UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Paul Nicholls sent out a couple of winners last month and FASOL could prove good enough to defy a penalty. The maiden hurdle winner finished a determined third in a tough handicap at Sandown in April and looks to have solid claims back in novice company on the strength of that form. Frontier Prince went close at Uttoxeter on his hurdling bow and is likely to prove competitive, while Karonacho is worthy of consideration on his first start over timber.
Prediction : 1st Fasol 2nd Frontier Prince 3rd Karonacho

TASHAN won twice in junior hurdles last year and could prove the one to side with on his reappearance. The convincing winner at Taunton when last in action, he should have plenty more to offer as a four-year-old and Harry Cobden's presence is another positive. Second in a bumper at Bellewstown, Doctors Hill debuts over timber with a shout having subsequently switched yards, while Blue Carpet and Arcadian Star are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Tashan 2nd Doctors Hill 3rd Blue Carpet

SOMESPRING SPECIAL makes plenty of appeal on the back of last month's close third at Fontwell. That was her first outing after a wind operation and she could prove capable of winning off her current mark with further improvement a distinct possibility. Springs A Girl returns to the fray with a fine effort at Worcester and this longer trip shouldn't be an issue, while Lahinch Wave and Lady Jago also enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Somespring Special 2nd Springs A Girl 3rd Lahinch Wave

The Mickey Bowen stable can do little wrong at present and COURTLAND has every chance of getting his head back in front. Runner-up in the Summer Plate in July, the 10-year-old is narrowly preferred to Lord Accord, who was a promising second at Cartmel last time out and only last November was placed in the Badger Beer off 5lb higher. A taking winner at Fakenham when last seen in May, for which he has been raised 3lb, Le Milos completes the shortlist with the capable Torn And Frayed.
Prediction : 1st Courtland 2nd Lord Accord 3rd Le Milos

QUEENSBURY BOY may have been outclassed when last seen at the Punchestown Festival in Grade 1 company, but that was just his third start in this sphere and connections clearly think plenty of him. An easy winner at Newbury and Doncaster before that, Harry Derham's charge sets the standard ahead of Sticktotheplan, who is now in the hands of Olly Murphy after a taking success over shorter at Galway in July. An easy winner last month at Newton Abbot, Jack Hyde is another with potential for improvement on the step back up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Queensbury Boy 2nd Sticktotheplan 3rd Jack Hyde

A chance can be taken with DOUBLE POWERFUL, who excelled himself over hurdles last season and could be a strong recruit to the chasing sphere. Placed in valuable spring handicaps at Kempton and Aintree, the son of Ocovango remains unexposed at staying trips and the 10lb he gets from the in-form Art Of Diplomacy, who has won five of his last six, may prove crucial. Narrowly getting up to score at Worcester last month, Coco Mademoiselle continues to thrive over fences and has to be a threat to all.
Prediction : 1st Double Powerful 2nd Art Of Diplomacy 3rd Coco Mademoiselle

There was plenty to like about Lundi Noir's winning debut at Market Rasen last season. However, the four-year-old's lack of experience could prove telling on his handicap bow and RAZZLE DAZZLE BOY is slightly more appealing. Having finished his last campaign with a decent second over an extended 2m at Newbury, the son of Hillstar is bred to relish this step up in trip. Last-time-out winners Activist and The Magus are the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Razzle Dazzle Boy 2nd Lundi Noir 3rd Activist

A switch to more aggressive tactics saw SWEET CARYLINE making all at Newton Abbot in May. Joe Tizzard's mare scored with something in hand and is fancied to defy a 5lb higher mark on her return from a break. Jackeline found only a subsequent winner too strong on her final outing last season at Hereford and she's likely to be in the mix if performing to a similar level, while market support for either Conniemak or La Belle Argentee on their handicap debut would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Caryline 2nd Jackeline 3rd Conniemak