UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Although he is a 21-race maiden over both hurdles and fences, HUIT REFLETS has run some good races in defeat and, after a respectable second-placed finish over 2m4f here at the beginning of the month, dropping back down in trip could be key to finally swing a result his way. Byron Hill rates the chief threat after returning from a lengthy absence with a near miss at Sedgefield 36 days ago, while top-weight Mister Moodles can also go well.
Prediction : 1st Huit Reflets 2nd Byron Hill 3rd Mister Moodles

SHADOWS IN THE SKY was in a buoyant mood when he made all over 2m4f here last month and, given he was well in command from a long way out, dropping back in trip might not be enough to prevent the eight-year-old from following up. Divas Doyen, runner-up to a progressive type over C&D 25 days ago, is feared most, with Jet Patrol and Augharue others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Shadows In The Sky 2nd Divas Doyen 3rd Jet Patrol

The trip might well have been the undoing of NOT NOW TAYTO when he just failed to reel in the winner in a tight finish over 2m4f here a fortnight ago and, given that was his first run back after wind surgery, the relatively quick turnaround suggests another bold showing can be expected now the gelding steps up to 3m for first time under Rules. Others to consider include Ribeye, Castletown and Buto.
Prediction : 1st Not Now Tayto 2nd Ribeye 3rd Castletown

Shengai Enki has impressively notched a double and warrants plenty of respect chasing down the hat-trick, but this prize could well be going back to Ireland courtesy of IF YOU LET ME. The five-year-old left his bumper form well behind when dotting up on his hurdling debut at Kilbeggan last month and it's worth noting that he is Gavin Cromwell's and Keith Donoghue's only runner/ride on the card. Jumping newcomer Auld Toon Loon adds further spice to the race.
Prediction : 1st If You Let Me 2nd Shengai Enki 3rd Auld Toon Loon

Many will fancy Hartur D'oudairies to turn the tables on WELL EDUCATED, being 8lb better off for a half-length beating, but the latter took another step forward when following up at Kelso and he is fancied to confirm his superiority over the rival en route to completing the hat-trick. Imperial Data has won four of his last five outings and first-time cheekpieces could potentially unlock another gear, while Chilinlikeavillain is worth a market check at least on his first outing since March last year.
Prediction : 1st Well Educated 2nd Hartur Doudairies 3rd Imperial Data

Henry Daly wouldn't be a frequent Hexham visitor, indeed he boasts an impressive course record of three winners from four past runners, so the fact that MINNIEMUM is his sole representative on the card is hugely interesting. Add to that the seven-year-old arrives following a breakthrough success at Bangor and champion jockey Harry Cobden takes over in the plate, she gets a confident vote. Tigga Time represents an in-form Sandy Thomson stable and looks an obvious danger on his handicap debut, while Dillarchie holds each-way claims.
Prediction : 1st Minniemum 2nd Tigga Time 3rd Dillarchie