UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Bergentown was a two-length victor at Bangor earlier in the month over an extended 2m3f, and he was raised 5lb for that effort. However, dropping in distance might not be ideal and could leave the door open for BURNAGE BOY. The seven-year-old filled the runner-up spot on his penultimate start at Newcastle and, if he can reproduce that level of form, he is likely to be bang there. Another live contender is Joie De Vivre.
Prediction : 1st Burnage Boy 2nd Bergentown 3rd Joie De Vivre

CLASSIC LADY beat Buto (third) and Pipers Cross (fourth) comfortably last time over C&D and she is only asked to compete off a 4lb higher mark for that success. Therefore, the daughter of Flemensfirth is highly likely to prove very tough to beat once again. Fairland is an interesting contender as she makes her first start for new connections and is a point-to-point winner.
Prediction : 1st Classic Lady 2nd Fairland 3rd Buto

This could go the way of MONTY NEVETT, who took a big step forward last month at Newcastle as he was only beaten half a length into third over 2m1f. The four-year-old may appreciate this step up in distance and he looks the one to side with. Champagnesocialist has to be respected in first-time cheekpieces for the John McConnell stable, while Imperial Data is noted with Brian Hughes in the plate.
Prediction : 1st Monty Nevett 2nd Champagnesocialist 3rd Imperial Data

LORD CAPRIO returned to winning ways over C&D on his most recent outing in this sphere before attempting to back up just four days later on the level at Ripon, where he filled the runner-up spot. Off a 4lb higher mark on this occasion, that might not be enough to stop the eight-year-old. Watergrange Jack was second on his latest effort at Ffos Las and enters calculations, while a drop back in trip might aid the cause of Deluxe Range.
Prediction : 1st Lord Caprio 2nd Watergrange Jack 3rd Deluxe Range

KICKSAFTERSIX got off the mark over C&D last Saturday with an authoritative display and it would be no surprise to see him strike again, especially with the lack of opposition being in his favour. Guinness Affair may have needed the run when returning from a lengthy spell off the track at Worcester last month and he is preferred to Royle Steel in the battle for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Kicksaftersix 2nd Guinness Affair 3rd Royle Steel

DOLLY DANCER comes with risks attached after appearing unsettled by an early mistake here last Saturday, nevertheless, she lurks on a dangerous mark and first-time cheekpieces may prove the tonic. Cilluirid returned to form when staying on into second at Market Rasen earlier in the month and a similar level of performance should see him involved once more. Follow Your Arrow and Exit To Where can't be discounted either.
Prediction : 1st Dolly Dancer 2nd Cilluirid 3rd Follow Your Arrow

Tineggiori wasn't beaten far on his debut at Wetherby in April and Mark Walford's charge can't be discounted in an open contest. A chance, however, is taken on newcomer J C INTERNATIONAL. The four-year-old is a rare runner under this code for his yard, with Brian Hughes an eye-catching jockey booking. Dream Boy arrives fresh on the back of a point-to-point success and also commands attention.
Prediction : 1st J C International 2nd Dream Boy 3rd Tineggiori