UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

TIGER ORCHID was unlucky to bump into two progressive rivals at the start of their winning runs when third over C&D in November and he likely has more to offer this season. Ike Sport is best forgiven his Fontwell flop last month, having made a bad mistake on the final circuit, and a reproduction of previous displays would see him go close. Better is expected of the lightly-raced Gwennie May Boy and the five-year-old completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tiger Orchid 2nd Ike Sport 3rd Gwennie May Boy

Pennsylvanie was a well-beaten fifth on her British debut at Chepstow last month and Alexandra Dunn's filly may prove worth taking on, despite being well treated at these weights. MANIMOLE does have her stamina to prove over this extended 2m5f trip, but she arrives in good form as displayed when third in a handicap hurdle at Stratford recently. Ambush Annie is a potential fly in the ointment on her hurdling debut and is worth a market check.
Prediction : 1st Manimole 2nd Ambush Annie 3rd Pennsylvanie

TELLAIRSUE proved a different proposition when upped from an extended 2m4f to 3m2f at Fontwell recently and off only 3lb higher in the ratings for that success, David Bridgwater's gelding looks capable of completing the double. Zafar's tumbling mark sees him drop into a class 5 contest over hurdles for the first time and he shouldn't be underestimated. Robynson is likely capable of more for his leading yard and he also warrants consideration now faced with a stiffer test.
Prediction : 1st Tellairsue 2nd Zafar 3rd Robynson

MARETTIMO has won back-to-back races before now and rates a solid option to repeat the feat after returning to form over 3m here 13 days ago. With similar ground conditions forecast, a 2lb higher mark is unlikely to be a stumbling block in his bid to follow up over this slightly longer trip. Kakamora also won last time out and is feared most running off 5lb higher, while Brianstorm is lightly raced in recent times and could also have more to give.
Prediction : 1st Marettimo 2nd Kakamora 3rd Brianstorm

Cabrakan is versatile and reverts to hurdles off a reasonably competitive mark. The trip and ground shouldn't pose too many problems and he is likely to be on the premises. However, CASI CRUDO shades preference on this occasion given he tends to come on for a run. He arrives on the back of respectable third at Southwell last month and looks a lively contender off 3lb lower. Kincardine is an obvious one to note in the betting market given his powerful connections, while Lipa K can also go well.
Prediction : 1st Casi Crudo 2nd Cabrakan 3rd Kincardine

FLASH GORCOMBE is hard to oppose in his bid for a third consecutive success since he returned from a short break. He won both his last two starts with a fair bit in hand and is taken to continue his progression over fences, despite the imposition of a 6lb higher mark. Elmount has also flourished since switching to chasing and is feared most, although Brian Hughes gets on well with Miladygrace and that partnership is also high on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Flash Gorcombe 2nd Elmount 3rd Miladygrace

This represents a considerable drop in class for BRAVE JEN, who struggled in Listed territory at Newbury on her most recent run in February. She is entitled to build on that at this level, but Faha Belle makes both her Rules and stable debut following a comfortable win in a point-to-point last time out and is feared. Trudie Glen looks the pick of the unraced prospects and can have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Brave Jen 2nd Faha Belle 3rd Trudie Glen

A half-sister to the classy Le Milos, CHATTY CHICH could be worth siding with on her racecourse bow for powerful connections. The fact her dam won her first two Rules starts in bumpers suggests she can go well first time out, and she is narrowly preferred to the grade-dropping Hedera Park, who returns off a break. After Many Days boasts an appealing pedigree and warrants a market check, while Mary adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st Chatty Chich 2nd Hedera Park 3rd After Many Days