UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

J J MOON produced his best effort to date over timber when runner-up at Wincanton last month and a replication of that display might see the six-year-old go one better. Ben Solo has the ability to be competitive and any rain in the forecast would further enhance his credentials, while Libre De Choeur shaped well on his hurdling debut at Warwick and is open to improvement.
Prediction : 1st J J Moon 2nd Ben Solo 3rd Libre De Choeur

Connections appeared to find the key to RATH GAUL HILL at the end of last season with a drop back to 2m seeing him record back-to-back victories at Newbury and Ayr. The seven-year-old remains unexposed over this distance and it wouldn't be a major surprise if he could improve further. Duhallow Tommy chased home the selection at Newbury and has performed with credit on both outings this season, while Famoso can beat Cat Tiger for third.
Prediction : 1st Rath Gaul Hill 2nd Duhallow Tommy 3rd Famoso

LEAVE OF ABSENCE showed a good attitude when runner-up to Iberico Lord at Kempton in November, returning from over two years off the track. Given enough time to recover, Anthony Honeyball's gelding is likely to appreciate a step up in trip and can prove a cut above the opposition. El Rio is respected following his third at Kempton on Boxing Day, while Don't Tell Su was a useful type over hurdles and is likely to progress further over the larger obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Leave Of Absence 2nd El Rio 3rd Dont Tell Su

Maxcel failed to complete a hat-trick when well beaten in a stronger event at Market Rasen last July, but he is an interesting contender on his seasonal return. However, HMS PRESIDENT gets the nod. Alan King's eight-year-old justified short odds at Kempton before hitting the crossbar at Huntingdon next time and he now makes his first start in a handicap in this sphere. Black Hawk Eagle is next best.
Prediction : 1st HMS President 2nd Maxcel 3rd Black Hawk Eagle

FAMOUS CLERMONT went in by three lengths in a deeper contest than this at Stratford last May and this looks a good starting point. If the veteran retains that same enthusiasm, he will prove very hard to beat. Take All accounted for Joker De Mai (third) when filling the runner-up spot at Taunton earlier in the month and can confirm his authority over that rival. Jet Plane is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Famous Clermont 2nd Take All 3rd Jet Plane

State Of Fame made the frame in this grade at Taunton on his latest outing and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role off only 1lb higher. However, it may pay to side with NOLLYADOR, who finished third at Huntingdon last month and goes off an unchanged mark. With the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, he could make his second handicap start a successful one. Sangiovese completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Nollyador 2nd State Of Fame 3rd Sangiovese