UK Horse Racing Tips: Fontwell

Atreides has been performing with credit in defeat in recent months and another good account is forecast. However, Neil Mulholland's charge is still a maiden after 20 attempts and a 2lb higher mark for his latest second over track and trip doesn't help. Chris Gordon has his string in fine fettle at present and it may be worth chancing SUMMER IN MILAN, who is entitled to build on last month's fourth-placed return over hurdles here. C&D winner Footloose Man is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Summer In Milan 2nd Atreides 3rd Footloose Man

Although well beaten in a Grade 2 Aintree bumper last time, CRACKERJACQUE may have found the ground too lively. The five-year-old had previously landed a class 2 contest at Sandown in ready fashion and he looks just the sort to excel over hurdles. Sam Thomas couldn't have his string in better heart and market support for stable/hurdling debutant Alfa Charlie would be interesting, while French recruit Just Forty cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Crackerjacque 2nd Alfa Charlie 3rd Just Forty

ZAOCHEN ENKI didn't enjoy the best of passages on his sixth-placed seasonal debut at Cheltenham last month and he should enjoy this drop in class. Any improvement could make Paul Nicholls' inmate tough to beat and a second career victory may beckon. A spin on the level is likely to have helped Officer Of State and he rates a live threat, although a bigger danger is Game Colours, who looks more progressive.
Prediction : 1st Zaochen Enki 2nd Game Colours 3rd Officer Of State

Having got back on the winning trail to secure a fifth triumph of the season, Shantou Lucky demands the utmost respect given his upward trajectory. James Owen's charge scored with enough in hand at Plumpton recently to suggest that a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, UNANSWERED PRAYERS arrives on the back of a decent fifth in a competitive staying handicap chase at Cheltenham and he may prove slightly better treated. Ken Roy and Livin On Luco are feasible alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Unanswered Prayers 2nd Shantou Lucky 3rd Ken Roy

ONE ISLAND was somewhat of a surprise winner on his racecourse bow when trained on the Flat in France, but he could be a useful recruit to the hurdling ranks. Paul Nicholls' stable debutant doesn't have a lofty standard to aim at today so, should he take to this new discipline, he should go close. Forever Penywern was rated 80 on the level and could be one of the leading contenders, whilst Nelson Gate should not be overlooked with his yard amongst the winners.
Prediction : 1st One Island 2nd Forever Penywern 3rd Nelson Gate

Despite the small field this looks a tricky puzzle to solve, and only a tentative vote can go to JOE COTTON. A winner over C&D in March before running with credit at Plumpton the following month, he returned with a good second at Newton Abbot recently. Although 6lb higher today, he has less to prove than many and could take some catching if allowed to dictate terms. Scorsese struggled on his chasing bow at Cheltenham but he ought to have learned plenty and may fare better in these calmer waters. Hudson is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Joe Cotton 2nd Scorsese 3rd Hudson

Only 2lb higher than when winning over C&D on his seasonal return last month, ATLANTIC POWER is difficult to oppose. The son of Westerner still has few miles on the clock and looks to have been found another excellent opportunity. A few of these need improvement to feature, but Nowyouvebinandunit finished third to the selection that day and must be taken seriously on revised terms. Thickthorn Tom didn't show much in maiden/novice events, but it wouldn't be a surprise were he to progress now sent handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Atlantic Power 2nd Nowyouvebinandunit 3rd Thickthorn Tom