UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

KENNY GEORGE is turned out under a penalty after scoring by five lengths over 2m3f at Fontwell 10 days ago and is expected to remain competitive over this slightly longer distance. The main danger may be Cougar Kid, a C&D winner who picked up minor money off this mark over 2m here last time. Speedy Cargo is entitled to improve for the fitting of first-time cheekpieces and could also finish on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Kenny George 2nd Cougar Kid 3rd Speedy Cargo

OLLY THE BRAVE built on his October outing at Worcester when running away with a 2m novice hurdle here earlier in the month and now appears ready for this step up in trip as he bids to defy a penalty. Brummie Boys should be all the wiser for the experience gained first time out in a bumper at Wincanton and is worth a market check now debuting over hurdles. Exod'ela and The Wire Flyer make most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Olly The Brave 2nd Brummie Boys 3rd Exodela

DELFACE won over hurdles off 1lb higher in April and is expected to give a good account off this mark on his return to the larger obstacles, following a spin over timber at Ffos Las earlier in the month. Kim Bailey's Lots Of Luck is worth monitoring in the betting on his fencing bow, while Cock A Doodle Doo should be all the wiser for the experience gained at Ludlow last time and could feasibly take closer order.
Prediction : 1st Delface 2nd Cock A Doodle Doo 3rd Lots Of Luck

All three boast winning experience over timber but the vote goes to BIG SHARK. He showed a good attitude to win on his Rules debut at Worcester, despite showing signs of greenness, and the five-year-old appeals as having further improvement to come. Mr Muldoon placed in a handicap hurdle at Aintree on his latest outing when attempting to land a hat-trick and appears the main danger. Len Brennan got off the mark at Sedgefield earlier in the month but he would need to improve to trouble his rivals today.
Prediction : 1st Big Shark 2nd Mr Muldoon 3rd Len Brennan

RUNASIMI RIVER arrives in excellent form having been narrowly denied when attempting to make it three on the bounce at Taunton earlier this month. Neil Mulholland's mare could have more to offer with up-and-coming conditional Ben Jones continuing his association with her. Josie Abbing is of interest on her yard debut for Christian Williams having displayed ability for Peter Fahey in Ireland, while a wind operation could aid the cause of Illuminated Beauty.
Prediction : 1st Runasimi River 2nd Josie Abbing 3rd Illuminated Beauty

JURYS OUT unseated his rider three from home on his chasing debut over course and distance earlier this month and with Venetia Williams' six-year-old looking set to lay down a huge challenge to the eventual winner on that occasion, he could gain some compensation off the same rating. Stupid Cupid wasn't too far away from back-to-back chase victories when second at Uttoxeter last time, with the consistent Conas Taoi respected on his reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Jurys Out 2nd Stupid Cupid 3rd Conas Taoi

Fergal O'Brien unleashes his 70,000-euro buy KARL PHILIPPE in the colours of Paul and Clare Rooney and the four-year-old, who is a half-brother to a French Grade 2 chase winner, could take plenty of beating for a yard used to success in this sphere. Warren Greatrex is another handler with a good record in bumpers and his Frankie Baby is closely related to useful stablemate Mulcahys Hill, while Olly Murphy's newcomer Captain Biggles also merits consideration in an intriguing contest.
Prediction : 1st Karl Philippe 2nd Frankie Baby 3rd Captain Biggles