UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

BALLABAWN was no match for an exciting prospect when runner-up on his latest outing at Southwell, but the switch to handicaps for the first time may see the point-to-point winner get off the mark under Rules. Light In The Sky commands plenty of respect due to the fact he is 5lb well-in following his C&D second last week, while Weaver's Answer and Thankyourluckystar are both capable of taking a step forward.
Prediction : 1st Ballabawn 2nd Light In The Sky 3rd Weavers Answer

Any market support for Ballingers Corner would be notable on her debut for Venetia Williams, especially with this being her first appearance since April 2021. La Renommee has finished second on both starts to date over fences and is capable of another decent showing, but the vote goes to MERRY MISTRESS. Third on her chasing bow at Huntingdon, she is likely to benefit from dropping back in trip on this occasion.
Prediction : 1st Merry Mistress 2nd Ballingers Corner 3rd La Renommee

LILY GLITTERS made it two wins out of her last three starts when staying on well at Hereford last month, and Henry Daly's seven-year-old is expected to handle a 6lb rise from the handicapper. Lets Go To Vegas (first) and Iorens (second) were closely matched at Market Rasen in November and are both entitled to progress for stepping up in trip. Recent Newbury scorer Flying Nun is respected under a 7lb penalty.
Prediction : 1st Lily Glitters 2nd Lets Go To Vegas 3rd Iorens

Hidden Heroics is bound to be popular, having won so easily on his first two starts in this sphere. An 8lb rise for his most recent victory makes life much tougher, though, and preference instead is for last year's winner JAVA POINT, who is better than he showed in the Sky Bet Chase. His form prior to that reads very well and conditions are in his favour as he attempts to regain the winning thread. An easy winner over hurdles here last week, Quoi De Neuf can also get involved.
Prediction : 1st Java Point 2nd Hidden Heroics 3rd Quoi De Neuf

GRIZZLY JAMES has been costly to follow this season, but it may be that this significant rise in distance could bring out the best in him. Another chance is taken on the Venetia Williams-trained top-weight as he bids to see off the likes of six-race maiden Jack Doyen and Born At Midnight, who has put together a fine campaign in this sphere so far.
Prediction : 1st Grizzly James 2nd Jack Doyen 3rd Born At Midnight

WELSH CHARGER justified favouritism when making all in a C&D maiden, and a 7lb penalty looks unlikely to stop him having a big say in proceedings again. He has been steadily progressive this season and it is likely there is more to come from him. Overstate kept on well to score on the Flat at Kempton on his first appearance for Stuart Edmunds and is interesting on his hurdling bow. Gallopade also warrants a market check in a first-time hood.
Prediction : 1st Welsh Charger 2nd Overstate 3rd Gallopade

It could pay to side with the Nicky Martin-trained JUST LOOSE CHANGE, who sprung a Worcester surprise before having to settle for third when returning from a short break over 2m3f at Taunton last month. There was encouragement to take from the performance, though, and he is open to plenty more improvement. Energy One is unexposed and can have a say in proceedings on her handicap debut, while Stroll On By completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Just Loose Change 2nd Energy One 3rd Stroll On By