UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

UNIVERSAL SECRET resumed after wind surgery with a cosy success at Wincanton in February. Having only just failed to back up that success at the same venue last month, the nine-year-old looks worth another chance off just 2lb higher. Independent Jimmy is effective over two and a half miles and warrants close inspection on his seasonal bow, while Annie Nail and Jiair Madrik are not without hope at this level.
Prediction : 1st Universal Secret 2nd Independent Jimmy 3rd Annie Nail

BEAU QUALI has the most convincing profile and could take some stopping. Versatile regarding his running style, the Christian Williams-trained six-year-old posted a dominant effort to land a similar event at Chepstow and remaining in novice company looks a good move, especially with Sean Bowen taking over in the saddle. Final Surprise won well over 2m here a fortnight ago and should be thereabouts if the additional yardage isn't an issue. The unexposed Manalishi and Double Tiger are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Beau Quali 2nd Final Surprise 3rd Manalishi

CRACK OPS has been consistent since being sent over hurdles and looks worth persevering with on just his second start in a handicap. The step up in trip is a potential source of improvement on ground that should suit. Galway Reel has more experience and rates a big danger with his stamina proven. With both Pepite De Saphir and Dexperado returning after lengthy absences, Barry Fife is suggested as the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Crack Ops 2nd Galway Reel 3rd Barry Fife

GEEZER ROCKSTAR showed a big chunk of improvement when going in by over five lengths at Wincanton and is just 5lb higher. Harry Fry's gelding is unexposed over this distance and could take another step forward to complete a double. Kayf Dancer returned to winning ways at Exeter in March and should mount a bold bid, despite having a 4lb higher figure to contend with. Secret Trix completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Geezer Rockstar 2nd Kayf Dancer 3rd Secret Trix

Bumper/point winner STANNERS GLEN got off the mark at the third time of asking over hurdles in March and now makes his handicap/chase debut. This step up in trip could unlock any amount of improvement and a mark of 110 might prove to be lenient. Orderoftheday, who also tackles fences for the first time, finished a creditable third at Ffos Las on his most recent start and should remain competitive off an unchanged rating. That's Nice is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Stanners Glen 2nd Orderoftheday 3rd Thats Nice

A competitive handicap hurdle that could go the way of SAINT VIC. The seven-year-old arguably ran his best race yet when second here over further, making most of the running before being headed late on to be beaten just over a length. Similar tactics over this trip could make him hard to catch and he races off just 4lb higher. Fighting Falcon can go well for Stuart Edmunds after being freshened up in point-to-points, while Kingdom Of Stars is capable enough on his day.
Prediction : 1st Saint Vic 2nd Fighting Falcon 3rd Kingdom Of Stars

Castle Quarter won over C&D a little more than a year ago and warrants serious consideration having dropped to the same mark. However, MODERN STYLE has won his last two starts at Exeter and Taunton very comfortably and with only six races on his CV, he could shrug off the 7lb extra from the handicapper. Genbu was only beaten two lengths into third over track and trip earlier in the month, despite a troubled passage, and is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Modern Style 2nd Genbu 3rd Castle Quarter