UK Horse Racing Tips: Chepstow

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid at Stratford, King's Scholar lost little in defeat, finding only a useful prospect too strong. Olly Murphy's charge should be in the shake-up once more, while Worcester winner Kind Intention is also heading in the right direction. That said, there are some interesting hurdling newcomers in receipt of weight, with COOLTOBECARELESS catching the eye. Unable to make an impact in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree, his previous exertions in NH Flat races suggest an event of this nature is within his compass.
Prediction : 1st Cooltobecareless 2nd Kings Scholar 3rd Kind Intention

With all guns blazing from the stable, SAINT JEANNAIS is unlikely to be lacking for fitness on his return from a 146-day break. The Twiston-Davies' gelding made light work of the opposition on his hurdling bow at Bangor in May and he may be able to repel chief rival Dutch Corner. The five-year-old ended his spring campaign with a respectable sixth in the Novices' Championship Final at Sandown and should put his experience to good use. Market support for point-to-point winner Hive Runner would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Saint Jeannais 2nd Dutch Corner 3rd Hive Runner

Having offered plenty of promise on his second-placed Rules bow over C&D, SEVEN KITES makes plenty of appeal on his return to action. The four-year-old is expected to have strengthened up for a summer break and a first hurdling victory may beckon. Little Lady Rock arrives on the back of a close-up third over 2m1f at Newton Abbot and, if seeing out the trip, she may serve the most resistance to the selection ahead of Locker Boum, whose yard is in tremendous form at present.
Prediction : 1st Seven Kites 2nd Little Lady Rock 3rd Locker Boum

Captain Hugo beat Serious Challenge in the Morebattle at Kelso before finishing a respectable second in the Scottish Champion Hurdle when last in action. He could launch a strong challenge on his reappearance, while Le Beau Madrik showed marked improvement in novice company last term and Dan Skelton's handicap debutant could also get involved. However, PIONEER PETE has the more recent form having defied a penalty when landing the odds at Stratford last month and the progressive six-year-old looks on a fair mark back in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Pioneer Pete 2nd Captain Hugo 3rd Le Beau Madrik

COSMIC CONNECTION won three of his four starts over timber last term, culminating with a convincing victory over 2m at Sandown in April. Chris Gordon will likely have him primed for action and this extra test of stamina is expected to bring further improvement from the point-to-point winner. Lord Byron should be sharper for last month's Flat spin and a repeat of his narrow defeat in a Grade 1 at the Punchestown Festival could see him in the mix. Killarney maiden hurdle winner North Shore is worth noting debuting for Dan Skelton's yard.
Prediction : 1st Cosmic Connection 2nd Lord Byron 3rd North Shore

UNJEU ROYAL faced a tougher task at Warwick when last in action. A winner at Plumpton before that, Tom Lacey's charge has plenty of scope off his current mark and could make a bold bid back in this grade. Knight Templar is fit from racing on the level and won at Taunton when last seen over timber. He could make his presence felt, as could Opening Bid, who returns from a long absence but can race off a lower mark back over hurdles. Typhoon Warrior is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Unjeu Royal 2nd Knight Templar 3rd Opening Bid

FASOL has been slowly edging down the ratings and his latest third at Bangor in May suggests that he could play a leading role now just 2lb above his last winning mark. Codetalker is an obvious threat having bolted up at Southwell in March, although a 9lb rise is a slight concern. Others to note are Beau Quali, Step Ahead and Guchen.
Prediction : 1st Fasol 2nd Codetalker 3rd Beau Quali

Adba has to be respected having got off the mark in a mares' maiden hurdle at Market Rasen a couple of weeks ago. That said, preference is for GETAROSE, who had plenty in hand when scoring at Plumpton recently and is only 4lb higher on this occasion. Siorai was second that day and could make the frame once again, while Reel Orange completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Getarose 2nd Adba 3rd Siorai