UK Horse Racing Tips: Ffos Las

MOUNTAIN MIKE shaped with plenty of promise when a neck second over 2m4f at this venue last month and he is likely to have plenty more to come. The six-year-old might only need to find minimal improvement in order to shed his maiden tag. Wicked Thoughts still had every chance when falling two out at Doncaster in November and could easily put that mishap behind him to go close. Libre De Choeur is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mountain Mike 2nd Wicked Thoughts 3rd Libre De Choeur

CLOTILDA ran below par when only fourth at Taunton in December, but she is arguably best judged on her victory at Huntingdon prior to that. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old sets the standard with a rating of 122 and looks well placed to get her head back in front. Sunset Marquesa sports a first-time tongue-tie after finishing sixth in a handicap at Newbury and should give a good account back in novice company. Come On Nia can beat Followango home for third.
Prediction : 1st Clotilda 2nd Sunset Marquesa 3rd Come On Nia

DYSANIA outran his big odds when filling the runner-up spot in this grade at Southwell last month. With Dylan Johnston claiming a handy 3lb this time around, he may be the one to beat. Shady B made the frame at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve and has since had a wind operation, so he has to be respected off a 1lb lower mark. Previous C&D winner Bobmahley is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Dysania 2nd Shady B 3rd Bobmahley

Venetia Williams has her string in fine form at present, and ALCEDO gets the vote to land the spoils. He posted a low-key effort when fourth on his seasonal/chase debut over 2m3f at Exeter last month, but this winning hurdler looks likely to play a starring role now eased 3lb in slightly calmer waters. It would be no surprise if Rivers Corner improved over fences and he could emerge as the main danger to the selection stepping back in trip for his chasing bow, while the unexposed A Moments Madness is also noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Alcedo 2nd Rivers Corner 3rd A Moments Madness

KNEAD A WIN arrives on the back of a solid placed effort over 2m here last month and, stepping up in trip sporting a tongue-tie for the first time, he gets the nod to make his handicap debut a winning one. Double Click bolted up over this track and trip recently and he must enter calculations off 8lb higher. The Chepstow runner-up Boston Joe is also noteworthy, although more will be required to score off this career-high mark.
Prediction : 1st Knead A Win 2nd Double Click 3rd Boston Joe

The formerly smart Shearer tops ratings here and, provided he is ready to roll after a prolonged absence, he could go well. That said, ANGELS BREATH is narrowly preferred. He was last seen scoring readily over this trip at Taunton last month and he has the class to become a force to be reckoned with in this division. Acey Milan is also one for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Angels Breath 2nd Shearer 3rd Acey Milan