UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

IDEAL DES BORDES showed plenty of promise as a novice hurdler last season and got off the mark under Rules at Kempton last May. With that in mind, Nicky Henderson's gelding merits plenty of respect on his chasing debut and is sure to have been well schooled. Wrappedupinmay failed to fire on his first start over fences but it is too soon to be writing him off. Others to note are Muskoka and Lagonda.
Prediction : 1st Ideal Des Bordes 2nd Wrappedupinmay 3rd Muskoka

ETERNAL ANGEL has shown ability in all three previous starts and the son of Authorized has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. That said, I'd Go Maniac won a bumper last year and is likely to improve on his hurdling debut at Wetherby in November, while South Omo Zone should not be underestimated on his debut for Olly Murphy.
Prediction : 1st Eternal Angel 2nd Id Go Maniac 3rd South Omo Zone

ST LUKES CHELSEA has improved with every start since switching to hurdles last year and his recent second at Fontwell suggests that an opening mark of 98 should be workable. Dirty Den showed more promise when fourth over C&D last time and cannot be discounted off a 4lb lower mark. The shortlist is completed by John Betjeman, Mairis Icon and Strong Belle.
Prediction : 1st St Lukes Chelsea 2nd Dirty Den 3rd John Betjeman

Kado De Joie supplemented his victory at Fontwell when accounting for the reopposing Fine Casting at Lingfield last month. Although Nicky Henderson's charge warrants respect, a further 6lb rise in the ratings may scupper his hat-trick bid and LOVE OF NEYMORE is a shade more appealing. The seven-year-old mare made all over C&D 30 days ago and Sean Clarke's 10lb claim may prove crucial. Market support for handicap debutant Firestream off a 718-day absence would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Love Of Neymore 2nd Kado De Joie 3rd Firestream

GUSTOSO relished the step up in distance when landing the spoils over an extended 3m1f at Hereford 36 days ago. A 5lb higher mark may prove on the lenient side for the six-year-old and he looks capable of following up. Phantomofthepoints looked set to regain the winning thread but for hanging badly on the run-in and finishing fourth at Chepstow latest. David Pipe's inmate is feared most, ahead of last-time-out winners Grozni and Cloud Dancer.
Prediction : 1st Gustoso 2nd Phantomofthepoints 3rd Grozni

There has been no stopping KING TURGEON of late, as he completed his hat-trick in fine style when landing a premier handicap at Cheltenham last month. With things clicking into place for David Pipe's seven-year-old, it's hard to imagine he's reached his ceiling yet. Katate Dori, now two from two over fences following his recent Chepstow triumph, is 5lb well-in and must be respected. Collectors Item finished second in the London National at Sandown and he is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st King Turgeon 2nd Katate Dori 3rd Collectors Item

The market should be a useful indicator and 200,000-pound purchase Necronaut is likely to prove popular for the Paul Nicholls team. However, preference is for BOSSMAN JACK. The son of Jack Hobbs is a half-brother to four winners, most notably the useful Gidleigh Park, and it would come as no surprise were he up to the task on debut. Others to note include Bara Tara and Kop Land.
Prediction : 1st Bossman Jack 2nd Necronaut 3rd Bara Tara