UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Last year's winner Captain Zebo made a successful return to action when scoring over 2m4f here last month and a 3lb rise in the ratings shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, this drop in trip could leave the veteran vulnerable, with a chance taken on C&D winner ALLBETSOFF. The Mark Walford-trained gelding is now only 2lb higher than his wide-margin victory at this track in September and he could be ready to strike again. Serious Ego also enjoys it at this venue and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Allbetsoff 2nd Captain Zebo 3rd Serious Ego

Having posted his best effort in handicaps when runner-up over track and trip recently, compensation could be headed in BACKBYJET's direction. First-time cheekpieces are likely to aid Brian Ellison's gelding and a 3lb higher rating looks far from insurmountable. The biggest threat may emerge from last month's C&D winner The White Volcano, who capitalised on a career-low mark, while a change of scenery could revitalise stable debutant Concrete King.
Prediction : 1st Backbyjet 2nd The White Volcano 3rd Concrete King

The combination of a return to chasing and greater emphasis on stamina saw ELLEON back in the winner's enclosure over C&D. Sam England's charge won with enough in hand that day to suggest he's capable of going in again and a 6lb rise looks more than workable. Having pulled up on his last two outings, Motion In Limine clearly comes with risks attached, although a wind procedure could help the nine-year-old get back on track. He is feared most, ahead of Zwicky.
Prediction : 1st Elleon 2nd Motion In Limine 3rd Zwicky

KAARESS was the best of these hurdling newcomers on the Flat having won four times, including a victory over 1m2f on soft ground. Brian Hughes' presence is a positive and she's preferred to another filly in On The Bubble, who also tasted success on soft going on the level when scoring over a mile at Redcar. The remainder have shown little on the Flat, with Nobodys Girl perhaps proving best of them.
Prediction : 1st Kaaress 2nd On The Bubble 3rd Nobodys Girl

HALPHA SOLEIL faces an easier task than when fourth over track and trip last time. He was beaten only a neck on testing going here before that and Micky Hammond's charge may prove the one to beat. Get A Superstar has a shout on a recent fourth at Market Rasen when making his handicap debut, while Huit Reflets has been in the mix lately and may improve further with a visor applied for this.
Prediction : 1st Halpha Soleil 2nd Huit Reflets 3rd Get A Superstar

RUMBLE B has won over C&D on a couple of occasions this year, including a success on heavy ground back in March. He can defy a 4lb rise for his latest victory and go in again. A couple of these return from layoffs with a shout. No Rematch ended last year with a short-head defeat at Exeter and has switched yards subsequently, while Tartan Cookie reappears following a longer absence but is back on a handy mark.
Prediction : 1st Rumble B 2nd Tartan Cookie 3rd No Rematch