UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

Strong Run was highly tried in bumpers last season and broke her hurdling duck at the second attempt last month. The mare can improve to go close again, but she might struggle to contain COOLANNA. The daughter of Affinisea hit the woodwork in a couple of point-to-points before streaking clear on her Rules debut at Uttoxeter, a performance that suggests she might be useful. Katie's Melody can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Coolanna 2nd Strong Run 3rd Katies Melody

ATREIDES didn't get far when attempting to complete a hat-trick over C&D on Boxing Day, in a race which saw Mutley Crew fill the runner-up spot. Both have been given a month off since and are the pair the focus on, but Neil Mulholland's charge can put that blemish behind him to regain the winning thread. The Blueberry One makes his fencing bow following a lengthy absence but must not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Atreides 2nd Mutley Crew 3rd The Blueberry One

Overexuberance has hindered AGUELLID's finishing effort so far, though it hasn't stopped him from running well. This big-field scenario could suit him perfectly given a solid pace and that makes him of greater appeal than Pourquoi Pas Papa, who receives 12lb from the selection whilst being rated 2lb higher. Bright Legend has yet to fire since arriving from Ireland but he's shown enough to suggest a race of this nature is within his compass.
Prediction : 1st Aguellid 2nd Pourquoi Pas Papa 3rd Bright Legend

BRADMAN has turned a corner on his last couple of starts, with a pair of victories at Fontwell. The five-year-old was a surprise winner on Boxing Day, but proved that effort to be no fluke last time and a 6lb rise might not be enough to stop him from landing the hat-trick. Broomfield Gale benefited from a sounder surface when scoring at Taunton so testing conditions are a concern. With that in mind, Inchagoill Lady might prove to be the biggest threat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Bradman 2nd Inchagoill Lady 3rd Broomfield Gale

COLLECTORS ITEM struggled to land a blow on Chepstow ground faster than ideal in the Welsh National and he is better judged on his second there the time before. The nine-year-old boasts winning form here, having taken the Somerset National last January, and this kind of test should bring out the very best in him. My Silver Lining stays forever and is worth another chance after pulling up following a mistake at Lingfield last week. Others to consider are Jupiter Allen and Take Your Time.
Prediction : 1st Collectors Item 2nd My Silver Lining 3rd Jupiter Allen

Thunder Rock switches to the hunter chase sphere in a bid to regain some confidence having lost his way over hurdles. Despite winning twice in Listed company over fences at his best, his jumping was never the most assured and last year's winner MR GLASS gets the vote. The 10-year-old relished similar conditions 12 months ago and has every chance of making it back-to-back victories. Illico De Cotte and Pyleigh Court complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mr Glass 2nd Thunder Rock 3rd Illico De Cotte

SECRET DES LUNE made a promising start to her career when runner-up at Plumpton and, in a contest that doesn't appear to have much depth on paper, Ben Clarke's mare has a fine opportunity to go one better. Midnight Doyen finished third behind a useful type of Dan Skelton's at Warwick on New Year's Eve. She enters calculations, while any market support for Sparkling Water would be noteworthy.
Prediction : 1st Secret Des Lune 2nd Midnight Doyen 3rd Sparkling Water