UK Horse Racing Tips: Plumpton

BASS HUNTER was a really smart bumper horse last season and confirmed the promise of his Newbury and Ascot triumphs when running a blinder at the Cheltenham Festival. Third behind The Mourne Rambler in the Champion Bumper, he can be forgiven a lacklustre effort at Aintree and is a really exciting recruit to the novice hurdle ranks. He can make a winning start over timber, but this is no penalty kick because Anniversary was a nice type on the Flat and always looked in control when making a winning jumps bow at Fontwell. Keep an eye on Bankatary as well.
Prediction : 1st Bass Hunter 2nd Anniversary 3rd Bankatary

GONE COUNTRY showed marked improvement when upped in trip at Fontwell in May and is very much respected on his return. It could be a good move getting him out while the ground is still on the livelier side and the unexposed six-year-old is preferred to Market House, who has had a couple of spins on the level since finishing second in this sphere at Fakenham. Fellow course scorer Dotties Star is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Gone Country 2nd Market House 3rd Dotties Star

Golly Gosh showed improved form on his chase bow when runner-up at Stratford and must be taken seriously if turned out quickly following his narrow Market Rasen defeat on Saturday. However, EXPERT ANALYSIS might have nicked second ahead of Golly Gosh at Stratford if it wasn't for a slight mistake at the last fence and he gets the nod. Yorgunnabeplucky is also a player on the pick of last season's form.
Prediction : 1st Expert Analysis 2nd Yorgunnabeplucky 3rd Golly Gosh

Since scoring over an extended 2m2f at Stratford, BASILETTE has reverted to the level and built on some pleasing efforts in defeat when capitalising on a comparatively lenient mark at Brighton. She is capable of better over hurdles too and is preferred to Nap Hand, who did himself no favours over C&D but is feared on his previous Perth triumph. Sixty Plus was only third when sent off favourite at Hereford last week, although the quick turnaround suggests better is expected.
Prediction : 1st Basilette 2nd Nap Hand 3rd Sixty Plus

PALAMON laughed at his rivals at Southwell last week and although probably flattered by the 32-length winning margin, he hardly broke sweat and must be stuck with under his penalty. The runner-up had previously finished closer to Tapley when the Moores' nine-year-old struck at Fontwell, but today's top-weight is still a serious contender. It's been mainly all or nothing with A Little Something this campaign, but she was on a going day last time and must not be dismissed lightly. Nickelforce won't be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Palamon 2nd Tapley 3rd Nickelforce

The addition of a tongue-tie appeared to work the oracle for LATIN at Market Rasen. Olly Murphy's charge rallied well in the closing stages to grab second place and faces an easier test in this lower grade. Mix De Gris cannot be ruled out based on his close fourth at Newcastle a few starts ago, while it would be no surprise to see Ez Tiger bounce back given he won last year's renewal off a 2lb lower mark, and Bohemian Breeze is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Latin 2nd Mix De Gris 3rd Ez Tiger

MILD MAGIC could prove difficult to beat on the prevailing quick ground, despite returning from a layoff. The six-year-old couldn't prevent the progressive Local Derby from winning here back in April, but she still finished a respectable second and a similar effort could see her off the mark over timber. Where's Cato and Stamina Chope would prefer some cut in the ground, so Grey Gamble could end up giving the selection the most to think about.
Prediction : 1st Mild Magic 2nd Grey Gamble 3rd Wheres Cato