UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

GILLESPIE had a wind problem addressed before he made a winning debut in a bumper at Ffos Las last December. That was a highly encouraging display and, assuming a second wind operation conducted shortly afterwards has ironed out any issues, the Paul Nicholls-trained five-year-old could be a key player. Point-to-point recruits Carlenrig, Kastellion and My Own Lovely Lee are interesting prospects to consider in a race where notable hurdles experience is thin on the ground.
Prediction : 1st Gillespie 2nd Carlenrig 3rd Kastellion

KINGSTON QUEEN's third-placed finish in the Nickel Coin mares' bumper at Aintree's Grand National fixture is a useful piece of form and David Pipe's five-year-old appeals the most on her hurdles debut. Kripticjim was the cosy winner of an Exeter bumper in February and has the potential to kick on in this discipline. Tales Of Bravery, Modern Man and The Moonlight Man all won point-to-points when last seen and merit betting checks.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Queen 2nd Kripticjim 3rd Tales Of Bravery

Let's Sail Away has been consistent over fences and warrants close inspection now a tongue-tie has been dispensed with and he reverts to cheekpieces after a visor failed to work the oracle last time out at Kelso. However, HENRY BOX BROWN is a more proven stayer and, favourably treated in comparison to his hurdles rating, this could be a good time to side with the Evan Williams-trained gelding. Chief Black Robe and The Big Reveal complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Henry Box Brown 2nd Lets Sail Away 3rd Chief Black Robe

Having scored a shade cosily on debut in a NH Flat race at Uttoxeter in March, Double Measure must be high on the shortlist. Dan Skelton's charge boasts all the attributes to excel over hurdles and isn't taken lightly, but SWINGIN SAFARI is slightly more compelling. The five-year-old finished last season with a fine fourth in the Grade 2 bumper at the Grand National Festival and that form looks stronger. Came From Nowhere is the pick of those with experience over timber, while The Blue Room cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Swingin Safari 2nd Double Measure 3rd Came From Nowhere

SOBER GLORY completed a rare feat of landing a hat-trick in bumpers last season and he could be one to follow. The five-year-old was a winner of his sole point-to-point and should take all the beating on his hurdles bow. Fellow timber debutant Kadastral impressed when landing a nice purse at Newbury in March and rates as the obvious danger, while Matty's Getaway is entitled to build on last month's return here.
Prediction : 1st Sober Glory 2nd Kadastral 3rd Mattys Getaway

THE KEMBLE BREWERY boasts all the hallmarks of a chaser and shouldn't be judged too harshly on his pulled-up effort in the EBF Final at Sandown in March. The 2m4f may have stretched his stamina and this won't be as competitive. Although Roysse proved too keen on multiple occasions novice hurdling last season, he's certainly not devoid of ability and must enter calculations with his yard in good form, along with fellow chase debutant Ben Solo.
Prediction : 1st The Kemble Brewery 2nd Roysse 3rd Ben Solo

DELGANY DEADLINE took a big step in the right direction when finishing second on his first attempt in handicap company at Ffos Las. Despite a 4lb rise and a drop in trip, Dan Skelton's charge is expected to go one better. Kelijoe benefited from his return to action when filling the runner-up spot at Fakenham. He has to be respected, along with Highbury Hill and Locked Down Lad.
Prediction : 1st Delgany Deadline 2nd Kelijoe 3rd Highbury Hill

Fergal O'Brien does well with his bumper performers and ELLENBOROUGH PARK could potentially be another exciting recruit. From the family of top-class chaser Lostintranslation, the five-year-old is likely to know his job and gets the vote at the chief expense of Lion Rose Sivola, a 100,000-pounds purchase following a point-to-point success in February. Sea The Day and Sailing By appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ellenborough Park 2nd Lion Rose Sivola 3rd Sea The Day