UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

NATHANAEL GREENE was a decent handicapper on the Flat for William Haggas and was purchased for 45,000gns at the Tattersalls August Horses-In-Training sale. The four-year-old appeals as the type who could make up into a useful performer in this sphere and gets the vote at the expense of The Famous Five, who may benefit from a drop in trip after returning here over 2m5f earlier in the month, and Imperial Saint.
Prediction : 1st Nathanael Greene 2nd The Famous Five 3rd Imperial Saint

BREAKING COVER has shown promise in both starts over hurdles and an opening mark of 105 appears to be workable following his recent second at Taunton. Alphonse Le Grande commands plenty of interest for Tony Martin on his first appearance since June, when finishing third at Sligo, while Jubilee Gold could have more to offer on his return from a lengthy absence.
Prediction : 1st Breaking Cover 2nd Alphonse Le Grande 3rd Jubilee Gold

WEST ORCHARD made amends for a first-fence fall on his chasing debut at Newton Abbot when returning to the larger obstacles at Plumpton earlier this month. He made every yard of the running on that occasion and the step back up in trip is unlikely to be an inconvenience. Meechlands Magic was unlucky when hampered early and unseating his rider at Hereford, when bidding for a quickfire double, and he has to be respected, despite running off a 9lb higher mark. Others to consider are Justshortofabubble and Deadly Missile.
Prediction : 1st West Orchard 2nd Meechlands Magic 3rd Justshortofabubble

CLONDAW PRETENDER was moving into contention when sent off favourite on his return from the sidelines, only to fall two out over fences at Sedgefield, and the switch back to hurdles may provide the ideal confidence boost. Fantomas remains on the same mark as his runner-up display at Southwell last month and is expected to be competitive once again. Movie King and Getbazoutofhere appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Clondaw Pretender 2nd Fantomas 3rd Movie King

YOU SAY NOTHING arrives having won two of his last three starts and a 6lb rise for the most recent of those victories may not be enough to stop him here. Feel The Pinch was successful when last seen over fences at Ffos Las in May and he should not be underestimated, while Stormin Crossgales and Desque De L'Isle are others to note.
Prediction : 1st You Say Nothing 2nd Feel The Pinch 3rd Stormin Crossgales

The unexposed COOLEENYMORE filled second place on her handicap bow at Chepstow a few weeks ago and it would be no surprise to see her go one better off the same mark here. Masked Dance also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing and has to be of interest on her return from a wind operation. The shortlist is completed by Houston Calling and Happy Index.
Prediction : 1st Cooleenymore 2nd Masked Dance 3rd Houston Calling

Irish raider METKAYINA was far from disgraced when third as favourite on her debut at Galway a month ago and she merits the utmost respect with the benefit of that experience. Chatty Chich has a similar profile to the selection and is an obvious threat. Jakana is an eyecatching newcomer for a yard that can ready one first time, while Bing Belle and Jena D'oudairies could also go well on their first starts.
Prediction : 1st Metkayina 2nd Chatty Chich 3rd Jakana