UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Kdeux Saint Fray was well held in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham in January, but should put up a bold showing in this company. However, the maiden hurdle he won at Catterick hasn't worked out and he's taken on with returning C&D winner THE BLUESMAN. Open to any amount of improvement on his second start after wind surgery, the Paul Nicholls-trained six-year-old, who also won a bumper here last April, is a most appealing novice to be competing at this time of year. Lieutenant Mayne completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Bluesman 2nd Kdeux Saint Fray 3rd Lieutenant Mayne

Ghost Hunter was a well-backed favourite for his stable debut, but didn't convince with his jumping before running out. He is surely better than that and can figure if the added tongue-tie/cheekpieces combination combats any lingering fizz. Nevertheless, four-time course winner GATS AND CO, who is still on a handy mark, looks more reliable and should have no issues cutting back in trip after his success over an extended 3m6f here. Musical Slave and Isle Of Gold are other notable options.
Prediction : 1st Gats And Co 2nd Ghost Hunter 3rd Musical Slave

SEEYOUINMYDREAMS has won three of her four starts since undergoing her second lot of wind surgery and has a good chance of gaining further success, despite a 5lb rise after making all at Exeter earlier this month. Palacio returned from a short break with a respectable second to an odds-on shot at Ffos Las and might have to settle for a similar role. Ukantango gets weight all round and that factor may help him emerge as the best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Seeyouinmydreams 2nd Palacio 3rd Ukantango

Doyouknowwhatimean makes a quick reappearance following his C&D victory on Monday in the hope he can assist Dan Skelton's bid to become champion trainer. However, the 7lb penalty might prove too much to handle and BALLYBREEZE appears to have a strong opportunity to follow up a recent Newbury success. The combination of a drop in trip and application of cheekpieces looks to be in the favour of Bowmore.
Prediction : 1st Ballybreeze 2nd Doyouknowwhatimean 3rd Bowmore

COURAGEOUS STRIKE finished second on his first attempt over timber at Ffos Las when racing too keenly and the drop from 2m4f gives him an excellent opportunity to open his account. Almeirinda is an interesting contender making her UK debut for Venetia Williams after nearly 700 days off the track, while Wild Goose might be a threat if settling better than he did at Plumpton.
Prediction : 1st Courageous Strike 2nd Almeirinda 3rd Wild Goose

The booking of Harry Cobden for AMANCIO looks particularly notable given the fact Paul Nicholls saddles a runner in the shape of Roadshow. The selection was runner-up at Newbury last time and has since switched yards to join Faye Bramley. Roadshow needs to improve from a disappointing hurdling bow at Wincanton and the biggest threat might prove to be King Of Records, who reached the frame at Ludlow in February.
Prediction : 1st Amancio 2nd King Of Records 3rd Roadshow

REVELS HILL recorded some smart form when under the tutelage of Harry Fry and he could take some stopping in these calmer waters. A fourth-placed spin between the flags 41 days ago should have put the 10-year-old spot-on for this and he is preferred to Dalamoi, who has racked up a hat-trick in point-to-points in recent months and warrants respect now back racing under Rules. C&D winner Pink Eyed Pedro is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Revels Hill 2nd Dalamoi 3rd Pink Eyed Pedro

SWEET MAGIC appeared close to her best when finishing a never-nearer second over 2m3f at Warwick in February. The Alastair Ralph-trained seven-year-old looks ready for another tilt at this sort of distance and she's preferred to All Inn Hand, who arrives on the back of a runner-up effort over C&D and competes off an unchanged mark. Dancingontheedge is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Magic 2nd All Inn Hand 3rd Dancingontheedge