UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

GO TO WAR backed up the promise he showed on his debut at Taunton when putting a subsequent winner in their place by seven and a half lengths over C&D in December. Fergal O'Brien's six-year-old has since undergone wind surgery and, with further improvement likely in a first-time tongue-tie, he can defy his 7lb penalty. Court In The Act, who struck by a neck at Kempton on Boxing Day, has progressed nicely since joining the Harry Derham yard and also has to be considered. Of the remainder, Blueberry Wine appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Go To War 2nd Court In The Act 3rd Blueberry Wine

MALAITA has failed to justify favouritism in each of her last two starts over this C&D but she has been far from disgraced by finishing second in both of them. The daughter of Malinas has dropped a total of 3lb for those efforts and she can go one better on this occasion. Keep Running attempted to make all when beaten nine lengths into third in this grade at Hereford last month and he could have a say off a 1lb lower rating, while Kings Keeper sports first-time blinkers and can beat the returning Zertakt home for third.
Prediction : 1st Malaita 2nd Keep Running 3rd Kings Keeper

World Of Dreams hasn't been seen since making it two wins out of three hurdle starts at Plumpton in January 2022, and he is an interesting contender on his return from a long absence on his handicap bow. However, the Anthony Honeyball yard have strike-rate of 0-9 in the last 14 days (at the time of writing), so the hat-trick seeking IMMORTAL FAME makes the most appeal. The eight-year-old secured victory in good fashion in a class 3 event at Ascot in December and while he was hit with a 9lb rise for that success, it is unlikely to prevent him from going in again. In D'or completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Immortal Fame 2nd World Of Dreams 3rd In Dor

GREENROCK ABBEY has shown a good level of consistency over fences and is a highly appealing option back at over 2m, with ground conditions expected to be in his favour. The class-dropping Fast Buck also commands respect but concedes 11lb to the selection, so a bigger threat may be posed by the attractively-weighted One True King. The latter has recently posted some respectable efforts over longer distances and his previous experience of this tricky course will help now eased in trip.
Prediction : 1st Greenrock Abbey 2nd One True King 3rd Fast Buck

Queshi Bridge posted a respectable effort when second over 2m5f on debut for the Alastair Ralph yard here last month and, having previously shown ability over this trip during her time in Ireland, the eight-year-old is a notable contender. Nevertheless, the distance is a concern and, with that in mind, the less-exposed BRENDAS ASKING, who represents a resurgent yard, is preferred. She can utilise her speed to make a winning handicap debut, while the low-mileage Dromlac Jury also warrants a betting check.
Prediction : 1st Brendas Asking 2nd Queshi Bridge 3rd Dromlac Jury

Before Midnight is a classy recruit to the hunters' chase scene and commands respect on his debut run in this sphere. However, ESPOIR DE GUYE displayed battling qualities when landing a similar race at Wincanton last month and another show of determination could suffice here. Recent point-to-point winner Shang Tang (second) is also noteworthy back over regulation fences. Captain Tommy (winner) is closely matched with the last- named based on their encounter here last month, but has something to prove after flopping between the flags since.
Prediction : 1st Espoir De Guye 2nd Before Midnight 3rd Shang Tang