UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

PRAIRIE DIAMOND hasn't been seen since letting down favourite-backers at Taunton almost a year ago, but that came just a week after he landed this race and he is selected in the hope that he returns in the same sort of form. Path Of Stars has been performing with credit, although she remains a maiden, while Danzini took a step back in the right direction when runner-up at Exeter. Squire Danagher is thrown in on his Flat form but on the evidence of his Worcester display, he is nowhere near the same force.
Prediction : 1st Prairie Diamond 2nd Path Of Stars 3rd Danzini

Nick Scholfield almost enjoyed a winner with his first runner as a trainer when ST IRENE found only one too strong at Newbury. The grey showed useful bumper form in smart company for Ben Brookhouse and sets a decent standard in this. Miss Tiara also occupied the runner-up berth on her latest outing, although there was less substance to that Exeter contest. Border Gem and Jetty May could be the ones to fight out second.
Prediction : 1st St Irene 2nd Border Gem 3rd Jetty May

JAITROPLACLASSE had still to play his hand when coming to grief at Newton Abbot, putting paid to his chances of completing a double at the Devon circuit. The form is strong, with the winner going in again over hurdles and the third scoring at Plumpton on Monday, so the fact he was still bang there means he is worth sticking with. Authoceltic picked up the silver medal in that Newton Abbot contest so must be feared, while Star Of Affinity and Two To Tango are in with a shout. Juggernaut has played the bridesmaid role this year, including when chasing the selection home in September.
Prediction : 1st Jaitroplaclasse 2nd Authoceltic 3rd Star Of Affinity

Since ending a good period over hurdles with a Worcester second in May, TARITINO has been kept busy on the Flat, with the pick of his efforts a half-length second at Newbury. He should be quite nicely weighted in this sphere and his chances increase if the rain stays away. Getmetothemoon saw off four rivals at Stratford and heads a list of dangers that also includes Thankyouandplease and handicap hurdle debutant Spuddling.
Prediction : 1st Taritino 2nd Getmetothemoon 3rd Thankyouandplease

Birthday Angel sprang something of a surprise to score in fine style at Plumpton on Monday and with Rex Dingle again in the saddle, he could carry a penalty to further success. The quick turnaround is a concern, though, and OFFIAH'S BOY might be the value. Joe Tickle's charge took a heavy fall three from home at Exeter, but he was in front at the time and if it hasn't knocked his confidence, he should go close. Third on each of her last three starts, Lady Caro is likely to be thereabouts again.
Prediction : 1st Offiahs Boy 2nd Birthday Angel 3rd Lady Caro

PEP TALKING notched up a brace of victories in the spring, but had looked in need of a slight reprieve from the handicapper prior to a recent Wetherby outing. However, he struck with a bit in hand that day and with Jack Andrews negating much of the 4lb rise incurred, he could continue on the winning trail. Merry Monty ran a mighty race to finish third on the back of a long absence at Uttoxeter and may well build on it. Tapley arrives following a fine C&D effort.
Prediction : 1st Pep Talking 2nd Merry Monty 3rd Tapley

The two with previous experience don't set a daunting standard, so this appears likely to go the way of a newcomer. Anthony Honeyball launches a three-pronged assault with Crest of Arms, Champ Kabai and BAILLY'S COMET, with the last-named shading preference. The 85,000-pound purchase is a half-brother to the high-class Romeo Coolio so is likely to possess the speed required to make an instant impact. Paul Nicholls' representatives must always be feared and Roximan is no different.
Prediction : 1st Baillys Comet 2nd Crest of Arms 3rd Roximan