UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

Although he hasn't cut much ice in recent months, stable debutant SHANTOU LUCKY looks the type to be rejuvenated by a change of scenery. James Owen has done well with similar types previously and the eight-year-old may take some stopping if anywhere near to his best. Locked Down Lad proved far more competitive when beaten a neck on handicap bow at Worcester last month and is feared most, ahead of Bebside Banter.
Prediction : 1st Shantou Lucky 2nd Locked Down Lad 3rd Bebside Banter

DE TEMPS EN TEMPS produced a useful level of form when trained in Ireland by Gavin Cromwell and he makes plenty of appeal in these calmer waters. Champion jockey Sean Bowen takes the mount and a reproduction of the six-year-old's penultimate effort, when third at Limerick, may suffice. Gary & Josh Moore's representatives always require a second look at this venue and market support for hurdling debutant King's Reign would make him of interest, while Final Straw appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st De Temps En Temps 2nd Kings Reign 3rd Final Straw

Blackacre has proved a revelation since the application of a visor, notching up a brace of wins at Newton Abbot, and Evan Williams' six-year-old is likely to prove a warm order despite a further 8lb rise in the handicap. However, UNBLINKING has finished second on his last two appearances over C&D and it might pay to side with him instead. Lough Owel heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Unblinking 2nd Blackacre 3rd Lough Owel

Irish raider PAHLAVI recorded a determined success at Downpatrick last month and under similar conditions the eight-year-old could have more in the tank. He must compete from 10lb higher today, but Paddy Hanlon is able to claim 5lb, which can only be seen as a positive. Stinginhisstep, who boasts stronger credentials than many having won over C&D in July, must enter calculations along with the returning Sun Joy.
Prediction : 1st Pahlavi 2nd Stinginhisstep 3rd Sun Joy

Following a string of second placed efforts, LERMOOS LEGEND deservedly regained the winning thread at Market Rasen last time out. 5lb higher but with cheekpieces applied for the first time today, he could repeat the dose. Big Jimbo arrives on the back of a cosy success here recently and is respected alongside Midnight Jewel, who should be favoured by a return to this circuit.
Prediction : 1st Lermoos Legend 2nd Big Jimbo 3rd Midnight Jewel

LADY KARA has shown promise on both of her starts under Rules, most recently when third at Hexham. A tendency to race freely has been a hindrance so far, but connections employ a hood for the first time which could work the oracle. Opening Dance improved on her debut effort to finish fourth at Worcester latest and is taken to follow the selection home, while market support for newcomer Mirror Of Illusion would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Lady Kara 2nd Opening Dance 3rd Mirror Of Illusion