UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

JENA D'OUDAIRIES failed to fire at Kempton last time but Paul Nicholls' mare is the one to beat based on her two previous placed efforts, including a good second at Wincanton on Boxing Day. The main threat may prove to be Bellas Bridge, who also disappointed when last seen but the first-time application of a hood may see an improved effort. Benignitas is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jena Doudairies 2nd Bellas Bridge 3rd Benignitas

NEWTON TORNADO arrives here on the back of three seconds and that includes a narrow defeat over 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give him a big chance here. Histrionic was a place behind the selection at Uttoxeter and could chase him home once again, although Gaelic Rambler has to be noted on his Rules debut.
Prediction : 1st Newton Tornado 2nd Histrionic 3rd Gaelic Rambler

The in-form Safe Destination has to be of interest once again, although he could be vulnerable off his current mark. As a result, preference is for MILITAIRE, who was only beaten a length when second over 2m4f at Southwell last time. This step up in trip may bring about the required improvement to go one better. Exmoor Forest and The Midwife are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Militaire 2nd Safe Destination 3rd Exmoor Forest

BLUE LAS has progressed well over hurdles with a victory at Ffos Las backed up by the seven-year-old finishing third in a Grade 2 at Sandown last month. An opening mark of 121 doesn't appear to be overly harsh and she may prove a tough nut to crack. Shantwopointfive performed with credit after an 8lb rise when second at Exeter, while Love Of Neymore isn't discounted dropping back in trip.
Prediction : 1st Blue Las 2nd Shantwopointfive 3rd Love Of Neymore

TORNEO has built up a consistent profile over fences and the return to a sounder surface is unlikely to be an inconvenience to Jamie Snowden's gelding in a contest that appears to be winnable on paper. Alien Storm will find this a much easier assignment than the one he was set at Musselburgh latest and is capable of being in the mix, along with chasing debutant Sao Carlos.
Prediction : 1st Torneo 2nd Alien Storm 3rd Sao Carlos

PALAWAN DU MAZET proved a different proposition when making a winning chase bow at Taunton last month. A 6lb higher mark could prove to be on the lenient side and he's taken to double his tally. Ideallko was unable to successfully shoulder a 7lb penalty at Catterick 34 days ago, but the quick turnaround may have caught him out. The son of Cokoriko is feared most, ahead of El Rojo Grande.
Prediction : 1st Palawan Du Mazet 2nd Ideallko 3rd El Rojo Grande

Having showed signs of inexperience in the final furlongs at Uttoxeter in November, KARONACHO should have learned plenty from that opening second. The five-year-old should prove tough to beat if finding any improvement and a first career victory may beckon. Penalised winner Doctor Blue will find this easier than when fifth in a Listed bumper at Ascot 86 days ago and he's a viable alternative, along with the Paul Nicholls-trained newcomer Grand Garcon.
Prediction : 1st Karonacho 2nd Doctor Blue 3rd Grand Garcon