13:25 Hereford

The vote goes to GET CRACKING, who shaped with promise when finishing fifth over 2m5f here on his chasing debut last month. The point-to-point winner ought to have learnt plenty from that experience and with a step up in trip likely to suit, it would come as no surprise to see an improved performance. Mister Barclay was far from fluent at Uttoxeter in May, so it was to his credit that he was able to claim the silver medal. He looks the main threat, although Camulus should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Get Cracking 2nd Mister Barclay 3rd Camulus

13:55 Hereford

Pitched into Listed company on her UK debut last month, Venetia Williams' Epinephrine looks certain to appreciate a considerable ease in grade. Although respected, preference is for CHUGGY, who is a half-brother to the recent Challow winner The New Lion and it would come as no surprise to see a big run on his Rules debut. Timeforarum landed a handicap over C&D recently but he has more to do under the penalty.
Prediction : 1st Chuggy 2nd Epinephrine 3rd Timeforarum

14:25 Hereford

Getaway With You has been largely consistent this season and has less to prove than many, but he remains a maiden over hurdles after 15 starts and preference is for KICK FOR TOUCH. The five-year-old didn't show much across three qualifying runs, but he steps markedly up in trip for his handicap debut and may fare better with blinkers applied for the first time. Martalite was on target over 2m5f at Exeter last month and he ought to be a threat from 6lb higher, if seeing out this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Kick For Touch 2nd Getaway With You 3rd Martalite

14:55 Hereford

MOODOFTHEMOMENT landed a course and distance double last year and resumed his good progress over fences with a victory at Ludlow last time. A convincing winner on that occasion, Matt Sheppard's charge should have more to offer and is taken to defy an 8lb rise. Golden De Coeur will likely have come on for a recent outing at Windsor and can feature off a potentially lenient mark, while The Boola Boss could bounce back to form.
Prediction : 1st Moodofthemoment 2nd Golden De Coeur 3rd The Boola Boss

15:25 Hereford

A LITTLE SOMETHING has shown steady improvement in her four starts over hurdles to date. The daughter of Dartmouth stayed on in determined fashion to take third over 2m here last time and Emma Lavelle's mare may prove hard to stop over this longer distance. Coco Brave finished third at Southwell on her handicap bow and is a likely improver fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, while Our Bill's Aunt is more exposed but could be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st A Little Something 2nd Coco Brave 3rd Our Bills Aunt

15:55 Hereford

A winner between the flags, DOUGLAS HYDE made a promising debut under Rules when finding only one too good at Bangor. Another good account seems assured and the five-year-old is marginally preferred to Wandering Ego. The latter acquitted himself well when third at Newbury on his first outing for Olly Murphy's in-form yard, while Cobbler's Boy is one to note for Dan Skelton having finished second in a point-to-point in Ireland last year.
Prediction : 1st Douglas Hyde 2nd Wandering Ego 3rd Cobblers Boy