UK Horse Racing Tips: Wincanton

The three last-start winners stand out and Grand Vendetta's Taunton triumph has been boosted by the runner-up going one better since. He will encounter very different conditions here, though, and SOGNA IN GRANDE might be happier on a quicker surface because he bounced off the top of the ground to win a point-to-point prior to making a successful hurdling debut at Warwick. That form has worked out too. Amatchmadeinheaven struck at the first time of asking for the Twiston-Davies team at Exeter, but needs to prove his stamina.
Prediction : 1st Sogna In Grande 2nd Grand Vendetta 3rd Amatchmadeinheaven

None of these arrive at the absolute top of their game so the vote goes to JUKEBOX KING, who made a pleasing start to his handicap career at Warwick and can build on that fourth-placing. Matthias is the one making his handicap bow now and the pick of his form, especially a second to Quebecois in an Exeter bumper, would put him high up on the shortlist. Calme Olympien and Geezer Rockstar were well beaten by the same horse at Newbury and Kempton respectively, but this shouldn't be as competitive.
Prediction : 1st Jukebox King 2nd Matthias 3rd Calme Olympien

A soft-ground Grimthorpe was all too much for BROOMFIELDS CAVE at Doncaster, but he accounted for Muskoka over track and trip on Boxing Day and can resume his progression. Golan Loop went some way to putting a C&D disappointment behind him when third at Hereford, admittedly well held. Loup De Maulde is yet to fire since returning from the sidelines but has dropped to an attractive mark, while Law Of Supply and Ignore The Door have scope for improvement.
Prediction : 1st Broomfields Cave 2nd Golan Loop 3rd Loup De Maulde

HARRY JUNIOR bounced back from a disappointing effort at Exeter when returning to the same venue and gaining a second career success. The manner of victory suggested further improvement would be likely stepped up in trip and David Pipe's gelding can handle a 5lb rise. Walkinthepresent has improved for going up in distance and is an obvious threat following his Taunton win. C&D runner-up It's A Breeze appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Harry Junior 2nd Walkinthepresent 3rd Its A Breeze

Kingcormac arrives in search of a hat-trick after scoring at Exeter and Hereford last month. The 10-year-old appears likely to be very competitive once again after going up 3lb for the latest of those, but preference is for APPLICATIONOFCASH. He was arguably a fortunate winner at Taunton on yard debut for Gordon Treacy, but it wouldn't be a surprise if stepping back up in trip aided his cause. Universal Secret and Hatos head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Applicationofcash 2nd Kingcormac 3rd Universal Secret

Victory Shout (winner) had the measure of WALK IN THE WEST (second) at Taunton last week, but must shoulder a 7lb penalty and it would come as no great surprise were that form reversed. Prince Rhinegold struck the woodwork here latest and it's quite possible that he will benefit from a return to further. The market can guide regarding Athena's Dream, who sports first-time blinkers for her handicap bow.
Prediction : 1st Walk In The West 2nd Victory Shout 3rd Prince Rhinegold

Beau Speed hit the woodwork at Fakenham and will prove popular on the back of that performance. Anthony Honeyball does well in bumpers and his point-to-point winner Posh Chick merits respect, but it is CROCK'S BOTTOM who shades preference. Joe Tizzard's string has been in decent form of late and there is more than enough in the daughter of Telescope's profile to believe she could play a leading role on her racecourse bow.
Prediction : 1st Crocks Bottom 2nd Beau Speed 3rd Posh Chick