UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

Several to consider in a wide-open contest, with TROLLEY BOY getting a tentative vote. Neil Mulholland's charge finished a solid second in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster in December and this return to novice company may see him record a second triumph over timber. Postmark is a useful performer on the Flat and, while he wasn't quite up to the task when finishing sixth in the Dovecote at Kempton in February, better is expected in these calmer waters. Magical Maggie rates as best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Trolley Boy 2nd Postmark 3rd Magical Maggie

SAINTE DOCTOR recorded a first career success over fences at Chepstow earlier in the month and the seven-year-old looks more than capable of completing a brace off only 4lb higher. Whatsdastory has filled the runner-up berth on her last two appearances and is feared most operating off the same mark as last time at Market Rasen. The lightly-raced Feuille De Lune may appreciate this return to 2m4f and is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Sainte Doctor 2nd Whatsdastory 3rd Feuille De Lune

BALLYCAMUS proved a different proposition when winning on the step up in trip over 3m at Newbury last month and Nigel Twiston-Davies' gelding may shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings. Hardy Fella found only a subsequent winner too strong on his handicap debut over 2m5f here earlier in the month and the six-year-old could improve for this stiffer test. Egbert won at this venue on his penultimate start in January and is another who could relish this longer distance.
Prediction : 1st Ballycamus 2nd Hardy Fella 3rd Egbert

SEIGNEUR DES AS' only career win came over C&D in February and a return to this track is a major plus. The son of It's Gino has performed well over hurdles since at Doncaster and conditions are in his favour as he looks to master the likes of chasing debutant The Wrekin and Hipop Des Ongrais, who bounced back to form with a strong placed effort at Taunton.
Prediction : 1st Seigneur Des As 2nd The Wrekin 3rd Hipop Des Ongrais

JIKALA looks just the type to improve for going up in trip following a determined success at Hereford last time out, while a mark of 98 looks manageable on her handicap debut. Mrs Kinsella made up some decent late ground to finish third at Hereford last time out and she must enter calculations, along with C&D winner Regal Renaissance. Kalpaga would have a big chance if lining up here following her Ffos Lass engagement on Tuesday.
Prediction : 1st Jikala 2nd Mrs Kinsella 3rd Regal Renaissance

ATJIMA disappointed over further at Taunton last time out, but she is much better judged on the form she showed when scoring at Ffos Las prior to that. She remains on a workable mark and this looks like an ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. Easy Newcastle winner Our Laura B, as well as Ol'river Shine, look to be her chief threats. Dana's Gem and Iconic Rock are entitled to be thereabouts as well.
Prediction : 1st Atjima 2nd Our Laura B 3rd Olriver Shine

SECRET INVESTOR didn't make it past the first fence in this sphere at the Cheltenham Festival after bolting up in this company at Kelso on his previous start. The 11-year-old looks to have been found a very straightforward assignment by his trainer Paul Nicholls and is difficult to oppose. Crosspark is his main danger, as he performed with credit when a close-up third at Newbury last time. Solomon Grey rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Secret Investor 2nd Crosspark 3rd Solomon Grey

Not a great deal of form to go on in this contest and, for that reason, newcomer NELSON CRIQ just shades the vote for the Alan King yard. The four-year-old's full-sister Real Milan was a bumper winner, and he could be ready to strike at the first time of asking. Norman Fletcher disappointed at Newbury latest but, if bouncing back, could play a hand in the finish. Any market support for Ballytechno would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Nelson Criq 2nd Norman Fletcher 3rd Ballytechno