UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

LAUGHING JOHN confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when second at Hereford last time and the son of Postponed will not find many better opportunities than this to get off the mark. Mad Maxios was only beaten a neck when runner-up at Market Rasen most recently and could prove to be the main danger, while Uhtred Ragnarson edges out Dearkeithandkaty to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Laughing John 2nd Mad Maxios 3rd Uhtred Ragnarson

It is very hard to oppose TIMETOSHINE, who has won both of her outings over hurdles in impressive fashion. Given the strength of opposition here, Nicky Henderson's mare can easily defy a 12lb penalty. Crazy About Her may not have built on a promising second on debut in a bumper, but she's still the pick of the remainder ahead of Jackie Diamond.
Prediction : 1st Timetoshine 2nd Crazy About Her 3rd Jackie Diamond

LUCKY LUGGER hit the crossbar when trying to follow up his Uttoxeter success at Leicester last time. That performance shows that the eight-year-old can be competitive off this mark and he appears to be the safest pick in an open event. Jet Of Dreams also arrives here in top form and has to be noted, while Boston Joe completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lucky Lugger 2nd Jet Of Dreams 3rd Boston Joe

AWAYTHELAD appeared to relish a step up in trip when successful over an extended 3m at Southwell last month and with the potential of more to come, Ben Pauling's charge can defy a 5lb rise and double his tally. The Boola Boss is 4lb higher than when on target at Newbury recently but he has a commendable strike-rate over fences and another bold bid looks likely, especially with Jamie Brace taking off a handy 5lb. Nothin To Ask finished a creditable second at Newcastle in December and is perhaps best placed to chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Awaythelad 2nd The Boola Boss 3rd Nothin To Ask

SMUGGLERS HAVEN bumped into an improver when attempting to complete her hat-trick at Plumpton recently, but Sara Bradstock's mare is only 2lb higher for that performance and if progressing for a step up in trip, she will be tough to beat. Keppel Queen hit the frame over C&D last time out and is entitled to be thereabouts once again, while Phillapa Sue appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Smugglers Haven 2nd Keppel Queen 3rd Phillapa Sue

NINTH LOCH failed to see out an extended 2m4f at Newbury last time but, now down in trip, Harry Derham's gelding can be given another chance based on his previous third at Taunton. Estate Planning has made the frame on his last couple of starts and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Zambezi Fix is the clear pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ninth Loch 2nd Estate Planning 3rd Zambezi Fix

The unexposed VICTOR HAZE put in a career best when filling second place over 2m at this venue a couple of weeks ago. The eight-year-old arrives here off a 1lb lower mark and it would be no surprise to see him get off the mark. Marco's Light may improve now switched to handicap company, while similar comments apply to Bells Of Ufford.
Prediction : 1st Victor Haze 2nd Marcos Light 3rd Bells Of Ufford