UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

Mermaids Cave shouldn't be judged too harshly on her latest defeat over fences at Worcester and better is expected on this switch to hurdling. However, a drop in trip could prove on the sharp side for the Court Cave mare and it may be worth chancing FORGET THE WAY. James Owen's charge landed last year's edition of this race in ready fashion and a reproduction of his second at Southwell two starts ago may suffice. Annexation is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Forget The Way 2nd Mermaids Cave 3rd Annexation

Bongo Man posted creditable efforts in defeat over C&D and at Uttoxeter in the spring and should put his hurdling experience to good use. The five-year-old isn't taken lightly on his return to action, but NOT FOR PASSIN could reach greater heights. Having made a winning Rules/bumper debut at Perth in May, Robbie Llewellyn's stable debutant could take some stopping if taking to this discipline. Liam Mera Kai and Sir Edward Lear are other interesting sorts.
Prediction : 1st Not For Passin 2nd Bongo Man 3rd Liam Mera Kai

PIC ROC looked unlucky when stumbling and unseating his rider at Worcester recently and a first chase victory could be on the horizon. The seven-year-old posted some good efforts in defeat last season and he should take plenty of stopping if completing. Greyval arrives on the back of a respectable fifth in the Silver Trophy at Chepstow and she could give the selection most to think about, with Billy Boi Blue next best.
Prediction : 1st Pic Roc 2nd Greyval 3rd Billy Boi Blue

La Lolita won at Ludlow 10 days ago and has to be respected, but a 7lb penalty is a concern. With that in mind, preference is for SCAVENGERS REIGN, who showed ability in bumpers earlier in the year and was only narrowly denied on her hurdling bow over C&D. Sumatran Tiger returned to obstacles with an encouraging fourth at Stratford and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Scavengers Reign 2nd La Lolita 3rd Sumatran Tiger

PURE CARBON may have been comfortably held when second on his chasing debut at Chepstow a few weeks ago but it was still an effort full of promise. That recent run could give the six-year-old an edge because most of his main rivals are making their returns. That includes Rumoursareflying, who won at Wetherby when last seen in March, and the unexposed Boston Boy.
Prediction : 1st Pure Carbon 2nd Rumoursareflying 3rd Boston Boy

Fitted with a visor for the first time, JACK HOOLA was sent off favourite over C&D on his reappearance and duly returned the ready winner. Tom Lacey's charge likely has more to offer now he's got his act together and is taken to defy a 5lb rise. Queens Wish found a second wind in the closing stages at Market Rasen to take third and could well confirm superiority over Vivid Pink (fourth), while Market House is not without a shout if back to his best.
Prediction : 1st Jack Hoola 2nd Queens Wish 3rd Market House

Braganza Bay hasn't raced since landing last year's renewal, but cannot be easily ruled out off only 2lb higher. Geordie Night scored at Uttoxeter in May and there may be more to come from him off his current mark, but LELANTOS could prove the one to side with. Nicky Henderson's charge showed strong signs of a return to form when runner-up at Hexham last month and the combination of this extra yardage and first-time blinkers could see him back to winning ways.
Prediction : 1st Lelantos 2nd Braganza Bay 3rd Geordie Night