UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

Having supplemented her first career victory at Southwell with a solid second over C&D last month, HOPE RISING is a must for any shortlist. Jamie Snowden's filly has plenty in her favour and is taken to repel chief rival Squire Danagher. The five-year-old displayed good improvement to fill the runner-up spot at Worcester 31 days ago. Hurdles debutant Twirling can also feature if her stamina holds out.
Prediction : 1st Hope Rising 2nd Squire Danagher 3rd Twirling

Although unable to justify favouritism when finishing third on his chase bow at Worcester last month, BALLYTECHNO should have learned plenty from that experience. James Owen's gelding produced some useful form over hurdles last season and looks a winner in waiting over the larger obstacles. Sovereign Star made it second-time lucky over fences at Bangor and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Rock House is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Ballytechno 2nd Sovereign Star 3rd Rock House

DE TELLERS FORTUNE put a disappointing effort at Bangor behind him when regaining the winning thread over 3m here in May. This extra quarter-mile distance should suit the Soldier Of Fortune gelding and he might be able to defy a 4lb rise. Hidden Heroics shaped better than the beaten distance at Stratford latest and is a feasible alternative racing off 7lb below his last winning mark. Art Of Diplomacy isn't easily dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st De Tellers Fortune 2nd Hidden Heroics 3rd Art Of Diplomacy

ILE DE JERSEY won eased down to complete a double at Worcester last month and is now back over the smaller obstacles. Nicky Henderson's mare struck in this sphere at Aintree two starts ago and is tough to oppose in her current form. Wbee made the frame in a warmer event at Cartmel in May and is one to take seriously. Imperial Merlin sports first-time cheekpieces and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Ile De Jersey 2nd Wbee 3rd Imperial Merlin

GETAWAY JEWEL travelled strongly when a five-length victor at Fakenham last month and the assessor may have been kind to only put him up 5lb. The 11-year-old remains on a workable rating and looks the one to beat. Fox Wallace occupied the runner-up berth at Stratford on her most recent outing and is only 2lb higher, so she is one to note. Rory's Story is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Getaway Jewel 2nd Fox Wallace 3rd Rorys Story

A change of scenery seems to have worked the oracle for TURPIN GOLD, given the nine-year-old has won both starts since switching to Tom Lacey's yard. He's been raised 10lb for his latest victory at Huntingdon, but both the second and third have subsequently won, so that form has plenty of substance. Crystal Mer made a winning debut for his new trainer here and could pose a threat, while Pittsburg is not out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Turpin Gold 2nd Crystal Mer 3rd Pittsburg

SON OF TYRAN made an encouraging debut under Rules when third at Worcester. Beaten less than a length, Dan Skelton's inmate looks up to winning at this level with plenty more to come. Sevarana is another likely improver on the back of her promising second at Fontwell in May, while The Hustler showed some ability when third at Southwell and Whin Cover represents last year's winning yard.
Prediction : 1st Son Of Tyran 2nd Sevarana 3rd The Hustler