UK Horse Racing Tips: Ffos Las

River Run Free put his pulled-up effort behind him when returning to winning ways at Leicester last month and commands respect, but the hat-trick seeking ESPERTI makes more appeal. David Rees' charge supplemented his C&D success when victorious over 3m2f at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is just 3lb higher. With Sean Bowen back in the plate, he will prove tough to beat. Haut Folin can win the race for third.
Prediction : 1st Esperti 2nd River Run Free 3rd Haut Folin

Jamada has shown ability in his three starts over the smaller obstacles, most recently finishing second at Lingfield, and he has to be taken seriously. Similar comments apply to Kara Sacre, but they both might be up against it with SHADE OF WINTER. The six-year-old produced an improved display when only finding one too good over track and trip last time in handicap company and this might be his day in the sun.
Prediction : 1st Shade Of Winter 2nd Jamada 3rd Kara Sacre

This is likely to prove a match between RATHKENNY and Harbour Island, with preference for the former after getting off the mark at the second time of asking over timber at Doncaster last month. Neil Mulholland's bumper winner relished the step up in distance that day and can take another step forward to strike. Although Harbour Island won't make it easy judged on his Taunton success, he's the clear threat ahead of Soldier For Glory.
Prediction : 1st Rathkenny 2nd Harbour Island 3rd Soldier For Glory

ETON MES is unbeaten since entering handicap company and David Pipe's gelding escapes a penalty after winning a conditional jockeys' event at Wincanton on Saturday. He seems to relish testing ground so it wouldn't be a surprise if the five-year-old took another step forward. Fellow hat-trick seekers El Gavilan and Fresh Speculation both command plenty of respect, with the former just edging it out to be the main danger because he might have more to offer upped in trip.
Prediction : 1st Eton Mes 2nd El Gavilan 3rd Fresh Speculation

Despite carrying a 7lb penalty for winning at Fakenham last Friday, the handicapper reacted by putting MORNING MAYHEM up the same amount and a reproduction of that display would make him tough to beat. Master Dunraven ran his best race so far over hurdles when third at Plumpton last month and is entitled to build on that display, while Linden Lane completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Morning Mayhem 2nd Master Dunraven 3rd Linden Lane

EL ROJO GRANDE competed a hat-trick in a game manner at Lingfield and with Shane Quinlan effectively halving the 6lb rise with his claim, this consistent nine-year-old can extend his winning sequence further. Storming Nelson and As Tears Go By have dropped hints that a return to winning ways could be imminent for either. The latter was probably in need of the run when second at Fakenham after a break and could be the bigger danger with his match fitness topped up.
Prediction : 1st El Rojo Grande 2nd As Tears Go By 3rd Storming Nelson

GOLD IN THE RIVERS exploited a drop in the ratings when he successfully reverted to hurdles at Market Rasen and he can strike while the iron is hot to follow up from just 2lb higher. Orderoftheday is consistent and must be feared with Sean Bowen back in the saddle, while Ramo and Stellar Stream are other interesting each-way options to consider.
Prediction : 1st Gold In The Rivers 2nd Orderoftheday 3rd Ramo