UK Horse Racing Tips: Uttoxeter

COUNTRY MILE has shown promise in both previous starts over fences and, armed with C&D experience to draw upon, this appears to be a good opportunity for the Dan Skelton-trained seven-year-old to get off the mark in this discipline. O'Moore Park failed to win in 13 attempts over the larger obstacles when trained by Willie Mullins, but his jumping knowledge gives him an advantage over The Gray Ghost, who has something to prove over this trip on his chasing debut.
Prediction : 1st Country Mile 2nd OMoore Park 3rd The Gray Ghost

In The Trenches is an obvious starting point after he made a winning debut for Jennie Candlish at Warwick. However, he faced just a couple of rivals on that occasion and faces a stiffer test under a 7lb penalty returning to hurdles. A Chara warrants consideration based on the promise she showed last year, but it might be worth chancing GENTLE OCEAN, a credible second in his sole point-to-point. This 50,000-pounds purchase debuts under Rules for a yard that has previously done very well his relatives.
Prediction : 1st Gentle Ocean 2nd In The Trenches 3rd A Chara

The winner of a couple of bumpers in Ireland before being highly tried in two deeper races after joining Warren Greatrex earlier this year, GOVERNORS ROCK could be worth a shot now obstacles are placed in the way. Those with previous hurdles experience don't appear to be anything above average, and point-to-point recruit Shah could emerge as the biggest danger to the selection. Rose Warrior and Analogical, a four-time winner on the Flat, are others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Governors Rock 2nd Shah 3rd Rose Warrior

Given that Willie Mullins considered LARZAC good enough to be pitched into the Triumph Hurdle (Cheltenham) and Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Punchestown), the son of No Risk At All appeals the most with the sights considerably lowered on his debut for Faye Bramley. The form of Sytadel's second on debut for Dan Skelton has been boosted since and he is suggested as the biggest danger, while Current Edition posted a promising effort on his hurdles bow at Ludlow and he merits close inspection, returning from a break.
Prediction : 1st Larzac 2nd Sytadel 3rd Current Edition

Having relished a return to Plumpton in May, Jubilant merits consideration on his belated follow-up bid. However, this looks tougher for the seven-year-old and Bangor winner ERNEST GRAY appeals more. Alan King's gelding scored with enough in hand to suggest that a 4lb higher mark is surmountable and another bold bid is forecast. Reopposing runner-up Roger Pol was just over three lengths behind the selection and is entitled to finish closer off an unaltered rating.
Prediction : 1st Ernest Gray 2nd Jubilant 3rd Roger Pol

The combination of a wind procedure and first-time cheekpieces worked the oracle for PRETTYLADY when scoring at Bangor last month and there could be more to come. A 5lb rise from the assessor could prove to be lenient for the four-year-old and she edges the vote over C&D winner Uncle Remus. Henrietta Knight's gelding was having only his third start for current connections and further improvement cannot be ruled out. Berry Edge is a feasible alternative.
Prediction : 1st Prettylady 2nd Uncle Remus 3rd Berry Edge

Having landed the spoils on three of his last four outings, HOLY LEGEND arrives here at the top of his game. Alexandra Dunn's inmate arrives on the back of a seven-length victory at Worcester and a further 8lb hike in the ratings may not be enough to prevent a fourth career success. Ghasham is only 2lb higher than his close-up second at Cartmel 34 days ago and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of chasing debutant Playful Fox.
Prediction : 1st Holy Legend 2nd Ghasham 3rd Playful Fox

Having shaped with promise on his third-placed seasonal debut at Worcester last month, BETTER OFF ALONE could be worth persevering with. A 2lb drop in the ratings may prove to be lenient for the seven-year-old and he gets the verdict over Jo Arengeot Bey Aa. Donald McCain's charge boasts a C&D victory in May and he'll appreciate reverting to 3m judged on his latest third over 2m7f at Worcester. Fane Court is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Better Off Alone 2nd Jo Arengeot Bey Aa 3rd Fane Court