UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Behind a winner at Ascot that has gone in again since, TOMMY THE TANK continues to progress and going up beyond 3m could bring about the improvement necessary to get off the mark at the third time of asking. Runner-up on his two previous starts before falling when going well at Doncaster in November, Wicked Thoughts can give the selection the most to think about. Camps Bay has claims if repeating the form of his debut effort at Leicester in November.
Prediction : 1st Tommy The Tank 2nd Wicked Thoughts 3rd Camps Bay

A promising second on her debut at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in December, connections look to have found an ideal opportunity for PLAY IT AGAIN to get off the mark on British soil. The daughter of Nathaniel may have too much for the more experienced Irisante, who also started her career in France and has been placed on each of her last two outings. A winner at Ayr on the Flat last October, Graecia looks the pick of the newcomers on her first outing for the Charlie Longsdon team.
Prediction : 1st Play It Again 2nd Irisante 3rd Graecia

SIMPLE GETAWAY showed significant improvement from first to second start over fences when runner-up over 3m at Ludlow last week and sets the standard on this occasion off an unchanged mark. Venetia Williams' charge is preferred to the largely unexposed Scotch On Da Rocks, who could be of interesting going up in trip on his chasing bow, while Lock Out has dropped back to a mark just 1lb higher than his last success at Chepstow in October.
Prediction : 1st Simple Getaway 2nd Scotch On Da Rocks 3rd Lock Out

GREENWAYS stayed on well to take third in a similar event over 2m3f at Warwick and should find stepping back up in trip is an ideal move given he won over the extended 2m5f when last tried at this venue. Chestnut Pete has been knocking on the door of late and, having also posted some respectable course form, cannot be ruled out in this company. Kings Justice and Boys Of Wexford are other notable options.
Prediction : 1st Greenways 2nd Chestnut Pete 3rd Kings Justice

HELLFIRE PRINCESS did just what was required to edge a tight finish over the extended 2m3f here in January 2024. Despite a spell on the sidelies,she could be well placed to follow up off 8lb higher, especially with the longer trip not expected to be an issue. Ironed Out was also a game winner over Taunton's extended 2m last time out and should also figure if taking another step forward for this sterner test of stamina. Miss Pearl and Olivia Kate are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Hellfire Princess 2nd Ironed Out 3rd Happy Returns

MAASAI MARA returned from a break to finish third over C&D behind smart performer Nemean Lion just before Christmas and the five-year-old may still be fairly treated in this discipline. Reallyntruthfully is expected to benefit from this more conventional track based on his latest effort at Windsor and remains with potential. Others for the shortlist include Melton Mossy and Oh My Johnny.
Prediction : 1st Maasai Mara 2nd Reallyntruthfully 3rd Melton Mossy

KOOL KID has gone close on his last couple of starts in the point-to-point sphere and the experience gained there will help him on his Rules bow. Race To Base is open to progression following his fourth at Aintree on Boxing Day with similar comments applying to Build Your Dream, who occupied the same position at Taunton in November and should step forward.
Prediction : 1st Kool Kid 2nd Race To Base 3rd Build Your Dream