evidence and gets another chance. Ede'iffs Rock is only 3lb higher than when scoring over hurdles here on her latest outing and can feature if taking to the larger obstacles, while Givehimthehonour debuts for new connections and is worth a second glance on his second start over fences.
Prediction : 1st Theonlywayiswessex 2nd Edeiffs Rock 3rd Givehimthehonour

FROMHERETOETERNITY represents an in-form yard and makes plenty of appeal despite giving weight away to all of her rivals. Experience can win the day as she's 2-10 over timber and has improved markedly since cheekpieces were applied for this new stable. Korus went close to winning at Huntingdon on his debut over timber and will likely prove competitive, while Confinentic should have more to offer. An interesting import from Ireland, Master Dunraven is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Fromheretoeternity 2nd Korus 3rd Confinentic

BATWOMEN left the impression that she still had plenty more to offer when she scored cosily, despite showing signs of greenness, at Fontwell in October. Notably, that was only her third start over hurdles and a 5lb higher mark looks potentially lenient. Macari and Bertie B are solid options for the shortlist, although any support in the betting for recent course second Inferno Sacree would also be tempting.
Prediction : 1st Batwomen 2nd Macari 3rd Bertie B

With ground conditions likely to be ideal, dual C&D winner BORN AT MIDNIGHT is a solid contender bidding to add to his tally despite going up 5lb for a one-length defeat on his most recent attempt over track and trip in April. Jessie Lightfoot could pose the selection the most problems with Imogen Mathias now able to utilise her full 7lb claim after partnering the veteran to third at Cheltenham most recently. Lady Balko and I See You Well look the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Born At Midnight 2nd Jessie Lightfoot 3rd Lady Balko

It looks best to side with ASK HER OUT, who filled the runner-up spot at Hereford in October before occupying the same position at Fontwell last time and, from 1lb higher, she must hold every chance of going a place better. A switch to handicap company could spark improvement from Scotch On Da Rocks and he merits consideration along with Sullivan Bay, who has been in winning form on the Flat recently.
Prediction : 1st Ask Her Out 2nd Scotch On Da Rocks 3rd Sullivan Bay

KINGSTON QUEEN cost 80,000 pounds after winning an Irish point in March and she was not disgraced when filling third place on her Rules debut in a Chepstow bumper a month ago. With the benefit of that experience, David Pipe's filly could be hard to stop here. Tiptoptim also scored between the flags and should not be underestimated, while any market support for Twist Of Fatecatch would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Queen 2nd Tiptoptim 3rd Twist Of Fatecatch