UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

IT'S EASY relished the return to chasing when filling second place at Taunton earlier in the month and she tops the shortlist on the back of that performance, despite a 2lb rise. Lime Drop also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing, albeit well held here, and she could prove to be the main threat. Sacre Coeur edges out Ip Up to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Its Easy 2nd Lime Drop 3rd Sacre Coeur

With most of these having questions to answer, it is hard to oppose MY FRIEND SEAN following his 15-length success over C&D five weeks ago. Even a 12lb rise for that win is not enough to suggest that he will struggle in this company. Kapal Layar and Eagles Gold both make their handicap debuts here and merit consideration as a result.
Prediction : 1st My Friend Sean 2nd Kapal Layar 3rd Eagles Gold

ROYSSE was well clear and looked a certain winner but for falling at the last at Newbury in December. With a clear round of jumping here, Ben Pauling's gelding should provide his supporters with some compensation. Drayton Flyer showed promise when second in a Wetherby bumper a month ago and he may prove to be the main danger, ahead of the returning Tchoupinminzac.
Prediction : 1st Roysse 2nd Drayton Flyer 3rd Tchoupinminzac

RUBBER BALL finished an admirable third behind a couple of useful sorts at Huntingdon and Neil King's unexposed point-to-point winner gets the vote to gain a first victory under Rules. Ballyvango found only one rival too good at Kelso last month and he must be of renewed interest, while returning bumper winner Watching Over You also merits consideration on his first start over timber.
Prediction : 1st Rubber Ball 2nd Ballyvango 3rd Watching Over You

COURT CIAN shaped like he was some way ahead of the handicapper when bolting up over an extended 2m7f at Fakenham on New Year's Day and, easing in trip, he should be tough to stop, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings. New Found Fame doubled his career tally when striking at Bangor and he merits respect off 5lb higher. Jilaijone is respected most out of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Court Cian 2nd Jilaijone 3rd New Found Fame

In what looks a competitive affair, ROYAL MER gets a tentative vote. He showed up well for long way before fading into fifth in attritional conditions over 2m at Haydock last month and, upped in trip sporting first-time cheekpieces, he could go close off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark. King Arise was narrowly denied at Wincanton on Boxing Day and another bold bid off 5lb higher appears likely. Immortal Fame is just one other to consider.
Prediction : 1st Royal Mer 2nd King Arise 3rd Immortal Fame

Now that WAL BUCK'S has managed to get his head in front with a comfortable success at Haydock, Lucinda Russell's charge is likely to have plenty more to offer and he can follow up off 7lb higher. Imaginary Dragon showed improvement from his first to his second start in this sphere when runner-up at Ayr and has the potential for even better up in distance. Atlanta Brave couldn't really get competitive when fancied for the Welsh National, but has to enter the equation here.
Prediction : 1st Wal Bucks 2nd Imaginary Dragon 3rd Atlanta Brave

Not beaten far at Huntingdon, GHASHAM ran his best race for some time and looks the one to side with if building upon that effort. A promising second here last month, Auba Me Yang can follow him home, while Twyford's Diamond may improve for going up in trip after her well-beaten second at Leicester. Others to note include Bert Wilson, Icaque de L'Isle and Tropical Speed.
Prediction : 1st Ghasham 2nd Auba Me Yang 3rd Twyfords Diamond