UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

DIGNAM could not have done it any easier on his hurdles bow at Newton Abbot last weekend and he is taken to uphold form with Manyana Blue (third) under a 7lb penalty. A promising third on his debut in this sphere at Tipperary earlier in the month, Junkyard Dog has since joined the Iain Jardine yard and must enter calculations. Zaraquelle could be an interesting recruit to the James Owen stable, with Sean Bowen a notable booking.
Prediction : 1st Dignam 2nd Junkyard Dog 3rd Manyana Blue

GETMETOTHEMOON displayed a willing attitude to score narrowly at Plumpton in February and returning to better ground should not inconvenience as she attempts to follow up off a mere 2lb higher mark. Quick Of The Night had Bluebella less than a length behind in second when scoring at Worcester and may be able to uphold that form, despite being 3lb worse off. Others to note include Jlow, Pacific and Queens Wish.
Prediction : 1st Getmetothemoon 2nd Quick Of The Night 3rd Bluebella

A taking winner of a valuable event at Kelso in March, LELOOPA looks well capable of going in again on the drop in class, despite a hefty 10lb rise. Runner-up over C&D last time out, the in-form Time Interval is expected to be thereabouts again, as is comfortable Stratford winner Realistic Optimism, who drops in trip off a 5lb higher mark. Stroll On By may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Leloopa 2nd Time Interval 3rd Realistic Optimism

Village Master hasn't looked back since undergoing a wind procedure and commands respect in his bid to land a four-timer. A 4lb rise for his latest triumph at Worcester isn't too much of a concern, but ART OF DIPLOMACY is slightly more compelling. Mickey Bowen's gelding arrives at the top of his game judged on his recent C&D victory and looks capable of defying a 10lb hike. The returning Young Buster is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Art Of Diplomacy 2nd Village Master 3rd Young Buster

SAINT BIBIANA found further improvement in first-time cheekpieces when completing a hat-trick over C&D. Georgina Nicholls' mare got the better of reopposing runner-up Minella Rescue and scored with enough to hand to suggest she can confirm her superiority. Keel Strand looks to have a bright future too and isn't taken lightly in his bid to land a four-timer, for all that this rise in class asks for more.
Prediction : 1st Saint Bibiana 2nd Keel Strand 3rd Minella Rescue

Raby Mere lost little in defeat when touched off at Perth and he must enter the reckoning now debuting over fences. However, this step into 0-120 company could leave him vulnerable, with ASLUKWOODHAVIT getting the call. Mickey Bowen's charge offered plenty of encouragement in first-time cheekpieces when staying on in third over an extended 2m at Newton Abbot and a return to 2m4f could prove fruitful. Five-time chase winner Midnight Jewel is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st Aslukwoodhavit 2nd Raby Mere 3rd Midnight Jewel

PRESENT FAIR won over a longer trip at Bangor on his latest start, having gone close when last seen over C&D back in May. There looks more to come from Donald McCain's charge and he can defy a 4lb rise. Perth winner Dalileo drops in distance and class after a third at the same venue. He could be in the mix, although Fontwell runner-up Gold Link looks more favourably treated over timber given he's won off a much higher mark over fences in the past.
Prediction : 1st Present Fair 2nd Gold Link 3rd Dalileo

SIXTY PLUS makes most appeal in an open affair. James Owen's inmate completed a brace at Worcester just three days ago, landing the odds with the minimum of fuss, and can strike again while the iron is hot. Crystal Mer has been in fine form over 2m here and steps up in trip with a shout. La Quarite returned the facile winner over fences at Newton Abbot a week ago and can race off the same mark back over the smaller obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Sixty Plus 2nd Crystal Mer 3rd La Quarite