UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

NO QUESTIONS ASKED, who currently holds a couple of speculative Grade 1 entries for the Cheltenham Festival, is the obvious one to side with here. Ben Pauling's seven-year-old was a close second in a Listed race at Huntingdon 13 days ago and sets a lofty standard for the rest to aim at. John Barbour and Tracking Treasure, who both get 12lb from the selection, can fight it out for the forecast slot.
Prediction : 1st No Questions Asked 2nd John Barbour 3rd Tracking Treasure

In the money on each of his four previous starts under Rules, BOLD RECRUIT has dropped enough hints to suggest that this step up in trip could be a rewarding move and these conditions could bring best out of Billy Aprahamian's charge. The less exposed Keel Strand is feared most upped in trip on just his third start for Paul Nicholls. Pike Road is respected despite his limitations being highlighted when only fifth at Catterick last month.
Prediction : 1st Bold Recruit 2nd Keel Strand 3rd Pike Road

SACRE COEUR boasts an obvious chance and could be up to giving weight and a beating to her rivals here. Ostrava Du Berlais and Regal Renaissance have their sights lowered and should be capable of making this a good test for the selection. However, dual course winner Current Mood lurks on a dangerous mark and could be the one to take advantage if the burden of top-weight prove troublesome for Dan Skelton's mare.
Prediction : 1st Sacre Coeur 2nd Current Mood 3rd Ostrava Du Berlais

CHIEF SUNDAY showed a game attitude when bringing up a double over 2m at Hereford last month and, upped 4lb, this unexposed handicapper gets the tentative vote to score in what looks a competitive affair. The Hardest Geezer did it well when scoring over 2m at Taunton recently and he looks the main danger on his handicap debut. Similar comments apply to Leloopa, who has showed more than enough to suggest that she can play a hand first time up in a handicap.
Prediction : 1st Chief Sunday 2nd The Hardest Geezer 3rd Leloopa

KELCE looked booked for second behind a subsequent winner before coming down at the last over 3m3f at Market Rasen last time and, provided he is none the worse for that mishap, he looks the one to side with off 5lb higher. Back On The Lash wasn't disgraced when third over 3m1f at Catterick last month and it would be no surprise if he were to emerge as the main danger to the selection off a 3lb lower mark. Supervisor is fancied to complete the podium.
Prediction : 1st Kelce 2nd Back On The Lash 3rd Supervisor

Dunstall Rambler is certain to prove popular after winning at Wincanton in December but, although respected, a chance can be taken on ELECTRIC JET. Well found in the betting on his chasing bow in October, the six-year-old showed promise before tiring late on. A drop in trip should suit on that evidence and, if doing so, he could go very close. Glimpse Of Glory had previously shown ability over hurdles and, with blinkers applied for the first time ahead of his chasing bow, he warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Electric Jet 2nd Dunstall Rambler 3rd Glimpse Of Glory

Southwell bumper winner STONE'S THROW has few miles on the clock and is one of the likelier candidates now sent handicapping. This test of stamina ought to suit the son of Dartmouth and judged on his previous exploits, a mark of 113 looks workable. Saunton Surf took a heavy fall at Ffos Las recently but she was in contention at the time and remains of interest, provided she is none the worse for that tumble. Super Sabre Sam heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Stones Throw 2nd Saunton Surf 3rd Super Sabre Sam