UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

PLANTERS PUNCH won on his debut at Hereford before taking a decent step forward under a 7lb penalty at Bangor. That form sets a tough standard and Nicky Henderson, who has utilised these contests with some interesting types, may have another exciting prospect for novice hurdles next season. Guts And Glory was no match for a stable companion of the selection at Market Rasen but remains capable of improvement, while Longmoor heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Planters Punch 2nd Guts And Glory 3rd Longmoor

TENTER LE TOUT returns to the scene of her most notable success in the Finale and the drop in grade after contesting the Triumph Hurdle gives Chester Williams' filly a fine opportunity to end her season in the right manner. Molten Sea won easily at Kempton last month and she appears to be the obvious threat, despite giving plenty of weight to the selection. Jollie Dame looks best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tenter Le Tout 2nd Molten Sea 3rd Jollie Dame

DJ PETE found a quick turnaround too much at Ffos Las before returning to winning ways at Bangor and a 4lb rise doesn't appear to be overly harsh for the eight-year-old. Pep Talking returned from a break when runner-up at Kempton and he is entitled to progress from that outing. Koapey may not have appreciated a tongue-tie at Wetherby and could bounce back.
Prediction : 1st Dj Pete 2nd Pep Talking 3rd Koapey

Warwick winner COSMIC CONNECTION came up against the smart Hurricane Pat in novice company here last week. Well clear of the rest in second, the son of Getaway is expected to improve further now handicapping. A dual winner on testing going, Authodidacte has a hike in the weights to contend with, while In The Air reverts to hurdling off a fair mark. He has shown improved form over fences and another good effort looks assured.
Prediction : 1st Cosmic Connection 2nd In The Air 3rd Authodidacte

Camulus returned from nearly a year off with a victory at Wincanton in February. He bids for a four-timer raised only 4lb, but may find THE BOOLA BOSS too strong. Rebecca Curtis' charge returned the easy winner of this contest last year and, back on the same mark with a decent fourth at Newbury under his belt, he is expected to launch another strong challenge. Gris Majeur looks to be treading water off his current rating, but could still make the frame.
Prediction : 1st The Boola Boss 2nd Camulus 3rd Gris Majeur

It may be worth forgiving the last run of I AM THE MOON, who pulled up after never travelling at Ludlow, and she is better judged on her comfortable Doncaster win in February off 4lb lower. She gets on well with James Turner, who is value for his claim, and may be able to dominate this field from the off. Fergal O'Brien has been among the winners so a big run from Harmony Heights seems likely, with Katie's Melody another to consider.
Prediction : 1st I Am The Moon 2nd Harmony Heights 3rd Katies Melody

Inion Tiogair is the only C&D winner in this line-up after going in last month but although her consistency lately is admirable, an added 3lb makes life more difficult. THORGATH looked the likeliest winner when sent to the lead two out before finishing third here in February. With a first-time tongue-tie applied, he could come out on top if he is produced a little later, with Cameron Iles 5lb claim a bonus. Shan't Wait and the long-absent Saint Vic are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Thorgath 2nd Inion Tiogair 3rd Shant Wait