UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

VIYANNI made a successful start over hurdles at Market Rasen before stepping up on that effort in one of the stronger juvenile contests run this season when third to Lulamba at Ascot. Connections might have an eye on Cheltenham for the Boodles next month and this appears to be a fine opportunity for him to progress further. Mister Cessna pulled up in the Finale at Chepstow on his UK bow and will find this easier. El Gavilan and Kotgar appear best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Viyanni 2nd Mister Cessna 3rd El Gavilan

JASMINE BLISS may have had excuses when a beaten favourite at Ffos Las last month, with the yard form dropping off for a brief spell. However, the six-year-old, a dual bumper winner who finished runner-up to a subsequent Listed winner at Lingfield on her hurdling debut, gets the vote to show her true colours. Sea Presenting made a promising start under Rules when third at Warwick and is capable of being the main threat. Hot Goddess completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Jasmine Bliss 2nd Sea Presenting 3rd Bettys Tiara

SIMPLE GETAWAY appeared to need his return to action at Exeter when shaping well for a fair way before getting tired in the closing stages. The seven-year-old was dropped 4lb for that effort, which gives him a strong chance on this occasion, especially with the run under his belt. Stepping up in trip may see Iron D'ex in a better light after his fourth at Hereford. Tout Sur Moi isn't discounted following wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Simple Getaway 2nd Iron Dex 3rd Tout Sur Moi

VANDERPOEL's debut victory under Rules at Huntingdon last month couldn't have worked out much better, with the second, third and fifth all winning next time out. Ben Pauling's charge looks to have been found a golden opportunity to follow up and he's likely to prove a warm order. Smart Flat performer King Of Records must defy a 488-day layoff on his hurdles/stable bow but the five-year-old may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Grenardier.
Prediction : 1st Vanderpoel 2nd King Of Records 3rd Grenardier

The progressive Superbolt warrants respect after scoring here and at Leicester in December, but he's effectively racing off a stone higher in the ratings now that Sam Twiston-Davies is back in the plate. With that in mind, CAN YOU CALL may thwart the five-year-old's hat-trick bid. Evan Williams' inmate found only a subsequent Grade 2 runner-up too strong at Chepstow and he can strike off an unchanged mark. Bobhopeornohope is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Can You Call 2nd Superbolt 3rd Bobhopeornohope

SWEET MAGIC bounced back to form when a short-head second over 2m4f at Aintree on Boxing Day and she could be hard to stop if repeating that level of form here, despite a 3lb rise. Baby Sage is an obvious threat following her success at Exeter, while Springs A Girl has to be feared on her first taste of handicap action. Others to note are Batwomen and Current Mood.
Prediction : 1st Sweet Magic 2nd Baby Sage 3rd Springs A Girl

ENRILO failed to fire in a handicap on his sole start this season, at Chepstow in October, but the 11-year-old can be given another chance in this company based on the pick of his efforts, which include finishing first past the post in the 2021 bet365 Gold Cup. Frere d'Armes is another with strong form claims but does have questions to answer after a disappointing effort at Taunton. Percussion completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Enrilo 2nd Frere dArmes 3rd Percussion