UK Horse Racing Tips: Aintree

Having unseated on his first two attempts over timber, RONNIES RULES was able to keep the partnership intact to record a commanding success at Ffos Las recently. He must shoulder a penalty for that success but can repeat the dose. Twice a beaten favourite over flights so far, perhaps returning to the scene of last year's bumper triumph will help Bear Market. Lemon Leaf heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ronnies Rules 2nd Bear Market 3rd Lemon Leaf

Although ASTA LA PASTA struggled in the Sussex Champion Chase at Plumpton last month, this isn't as competitive and there is a real chance he'll gain an uncontested lead. Flic Ou Voyou hit the woodwork in a valuable veterans' final at Haydock latest and is respected, along with Sainte Doctor, who has improved markedly over the larger obstacles since returning in February.
Prediction : 1st Asta La Pasta 2nd Flic Ou Voyou 3rd Sainte Doctor

RAMBO T left it late to get up at Perth on his return to action and although a 4lb rise looks harsh given the manner of that victory, another bold showing likely beckons. The son of Ocovango has an excellent strike-rate over timber and is taken to repel the likely challenge of Fingal's Hill, who struck the woodwork at Kelso when attempting to follow up on his earlier Newcastle success. Aucunrisque should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Rambo T 2nd Fingals Hill 3rd Aucunrisque

FANTASTIC LADY has struggled in some very competitive events the last twice but it would be no surprise to see Nicky Henderson's mare bounce back to form in this company. The Wolf has been knocking hard on the door of late and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Sail Away edges out Stormin Crossgales to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Fantastic Lady 2nd The Wolf 3rd Sail Away

MASKED DANCE showed more when second at Huntingdon earlier in the month and that form gives the seven-year-old a big chance here. That said, Versace Twentyone got off the mark over hurdles at Ludlow last time and has to be noted with the prospect of further progression. Others who merit places on the shortlist include Midnight Ginger, Wudya and Hiconic.
Prediction : 1st Masked Dance 2nd Versace Twentyone 3rd Midnight Ginger

LIVELY CITIZEN benefited from the application of cheekpieces when running out a comfortable winner over fences at Ffos Las 10 days ago, and the veteran performer may take advantage of running off the same mark back over timber. It's A Love Thing has been in excellent form on the level and may well be fairly handicapped switching back to hurdles. Others to note are Bannister and Fandabidozi.
Prediction : 1st Lively Citizen 2nd Its A Love Thing 3rd Bannister

ANGEL OF MY DREAMS impressed when scoring in a point-to-point in March and the daughter of Jack Hobbs makes plenty of appeal on her Rules bow, especially in receipt of the four-year-old allowance. Amatchmadeinheaven got the better of Couer D'alene at Exeter and the pair are likely to go well, while others to consider include Call Me Early and Out On Her Own.
Prediction : 1st Angel Of My Dreams 2nd Amatchmadeinheaven 3rd Couer Dalene