UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

ADJUVANT would have finished much closer on his NH debut but for sprawling at the final hurdle at Ludlow last month and this smart performer on the Flat may have learned enough from that experience to open his account in this sphere today. Although Listed bumper winner Fiercely Proud wasn't quite up to Graded level at the Cheltenham and Aintree festivals, Ben Pauling's inmate is one to note now tackling hurdles and he could give the selection most to think about, ahead of Court In The Act.
Prediction : 1st Adjuvant 2nd Fiercely Proud 3rd Court In The Act

MACTAVISH gained a deserved career first success over C&D in late October and a 5lb rise in the ratings may not prevent Matt Sheppard's gelding from completing a double. State Legend found himself with a bit too much to do when runner-up at Huntingdon last Tuesday and he isn't taken lightly racing off the same mark in this contest. Horses from the Joe Tizzard stable have generally been improving for their reappearances, so Bertie Wooster so one to note on his second run of the season.
Prediction : 1st Mactavish 2nd State Legend 3rd Bertie Wooster

JIGGINSTOWN KING's desire to win has stood him in good stead, as seen when completing a hat-trick on his reappearance at Stratford last month. A further 2lb rise for that victory doesn't appear insurmountable and Oliver Signy's charge could be worth sticking with. Tedwin Hills proved a different proposition when making all at Huntingdon in October and the six-year-old rates an obvious threat. The downgraded Abuffalosoldier should have learned plenty from his chasing bow at Plumpton last time out and isn't dismissed either.
Prediction : 1st Jigginstown King 2nd Tedwin Hills 3rd Abuffalosoldier

ASTON MARTINI justified strong market support when scoring with ease on her debut in a Southwell bumper in June and looks a nice prospect for Nicky Henderson. Being from the family of Grand National winner Rule The World, she should relish the step up in trip on her hurdling bow and is fancied to maintain her unbeaten record, possibly at the main expense of the more experienced La Gomera and Chantilly Haze.
Prediction : 1st Aston Martini 2nd La Gomera 3rd Chantilly Haze

Norton Hill is of interest stepping up in trip for his return to handicap company having run well when second in a 2m6f maiden hurdle at Ffos Las in April, but the burden of top-weight may just be too much and the vote goes to ALDSWORTH. Robbie Llewellyn's charge looked to have the race in the bag when falling two out at Huntingdon 22 days ago and compensation could await with a clear round. Bright Sunbird and Sheila Nash are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Aldsworth 2nd Norton Hill 3rd Bright Sunbird

Imac Wood has taken a step back in the right direction on his last couple of outings over fences, winning at Worcester before filling the runner-up spot at Bangor, and the five-year-old boasts strong credentials once again. The vote, though, goes to KALPAGA, who shaped as if needing her first run over fences at Ludlow and she is expected to improve on this occasion. Benny Silver and Ballinoulart appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kalpaga 2nd Imac Wood 3rd Benny Silver

RUE ST DENIS cost 75,000 euros at the Goffs Land Rover sale in June 2021 and has been brought along steadily by connections ahead of his racecourse bow. He is related to some useful jumpers, including Zamdy Man and Clyne, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see him make a winning debut. Dante's Inferno finished second at Ludlow first time out and is respected along with Of Course You Can, who arrives following a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Rue St Denis 2nd Dantes Inferno 3rd Of Course You Can