UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

Having appreciated a return to this course when runner-up in a class 4 event last month, MARTALMIX'JAC makes plenty of appeal racing off the same mark. A drop into class 5 company looks ideal for Mel Rowley's gelding and compensation awaits. A 4lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another good run from Wincanton second Celtic Fortune and he's feared most, ahead of Felton Bellevue.
Prediction : 1st Martalmixjac 2nd Celtic Fortune 3rd Felton Bellevue

Aviation arrives on the back of a solid second at Warwick and the six-year-old is likely to give another good account of himself. However, LIBRE DE CHOEUR made an encouraging Rules debut when finishing third in the stronger-looking first division of that maiden hurdle on the same card. Market support for winning pointer Dwight K Schrute on his Rules bow would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Libre De Choeur 2nd Aviation 3rd Dwight K Schrute

HEVA ROSE looked one to keep the right side of when landing the spoils in a class 2 chase at Hereford 397 days ago and Venetia Williams' mare may be worth chancing off just 3lb higher. Although he was last seen falling at Chepstow, Lucky Lugger is a potential improver up in distance and the eight-year-old shouldn't be underestimated. Connections of Greenrock Abbey reach for first-time blinkers and an improved bid wouldn't come as a surprise.
Prediction : 1st Heva Rose 2nd Lucky Lugger 3rd Greenrock Abbey

WE GOT YOUR BACK accounted for Lady Pretender by two lengths when victorious over 2m at Leicester last month and is only 3lb worse off. The seven-year-old should have no issues with this step back up in trip and can confirm that form to complete a double. As for the latter, it would be no surprise to see her get closer and prove to be the main threat. Any market confidence behind dual point-to-point winner Bumpy Evans would also be interesting.
Prediction : 1st We Got Your Back 2nd Lady Pretender 3rd Bumpy Evans

ASCENDING LARK hasn't looked back since joining the Harry Derham stable after completing a double in good style at Huntingdon last April, and she now makes her handicap debut. The daughter of Great Pretender could have plenty more to offer on only her third start over hurdles and can defy her opening mark of 113. Ironed Out got her head in front for the first time at Taunton eight days ago and holds an obvious chance, while Hard As Nails looks best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ascending Lark 2nd Ironed Out 3rd Hard As Nails

JET PLANE has struggled in handicap company the last twice but he was a close third in a competitive event at Wetherby in October off a mark of 135. A repeat of that level of form would make him hard to beat in this company. Eva's Oskar has not had much racing of late but should not be underestimated on his return, while Bardenstown Lad completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jet Plane 2nd Evas Oskar 3rd Bardenstown Lad

Girl Of Gold and Tyger Lily are the pick of those with racecourse experience but the level they set is not very high. As a result, preference is for AND SHE WAS, who is closely related to plenty of winners and her yard do well in bumpers. Oracle Park is another noteworthy debutant and any market support for her would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st And She Was 2nd Oracle Park 3rd Girl Of Gold