UK Horse Racing Tips: Cheltenham

Stamina could come to the fore here and if that is the case, it might be worth siding with the Denis Hogan-trained OUR SOLDIER. The seven-year-old has been getting the hang of things with each of his three runs over fences and was a really creditable second in the Cork Grand National most recently. Prominent throughout that day, those tactics ought to serve him well at this venue and he gets the nod over fellow Irish raider Dinoland. Karnaval Point is consistent and should get involved, but Little Ledgend might fare best of the home team.
Prediction : 1st Our Soldier 2nd Dinoland 3rd Little Ledgend

Charles Darnay powered away with the minimum of fuss to claim Listed honours at Wetherby last month and is respected, but he did have a tendency to jump out to his left on that occasion and ATOMIC CITY won't need any second invitation to capitalise. The son of Ghaiyyath boasts an official rating of 88 on the level and made the perfect start to life over timber at Cork. He's in much deeper now, but should have plenty more to offer. Others to note include Don Dandy and Magnetude.
Prediction : 1st Atomic City 2nd Charles Darnay 3rd Don Dandy

Kabral Du Mathan didn't need to come out of second gear to make a successful chasing bow at Perth but he'll need to work much harder to repel the likely challenge of OLD PARK STAR on this occasion. Nicky Henderson's gelding kept his unbeaten hurdling record intact with a cosy triumph in the Supreme at last season's Festival and could be even better now sent over the larger obstacles, while it's interesting that the master of Seven Barrows opts to trial him here with a view to the Arkle in March. Workahead heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Old Park Star 2nd Kabral Du Mathan 3rd Workahead

MEETMEBYTHESEA enjoyed a very productive first season over fences with the six-year-old running out an impressive winner of the Jack Richards at the Festival here in March. That form has worked out very well and it wouldn't be a huge surprise if Ben Pauling's charge ended up in Graded company sooner rather than later. Harry Skelton opts to ride Blueking D'oroux over Plate winner Madara, as conditions are more likely to suit the former. That said, his jumping as a novice chaser was far from fluent at times and a competitive handicap of this nature may well find him out. With that in mind, July Flower, who won the Arkle Trial on this card 12 months ago, and the improving Torneo appear to be solid alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Meetmebythesea 2nd July Flower 3rd Torneo

GOLD FOR ALEC arrives following a career-best effort when runner-up in a Pertemps qualifier over C&D last month and the six-year-old appeals as having further progression to come despite a subsequent 3lb rise. Geezer Rockstar bids for a hat-trick having relished a step up in trip when last seen at Uttoxeter, while any market support for Horaces Pearl would be very interesting given his relatively unexposed profile.
Prediction : 1st Gold For Alec 2nd Geezer Rockstar 3rd Horaces Pearl

MONEYGARROW shaped a lot better than the beaten distance would suggest in the Albert Bartlett as he travelled noticeably well before stamina reserves ebbed away in the closing stages. Sent handicapping off what appears to be a tempting mark, the six-year-old may prove too strong for Silver Trophy hero Daylatedollarshort, who has an 8lb rise to overcome. Hillberry Hill looked a useful prospect for Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls when scoring under a penalty at Southwell in March, while others to consider include Caspari and A King Of Magic.
Prediction : 1st Moneygarrow 2nd Daylatedollarshort 3rd Hillberry Hill

Despite showing signs of inexperience, there was plenty to like about ELEGANTEMENTE's debut victory at Ballinrobe in August and the daughter of No Risk At All boasts strong credentials stepping up in class. Eastern Whisper has a decent Flat pedigree and made a successful start to her career at Punchestown last month. She can enter the reckoning along with Soleretta and She Was The One.
Prediction : 1st Elegantemente 2nd Eastern Whisper 3rd Soleretta