UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Despite jumping out to his right on more than one occasion, Boys Of Wexford regained the winning thread at Fontwell last month. A return to this right-handed track is likely to suit, but a 5lb higher mark does demand more from the seven-year-old. With that in mind, it could be worth chancing IRON D'EX, who wasn't disgraced when finishing fourth over an inadequate 2m here a fortnight ago. Jac Jumper and Mister Upton are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Iron Dex 2nd Boys Of Wexford 3rd Jac Jumper

Having landed a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe off a mark of 126 when under the tutelage of Jessica Harrington in Ireland, stable debutant PIGEON HOUSE could prove classy enough to concede weight to this afternoon's rivals. Jennie Candlish's charge should put his experience to good use reverting to novice company and a third career victory could be in the offing. Fellow penalised winner Sayva receives 5lb from the selection and is feared most after his comfortable victory at Newcastle 41 days ago. Hurdles debutant Ocean Walz is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pigeon House 2nd Sayva 3rd Ocean Walz

Having justified heavy support in the market when opening his account over 2m at Fakenham last month, SECRET DES DIEUX looks to have been found a suitable opportunity to follow up. James Owen's charge ticks plenty of the right boxes and the son of Zarak boasts enough stamina in his pedigree to see out today's extended 2m3f distance. Hurdles debutant Guchen displayed enough ability on his fifth-placed bumper bow at Southwell to suggest that he can give the selection most to think about, ahead of fellow timber newcomer Tongaknoxie.
Prediction : 1st Secret Des Dieux 2nd Guchen 3rd Tongaknoxie

The fitting of a visor enabled Grove Road to land victories at Newton Abbot and Huntingdon on his last two appearances and another bold bid is forecast. However, a 7lb higher mark for his latest triumph could be enough to thwart the eight-year-old's hat-trick bid and WEAVER'S ANSWER may offer more value. Tim Vaughan's charge is unexposed as a stayer and last month's reappearance sixth at Lingfield should have blown away any cobwebs. Pipers Cross has the form to feature as well.
Prediction : 1st Weavers Answer 2nd Grove Road 3rd Pipers Cross

Finest View was well beaten into third on her chasing debut at Kempton last month, but she could get closer off a 2lb lower rating. However, it may pay to side with LIME DROP, who was victorious by over a length at Uttoxeter last time and is only 5lb higher for that triumph. Henry Daly's eight-year-old is a previous course winner and can complete a double. Beat Box is another to note if he can bounce back from his underwhelming fourth at Hexham last time.
Prediction : 1st Lime Drop 2nd Finest View 3rd Beat Box

CULLIGRAN returned from a break to bolt up over track and trip last month and she was given a 7lb rise for that victory. John O'Shea's five-year-old has lots in her favour again and will prove very difficult to beat. Lady Caro was beaten 12 lengths into second in this grade at Fontwell last time and should go well off 1lb higher, while A Little Something is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Culligran 2nd Lady Caro 3rd A Little Something

JUST GOLDEN changed hands for 120,000 euros in June last year and the son of Flemensfirth is related to plenty of winners. With Dan Skelton's string in fine order at present, he gets the vote to make a winning debut. Doctor On Call is a half-brother to Martator and it would be no surprise to see him get involved on his first start, especially if the market speaks in his favour. Of the remainder, Getaway Sam makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Just Golden 2nd Doctor On Call 3rd Getaway Sam