UK Horse Racing Tips: Warwick

Prolific point-to-point winner GREAT VALLEY thumped the 136-rated Jet Plane on his chasing bow at Ludlow and as long as the drop to two miles isn't a hindrance, he is likely to take all the beating. Franigane is the main danger having got closest to top hunter chaser Barton Snow in this race when it was run at its usual home of Cheltenham last year. Fakenham winner On Lovers Walk can chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Great Valley 2nd Franigane 3rd On Lovers Walk

THE DANCING TREE hasn't been seen under Rules for over a year now, but the seven-year-old has won five of his six starts between the flags since switching to Alan Hill. The progressive gelding can fend off the likely challenge of Mister Splash, whose right-handed jumping probably cost him the race at Fakenham recently. Practice Run appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st The Dancing Tree 2nd Mister Splash 3rd Practice Run

Alaphilippe isn't the force of old, but he does arrive on the back of a brace of pointing wins (one dead-heat). That level of form entitles him to respect in this field, although if there is any horse deserving of a win over the larger obstacles, it is MISTER COFFEY. Nicky Henderson's charge failed to justify favouritism on his hunter chase debut at Newbury, but this isn't anywhere near as deep. What A Glance was a massive price when pulled up at the Cheltenham Festival, but he's no back number.
Prediction : 1st Mister Coffey 2nd Alaphilippe 3rd What A Glance

Evergreen 12-year-old IMPERIAL ESPRIT has been in fine form in point-to-points in recent months and is a notably strong contender back over regulation fences in a contest that doesn't look to be particularly strong on paper. Crawter, Corporal Jackjones and Kilfilum Woods are all doughty stayers who have winning form in hunter chase company and the betting should be a good source of clues.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Esprit 2nd Crawter 3rd Corporal Jackjones

HOLLYWOOD HARMON found things happening too quickly in the Foxhunters at Aintree last month and the low-mileage nine-year-old is likely to find this level much more within her grasp. Police Academy and All Loved Up have been in good form in point-to-points and can make this a good test for the selection, while For Rita is highly reliable in that discipline and could also have an impact if she readjusts to regulation fences.
Prediction : 1st Hollywood Harmon 2nd Police Academy 3rd All Loved Up

It could pay to stick with the penalised JEFFERY'S CROSS. Dan Skelton's charge landed a brace of hunter chase victories in March, with his most recent win coming at Newbury, and this extra test of stamina is not an issue. Slipway can make his presence felt back over regulation fences, while Peaches And Cream might prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jefferys Cross 2nd Slipway 3rd Peaches And Cream

UNEXPECTED PARTY is difficult to oppose. Dan Skelton's grey missed out on landing a treble when only fourth over the Grand National fences at Aintree last time. However, he is a class above in this lesser company and looks to have a straightforward task with a clear round. Fan De Blues could give him the most to think about, ahead of Arthur's Sixpence.
Prediction : 1st Unexpected Party 2nd Fan De Blues 3rd Arthurs Sixpence