UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Were it not for a final fence blunder in similar contest at Taunton just before Christmas, FOLLY GATE may have been coming into this on the back of win and he can atone for that mishap over this slightly shorter trip. Gaelic Thunder, a fortunate second in that Taunton race, also needs to be taken seriously in this company, while Valirann Gold is respected despite him carrying 7lb extra for winning at Chepstow eight days ago.
Prediction : 1st Folly Gate 2nd Gaelic Thunder 3rd Valirann Gold

MISSED TEE is a well-related individual and she put in a promising display when winning over hurdles at Uttoxeter last month. It's also notable that she won a mares maiden between thew flags before joining her current yard and has bags of potential for the future. Ramo showed ability in France and is dangerous to underestimate on just his third start for the in-form Venetia Williams yard, while Leading Theatre is also respected.
Prediction : 1st Missed Tee 2nd Ramo 3rd Leading Theatre

A 7lb penalty for a comfortable success on her hurdles debut obviously makes things a little tougher for OBSESSEDWITHYOU. That said, she was a highly-respectable fourth in a Listed race at Aintree last month and this drop in class should be well within her compass. Sailing Grace is the obvious danger after showing a lot of promise in both of her previous outings, while Jaminska and Damask could be on the premises if posting improved displays.
Prediction : 1st Obsessedwithyou 2nd Sailing Grace 3rd Jaminska

It's difficult to rule any of this trio out and, with that in mind, only a tentative vote can go to JET PLANE. Dan Skelton's charge was disappointing when pulled up in the Lincolnshire National on Boxing Day, but he bolted up from a 14lb lower mark over C&D in November. City Chief wasn't disgraced at Exeter on his fencing bow and he's in good hands, while the consistent Coconut Splash is likely to be thereabouts too.
Prediction : 1st Jet Plane 2nd City Chief 3rd Coconut Splash

MAGNIFICENT BEN was narrowly denied over 2m at Lingfield on his latest outing and Neil Mulholland's unexposed chaser ought to improve for the step up in trip and he can go one better. Supasunrise scored on at Huntingdon on Boxing Day and he could feature if able to deal with the forecast slower ground conditions, along with Kingcormac, who hit the woodwork at Exeter earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Magnificent Ben 2nd Supasunrise 3rd Kingcormac

Lady Gwen shaped better than the bare form suggests when fourth on her handicap debut at Newbury and she isn't taken lightly now dropped in grade. However, a chance is taken on DOCTOR DOTTY, who rates an intriguing contender on her stable and handicap debut after a long absence, but she looks just the type that Tom George could excel with. Fay Ce Que Voudras and Asa arrive in fine fettle and may have more to offer now entering handicaps.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Dotty 2nd Lady Gwen 3rd Fay Ce Que Voudras

Pay The Pilot makes both his seasonal and handicap debut after winning a novice hurdle at Ffos Las in March and may have more to offer now. However, preference is for PACHACUTI, who failed to justify favouritism on his handicap debut at Wincanton but may redeem himself now up in distance. C&D winner Bebraveforglory cannot be discounted now reverting to hurdles off a 2lb higher mark than his victory here last season.
Prediction : 1st Pachacuti 2nd Pay The Pilot 3rd Bebraveforglory