UK Horse Racing Tips: Huntingdon

LORIKO has been underwhelming on his last couple of starts, but his form earlier last season was very strong and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back to his best on this occasion. That said, Katarcice is a worthy rival having placed on both starts under Rules and the six-year-old can give the selection plenty to think about.
Prediction : 1st Loriko 2nd Katarcice 3rd null

It is hard to oppose PEP TALKING following his 10-length success over 2m at Chepstow. The step up in trip will not be a problem for him and a 7lb rise should be workable given the ease of that victory. William Cody has been running consistently well in defeat and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Big Boy Barney completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pep Talking 2nd William Cody 3rd Big Boy Barney

ANOTHER DAY OUT bounced back to form with a victory over hurdles at this venue in March and the eight-year-old appears to be the safest pick in an open event, especially as a three-time chase winner already. Kit's Coty beat the selection at Ludlow in October and merits consideration in first-time cheekpieces. Catwalk Girl and Lady Jago both have a bit to prove right now, but the former is the pick of the pair.
Prediction : 1st Another Day Out 2nd Kits Coty 3rd Catwalk Girl

Last year's winner Mermaids Cave is back for more and is 6lb lower this time. By and large, her recent form warrants that and although she is partnered by a non-claiming rider for the first time in a long time, it would take a leap of faith to back her for a repeat. Maybe it's worth chancing the fitness of HOPE RISING, who showed the darker side to her nature at Chepstow when last seen, but had been in fine form prior and clearly excels on spring/summer ground. So does Notnowlinda, who remains on a handy mark.
Prediction : 1st Hope Rising 2nd Notnowlinda 3rd Mermaids Cave

The application of cheekpieces sparked GREEDY SMITH into life at Exeter and that career-best second could be the springboard for a breakthrough success. The same headgear goes back on Moviddy, who didn't take to blinkers over fences at Fakenham and now switches back to hurdles. Roe And Co makes the same move and could be nicely treated in this sphere. Raby Mere arrives in decent form, while Indian Sunbird is preferred to fellow C&D winner Braganza Bay.
Prediction : 1st Greedy Smith 2nd Moviddy 3rd Roe And Co

ISLAND GETAWAY showed his inexperience here, but there was promise to take from that fifth placing and the booking of Sean Bowen suggests connections expect him to take a significant step forward. Meli Melo D'angos faded tamely at Hereford so the chief threats are likely to lurk among the unraced brigade. St Julie is related to the yard's Listed-winning hurdler St Irene, who landed a bumper on debut, and looks Nick Scholfield's primary hope, ahead of fellow Blue Bresil filly St Zoe.
Prediction : 1st Island Getaway 2nd St Julie 3rd St Zoe