UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

It could pay to side with the unexposed IT'S TOP, who sneaks in at the foot of the weights. This point-to-point and bumper winner has taken well to hurdles, building on an excellent second to subsequent Supreme runner-up Sober Glory when opening his account at Carlisle. Stepping up in trip could bring about further improvement and an opening mark of 116 looks workable. A Perfect Day's latest effort at Chepstow can be upgraded as he made a mistake two out, causing his rider to lose both irons. Last-start C&D winner Warriors Destiny merits consideration, while Below The Radar shouldn't be too far away either.
Prediction : 1st Its Top 2nd A Perfect Day 3rd Warriors Destiny

RED RISK caused something of a shock in this race last year, scoring at 22/1, but he certainly won't go under the radar this time. With Freddie Keighley's claim taken into consideration, he is effectively only 1lb higher than 12 months ago and a comfortable Musselburgh victory last month shows him to be arriving in great nick. A Pai De Nom has improved throughout the season, winning four times including by five lengths at Newbury latest, and he is likely to be in the thick of the action once again. Keable and French Ship are others to note in a fiercely competitive renewal.
Prediction : 1st Red Risk 2nd A Pai De Nom 3rd Keable

It's difficult to weigh up the chances of J'arrive De L'est, who makes his first start over regulation fences for this stable after finishing runner-up in a couple of cross country races at Cheltenham. The form of those contests does look strong and he warrants a lot of respect, but AWORKINPROGRESS appears a more solid option on this occasion. He has a terrific record of six wins from seven starts over fences and produced a career-best performance when landing the Surrey National at Lingfield most recently. An extra five furlongs is expected to suit and he is capable of defying a 5lb rise. Deafening Silence has done little wrong in three starts so far this season and must enter calculations, while Alcedo could surprise one or two at longer odds.
Prediction : 1st Aworkinprogress 2nd Jarrive De Lest 3rd Deafening Silence

Having maintained his unbeaten record over fences when completing a double at Kelso, further glory cannot be ruled out for Milcree. However, a 5lb higher mark and step up in class does demand another career best from the eight-year-old, with AS THE FELLA SAYS being slightly more compelling. Nicky Henderson's charge opened his account over fences at Newbury with something in hand and a 7lb rise looks surmountable. The hat-trick seeking Golden Point adds further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st As The Fella Says 2nd Milcree 3rd Golden Point

Having proved a little underwhelming since finishing second at Warwick in November, Dig Deep may have his work cut out against the penalised winners. Seaniecon looked a dour stayer when scoring over an extended 3m1f at Hereford and may find this drop back in distance on the sharp side, which could leave the door open for KADASTRAL. Although Dan Skelton's inmate was no match for subsequent Supreme runner-up Sober Glory at Newbury, he holds obvious claims in these calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Kadastral 2nd Seaniecon 3rd Dig Deep

KALISTA LOVE has adapted well to chasing and appeals strongly after a ready success at Fakenham. Comfortably on top in the closing stages that day, a 5lb rise looks a fair assessment for just her fifth start in this discipline. The consistent Moor End gets plenty of weight from the selection and is another to seriously consider on these terms. Kelijoe ran too freely to justify favouritism at Catterick and would be a key player if bouncing back to the form that saw him win readily at Doncaster previously.
Prediction : 1st Kalista Love 2nd Moor End 3rd Kelijoe

Point-to-point winners Jenny France and Blue Skies Ahead are notable contenders on their debut under Rules, while Queen Marcia, Sassipants and Boum Town Rosy have some bumper experience and are potential improvers. However, the same must be said of the other former pointer VRHELIGONNE, who sets the standard after a very promising second to a useful-looking rival on debut for Ben Pauling in a similar even at Warwick last month. Well backed that day, the 80,000-pound purchase stands out with her bid to go one better.
Prediction : 1st Vrheligonne 2nd Jenny France 3rd Blue Skies Ahead