UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

AGUELLID has made the frame on all three starts for these connections and the five-year-old has been found an ideal opportunity to get off the mark here. That said, Loustic Du Chatel chased home a useful rival when second at Huntingdon last month and he should not be discounted. Tap Tap Shamie won an Irish point in November and any market support for him on his Rules debut would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Aguellid 2nd Loustic Du Chatel 3rd Tap Tap Shamie

SHALFA was second, albeit well held, in a maiden hurdle at Plumpton a couple of weeks ago and that effort suggests that she could play a leading role in a race of this nature on her handicap bow. Plantaroma has not been disgraced on her last couple of starts and may benefit from the application of first-time cheekpieces, while Little Venice completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Shalfa 2nd Plantaroma 3rd Little Venice

With most of these having questions to answer, it is hard to oppose THE LONG POINT. Emma Lavelle's gelding had plenty in hand when winning over 3m at Doncaster a month ago and a 3lb rise for that success may underestimate him. West Orchard failed to fire last time but is a player based on his previous second, while similar comments apply to Doctor Midas.
Prediction : 1st The Long Point 2nd West Orchard 3rd Doctor Midas

LAUGHING JOHN made a successful transition to handicap company when scoring at Doncaster in December and the five-year-old is taken to continue the excellent form of his stable following a 2lb rise. Le Soleil Reve beat the selection in a Junior 'National Hunt' contest at Hereford last February and commands respect following his recent C&D second, while others to note are Mammies Boy and Dirty Den.
Prediction : 1st Laughing John 2nd Le Soleil Reve 3rd Mammies Boy

HATOS ran his best race for a while when finishing second at Fontwell and the nine-year-old makes plenty of appeal off 1lb lower in a contest that lacks much depth. Walkinthewoods unseated last time at Ludlow but is better judged on his previous outing over fences when scoring at Plumpton in May. Constant Friday and My Rockstar are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Hatos 2nd Walkinthewoods 3rd Constant Friday

It's hard to get away from FAN DE BLUES, who only found Unexpected Party too good at Taunton last month and if reproducing that level of form, he could prove hard to beat. Thunder Rock was just touched off over 3m1f at this course last time and has to be respected along with Gig In The Park, who was victorious on his last point-to-point outing.
Prediction : 1st Fan De Blues 2nd Thunder Rock 3rd Gig In The Park

Having offered plenty of encouragement when second on debut at Ludlow, Steal A Glance is slightly more appealing than stablemate Ashburton, who boasts a similar profile. However, there are some intriguing newcomers on show and it could be worth taking a chance on MADAM SPEAKER. Nicky Henderson's filly boasts plenty of speed in her pedigree and market support would increase confidence. Fellow debutants Sister Cecilia and Guste's Dance are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Madam Speaker 2nd Steal A Glance 3rd Ashburton