UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

WEST ORCHARD's winning run came to an end at over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last month, but first-time blinkers could eke out more, as could the step up in trip. Celtic Fortune shaped with promise on his chasing bow and he may build on that effort, while Supreme Commander, who disappointed on his seasonal return, could improve for the switch to fences.
Prediction : 1st West Orchard 2nd Celtic Fortune 3rd Supreme Commander

HAAFBACK made a successful chasing debut at Ludlow last month before unseating at Southwell a fortnight ago and, while he has less to prove than the majority of these, the six-year-old is fancied to bounce back. Walk In The Park gelding Garitsa Bay goes over fences for the first time and is a likely improver, while Shuil Ceoil appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Haafback 2nd Garitsa Bay 3rd Shuil Ceoil

Paul Nicholls has a trio of chances and perhaps George Henry, who showed promise on his hurdling bow/first run following wind surgery, is the best of them. However the vote goes to VAGUELY ROYAL, who might not have been suited by attempting to make all of the running at Exeter last month. A course winner in October, he should get a better setup. Prophesea is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Vaguely Royal 2nd George Henry 3rd Prophesea

DON'T MIND IF I DO shaped with plenty of promise when hitting the crossbar on his hurdles debut at Warwick last month and should have plenty of improvement in him. With normal progression, he will prove very tough to beat. Dark Material finished fifth on his first start over hurdles at Taunton and could get closer with Sam Twiston-Davies booked, while hurdling newcomer Chourmo warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Dont Mind If I Do 2nd Dark Material 3rd Chourmo

King Arise was denied by a neck into second over an extended 2m5f at Ayr last month and he should give a good account on only his second chase start. However, the vote goes to YGGDRASIL, who finished third on his first outing for the David Pipe yard at Bangor in June last year and now makes his return off a 5lb lower rating. Another Folly is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Yggdrasil 2nd King Arise 3rd Another Folly

American Land escaped a penalty for winning a conditional handicap at Taunton when following up with a C&D success last time. He faces a tougher task now raised 9lb, while Zodiac Star has a shout on his second at Ludlow in October, though WALK ON HIGH is preferred. Harry Fry's charge remains unexposed over hurdles and looks on a fair mark for his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Walk On High 2nd American Land 3rd Zodiac Star

LINDA MOON proved well suited to the step up to 2m3f at Taunton last month on her first start since May. Beaten less than a length into second on that occasion, this extra furlong will likely bring further improvement from the five-year-old and Neil King's mare is taken to go one better. The unexposed Sweet Caryline scored at Fontwell on her handicap debut and also merits consideration, given she had Ask Her Out back in second and she's subsequently won at Plumpton.
Prediction : 1st Linda Moon 2nd Sweet Caryline 3rd Ask Her Out