UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

BARON DE MIDLETON occupied the runner-up berth in a class 2 handicap at Kelso two starts ago and, if the 12-year-old runs anywhere near that level, he will prove very hard to beat. Jubilee Gold finished a fair third over 2m3f at Taunton last week and is likely to be thereabouts, while Kopa Kilana is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Baron De Midleton 2nd Jubilee Gold 3rd Kopa Kilana

DESTINATION DUBAI has taken a step forward with each of his three bumper starts, with his best effort coming when taking the silver medal home in a Grade 2 at Aintree. The six-year-old now makes his first start over hurdles and is tough to oppose. Saxon Star showed more when third at Newcastle on her jumping bow and may improve for the application of blinkers. Of the remainder, newcomer Flat Jack makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Destination Dubai 2nd Saxon Star 3rd Flat Jack

Shakeyatailfeather prevailed by a short head to record a quickfire double at Plumpton and should remain competitive off 4lb higher. However, FIRST STREET filled the runner-up spot in this class at Kempton in March and the assessor may have given the eight-year-old a chance by dropping him 1lb for that effort. With Brian Hughes booked, it would be no surprise to see him get off the mark over fences. Coqolino isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st First Street 2nd Shakeyatailfeather 3rd Coqolino

MOON CHIME looks worthy of another chance, having been brought down early in the race at Aintree. He was an impressive winner at Stratford previously and can defy a hike in the weights given the ease of that success. Sedgefield winner Klitschko was well beaten at Perth and has a bit to prove in this higher grade, although the return to good ground will suit. Horn Cape was narrowly denied in this contest last year and is worthy of a second glance.
Prediction : 1st Moon Chime 2nd Klitschko 3rd Horn Cape

It could pay to stick with TOP OF THE BAY, despite a 7lb rise for going in at Carlisle a fortnight ago. He was having only his third start for Sam England's yard when returning the ready winner and another good effort looks assured. Ribeye won this back in 2023 and is worthy of consideration after showing signs of a return to form at Newcastle. Am Still Here is one to note on his chasing debut.
Prediction : 1st Top Of The Bay 2nd Ribeye 3rd Am Still Here

SUPER CITIZEN won at Carlisle before finding a well-handicapped rival too good at Kelso. The veteran returns to this lower grade with every chance and can edge out C'Est Quelqu'un, who also drops in class and confirmed he was in good order when finishing strongly for third at Sedgefield. Kicksaftersix returned a cosy winner over C&D recently and is no forlorn hope.
Prediction : 1st Super Citizen 2nd CEst Quelquun 3rd Kicksaftersix

RUMBLE B has been knocking on the door on his last couple of starts in similar contests at Catterick and Wetherby, and the 11-year-old has been found a suitable opportunity to get his head back in front. Romeo Brown's recent course form entitles him to a place on the shortlist, while Killybegs Jet Lady is capable of better following her second at Newcastle.
Prediction : 1st Rumble B 2nd Romeo Brown 3rd Killybegs Jet Lady

TARBAT NESS produced his best effort so far over hurdles when filling the runner-up spot at Huntingdon, before returning to the level and finishing in the same position at Pontefract. The step up in trip in this discipline promises to yield improvement and he may take advantage of a contest lacking much depth on paper. Express Run is of interest following a wind operation, while C&D winner Robert d'Ores appears best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tarbat Ness 2nd Express Run 3rd Robert dOres