UK Horse Racing Tips: Sedgefield

A winner over the best part of 2m5f at Kelso in May, Benefit Ben is not certain to appreciate this shorter distance and ZENATO is of more interest. Fergal O'Brien's charge struck over the extended 2m trip at Stratford last month and a 4lb rise may not be enough to prevent another bold bid from the improving four-year-old. Dexter was pulled up after his saddle slipped at Bangor, but had been in decent form over fences before that and is not out of this.
Prediction : 1st Zenato 2nd Benefit Ben 3rd Dexter

A dual bumper winner, including over this trip here, SWINGINGONTHESTEEL makes most appeal. The form of his latest victory has worked out well and Rebecca Menzies' charge has a leading chance if proving as effective in this sphere. Noble George is another hurdling debutant capable of getting involved, while Westernesse was well beaten when third on his jumping bow but will know more and could finish closer.
Prediction : 1st Swingingonthesteel 2nd Noble George 3rd Westernesse

Regularly placed over these fences, BEAT THE EDGE finished a remote third over C&D on his return from a layoff. That run should have brought him on a good deal and he gets another chance now reunited with Brian Hughes. A return to faster ground will suit Imperial Rule on debut for his new yard, while Prized Jet was in the process of running a big race when falling here last month and could feature for her new trainer.
Prediction : 1st Beat The Edge 2nd Imperial Rule 3rd Prized Jet

ABSOLUTELY DOYEN beat a fairly weak line-up to get off the mark on his first start for Paul Nicholls when sent off at a very short price and there is every chance he has been found a good chance to follow up, even though he has to give weight away. Lowlands showed plenty of improvement to come home fourth at Perth on her first start since wind surgery and could prove a serious danger. The Hawkstonian may chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Absolutely Doyen 2nd Lowlands 3rd The Hawkstonian

Whatyouwaitingfor has his first start for Charlie Longsdon and arrives with consistent form over hurdles, including a Newton Abbot victory and four seconds. If he takes to fences, he could go close but FIERCE WARRIOR is preferred. The six-year-old also makes his debut over the larger obstacles after winning a decent handicap hurdle at Musselburgh in March and is sure to have been well schooled by Nicky Henderson. Born In The West is one to watch and is expected to improve now chasing.
Prediction : 1st Fierce Warrior 2nd Whatyouwaitingfor 3rd Born In The West

RULER OF THE RIVER failed to see out 2m7f at Market Rasen but she should do better having won at Plumpton over an extended 2m4f in September, albeit off 5lb lower. Zeezee stayed on to run her best race yet when second over 3m at Perth and she can feature. Point-to-point winner Kimjoy is interesting if a first-time tongue-tie/hood combination and a step up in distance bring improvement.
Prediction : 1st Ruler Of The River 2nd Zeezee 3rd Kimjoy

Keep On Cobbling landed a maiden hurdle at Stratford back in April and could shape well on her handicap bow. Somebodycomegether arrives on the back of finishing second on the Flat and returns to hurdling with a shout, but VANILLA DANCER may edge affairs. Still in contention when falling a couple of flights from home here last time, Chris Grant's mare could launch a strong challenge with a clear round.
Prediction : 1st Vanilla Dancer 2nd Keep On Cobbling 3rd Somebodycomegether