UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

Although he weakened to finish seventh over 2m4f at Uttoxeter recently, BRAVE KNIGHT should appreciate this drop in class/distance. Paul Nicholls' charge is effectively 10lb lower if taking Freddie Keighley's 8lb claim into account and a fourth hurdle victory may be on the cards. Handicap debutant Diamond Ambition posted his best effort to date when runner-up at Worcester last month and is feared most, ahead of fellow unexposed rival Karton Plein.
Prediction : 1st Brave Knight 2nd Diamond Ambition 3rd Karton Plein

Having supplemented a second-placed hurdles bow over C&D with a breakthrough victory at the same track last month, Galactique should put his experience in this discipline to good use. Although Gary & Josh Moore's charge merits respect in his follow-up bid, there are some intriguing Flat recruits on show, with WINSTON JUNIOR topping the bill. Having reached an official rating of 89 on the level, the son of Churchill could take some stopping if taking to this sphere. Babyken requires close inspection in the market too.
Prediction : 1st Winston Junior 2nd Galactique 3rd Babyken

Largy Poet improved for the switch to fences when scoring on his first attempt over the larger obstacles at Exeter in February and he cannot be taken lightly off 5lb higher in the handicap. However it could be worth taking a punt on chase debutant ILLEGAL D'AINAY at the foot of the weights. The son of Montmartre shaped as if need of a stiffer test over hurdles last season and the booking of champion jockey Sean Bowen catches the eye. Devon National winner Art Decco is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Illegal Dainay 2nd Largy Poet 3rd Art Decco

KOTMASK ticks plenty of boxes for the Moores, who do well at their local track, and if ready to go for his seasonal return, he could be the one. Second off 1lb lower at Ascot in March, he has won here over hurdles and has plenty in his favour. Heltenham was not at his best at Worcester last month but may be worth another chance, while Statuario is respected following his Perth success last month.
Prediction : 1st Kotmask 2nd Heltenham 3rd Statuario

Mild Magic finished second in her sole point-to-point outing and is one to watch on her hurdling debut, although this seems more likely to go to course winner Gaelic Pride, or the classy IDAHO SUN. Harry Fry's gelding won his first two bumpers at Newton Abbot and Windsor before a career-best sixth at the Cheltenham Festival, beaten less than seven lengths at the line. The five-year-old comes from the family of Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere and is expected to continue his progression.
Prediction : 1st Idaho Sun 2nd Gaelic Pride 3rd Mild Magic

Newcomer Betgoodwin is worth a market watch ahead of his debut given his trainer's record at this track. Bumper winner Elusive Knight made too many mistakes on his hurdling bow at Ffos Las, but he clearly has an engine and could also get into the mix, but LEAUMEC DE MEE is preferred. Second on his only start in March at Kempton, the winner has won twice since to frank the form and Dan Skelton's gelding can only improve this season.
Prediction : 1st Leaumec De Mee 2nd Betgoodwin 3rd Elusive Knight

The runner-up over these fences last month, ATREIDES arrives in fine fettle having subsequently shaped well again when placed at Southwell. Neil Mulholland's charge should have more to offer over the larger obstacles and could prove the one to side with. I'm Your Buckaroo has undergone a wind operation since scoring over hurdles at Plumpton in May. He makes more appeal on his chasing bow than Imperial Measure and the selection's stablemate Tuscan Rose.
Prediction : 1st Atreides 2nd Im Your Buckaroo 3rd Imperial Measure

Emma Lavelle's yard remains in top form and GREY GAMBLE, a half-sister to a couple of winners, gets the speculative vote, especially if the market speaks in her favour. Paul Nicholls boasts a fine strike rate at this venue and Sappingirl is another worthy of consideration, while Katios Queen is related to several winners and makes more appeal than stable companion Rodders. Montrachet Fin is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Grey Gamble 2nd Sappingirl 3rd Katios Queen