UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Monks Meadow looks to be improving all the time and he ran a cracking race in a good Ascot maiden latest, particularly as he lost his right-fore shoe. He is expected to be competitive, while Rock House, Mistral Blue and Big John Wayne add further spice to the race. The vote, however, goes to BELOW THE RADAR. The form of his bumper success at Chepstow looks rock-solid, with the runner-up coming out and winning by 14 lengths next time, and jumping is unlikely to be an issue for Paul Nicholls' hurdling debutant, who has twice placed between the flags.
Prediction : 1st Below The Radar 2nd Monks Meadow 3rd Rock House

BHALOO has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and there was much to like about the manner of his extended 2m3f victory at Doncaster last time. With no fears over this longer distance, he can see off chief rival Don't Tell Su, who is respected for all he took a backward step at Exeter. Plumpton runner-up Menaggio also has a squeak, but he certainly needs to jump better if he is to land the spoils.
Prediction : 1st Bhaloo 2nd Dont Tell Su 3rd Menaggio

A chance is taken on chasing/stable debutant WASTHATOK. He has won and finished runner-up in just three hurdle appearances and, open to any amount of improvement, he could exploit an opening mark of 120. The dropped-in-class Guy continues to creep down the ratings and it would come as no surprise to see him play a leading role, while Wewillgowithplanb and Stormin Crossgales also have their sights lowered and can't be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Wasthatok 2nd Guy 3rd Wewillgowithplanb

Although TARAHUMARA was disappointing when pulling up at Exeter in late November, the extended 2m2f distance may have stretched his stamina that day. Prior to that, the eight-year-old appeared ahead of the handicapper and a return to 2m may help him regain the winning thread. The progressive Playtogetaway completed a double at Worcester back in June and is feared most on his return to action, ahead of Black Hawk Eagle.
Prediction : 1st Tarahumara 2nd Playtogetaway 3rd Black Hawk Eagle

HENRY'S FRIEND built on the foundations of a promising chasing-bow fifth at Doncaster when opening his account over fences at Newbury. A 3lb rise looks more than workable for Ben Pauling's gelding and there should be more to come in this sphere. Rock My Way was far from disgraced on his opening bid over the larger obstacles when second at Plumpton. A Grade 2 winner as a novice hurdler, he isn't taken lightly, with Hardy Fella completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Henrys Friend 2nd Rock My Way 3rd Hardy Fella

THE GYPSY DAVEY impressed when making a winning start under Rules at Taunton earlier in the month and Evan Williams' gelding is very hard to oppose in this company, despite having to carry a 7lb penalty. The main threat is clearly Isholo Du Vivien after his third over this trip at Kelso last time, while Jacksbar is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st The Gypsy Davey 2nd Isholo Du Vivien 3rd Jacksbar

BENNYS KING bounced back to form when third in this sphere at Taunton three weeks ago and the veteran arguably sets the standard based on that evidence. However, Cat Tiger has more than enough ability to give the selection a race if close to his best, while the in-form Kaproyale and Time Leader can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Bennys King 2nd Cat Tiger 3rd Kaproyale