UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

LUCKY BERE confirmed the promise that he displayed on his hurdling debut when once again filling second place at Kempton last time. A reproduction of that level of form would give him a big chance in this company. Midnight Rumble finished a place in front of Aviemore when second over C&D a couple of weeks ago and they could be the main threats, while Shareyourbiscuits is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Lucky Bere 2nd Midnight Rumble 3rd Aviemore

KART D'ESTRUVAL failed to fire when well supported in the market on his UK debut in November but, having had a subsequent wind operation, it would be no surprise to see him put in a much-improved effort here. Maxcel struggled in a stronger event at Market Rasen when last seen in July and he is another who could bounce back in this company. Got Grey also arrives with valid form claims.
Prediction : 1st Kart DEstruval 2nd Maxcel 3rd Got Grey

It is very hard to oppose L'EAU DU SUD, who has arguably improved since being switched to fences and was last seen winning the Henry VIII at Sandown in December. A 5lb penalty for that success should not stop the seven-year-old from scoring again here. Rubaud was well held when falling at the last on his chasing bow in the Wayward Lad but is likely to pose the biggest threat to the selection based on his hurdles form. Riskintheground and Tedley both have plenty to find, but the latter is the pick of that pair.
Prediction : 1st Leau Du Sud 2nd Rubaud 3rd Tedley

There have to be some reservations regarding GALA MARCEAU as Willie Mullins' mare has largely struggled since winning a Grade 1 at Auteuil in May 2023. However, she did at least run with credit in behind the classy Lossiemouth in the Mares' Champion Hurdle at Punchestown in May of last year and, eased considerably in grade for this return, she ought to go very close. You Wear It Well hasn't really progressed since going chasing and a return to the smaller obstacles could be of benefit. With that in mind, she could be a bigger threat than West Balboa, despite her 4lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Gala Marceau 2nd You Wear It Well 3rd West Balboa

It's been a while since LE MILOS' last chase success, but this will be the first time Dan Skelton's charge has contested a veterans' event. He performed with enough credit at Chepstow recently to suggest that he can still be a force and, from 2lb below that mark, he is fancied to regain the winning sequence. Grandads Cottage put it a rare below-par effort when pulled up at Market Rasen last month but he could bounce right back in first-time cheekpieces. Smarty Wild is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Le Milos 2nd Grandads Cottage 3rd Smarty Wild

IRISH HILL lost little in defeat when finishing a close-up third behind a subsequent winner over an extended 2m5f at Ascot in December and, nudged up 4lb for that, he looks sure to go well again. Panic Attack was last seen running out a well-backed winner over fences at Windsor in January and she commands respect now sent back hurdling off the same mark. Act Of Authority's hat-trick bid was thwarted at Aintree on Boxing Day but he could bounce back off an unchanged rating.
Prediction : 1st Irish Hill 2nd Panic Attack 3rd Act Of Authority

STRONG RUN has made a promising start to her career, placing on both starts to date, and, now eased in grade, this sister to the smart Strong Leader gets the vote to gain a breakthrough victory. Runner-up behind a potentially useful sort last time out, Roses All The Way could emerge as the main danger to the selection as she bids to go one place better. Rene's Walk also commands respect for her top trainer/jockey combination.
Prediction : 1st Strong Run 2nd Roses All The Way 3rd Renes Walk