UK Horse Racing Tips: Sedgefield

Cawthorne Cracker ended a losing run that stretched back to this event two years ago when going in at Kelso and isn't overburdened by a 4lb rise. However, winning back-to-back races would be a new feat for the seven-year-old and risk is attached where he is concerned. With that in mind, a chance is taken that reverting to hurdles can draw the best out of SPARTAN TIMES and he gets the vote, having looked progressive when last tried in this discipline. C&D winner Jolie Coeur Allen and the low-mileage Alibey complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Times 2nd Cawthorne Cracker 3rd Jolie Coeur Allen

WATCHA SNOOP was a respectable second on his hurdles bow at Cartmel and this one-time Group 2 contender on the Flat looks the one to be with, in the hope he puts the experience to good use. There was also some promise shown by Jerseygeordie when he was introduced over timber with a good third at Newton Abbot, while Steel Raven has shown fair ability on the level and switching codes could open new doors for the son of Supremacy.
Prediction : 1st Watcha Snoop 2nd Jerseygeordie 3rd Steel Raven

PASSENGERONTHESHIP has a good record over fences and the quick reappearance after a solid second at Warwick last week signals that the seven-year-old can post another bold showing. Tanking Along is respected as a dual course winner, but has only raced beyond 2m4f on one previous occasion. Therefore, the more proven stayer Thank You Blue is suggested as the chief danger. Four Decades would be a surprise winner.
Prediction : 1st Passengerontheship 2nd Thank You Blue 3rd Tanking Along

WHITEWINEWEDNESDAY had an excuse on her stable debut for Willie Mullins and was subsequently put away for the summer after being found in season. She's probably not going to be one of Mullins' stable stars, but a race of this nature should still be within her compass and the addition of a tongue-tie could help. Zamond is 11lb higher than when winning this 12 months ago but must still enter calculations, and don't rule out Hijo De La Luna either.
Prediction : 1st Whitewinewednesday 2nd Zamond 3rd Hijo De La Luna

None of these have been troubling the judge recently in truth, but MARY looks the most solid. Third, albeit well held, on her last two appearances, dropping in trip should be of benefit and a 3lb ease in the handicap will do her chances no harm either. Lady Kara and Dream Diamond can battle it out for the runner-up spot.
Prediction : 1st Mary 2nd Dream Diamond 3rd Lady Kara

RED SHEA was no match for a hugely impressive winner on his racecourse debut at Cork, but there probably isn't anything of that calibre lining up today. The Irish raider should progress and he is fancied to prove too strong for Ayr third Close House. Lower De Couely bolted up in a point-to-point at Necarne back in May and the market can guide as to what is expected on her debut under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Red Shea 2nd Close House 3rd Lower De Couely