UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Although entitled to plenty of respect, a 7lb penalty coupled with a quick turnaround could be the undoing of the recent Ludlow winner Hold Your Fort, and it is MY GIFT TO YOU that shades preference. James Owen's gelding is 7lb higher than when winning over hurdles at Warwick last month but having been more effective as a chaser previously, further success may await him. Others to note include Safe Destination and Ajp Kingdom.
Prediction : 1st My Gift To You 2nd Hold Your Fort 3rd Safe Destination

A contest that is likely to go the way of SETTLE DOWN JILL. Dan Skelton's mare was well held in second at Market Rasen most recently, but that was her first start following wind surgery. Progress is likely and she wouldn't need a massive amount to come out on top. That said, Riviera Walk contested a couple of warm bumpers last season and has to be of interest now sent hurdling, while Nana Noodleman appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Settle Down Jill 2nd Riviera Walk 3rd Nana Noodleman

Despite the absence, this should be an excellent opportunity for BLUEKING D'OROUX. Paul Nicholls' gelding was a talented individual over the smaller obstacles, emphasised by his win in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle at Sandown in April. Although lacking the chasing experience of these rivals, he has upwards of 16lb in hand on official ratings and sets a high standard now tackling a fence for the first time. Speculatrix already has a win to her name over fences but so does Doyen Quest, and they would appear to head the challenge.
Prediction : 1st Blueking Doroux 2nd Speculatrix 3rd Doyen Quest

Sam Thomas looks to have an ideal candidate in the shape of CELTIC DINO, who was last seen finishing third in a handicap hurdle at Aintree in April. A winner of two of his five starts in this sphere last season, the six-year-old remains open to plenty of improvement and is preferred to Tutti Quanti, who progressed from a respectable effort in the Supreme to score easily at Ffos Las in April. Runner-up in a Listed handicap hurdle at the Punchestown Festival, Wilful completes the shortlist with Listentoyourheart.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Dino 2nd Tutti Quanti 3rd Wilful

Not many arrive here with strong recent form, but MOUNT TEMPEST fits the bill after a taking success at Worcester last month, for which he has only been raised 4lb. Champion jockey Sean Bowen being in the saddle is another plus, and it may be that Riskintheground gives him the most to think about having been a creditable fourth in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last time out. C&D winners Nocte Volatus and Saint Segal are capable of being in the shake-up as well.
Prediction : 1st Mount Tempest 2nd Riskintheground 3rd Nocte Volatus

Bucephalus had little difficulty in following up his Newbury triumph when making light work of the opposition over C&D in February. However, the assessor has reacted with a 9lb hike and the eight-year-old may be worth taking on. The Twiston-Davies' yard have their string in fine fettle at present and the returning MOVEIT LIKE MINNIE makes plenty of appeal. The son of Libertarian scored on his seasonal debut last September and lurks on an attractive mark. King William Rufus is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Moveit Like Minnie 2nd Bucephalus 3rd King William Rufus

Crossgales King posted creditable efforts in defeat here and at Ayr in the spring and should put his experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing Rules debutants on show and it could be worth taking a chance on point-to-point winner COOLTOBECARELESS. Dan Skelton's charge boasts plenty of speed in his pedigree and looks capable of playing a large role in this discipline. Lancelot D'alene and Lake Tiberias could make their presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Cooltobecareless 2nd Crossgales King 3rd Lancelot Dalene