UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

BOBBY'S NELSON filled second place in a Chepstow bumper on his Rules debut in January last year and the six-year-old tops the shortlist, despite the 393-day break. Bank On Frank is the pick of those with hurdling experience following his third over 2m at Lingfield last time, albeit well held. The rest all have plenty to prove, but Melleray Hill is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Bobbys Nelson 2nd Bank On Frank 3rd Melleray Hill

Sweet Caryline won over 2m3f at Fontwell in November and has not been disgraced on either subsequent start. However, marginal preference is for FEET ON THE GROUND, who has improved with each outing in novice/maiden company and her latest third at Uttoxeter suggests that an opening mark of 99 should be workable. Coco Brave also remains unexposed and is next best.
Prediction : 1st Feet On The Ground 2nd Sweet Caryline 3rd Coco Brave

SALADINS SON appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over C&D 11 days ago and the seven-year-old is hard to oppose off just a 5lb higher mark. Caeruleum failed to fire when a beaten favourite at Bangor last time but is a player based on his two previous victories. No Hubs No Hoobs has struggled in much stronger races so far this season but could bounce back with his sights lowered.
Prediction : 1st Saladins Son 2nd Caeruleum 3rd No Hubs No Hoobs

GENTLEMAN JACQUES made every yard of the running to score in ready fashion over 2m4f here last month and was given an 11lb rise for that success. Emma Lavelle's team are in good form at present and it would be no surprise to see him complete the double, with Cameron Johnstone-Baker taking a valuable 10lb off his back. The Blueberry One was only beaten two lengths into second on his handicap debut at Ffos Las last month and is likely to be thereabouts again, while Klic Boum looks the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gentleman Jacques 2nd The Blueberry One 3rd Klic Boum

JOE COTTON has filled the runner-up spot on each of his last four starts, most recently in heavy conditions at Lingfield. With Chad Bament claiming a handy 7lb this time around, he may prove tough to beat. Smart Casual failed to justify favouritism when only third over 2m1f at Plumpton last time but this step up in trip could unlock some improvement. Rangatira Jack takes a drop in grade and is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Joe Cotton 2nd Smart Casual 3rd Rangatira Jack

Although he was unable to dictate the pace when weakening into 14th in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last July, YCCS PORTOCERVO holds outstanding claims reverting to a hunter chase. The veteran arrives here with a justified rating of 133 and he's likely to take all the beating if returning near his best. Fix At All finished a couple of places ahead of the selection at Market Rasen and he's feared most, ahead of Go Sacre Go, who boasts a recent run.
Prediction : 1st Yccs Portocervo 2nd Fix At All 3rd Go Sacre Go

ARFURSGAL offered plenty of encouragement when finishing runner-up on her debut over an extended 2m at Newbury in December. Anthony Honeyball's filly travelled with verve before faltering late on and this ease in trip could prove fruitful. Newcomer And She Was, a half-sister to the smart Warriors Tale, is a potential fly in the ointment and any market support for her must be noted. Fellow debutant Ace Artist possesses enough speed in her pedigree to suggest that she could play a leading role too.
Prediction : 1st Arfursgal 2nd And She Was 3rd Ace Artist