UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

Gouet Des Bruyeres scored in game fashion on his most recent start at Southwell last month, but a step up in trip combined with a 7lb raised mark could leave him vulnerable. Therefore, preference is for FANTOMAS, who bolted up on his most recent run at Uttoxeter over 3m. He went clear two out on that occasion so a drop in trip may not bother him, and he can give another good account. Between The Waters is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Fantomas 2nd Gouet Des Bruyeres 3rd Between The Waters

Sea The Clouds kept on well to score by three and a half lengths on his most recent run. He has to shoulder a penalty for that win, though, so it is easier to side with the Fergal O'Brien-trained KINGSTON SUNFLOWER, who recorded a 20-length victory over this trip last time. The rebooking of talented conditional Jack Hogan is a positive and she looks sure to be in the mix again. Iceman Dennis completes the shortlist in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Kingston Sunflower 2nd Sea The Clouds 3rd Iceman Dennis

I SPY A DIVA makes her return to action following a 200-day break, but has previously shown she can run well fresh. She was just denied victory on her reappearance last season and has a consistent overall profile, so looks more than capable of delivering a good showing here. Betty's Belle may be sharper for her comeback run and is feared most, ahead of Blue Collar Glory.
Prediction : 1st I Spy A Diva 2nd Bettys Belle 3rd Blue Collar Glory

Mortlach returns to fences after posting two creditable efforts in novice hurdle company, but the Fergal O'Brien charge may prove vulnerable to speedier types now dropped in distance. MINELLA PLUS makes most appeal after a facile win on his chase debut at Hexham 20 days ago, with a 5lb rise in the handicap unlikely to halt the five-year-old's progression. Nero Rock is entitled to strip fitter for his return from a break at Kelso earlier in the month and a 1lb ease in the ratings may see the Jennie Candlish inmate prove the biggest threat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Minella Plus 2nd Nero Rock 3rd Mortlach

COASTGUARD STATION proved disappointing when turned over at short odds in May, but the six-year-old looks leniently treated on his win in a maiden hurdle at Southwell, given that the second has gone on to win six times since, and he could fare better now returning from a break. Manor Park put his September blip behind him with a fair fourth at Warwick 14 days ago and is likely to be on the premises again, with the Mel Rowley-trained Finalshot making most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Coastguard Station 2nd Manor Park 3rd Finalshot

This could be fought out between those at the bottom of the handicap, with preference for FINE BY ME. The Nigel Twiston-Davies inmate was last seen finishing second at Perth and he looks the one to beat on that evidence. Last-time-out winner Fenney Brook receives 8lb from the selection but the six-year-old will need to settle better if she wishes to outstay her rival, with Spike Jones one to note on his seasonal debut.
Prediction : 1st Fine By Me 2nd Fenney Brook 3rd Spike Jones