UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

FALCO BLITZ ran a lot better when second to subsequent EBF Final runner-up One For Rosie at Warwick last month and he appeals as the type to build on that performance. Jatiluwih has placed in chases in France on his last couple of outings and is respected on his UK debut, while Daario Naharis took a step forward when runner-up at Doncaster last time and also merits consideration.
Prediction : 1st Falco Blitz 2nd Jatiluwih 3rd Daario Naharis

THE BOTTOM BAR was disappointing when a beaten favourite at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve but a subsequent wind operation may just unlock the improvement needed to see him gain his first success over fences. Gortroe Joe won well over C&D last month and is respected despite a 5lb rise by the handicapper, while hat-trick seeking Night Of Sin also warrants plenty of respect.
Prediction : 1st The Bottom Bar 2nd Gortroe Joe 3rd Night Of Sin

GOOD MAN JIM finally contributed to his 360,000-pound price tag when winning a maiden hurdle over C&D in January and there is likely further improvement to come from Tom George's grey. Cervaro Mix has performed well on his three outings over timber and is likely to be in the mix, along with Sofia's Rock, who was a useful performer on the Flat and has acquitted himself well so far in the NH sphere.
Prediction : 1st Good Man Jim 2nd Cervaro Mix 3rd Sofias Rock

BALLYWOOD has proven to be a better chaser than hurdler, winning twice in December before finishing runner-up to the high-class Dynamite Dollars in Grade 2 company at Doncaster at the end of January. He remains open to further progression and a return to the handicap ranks should help. Yorkist could find improvement on his second start after a wind operation, while a first-time visor may benefit Poker School.
Prediction : 1st Ballywood 2nd Yorkist 3rd Poker School

Beltor won at Taunton over Christmas following a lengthy absence but 'bounced' at the same venue last time and has a point to prove now. Landsman is suited by a sound surface and readily won his maiden at Musselburgh latest, but this can go the way of MUSICAL SLAVE, who had been disappointing prior to scoring on his handicap debut at Market Rasen last week. A 7lb penalty might not be enough to deter him, and the six-year-old could easily run up a sequence for connections.
Prediction : 1st Musical Slave 2nd Landsman 3rd Beltor

BALLOTIN did it well in this sphere at Leicester and looks poised to follow up under David Maxwell. Only an eight-year-old, he remains open to more improvement than most in this sphere, and could prove too strong for Arthur's Secret, who won here last month by a whopping 22 lengths. Hidden Cargo has been in fine form between the flags, while Dissertation might prove best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ballotin 2nd Arthurs Secret 3rd Hidden Cargo

FLORESSA is related to plenty of smart types, including French Grade 3 hurdles winner Polygona, and could make her sex allowance count for a trainer with an 8-22 record with bumper runners here over the last five seasons. Kim Bailey also does well in this sphere and any market support for his newcomer Shantou Express could be worth noting, while Harry Whittington won this race last year and saddles Weapons Out, who sets the form standard.
Prediction : 1st Floressa 2nd Shantou Express 3rd Weapons Out