UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

The Height Of Fame is now 7lb higher than when winning at Wincanton in October, but Alice Proctor negates that rise with her claim and another bold bid looks likely. However, the Venetia Wiliams team have continued their fine form in recent weeks and handicap-debutant THE FAMOUS FIVE is fancied to take advantage of a potentially lenient opening mark. The Turtle Said ought to improve on last month's seasonal reappearance and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st The Famous Five 2nd The Height Of Fame 3rd The Turtle Said

GABORIOT bolted up at Doncaster last month and a subsequent 9lb hike in the ratings might not be enough to stop the progressive seven-year-old from going in again here. Quoi De Neuf found only an improver too strong at Catterick 26 days ago and he ought to be more than capable of challenging from an unchanged mark. Musical Slave should not be underestimated either.
Prediction : 1st Gaboriot 2nd Quoi De Neuf 3rd Musical Slave

Dameofthecotswolds (winner) defeated Love Tree (second) in a bumper at Huntingdon last time but, while little is expected to separate the pair now sent over hurdles, preference is for VIRGINIA LODGE. Dan Skelton's filly was thrust into Listed company having bolted up at Fakenham in November and she could be capable of carrying a penalty to success now eased in grade.
Prediction : 1st Virginia Lodge 2nd Dameofthecotswolds 3rd Love Tree

Gabriel's Getaway failed to justify favouritism at Bangor last time but he was ridden more prominently than usual that day, so he could be seen in a better light with different tactics on this occasion. However, preference is for SACRE COEUR, who was well-held in Listed class at Aintree earlier in the month but she now returns to handicapping off a 5lb higher mark than her victory at Plumpton in October. Dr T J Eckleburg is the pick for third over Feel The Pinch.
Prediction : 1st Sacre Coeur 2nd Gabriels Getaway 3rd Dr T J Eckleburg

LILTING VERSE beat Between Waters (second) by six lengths over 2m5f here last month and she should be able to confirm that form under a 7lb penalty. As for the latter, she could also have more to come on just her second start over hurdles and could prove to be the main threat once again. Of the remainder, Smiling Getaway makes the most appeal on her first start for the Nigel Twiston-Davies yard.
Prediction : 1st Lilting Verse 2nd Between Waters 3rd Smiling Getaway

It is hard to oppose CARTONNE, who appeared to have plenty in hand when winning over 2m3f at Doncaster a month ago and a 3lb rise for that success may underestimate the six-year-old. Striking Out could prove to be the main danger based on his narrow defeat over C&D two starts ago, while Minella Choice and Ben Buie are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Cartonne 2nd Striking Out 3rd Minella Choice

GO TO WAR sets the standard based on his third in a competitive event at Taunton late last month and a reproduction of that level of form may well be good enough here. That said, Gentleman Jacques has made the frame on both hurdles starts to date and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Myfanwy's Magic and Jour D'evasion also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Go To War 2nd Gentleman Jacques 3rd Myfanwys Magic