13:00 Ludlow

Marshella is interesting on these terms against her male counterparts given that she was a comfortable winner last November and has scope for further progression. However, JAR DU DESERT, who is related to a Grade 1 winner in France, also caught the eye on debut and may be able to exploit the fact that he receives 7lb from Javert Allen and Spirit D'aunou. Given the likelihood of more to come, Tom George's gelding rates as a solid pick.
Prediction : 1st Jar Du Desert 2nd Marshella 3rd Javert Allen

13:30 Ludlow

The well-related IMPOSE TOI impressed when winning a couple of bumpers in France and has to be of high interest on his debut for a powerful yard. Egbert and What A Steal have experience over hurdles and look the pick of the opposition at this stage, although Gentle Frank has also hinted at ability in this discipline and is another worth monitoring in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Impose Toi 2nd Egbert 3rd What A Steal

14:00 Ludlow

It is hard to assess the French form of Fire Dancer, but he has some experience over fences and has had a wind operation since he was last seen. However, FOR LANGY was not beaten far on his latest start and edges a narrow vote of confidence given his proven well-being. Rakhine State is another to bear in mind in an open event.
Prediction : 1st For Langy 2nd Fire Dancer 3rd Rakhine State

14:30 Ludlow

ROMANCERO LE DUN may not be anywhere near the finished article just yet, but he does have plenty of ability, as he showed when beating a subsequent winner at Exeter in November. The four-year-old can see off Admiralty House, who was slightly disappointing at Huntingdon last time, while Ring Of Beara merits consideration after a promising debut effort in November.
Prediction : 1st Romancero Le Dun 2nd Ring Of Beara 3rd Admiralty House

15:00 Ludlow

This can go the way of TIDE TIMES, who is a course specialist having not finished outside the first two in three starts here. His most recent effort over C&D hinted at a potential return to winning ways and he can do so at the main expense of the unexposed Ree Okka. Harry Fry's gelding has yet to win over fences but should enjoy going back up in trip. A winner here last February, Little River Bay cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Tide Times 2nd Ree Okka 3rd Little River Bay

15:30 Ludlow

Vee Dancer racked up a hat-trick of wins when last seen over hurdles and with two recent spins on the Flat he's likely to give another bold bid today. However, he is now 14lb higher than his last victory and may prove vulnerable to better-treated rivals. HURRICANE HARVEY fits that bill after winning under a more prominent ride at Uttoxeter last month and a 6lb rise in the ratings looks within his compass. Kincardine and Jubilee Express are both interesting handicap debutants and are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Hurricane Harvey 2nd Kincardine 3rd Jubilee Express

16:00 Ludlow

Inion Tiogair sets the standard of those who have experience after finishing second at Tramore in October, but there are several interesting newcomers from leading connections. CALL THE DANCE is arguably the most intriguing on paper, being a half-sister to the very useful Thomas Campbell, and she may have too much class for today's rivals. Allegro Forte has more speed in her pedigree than most and should not be underestimated representing the Alan King yard, with the well-bred Picnic In The Park another who warrants closer inspection in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Call The Dance 2nd Allegro Forte 3rd Picnic In The Park