UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

GLOBAL ESTEEM opened his account over hurdles with a victory in novice company at Market Rasen. The runner-up has subsequently boosted that form and there looks to be more to come from Fergal O'Brien's inmate. O'Brien also runs Shelikesthelights, who has having her first outing since April when finding only one too good at Worcester latest, while Quaresome reverts to this shorter trip with a shout.
Prediction : 1st Global Esteem 2nd Shelikesthelights 3rd Quaresome

SCOTTIE'S SISTER took a step forward over hurdles when runner-up at Newton Abbot. The winner was rated 102, so that looks solid form and she can go one better. Sheila Tequila was no match for the winner when second at Plumpton, but that was her first start over timber and she can have a say with improvement forthcoming, while Holywell is a half-sister to a winning hurdler and is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Scotties Sister 2nd Sheila Tequila 3rd Holywell

RICKETY BRIDGE made a winning debut over hurdles when successful at Southwell back in March. The five-year-old has plenty of scope for improvement this season and Paul Nicholls' inmate is taken to make a wining reappearance. Mostly Sunny returns to this level with a chance, though carries a 12lb penalty having landed a double during the summer, while Pethers Run has placed in a couple of point-to-points and could give a good account on his debut under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Rickety Bridge 2nd Mostly Sunny 3rd Pethers Run

A return to form for ISABELLA BEE would make her difficult to beat. Fergal O'Brien's charge was a comfortable winner over the extended 2m at Worcester in August before disappointing when a remote third over the same track and trip last month but, should she return to form, the seven-year-old will be a tough nut to crack. The consistent The Gypsy Davey is the main danger, while Itso Fury arrives here on a workable mark.
Prediction : 1st Isabella Bee 2nd The Gypsy Davey 3rd Itso Fury

OLIVERS TRAVELS found one too good when beaten narrowly over 3m at Perth last month and a repeat of that effort will make him difficult to beat. Peter and Michael Bowen's charge has been raised 2lb in the ratings for that half-length second but that shouldn't prevent another bold showing. La Renommee should improve for her seasonal reappearance when she was fourth at Perth, while Topofthecotswolds heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Olivers Travels 2nd La Renommee 3rd Topofthecotswolds

BETHPAGE failed in her attempt to complete the four-timer when only making the frame at Worcester in July, but this looks a much easier assignment. Emma Lavelle's six-year-old is only 3lb higher and she can continue her rise in the handicap ranks. Sunday Soldier also had her winning sequence halted on her most recent outing, as she was well held in fourth at Perth in April, but she isn't one to write off. Mulberry Hill rates best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Bethpage 2nd Sunday Soldier 3rd Mulberry Hill

I'D GO MANIAC made a strong impression when running out a five-and-a-half-length victor on his second bumper start at Market Rasen in July. Alan King's five-year-old now has a 7lb penalty to carry but, considering the manner of that success, he might be up to the task. Point-to-point winner Lady Kluck changed hands for 75,000 pounds and it would be no surprise to see her go well, while any market support for Batsman with Nico de Boinville booked should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Id Go Maniac 2nd Lady Kluck 3rd Batsman