UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

This looks to be a very good opportunity for BARON DE MIDLETON to get back to winning ways. Brian Ellison's charge is clear of these on official ratings and, after being sent off a short-priced favourite over the extended 1m7f at Catterick (third) in March, connections look likely to gain some compensation. Hard Rain will likely offer the sternest resistance to the selection with Brodie Hampson claiming a useful 3lb, while Nick The Greek heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Baron De Midleton 2nd Hard Rain 3rd Nick The Greek

A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on LIGHTS ARE GREEN, who has a good record at the track when completing and he could be well treated after a break. George Bewley's runner has been off the track for more than 200 days, when he finished a clear second over 3m at this venue. Edward Austin takes off a valuable 5lb and this prominent racer could be difficult to pass. Stowaway John bounced back to form in fine style last time over C&D and a 5lb rise could prove lenient, while The White Volcano rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Lights Are Green 2nd Stowaway John 3rd The White Volcano

Plenty in with chances and COOLMOYNE gets a tentative selection. Simon Waugh's charge went off a well-backed favourite last time over 2m1f at Market Rasen, and a more sedate gallop up in trip can help the eight-year-old produce a more polished jumping display. Robert D'ores looked to be running a nice race before unseating his rider over C&D last time and he should be thereabouts if he gets round, while Benny Baloo is a consistent performer to note.
Prediction : 1st Coolmoyne 2nd Robert Dores 3rd Benny Baloo

CHOOSETHENEWS got off the mark over fences with a decisive victory at Newcastle three weeks ago and a 3lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from following up here. Playful Saint has failed to fire on his last couple of starts over hurdles but he should not be underestimated on his chasing bow, while similar comments apply to Park Annonciade.
Prediction : 1st Choosethenews 2nd Playful Saint 3rd Park Annonciade

WILFUL put two narrow defeats behind him with an easy 28-length success over 2m3f at Fontwell last time and the five-year-old clearly sets the standard on that evidence. Walk On Quest disappointed last time but is a player based on his second at Kelso on his Rules debut, while Famous Liss edges out Conquer The Breeze to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Wilful 2nd Walk On Quest 3rd Famous Liss

Speed Davis accounted for Bold Light (second) when winning over 2m1f at Musselburgh a month ago and is likely to confirm that form here. That said, marginal preference is for BREIZH RIVER, who has been knocking hard on the door of late and looks to have plenty in his favour on this occasion. Lightning Flash also has solid form claims and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Breizh River 2nd Speed Davis 3rd Bold Light

Horn Cape comfortably got the better of CONISTON GEORGE at Newcastle but a combination of faster ground and a 9lb swing in the weights could see Nicky Richards' charge reverse that form. Goldwyn has done little wrong since joining the Mark Walford stable, building on two solid placed efforts when scoring by three lengths at Wetherby, and he must enter calculations. Two Auld Pals also warrants respect following his C&D success.
Prediction : 1st Coniston George 2nd Horn Cape 3rd Goldwyn

It could be worth chancing BETTER BE DEFINITE from the foot of the weights. Neil Alexander's charge won nicely on just his second handicap appearance at Ayr and, open to greater improvement, he should be competitive off a 5lb higher mark. Stablemate Boolamore Classic wouldn't have been far away over 2m4f here last time but for unseating his rider two out and the handicap debutant is interesting with cheekpieces now equipped. Atomic Angel arrives in excellent form and makes the shortlist, along with Rumble B and Guernesey.
Prediction : 1st Better Be Definite 2nd Boolamore Classic 3rd Atomic Angel