UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

DICKENS was still in with a chance when falling three out at Uttoxeter last time and it would be no surprise to see Alan King's gelding provide his supporters with some compensation in this moderate event. Moonlight Monarch was not disgraced on his handicap bow at Newcastle and he should not be underestimated. Others to note are Larkfield Lusive and Gone With The Tide.
Prediction : 1st Dickens 2nd Moonlight Monarch 3rd Larkfield Lusive

BENMORE was slightly disappointing when well held in handicap company over an extended 2m3f at Doncaster but his previous form suggests that the five-year-old could be hard to beat in a race of this nature, especially as first-time cheekpieces may bring about improvement. The rest all arrive here with plenty to prove, but Nathan Wells and Soldier In Mayo are the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st Benmore 2nd Nathan Wells 3rd Soldier In Mayo

Konfusion has to be of interest following his Wetherby success a couple of weeks ago, but a subsequent 8lb rise is a concern. As a result, preference is for LOW MILEAGE, who was only beaten a neck into second at Musselburgh and is just 2lb higher now. Diamond Mix edges out Lewa House and Divas Doyen to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Low Mileage 2nd Konfusion 3rd Diamond Mix

BETTERFOREVERYONE showed more promise when third in the North Wales National at Bangor and it would be no surprise to see him play a leading role in this company off a 1lb lower mark. Last year's winner Breeze Of Wind has to be on the shortlist following an Ayr success, with a 2lb rise appearing fair. C'Est Quelqu'un should not be underestimated following an encouraging effort at Doncaster, while Destiny Is All is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Betterforeveryone 2nd Breeze Of Wind 3rd CEst Quelquun

Nicky Richards has won the last couple of runnings of this race and he appears to have another cracking chance with BARATABLET. The five-year-old has chased home a couple of decent-looking sorts in both outings to date (one bumper and one hurdle) and any improvement at all should make him tough to beat. Saint Malinas looks the main danger following encouraging performances over C&D and at Carlisle, while The Clonmel Kid has a chance on his penultimate effort.
Prediction : 1st Baratablet 2nd Saint Malinas 3rd The Clonmel Kid

I SEE THE SEA is the only runner in the line-up who arrives in top form, winning by 24 lengths at Wincanton last week, and he is difficult to oppose lining up off the same mark. Return Fire has won each of his three completed starts at this venue (unseated rider on the other occasion) and possibly deserves another chance after disappointing at Musselburgh. The dropped-in-class Raceview Road might also post an improved performance.
Prediction : 1st I See The Sea 2nd Return Fire 3rd Raceview Road

THE BIG BREAC looks to be improving all the time and is fancied to round out the hat-trick following a couple of wins at Wetherby. The eight-year-old must defy a further 6lb rise in the ratings but he is partnered by a top conditional in Peter Kavanagh. Zwicky has been knocking on the door, both in this sphere and over fences, and he could be in the shake-up once again. Star Vantage and Uokhun complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Big Breac 2nd Zwicky 3rd Star Vantage