UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

GARRY CLERMONT got his fledgling career back on track when scoring impressively over course and distance last month and rates as the one to beat here looking to follow up. Stablemate Nautical Star got stuck in the mud at Uttoxeter last week and can't be discounted returned to a slightly sounder surface, while Hijack, who was sent off favourite for a Fakenham bumper on debut, may need further in time but has the profile to run well over this distance for now.
Prediction : 1st Garry Clermont 2nd Hijack 3rd Nautical Star

COTSWOLD WAY showed improvement on his chasing debut when second in good company over course and distance last time and a similar showing can see him right in the mix once again. Mr Antolini was pitched against some experienced rivals when his jumping somewhat fell apart at Wetherby, but he looks capable of bouncing back and his best hurdles form entitles him to plenty of respect. Burrows Edge was a regular at the business end over timber and despite having a little to find on official ratings, could well improve for seeing a fence.
Prediction : 1st Cotswold Way 2nd Burrows Edge 3rd Mr Antolini

SUBWAY SURF returns to the venue of her winning Rules debut, which came in a bumper last season, looking to build on her recent Warwick third in a first-time tongue-tie. Docte Dina was a bumper winner in the summer and has to be respected on her hurdles debut representing Nicky Henderson, while there is every chance that Proper Ticket will improve on her encouraging C&D third in October, with the Fergal O'Brien team in rude health at present.
Prediction : 1st Subway Surf 2nd Proper Ticket 3rd Docte Dina

HATCHER impressed when returning a nine-length winner from Master Work over C&D last month and is expected to remain competitive off this 6lb higher perch. Baby King confirmed his effectiveness under these conditions when scoring over track and trip in April and is respected off this 1lb higher mark with his reappearance second at Aintree behind him. Movie Legend, on his first start since undergoing wind surgery, is also considered.
Prediction : 1st Hatcher 2nd Baby King 3rd Movie Legend

BOBO MAC left a favourable impression when returning to winning ways over an extended 3m1f here last month and should take all of the beating, despite his 10lb rise, if in the same mood once again. The Welsh Paddies was touched off by a short-head over 3m1f at Hereford latest and has place claims off this 5lb higher perch. Roll Again, having his second run for Venetia Williams, looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Bobo Mac 2nd The Welsh Paddies 3rd Roll Again

SEEMINGLY SO should appreciate dropping in distance after disappointing favourite backers at Ayr over an extended 3m earlier in the year. He won on the back of a similar absence when switching from the pointing field to racing under Rules at Market Rasen in November last year, so he might be fine on his reappearance and is open to plenty of improvement. Shetland Bus stayed on well to score at Musselburgh and remains feasibly treated, while Arctic Gold is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Seemingly So 2nd Shetland Bus 3rd Arctic Gold

LORD APPARELLI must be well thought of at home because connections decided to start him out in a warm race at Ascot last month, and he performed admirably in defeat. With the benefit of that run now behind him, Kim Bailey's chestnut can get off the mark in this lesser heat. Mont Segur boasts a similar profile having finished third on his first outing at Wincanton and he joins Shore Shanty, an interesting newcomer, on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lord Apparelli 2nd Mont Segur 3rd Shore Shanty