UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

Having landed a junior bumper on her debut at Exeter, LA LUNA ARTISTA gets a tentative vote on her hurdles bow. Jane Williams' filly scored with something in hand and has all the attributes to excel in this discipline. Market support for Dan Skelton's newcomer Whitletts may prove significant and she cannot be ruled out, while Enya and Arrigo Annie are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st La Luna Artista 2nd Whitletts 3rd Enya

An interesting maiden hurdle, emphasised by the fact that those with the best form have yet to tackle an obstacle in public. Notable entrants include Dan Skelton's Bossman Jack, who landed a bumper at Wincanton in fine style back in January, and Cristal D'estruval, who fetched 400,000 pounds after a success between the flags. Loaded And Locked is another worthy of consideration, but the vote goes to BARON NOIR. A dual bumper winner, including at the Punchestown Festival, he could be a nice type to go to war with over timber.
Prediction : 1st Baron Noir 2nd Bossman Jack 3rd Cristal Destruval

PISMO BEACH didn't really need to improve to make the breakthrough at short odds at Hexham last month and the form of her earlier Newbury third looks strong, not least because the second is now rated 130. The Stuart Edmunds-trained five-year-old has a fitness edge over her likely threats, which include Crazierthandaisy, Dramatic Encore and Politacus, and that might prove crucial.
Prediction : 1st Pismo Beach 2nd Crazierthandaisy 3rd Dramatic Encore

TORN AND FRAYED bolted up in this 12 months ago and had the perfect warm-up for the defence of his crown when successful at Aintree last month. The 11-year-old is 7lb higher than last year, but Hillcrest has yet to convince over the larger obstacles and Nocte Volatus needs to put a fall in the Grand Sefton behind him. Omar Maretti has gone well fresh previously, while Irish import Gabbys Cross has held much higher marks in the past and enters the veteran ranks for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Torn And Frayed 2nd Gabbys Cross 3rd Hillcrest

Noble Grace was beaten a neck by a filly subsequently sold to Willie Mullins for 300,000 pounds in a Cheltenham bumper back in the spring and is interesting now sent over hurdles. Betty's Daisy is another having her first crack at timber having contested a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree when last seen, while Blue Moon Lady was successful at Ludlow last December, although her form might not be as strong. The vote goes to DREAM SHADOW, who lost little in defeat on her hurdling bow at Uttoxeter. She encounters an extra three furlongs now, which ought to see her in an even better light.
Prediction : 1st Dream Shadow 2nd Noble Grace 3rd Bettys Daisy

The winning distance might have flattered Fancy Stuff at Fakenham, but she was in command when left clear and ought to go well from 4lb higher. There are a few notable contenders in opposition, though, and SETTLE DOWN JILL could be the pick. She wasn't disgraced in a Grade 2 at Wincanton considering official ratings gave her little chance. Handicaps are more suitable, and Harry Atkins' 7lb claim is a big help. Either Or goes chasing for the first time and must enter calculations.
Prediction : 1st Settle Down Jill 2nd Fancy Stuff 3rd Either Or

The eye can't help but be drawn to six-figure purchase Jollie Dame, whose half-sister was a winner in this sphere and she is likely to have a future. However, Alan King unleashed a useful type to win this 12 months ago and CALLISTO QUEEN may be up to the task too. The daughter of Telescope commanded a 52,000-pound fee and is related to the smart Midnight River. Further is sure to suit in time, as are obstacles, but there is a bit of speed on the dam's side and she ought to cope. Blue Marvel made a pleasing introduction and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Callisto Queen 2nd Jollie Dame 3rd Blue Marvel