UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

All The Glory and Flight Of Freedom both merit the utmost respect given their proven winning form over hurdles, but the penalties that they carry have to be a concern. With that in mind, preference is for FAVOUR AND FORTUNE, who won two bumpers in impressive fashion last season and his most recent effort in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham can easily be forgiven.
Prediction : 1st Favour And Fortune 2nd All The Glory 3rd Flight Of Freedom

Billytherealbigred was second in a similar event on his debut at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and is arguably the one to beat here. However, a chance can be taken on the unraced FRANCINA, who is a full-sister to the Group 3 Flat winner and dual hurdles scorer Favorite Moon. Great Valley is another noteworthy newcomer, while Summer Night City will need to improve to make an impact.
Prediction : 1st Francina 2nd Billytherealbigred 3rd Great Valley

In a moderate event it would be no surprise to see YOUNG WOLF bounce back to form. The 10-year-old has not matched the level of form that saw him win at Market Rasen in August in three subsequent starts, but he is just 1lb above that winning mark and may improve for first-time cheekpieces. Ballinoulart was not disgraced at Bangor last time and edges out Carapaz to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Young Wolf 2nd Ballinoulart 3rd Carapaz

MONTREGARD came home strongly to win over 2m3f at Warwick in April, and Tom Lacey's charge is expected to be even better over this longer trip. An opening mark of 105 wouldn't appear to be a gift, but it's unlikely that he will need to be anything out of the ordinary to strike here. My Gift To You and Izzy's Grey head the list of dangers.
Prediction : 1st Montregard 2nd My Gift To You 3rd Izzys Grey

SPITFIRE GIRL finished first past the post on her chasing debut nine days ago, but was later demoted to second having caused interference. Connections will have been happy with the overall performance, however, and she will appreciate the return to a right-handed track. With improvement to come, she can repel the likely challenge of Kestrel Valley, who arrives having notched up back-to-back wins in the spring. Sadie Hill is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Spitfire Girl 2nd Kestrel Valley 3rd Sadie Hill

Gerard Mentor was only denied by a head when second in a similar event at Exeter 12 days ago and should go well again, but a 4lb rise makes life tougher and preference is for EZ TIGER. The Alex Hales-trained gelding got within a short head of landing a double at Southwell last month and a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent this in-form six-year-old going close again. Starlight Glance could be well treated off bottom weight on her handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Ez Tiger 2nd Gerard Mentor 3rd Starlight Glance

IRISH CHORUS made an encouraging debut when third at Newbury in March, form that has been boosted by two of those behind her scoring since, and she looks a big player with improvement expected following that initial experience. Navajo Indy was only held by a length at Kempton when last seen in March and has claims on that form, while Matchadam cost 50,000gns following a point-to-point success and he's of interest on his debut under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Irish Chorus 2nd Navajo Indy 3rd Matchadam