UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Runner-up to a subsequent hurdles winner in a bumper here a year ago, FOX'S FANCY appears to have been handed a golden opportunity. Lucinda Russell's mare, who is closely related to three winners, most notably Grand National hero One For Arthur, ought to relish the switch to timber and she gets the vote. Point-to-point winner Galunggung hasn't been seen since finishing second at Kelso in January 2023, but he is the main danger. That One needs to improve, but previous hurdling experience will stand him in good stead.
Prediction : 1st Foxs Fancy 2nd Galunggung 3rd That One

Not the strongest of contests, in which a chance can be taken on BOWLER JACK. The six-year-old hasn't shown much so far but, with cheekpieces applied for the first time ahead of his handicap debut, it would come as no surprise were he to step forward. Huit Reflets posted a couple of promising efforts when trained in Ireland and the market can guide as he debuts for a new yard, while Brian's Jet might prove to be best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Bowler Jack 2nd Huit Reflets 3rd Brians Jet

A quick turnaround proved to be no problem for Heritier De Sivola, who was on target at Newcastle last weekend, having cruised to victory over C&D just two days earlier. The seven-year-old might find things tougher under a double penalty, though, and CAMP BELAN is preferred. He defeated Heritier De Sivola when making most from 5lb lower at Ayr last month and he can repeat the dose under similar tactics. Keep Wondering can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Camp Belan 2nd Heritier De Sivola 3rd Keep Wondering

Rumble B struck in good fashion over 3m3f at Sedgefield last month and it would be no surprise to see him go very close again off only a 4lb higher rating. However, a chance can be taken on WAL BUCK'S, who had to settle for a well-beaten fourth on his handicap bow at Sandown, but it's way too soon to give up on him. Lucinda Russell's five-year-old takes a step up in distance and could prove a different proposition off a 2lb lower mark. Lucky So And So could also have a say after his second at Lingfield.
Prediction : 1st Wal Bucks 2nd Rumble B 3rd Lucky So And So

Nights In Venice got his head in front at the 16th attempt when scoring by just under a length in a class 4 event at Ayr, and he would be foolish to dismiss off a 3lb higher mark. However, the vote goes to CUDGEL, who has found only one too strong on each of his last two appearances, and he could be the one to beat off an unchanged rating. Return Fire is 1lb lower than for his well-beaten fourth at Musselburgh and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Cudgel 2nd Nights In Venice 3rd Return Fire

TWO AULD PALS has produced three solid efforts in novice hurdles, including when finishing third at Ayr last time, and the second that day has won subsequently. The Lucinda Russell-trained six-year-old makes his handicap debut off a mark of 106, which looks workable. Paddy The Horse, who hit the frame in this grade at Newcastle last month, also has to be considered off a 1lb lower rating. Wotyoudunnow Buddy is another to note in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Two Auld Pals 2nd Paddy The Horse 3rd Wotyoudunnow Buddy