UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

Magical Maggie has proved somewhat underwhelming in both appearances since her ready success at Uttoxeter in October and she may be worth taking on. GAYE LEGACY ran her best race to date when just denied at Warwick last month and a reproduction of that effort may suffice. Stopherandgo has a 7lb winner's penalty to contend with having won on her second start over hurdles at Wincanton in March, but the six-year-old may have more to offer and shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Gaye Legacy 2nd Magical Maggie 3rd Stopherandgo

A 2lb rise for LA RENOMMEE's C&D triumph last month could prove lenient and Dr Richard Newland's mare is hard to oppose. Fortunes Melody finished just behind in second on that occasion, but looked flattered by her proximity to the winner and a 3lb pull on the official ratings may not be enough to reverse the form. Therefore, Walk In Clover, who was far from disgraced when runner-up in a novice chase here in February, is feared most.
Prediction : 1st La Renommee 2nd Walk In Clover 3rd Fortunes Melody

SPACE VOYAGE has proved a different proposition in novice hurdles since being ridden more prominently and Olly Murphy's mare looks capable of completing a hat-trick. Hercules Morse got off the mark at the third time of asking when winning a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in January and he looks the selection's biggest threat. Guy has some useful chase form to his name, but switches to the smaller obstacles for the first time since 2019 and may come up short.
Prediction : 1st Space Voyage 2nd Hercules Morse 3rd Guy

BOBHOPEORNOHOPE won over C&D two starts ago and was not disgraced when fourth in a valuable event at Kempton last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give him a big chance here. The hat-trick seeking Dibble Decker is an obvious threat, although he will need to find some improvement to defy a career-high mark. Annsam and Le Cameleon are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Bobhopeornohope 2nd Dibble Decker 3rd Annsam

HARDY FELLA chased home a useful rival, who has won again subsequently, when second at Wincanton a month ago and that form suggests that an opening mark of 114 may underestimate the six-year-old. Regal Renaissance got off the mark over C&D when last seen and could make the frame once again, while Heros and Norley are the pick of the remaining field.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Fella 2nd Regal Renaissance 3rd Heros

PATIENT DREAM arrives in search of a hat-trick of victories having just held on over C&D in February. The five-year-old is likely to have more to offer and gets the vote to continue his fine run of form, despite a 6lb rise for that latest success. Herecomeshogan benefited from coming back in distance last year, winning two of his last three outings, and he commands plenty of respect on his first start since October. Dom Perry and Scherbobalob are others who could take a step forward on what they have achieved to date.
Prediction : 1st Patient Dream 2nd Herecomeshogan 3rd Dom Perry

FIX AT ALL had been struggling in handicaps before his hunters' chase debut over C&D, when benefiting from a patient ride as he ran on well in the closing stages. A repeat of that performance would make him tough to oppose today. If the selection happens to underperform, Diligent may pick up the pieces following his second at Wincanton last time. Arthur's Sixpence completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Fix At All 2nd Diligent 3rd Arthurs Sixpence