UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

LE FRIMEUR was the easy winner of an Irish point-to-point in March and this half-brother to a couple of winners over hurdles is an intriguing contender on his Rules debut. Douglas Hyde, who was consistent in bumpers last season, should be wiser after his hurdles bow at Bangor and looks a key player. The returning Knead A Win has place claims now stepping up in trip with a tongue-tie added.
Prediction : 1st Le Frimeur 2nd Douglas Hyde 3rd Knead A Win

Razors Edge, a 100,000-euro purchase as a three-year-old, warrants a betting check on his racecourse bow. A half-brother to Grade 1-winning hurdler My Drogo, the son of Walk In The Park has plenty going for him on paper, despite having already undergone wind surgery. However, LASKO DES OBEAUX was second to a promising type (subsequently sold for 250,000 pounds) in an Irish point-to-point in March and could be well placed to make a winning debut under Rules. Necronaut and Doctors Hill appeal most of those with hurdles experience.
Prediction : 1st Lasko Des Obeaux 2nd Razors Edge 3rd Necronaut

Runner-up on his last three starts over hurdles, Devon Dude has been generally reliable and should be capable of going close on his chasing debut. However, PETTY CASH has experience in this discipline and having won when fresh here a year ago, the Henry Daly-trained eight-year-old looks worth chancing on just his fifth outing over the larger obstacles. Astronomic View and Ben Solo are the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Petty Cash 2nd Devon Dude 3rd Astronomic View

LUNDI NOIR did well for one so inexperienced when making the frame in a similar C&D event last month and as that was his first appearance since his successful Market Rasen introduction back in February, he is expected to take the necessary step forward. A Perfect Day made a sparkling hurdling debut at Wincanton a year ago to the day, but he probably didn't beat much and hasn't been seen since. Call Me Legend and High Tea also try handicap company for the first time and might be the bigger threats.
Prediction : 1st Lundi Noir 2nd Call Me Legend 3rd High Tea

Joe Anderson lost an iron at a crucial stage, but overcame it to get The Big Reveal home at Lingfield last week. Even under his penalty, he is well treated compared to his hurdles rating, but DIAMOND DEALER should have more to offer. The six-year-old made a successful start to life with Dan Skelton on his chasing debut at Kelso and a 2lb rise may underestimate him. Returning hat-trick seeker River Voyage has to be considered, and Yorgunnabeplucky isn't out of it.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Dealer 2nd The Big Reveal 3rd River Voyage

Having come home in splendid isolation at Uttoxeter last weekend, it's difficult to look beyond REINADO. The five-year-old is 14lb well-in and is sure to take all the beating if performing at a similar level on this quick turnaround. Mumbles bolted up here in January 2024 and is entitled to strip fitter for his 10th-placed return at Ffos Las. Evan Williams' charge may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Storming Nelson, who has tumbled down the ratings.
Prediction : 1st Reinado 2nd Mumbles 3rd Storming Nelson

St James's Finest certainly shouldn't be found lacking for stamina judged on pedigree and market support on his racecourse debut would be interesting. However, NO WALKOVER was headed in the closing stages by a subsequent 400,000-pound purchase on his sole outing between the flags and appeals more on his Rules bow. Lipstick, Half Hoping and Professor Peppy are others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st No Walkover 2nd St Jamess Finest 3rd Lipstick