UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

This isn't a deep contest and the vote goes to TRAMUNTANA. The Fakenham bumper winner has largely struggled over hurdles so far, but he is bred to be better than a mark of 94 so, stepped up in distance and tried in a handicap for the first time, it would come as no surprise to see him find the necessary improvement. Fellow handicap debutant Rocket Rufus warrants closer inspection too, as does Sangiovese, who returns following a 325-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Tramuntana 2nd Rocket Rufus 3rd Sangiovese

CLOUDY WEDNESDAY defied market expectation to fill the runner-up spot on his seasonal return last month and, if coming on for that run, the nine-year-old ought to go very close in his bid to go one better. Superstylin blotted his copybook when unseating his rider at Lingfield in December but he'd been largely consistent prior to that and could bounce back, while Pleasure Garden is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Cloudy Wednesday 2nd Superstylin 3rd Pleasure Garden

Jax Junior impressed at Doncaster in December before defying a penalty in fine style at Ascot the following month, and Lucy Wadham's gelding merits the utmost respect. However, it may be best to side with CALIFET EN VOL, who bolted up at Kempton in November before finding only subsequent Challow Hurdle winner The New Lion too strong at Newbury next time. That piece of form looks extremely strong now, and he receives a confident vote. Junker D'allier can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Califet En Vol 2nd Jax Junior 3rd Junker Dallier

La Renommee looked to enjoy the drop in distance when landing a Listed chase over an extended 2m4f at Doncaster 39 days ago and the seven-year-old should give another good account. BRIDES HILL (third) was overturned at cramped odds on that occasion, but improvement could be forthcoming given that was her first outing since May last year and Gavin Cromwell's mare is fancied to exact her revenge. The progressive Telepathique also warrants respect at the foot of the weights.
Prediction : 1st Brides Hill 2nd La Renommee 3rd Telepathique

Brave Jen dug deep to regain the winning thread at Fakenham in December, but a 4lb higher mark may prevent her from following up. With that in mind, this looks a suitable opportunity for fellow last-time-out winner CHICAGO STORM. He ran out a ready scorer of a 17-runner affair at Wincanton last month and an 8lb rise in the ratings might not be enough to anchor him. Handicap debutant Sun Art is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Chicago Storm 2nd Brave Jen 3rd Sun Art

The hat-trick seeking ROCKOLA would likely have finished second but for the leader unseating at the final hurdle here 35 days ago. However, the daughter of Jukebox Jury looks just the type to relish this 3m1f distance and she may unlock enough improvement to defy a 3lb rise. The biggest threat is Tuscan Rose, who has filled the runner-up spot on her last two outings, while Miss Goldfire could also go well.
Prediction : 1st Rockola 2nd Tuscan Rose 3rd Miss Goldfire

It is hard to gauge just how much FORTUNE DE MER had in hand when he won a Listed bumper at Cheltenham's November meeting. However, it was more than enough to suggest he is capable of a big run under a penalty here. Corra Bheinn, whose yard won this last year, and Soldier Saint, who represents the powerful Nicky Henderson yard, are other notable contenders.
Prediction : 1st Fortune De Mer 2nd Corra Bheinn 3rd Soldier Saint

Point-to-point winner DRACO MALFOY has shown ability on both previous starts in bumpers and rates a key player in what appears to be the weaker of the two divisions. Nathan's Run is feared most after creating a favourable impression when second in a similar event at Uttoxeter on debut in November. Quaviste and Keepmeoutofthis are notable debutants to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Draco Malfoy 2nd Nathans Run 3rd Quaviste