UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

The combination of a return to maiden company and this better ground ought to suit Don Virginia, who sets the form standard having placed on his first three starts over timber before going handicapping. He can mount a serious challenge, but the vote goes to COURT IN A STORM. The six-year-old landed a bumper in impressive fashion at Ludlow in October and could prove too strong now sent hurdling under suitable conditions. Rock On Cowboy can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Court In A Storm 2nd Don Virginia 3rd Rock On Cowboy

EVERYONESGAME was beginning to edge into contention when unseating three from home at Kempton last week. Sent off the even-money favourite that day, Emma Lavelle's gelding faces an easier task now dropped in class and, if able to put in a clear round, he could be difficult to beat. The Gypsy Davey has posted a number of creditable efforts in defeat but would need more to land the spoils, so chasing debutant Red Hugh might pose a bigger threat.
Prediction : 1st Everyonesgame 2nd Red Hugh 3rd The Gypsy Davey

A few of these arrive with something to prove and it might be best to side with PITTSBURG. The nine-year-old recorded a comfortable victory at Market Rasen last month and, if turning up in a similar mood, a 4lb rise will be no barrier to further success. Zmiinyi was by no means disgraced at Warwick a fortnight ago and he could benefit from a drop in trip. My Portia appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pittsburg 2nd Zmiinyi 3rd My Portia

TIME INTERVAL went close to gaining a second victory here when making a bold bid from the front. Despite a 4lb rise from the handicapper, this doesn't appear to be a particularly deep contest for the grade and the seven-year-old can prove too strong for the opposition. Across Earth will need to jump better but undoubtedly has the ability to be competitive, while Grenardier completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Time Interval 2nd Across Earth 3rd Grenardier

MY VIRTUE clearly appreciates a sound surface judged on her success at Southwell last May and the fact that came after a break gives plenty of hope that she can strike after nearly a year off. Mistral Blue took a step in the right direction when fourth over C&D last month and the assessor may have been kind to drop her 2lb. Any market support for Briery Bee should be noted on her first taste of handicap action.
Prediction : 1st My Virtue 2nd Mistral Blue 3rd Briery Bee

Having won over C&D from 3lb lower back in October, MISTYMAL has plenty going for him in this company and the return to Hereford could help iron out some of the jumping issues that have blighted his last couple of efforts. Cave Article stays well and rates the chief danger with cheekpieces added, although King Of Brazil has hinted at a revival of late and can also figure if coping with the step back up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Mistymal 2nd Cave Article 3rd King Of Brazil

SINCHI ROCA made light work of the opposition on his only start in a point-to-point and followed up that smooth performance with a ready win in a Taunton bumper in February. The five-year-old is heading in the right direction and can defy the 7lb penalty. Getaway Vic carries the same burden for an equally taking performance on his Rules debut at Worcester, and he was far from disgraced when second at the same venue subsequently. Mighty Gesture and Windsor Blue complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Sinchi Roca 2nd Getaway Vic 3rd Mighty Gesture