UK Horse Racing Tips: Windsor

Dameofthecotswolds made it three wins from her last four starts at Doncaster in November, but she will need to prove her stamina over this longer trip. With that in mind, EXCELLO looks the way to go. Nicky Henderson's charge has filled the runner-up spot on each on his last two starts, including over 2m4f at this venue last time, and the step back up in trip could work the oracle. Derryhassen Paddy is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Excello 2nd Dameofthecotswolds 3rd Derryhassen Paddy

HERAKLES WESTWOOD beat Kyntara (fourth) by a wide margin when putting in a bold round of jumping to score in this grade at Newbury last month. Warren Greatrex's eight-year-old might have been let off lightly with only a 7lb rise for that triumph and may have more to offer on only his third chase start. Myretown justified favouritism in easy style at Wetherby on Boxing Day and it would be no surprise to see him get involved. Johnnywho looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Herakles Westwood 2nd Myretown 3rd Johnnywho

CALDWELL POTTER arguably had his stamina tested too far when fading into third over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time and this drop in distance looks to be a good move. Paul Nicholls' seven-year-old sets the standard with a rating of 148 and if he can run to near that level, then he will prove very hard to beat. Gidleigh Park was reported to have an irregular heartbeat after running too bad to be true at Kempton on his seasonal return in November and is well worth another chance. You Wear It Well can beat Personal Ambition home for third.
Prediction : 1st Caldwell Potter 2nd Gidleigh Park 3rd You Wear It Well

PARTY VIBES made a pleasing start to life over fences when finishing third behind two smart mares in a warm race at Bangor on her penultimate start, before going two places better at Exeter last month. Stepping up in distance off what looks a workable mark, she gets the vote to land the spoils. Gavin Cromwell's runners should always be respected on these shores and Law Ella looks the main danger following a solid third over an extended 2m3f at Limerick. Panic Attack is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Party Vibes 2nd Law Ella 3rd Panic Attack

Blueking D'oroux was far from disgraced when fading into sixth in the Long Walk Hurdle over 3m at Ascot last month and, dropping back in trip with his sights lowered, he must enter calculations. That said, it may pay to side with IBERICO LORD. He landed the Greatwood Hurdle and Betfair Hurdle last term and, after not fully convincing with his jumping over fences last time, this smart hurdler can return to winning ways sent back over timber. Salver is also one for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Iberico Lord 2nd Blueking Doroux 3rd Salver

As expected with a decent pot on offer, this is wide open and only a tentative vote can go to NAVAJO INDY. The son of Nathaniel got off the mark over hurdles at Wincanton last April before returning to win under a penalty at Bangor in October. A mark of 120 proved lenient as he landed the Gerry Feilden at Newbury the following month and further progress could be forthcoming. Kabral Du Mathan lost his unbeaten record in a premier handicap at Ascot last month but that was another excellent performance and he's of obvious interest again, while others to note include Beat The Bat, Knickerbockerglory and Hansard.
Prediction : 1st Navajo Indy 2nd Kabral Du Mathan 3rd Beat The Bat

HASTHING shaped with promise over 2m on his chasing debut in November but a step up in trip appeared to hold the key to him as he recorded a comfortable victory over 2m4f here last time. Although 7lb higher, he is unlikely to have reached the ceiling of his ability yet and an extra two furlongs should be beneficial. Stormy Flight pushed an improver all the way at Exeter last month and is of interest off 1lb higher, along with the consistent Jupiter Du Gite.
Prediction : 1st Hasthing 2nd Stormy Flight 3rd Jupiter Du Gite