UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

LINDY REILLY outran big odds to make the frame on her debut over C&D in December and she would have learned a lot. Dan Skelton's mare is less exposed than most of her rivals and can get off the mark. The main danger might be Golden Maverick, who was a fair performer on the Flat before switching to the Jamie Snowden yard, and his second at Catterick earlier in the month gives him a strong chance. Of the remainder, Ffos Las runner-up Zoeman appeals most on his return from the sidelines.
Prediction : 1st Lindy Reilly 2nd Golden Maverick 3rd Zoeman

Malaita failed to justify favouritism when beaten 10 lengths into second over track and trip, and she takes a step up in grade but could still get involved. However, the vote goes to top-weight PLENTY OF TIME, who showed a liking for first-time cheekpieces when bolting up at Wincanton on Boxing Day. The eight-year-old now has a 4lb higher rating to contend with, but may have been let off lightly by the handicapper and can record a double. Ottoline completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Plenty Of Time 2nd Malaita 3rd Ottoline

Little Pi produced a poor display when seeking the hat-trick at Doncaster but if he can put that effort behind him, he could get into contention off a 1lb lower mark. However, he is passed over in favour of GOWER PRINCE, who has faded out of contention in three starts for the Nigel Twiston-Davies stable but ran to market expectations on each occasion and better is expected now he enters the handicap ranks. Royal Deeside also makes his handicap bow and needs to be monitored in the market.
Prediction : 1st Gower Prince 2nd Little Pi 3rd Royal Deeside

The form of POST CHAISE's last-time-out third over hurdles at Catterick is working out well and, the winner of a chase at Market Rasen the time before, albeit via the stewards' room, he looks to have a big chance in this contest. Didero Vallis lines up off the same mark as when runner-up at Catterick and he is likely to give another good account, while the dropped-in-class Dalamoi also holds claims.
Prediction : 1st Post Chaise 2nd Didero Vallis 3rd Dalamoi

MONKS MEADOW has posted a number of solid efforts in defeat, earning him an official rating of 116, and he is fancied to open his account. Annie Express pulled well clear of the remainder when chasing home a useful-looking sort from the Paul Nicholls stable at Exeter in December and she looks an obvious threat, while Fortified Fortune adds further spice to the race. The 115,000-pound purchase was touched off by a subsequent bumper winner on his sole outing between the flags 11 months ago.
Prediction : 1st Monks Meadow 2nd Annie Express 3rd Fortified Fortune

GUILLAUME won with plenty in hand to justify favouritism at Catterick last time and a 5lb rise for that nine-length success may not be enough to stop him here. That said, Famoso has proven to be a consistent performer in recent months and he should not be underestimated. Gorcombe Moonshine edges out Tropical Talent and Icarat to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Guillaume 2nd Famoso 3rd Gorcombe Moonshine

HERAKLES WESTWOOD arrives here having racked up a hat-trick in recent months and the seven-year-old is clearly the one to beat again, despite a further 6lb rise for his most recent success. Canty Bay made the frame at Lingfield's Winter Million fixture and he could pick up more prize money, while Black Kalanisi and Le Grand Lion are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Herakles Westwood 2nd Canty Bay 3rd Black Kalanisi