UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Rockinastorm won over fences at the first time of asking when he overcame a few jumping errors to land a novices' handicap at Warwick last month. However, he was gifted that race by a faller at the last and looks vulnerable as one of three sharing top-weight here. With that in mind, recent Ludlow winner FAMOSO shades preference on these terms, given he is open to further progression over this sterner test of stamina. Supasunrise completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Famoso 2nd Rockinastorm 3rd Supasunrise

PARADE AWAY stands out as the one to be with on form. Granted, he was well held in the Grade 2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in October, but this is a significant enough drop in class to give him the benefit of the doubt. Previous point-to-point winner Handstands is feared most on his debut under Rules, while Mersey Street rates as best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Parade Away 2nd Handstands 3rd Mersey Street

KESTREL VALLEY wasn't for catching when she made all in a series qualifier over C&D last time and will be difficult to overhaul if allowed to dominate in a similar manner. The handicapper has taken a dim view, though, and a 16lb higher mark (albeit it off-set by James Turner's 7lb claim) makes for a stiffer test. Heva Rose and Lazy Sunday could be the two to capitalise if the assessor's intervention takes a toll on the selection, with the former rated as the bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Kestrel Valley 2nd Heva Rose 3rd Lazy Sunday

There were high hopes for LIME AVENUE on her return at Wincanton last month, but things didn't go according to plan and now she must bounce back. The six-year-old remains unexposed though and is better judged on her impressive success at the same track in February, where she saw off a host of subsequent winners. Not beaten far in a Grade 2 hurdle at Sandown in April, Call Me Lord is the class angle in this contest, while the consistent Copper Coin also needs considering.
Prediction : 1st Lime Avenue 2nd Call Me Lord 3rd Copper Coin

MR GREY SKY has made quite the impression since beginning his career over fences and a 3lb rise for his most recent success at Chepstow may not be enough to prevent him landing the hat-trick. Western Zephyr improved from first to second start over the larger obstacles when second at Sandown last month, and he must be a key player, along with the capable Beau Balko, who is finding his feet in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Mr Grey Sky 2nd Western Zephyr 3rd Beau Balko

Norton Hill was on target over C&D last month and a subsequent 4lb rise shouldn't prevent him from mounting another bold bid, but preference is for BERTIE WOOSTER. Joe Tizzard's gelding rallied strongly having looked outpaced over an extended 2m5f here last time, but he looks set to improve now upped in trip. I'm A Starman appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bertie Wooster 2nd Norton Hill 3rd Im A Starman

Dirty Den romped home at Huntingdon last month and he merits respect under a penalty, but it might pay to side with TOPKAPI. The son of Bobby's Kitten hit the woodwork on his racecourse debut in October, but Andrew Balding's string often improve for that initial experience and he can go one better today. Anthony Honeyball has a commendable record in these types of contests, so Double Dragon is one to look out for on his first start.
Prediction : 1st Topkapi 2nd Dirty Den 3rd Double Dragon