UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

CHOCOLAT NOIR bounced back from a disappointing effort on the level when scoring in empathic style at Cartmel last Monday and he could prove tough to stop despite carrying a 7lb penalty. Quivvy Lough boasts solid credentials as he makes his handicap debut having placed on both his outings in maiden hurdles, while Angel's Envy could land a blow if reproducing his second at Perth two starts ago.
Prediction : 1st Chocolat Noir 2nd Quivvy Lough 3rd Angels Envy

TEETON POWER appeared to benefit from the application of a visor when making all of the running to score in a maiden hurdle at Worcester 12 days ago. If the headgear has the same desired effect, she could prove difficult to beat. Gentleman James went up 3lb for his Market Rasen success last month and warrants consideration along with Ringaringarosie, who went close at Sedgefield on Thursday.
Prediction : 1st Teeton Power 2nd Gentleman James 3rd Ringaringarosie

TRANSPENNINE STAR was running consistently well in the spring and shaped as though the drop back to 2m4f would be in his favour at Uttoxeter on his most recent outing. The booking of Richard Johnson has to be noted and he could gain his first career success over hurdles at the expense of Melody Of Scotland, who placed at Fontwell 11 days ago, and recent Bangor winner Something Brewing.
Prediction : 1st Transpennine Star 2nd Melody Of Scotland 3rd Something Brewing

In a moderate contest the one who stands out clearly is MURPHY'S LAW, after his impressive victory over hurdles at Bangor last month. The drop back in trip should not be a problem and the larger obstacles are the only real concern. Braavos and Desert Island Dusk are both capable of going well if at their best, while Inca Gold merits consideration on his debut for this yard.
Prediction : 1st Murphys Law 2nd Braavos 3rd Desert Island Dusk

PRANCING OSCAR remains unexposed over hurdles and his six-length victory in a novice hurdle at Fontwell 11 days ago suggests that an opening mark of 117 may underestimated his ability. The hat-trick seeking Desert Point is likely to be a big threat to the selection based on his easy wins at Southwell and Sedgefield last month. Capitoul edges out Green Zone to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Prancing Oscar 2nd Desert Point 3rd Capitoul

KING GOLAN returned to winning ways over this trip at Market Rasen last month and he is hard to oppose today off just 5lb higher in the ratings. Classical Milano failed to fire last time out but is a player based on his previous C&D win, while the shortlist for this contest is completed by Damiens Dilemma, Gold Patrol and Pena Dorada.
Prediction : 1st King Golan 2nd Classical Milano 3rd Damiens Dilemma

Emerald Rocket has an obvious chance but the fact that he has finished second in five of of his six previous starts over hurdles has to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for RAASHDY, who is a six-time winner on the Flat and he only found one too good on his hurdling debut at Cartmel recently. Others to note are Gennady, Misscarlett and Footloose.
Prediction : 1st Raashdy 2nd Emerald Rocket 3rd Gennady