UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Having posted a personal best over timber when runner-up at Plumpton earlier this month, a similar performance from GLOBAL ESTEEM could enable a breakthrough victory in this sphere. The Fergal O'Brien-trained gelding should put his experience to good use and he may be able to fend off hurdles/stable debutant Jo's Rainbow, who is of a similar ability to the selection on the level and could go close if taking to this discipline for leading connections. Jumeirah King may chase the duo home.
Prediction : 1st Global Esteem 2nd Jos Rainbow 3rd Jumeirah King

MACTAVISH found only a progressive rival too strong on his return from a break over 2m5f at Ludlow earlier this month. This stiffer test of stamina should suit the seven-year-old and compensation could await. The biggest threat may be posed by recent Kempton scorer Halifax, who has possibly been let in lightly racing off only 4lb higher in the ratings. C&D runner-up Behind The Curtain is also likely to be in the shake-up.
Prediction : 1st Mactavish 2nd Halifax 3rd Behind The Curtain

Having scored over fences at the second time of asking at Taunton in March, Tonto Foley likely has more to offer. However, the six-year-old is effectively 12lb higher in the ratings without Ellis Collier's 7lb claim, which may be enough for FAMOSO to regain the winning thread. Matt Sheppard's gelding often gives his best at this venue and a fourth career victory could beckon. A first-time hood might enable an improved bid from Man Of Light.
Prediction : 1st Famoso 2nd Tonto Foley 3rd Man Of Light

AL SAYAH ran out a comfortable winner when upped to 2m3f on her handicap debut at Fontwell and, with further improvement to come, she is fancied to defy a 5lb rise in the ratings. Ryder's Rock posted a solid placed effort on her comeback run over an extended 2m1f at the same venue and she could improve for stepping back up in trip. Recent Ffos Las runner-up Triple Nickle cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Al Sayah 2nd Ryders Rock 3rd Triple Nickle

HARDY BOY was beaten a neck over 2m7f at Taunton in both November and December, and possibly just found 3m1f beyond him here in January. This trip should suit him perfectly and, freshened up by a break, he looks the one to beat. Riskintheground remains unexposed over fences and sits on a dangerous mark, while Kauto The King also has a squeak off bottom weight.
Prediction : 1st Hardy Boy 2nd Riskintheground 3rd Kauto The King

CAPTAIN ATTRIDGE comfortably disposed of a short-priced favourite over C&D recently and a 5lb rise might not be enough to anchor him if able to reproduce that performance. Colonel Lesley is entitled to improve for his comeback second at Plumpton and will likely show up well again, while Home And Dry could surprise one or two on his handicap debut. Jaxonne would be a big player if turned out quickly again after not quite getting home when third over 2m4f at Southwell on Wednesday evening.
Prediction : 1st Captain Attridge 2nd Jaxonne 3rd Colonel Lesley