UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

WHOSMYDADDY arrives here on the back of two victories earlier in the year and a 7lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to stop him from making it a hat-trick. Ballylinch is an obvious threat to the selection following his success over this distance at Fakenham, while Dr Shirocco and Court Dreaming are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Whosmydaddy 2nd Ballylinch 3rd Dr Shirocco

HOME FREE did not appear to stay when stepped up to 2m4f over timber on his handicap debut at Wincanton, but his previous 14-length success at Lingfield means that he is worthy of another chance back down in trip on his chasing bow. Five Dollar Fine was an impressive winner over C&D recently and has to be of interest, despite a 9lb rise in the ratings. Others to note are Take Centre Stage and Backbyjet.
Prediction : 1st Home Free 2nd Five Dollar Fine 3rd Take Centre Stage

SPONTHUS readily accounted for Slaney Opera when winning between the flags a month ago and the nine-year-old merits plenty of respect on the back of that performance. Lucky Lucarno also was successful in a point-to-point last time and the veteran should not be discounted, while Cool Desire edges out Dressedtoimpress and Toucan Sam to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Sponthus 2nd Lucky Lucarno 3rd Cool Desire

A 4lb rise for Imperial Data's latest success looks fair and he warrants respect bidding to complete the four-timer on his return, but preference is for the unexposed I AM MAX. He beat a decent field on his hurdling debut at Ayr (second and third both successful since) and could exploit an opening mark of 112, with stepping up half a mile unlikely to pose any problems. Les's Legacy and Paddy O'Mahler, who are closely matched on their Newcastle clash in March, also hold claims in a competitive event.
Prediction : 1st I Am Max 2nd Imperial Data 3rd Less Legacy

Dual bumper winner GUARD THE MOON has posted three solid placed efforts since switching to hurdles and connections will be very disappointed if he doesn't land the spoils in this contest. Boomslang comes out second-best on official ratings, but he has failed to complete the last twice and jumped badly right-handed at Doncaster, which would be an obvious concern around here. Therefore, Didnt Ask, equipped with a first-time tongue-tie, could be the value bet to chase home the selection.
Prediction : 1st Guard The Moon 2nd Didnt Ask 3rd Boomslang

Holly Bird has posted solid efforts at Carlisle and Sedgefield and will likely give another good account, while Getaway Frankie is a half-sister to bumper/hurdles winner Grove Road and must enter calculations on debut. Point-to-point scorers Squiggles and Borna Gem add further spice to the race, but EBSELYSEES shades the verdict. There was much to like about her opening fourth at Huntingdon and she could make the necessary improvement.
Prediction : 1st Ebselysees 2nd Holly Bird 3rd Getaway Frankie