UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

MERRY MONTY has solid claims off the back of finishing a respectable third over C&D on his return from a lengthy absence. That fine effort will have blown any cobwebs away and Chris Down's charge has plenty of scope for improvement on only his fourth start over fences. Nedzor's second at Ffos Las can be marked up given the winner has gone in again since, while Ridin Solo offered something to work on when third at Bangor on his chasing bow.
Prediction : 1st Merry Monty 2nd Nedzor 3rd Ridin Solo

An import from France, KHRISMA will likely prove a warm order on only her third start for Nicky Henderson. She finished runner-up to a subsequent dual Listed winner on a trip over to Punchestown in May and that is easily the strongest form on offer. Fourth in a bumper at Hereford on debut, Neeps And Tatties is related to several winners over hurdles, while Pearl Smoke could shape well.
Prediction : 1st Khrisma 2nd Neeps And Tatties 3rd Pearl Smoke

Pertemps Diamond bids for a hat-trick now raised a further 12lb. He gave the impression this trip would suit when scoring over 2m4f at Worcester, but DOUBLE CLICK has nothing to prove over the distance. Jamie Snowden's inmate finished a determined second when beaten less than a length at Exeter on his return to the fray and softer going will play to his strengths. Pike Road reverts to hurdling with a shout off his current mark.
Prediction : 1st Double Click 2nd Pertemps Diamond 3rd Pike Road

HOLOKEA makes most appeal of the three recent scorers. A ready winner on testing ground over the extended 3m1f at Ffos Las on his first start since May, a 5lb rise may not be enough to halt his good progress over fences. Howaya Now also struck in fine style at Ffos Las and cannot be ruled out with any confidence. He is preferred to Betterforeveryone, who just prevailed on good going at Bangor.
Prediction : 1st Holokea 2nd Howaya Now 3rd Betterforeveryone

Well beaten in three starts over hurdles, FORTUNE DANCER proved a different proposition on her first start over fences. She won by over 20 lengths eased down at Fontwell and can confirm superiority over runner-up Innisfree Lass, despite a hike in the weights. The latter will likely finish closer to the selection on more favourable terms, while Fortunefavorsdbold has placed off higher marks and could shape well.
Prediction : 1st Fortune Dancer 2nd Innisfree Lass 3rd Fortunefavorsdbold

It could pay to stick with SOLDIER'S LEAP in this company. Always travelling well at Stratford on his reappearance, he duly won with plenty left in the tank and there looks more to come from him this season. Hidol Du Livet ran fresh at Worcester on his handicap debut and first start since 2023. He could be seen in a better light if settling better, while the returning L'allier looks fairly treated on last year's fourth here.
Prediction : 1st Soldiers Leap 2nd Hidol Du Livet 3rd Lallier