UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

BANKS O' HOUXTY was impressive when scoring on debut in a Kelso bumper in May 2015 and he has been found a winnable opening on his hurdles bow. Debuting for a new stable and having undergone wind surgery since his introduction, the son of Generous remains an exciting prospect and gets the nod, despite his lengthy absence. Blaster Yeats was well beaten on his first start over timber at Sedgefield but is entitled to have come forward, while dual bumper scorer Ribble Valley completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Banks O Houxty 2nd Blaster Yeats 3rd Ribble Valley

HEY BOB bolted up at Sedgefield last month and will be difficult to beat if arriving in the same mood on ground which should suit. Dark And Dangerous finished a good second at the same venue on his final outing of last season and is interesting after a break, while Casimir Du Clos won here over the larger obstacles when last sighted and is well treated reverting to timber.
Prediction : 1st Hey Bob 2nd Casimir Du Clos 3rd Dark And Dangerous

FIRST ACCOUNT's form in novice hurdles last winter marks him out as the one to beat and Donald McCain's lightly-raced five-year-old, who has tasted success in the pointing field, could excel now switching to the larger obstacles. Dual course winner Saint Freule made a respectable return at Sedgefield last month and may build on that here, while stablemate Ain't My Fault demands respect after bumping into an impressive winner when second over 2m4f at this venue four weeks ago.
Prediction : 1st First Account 2nd Aint My Fault 3rd Saint Freule

The Horsechesnut made it back-to-back victories when successful over the larger obstacles here in the spring and Jennie Candlish's veteran is of real interest reverting to hurdles for his reappearance in conditions which should suit. Pistol shaped nicely on his return to action at Carlisle and is entitled to be on the premises off the same rating, with Mcginty's Dream and Triopas, who is making his stable debut for Fergal O'Brien, others to keep an eye on. However, the penny looked to have dropped for NO TRUMPS when running clear to notch a six-length win at Wetherby last week and she could follow up having escaped a penalty for that victory in a conditional jockeys' contest.
Prediction : 1st No Trumps 2nd The Horsechesnut 3rd Triopas

THE BOOLA BEE has been holding her form well since striking over this trip at Perth in May and she is expected to build on her Wincanton second last time out and find the improvement needed to overcome a 4lb rise. Any market support for Smuggler's Stash, a C&D winner who returns from a 571-day absence, would be notable, though, with the benefit of a recent run under his belt, Square Viviani may emerge as the biggest danger.
Prediction : 1st The Boola Bee 2nd Square Viviani 3rd Smugglers Stash

BRIGADE OF GUARDS took a step in the right direction when third in a maiden hurdle for Alan King at Ascot in March and he looks to have a big chance on his seasonal/stable bow. No Regrets was the subject of market support when fourth in a bumper at Ayr on debut in April and he is interesting now switching to timber, while Teescomponentstrig could figure if building on his C&D fourth last month.
Prediction : 1st Brigade of Guards 2nd No Regrets 3rd Teescomponentstrig