UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

MISTER URSUS could never really make an impact on his hurdles bow but he took a step forward to chase home a nice prospect at Leicester. A similar level of performance might be enough, but he'll probably need further improvement because Marhaba Prince has been knocking at the door and French raider Mr Diafoirus adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Mister Ursus 2nd Marhaba Prince 3rd Mr Diafoirus

ANOTHER FINE MESS won over hurdles here in December and followed up at Doncaster when sent over fences for the first time. The seven-year-old is only 5lb higher and, with the likelihood of more to come, he can complete the hat-trick. Star Of Affinity won a match at Plumpton and needs to be respected, but Risk De Pluie might be a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Another Fine Mess 2nd Risk De Pluie 3rd Star Of Affinity

This is competitive and only a tentative vote can be afforded to AMBION VIEW. Joe Tizzard's charge is still finding his feet over timber and had been running well prior to a below par C&D effort. He now sports a tongue-tie, on the back of wind surgery, and it's possible that he'll take a step forward. Others to note include Monmiral, Stone's Throw and Keable.
Prediction : 1st Ambion View 2nd Monmiral 3rd Stones Throw

DR T J ECKLEBURG won this last year for Evan Williams and showed signs of a return to his best when a five-length third at Sandown off this mark last month. Rated 5lb higher last season, he looks to have every chance of retaining his crown under Conor Ring. Jaipaletemps failed in his hat-trick bid after a bad mistake at Uttoxeter but would be a player again with a clear round, though Martator was going well before unseating at Sandown and could prove the biggest danger.
Prediction : 1st Dr T J Eckleburg 2nd Martator 3rd Jaipaletemps

L'astroboy was off the track from March 2023 to December 2025 and, although yet to recapture his best, two races this season might see him returning to his peak. Vol Royale makes his handicap debut after winning a maiden and a novice on his last two starts and he has to be considered, but GLYNN BRAE is preferred. Down in class after struggling in better races, he won a similar contest at Sandown in November off 2lb lower and gets on well with jockey Toby McCain-Mitchell.
Prediction : 1st Glynn Brae 2nd Lastroboy 3rd Vol Royale

Having finished a good second behind a subsequent winner on his handicap bow at Uttoxeter, it's difficult to look beyond THORGATH. A 4lb higher mark may prove to be on the lenient side for Tom Lacey's charge and compensation could be imminent. Although Somethingtosomeone hasn't cut much ice since being switched to chasing, better is expected reverting to this discipline. She may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Don't Tell Rosie.
Prediction : 1st Thorgath 2nd Somethingtosomeone 3rd Dont Tell Rosie

Hooj looked set to go close but for falling at the second-last obstacle in his sole point-to-point run in December and market confidence on his Rules bow would be interesting. Regardless, BANDE ORGANISEE boasts a solid third over C&D 92 days ago and that experience could prove decisive. Venetia Williams' fortunes have changed of late, so Boum Town Rosy is also worth a second look in the betting on her racecourse debut.
Prediction : 1st Bande Organisee 2nd Hooj 3rd Boum Town Rosy