UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Having relished a return to an extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter 17 days ago, MAX'S CHAMP makes grand appeal in his follow-up bid. The Champs Elysees gelding scored with something in hand and a 5lb higher mark could prove lenient. Although he hasn't proved the most consistent in the past, Tartan Cookie must enter calculations after scoring over C&D earlier this month. Ewan Whillans' inmate is feared most, ahead of Rumble B, who was behind in third.
Prediction : 1st Maxs Champ 2nd Tartan Cookie 3rd Rumble B

Having overcome a mishap at the second fence over track and trip recently, WILLIE SHAKE HANDS should have more to come in this discipline. That was the six-year-old's first outing over the larger obstacles and any improvement may see him doubling his tally. Chase debutant She Won't Mind wasn't disgraced on her latest fourth in a maiden hurdle here and she shouldn't be underestimated reverting to handicap company, while better is expected from Restandbethankful dropping in trip.
Prediction : 1st Willie Shake Hands 2nd She Wont Mind 3rd Restandbethankful

Am Still Here offered plenty of encouragement when finishing a close-up second on his chase bow over C&D earlier this month and a 2lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold showing. However, it might be worth taking a punt on handicap/chase debutant CLASSICAL STING. The son of Scorpion should enjoy this step up in distance and Lewis Dobb's 7lb claim could prove crucial. Time Was is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Classical Sting 2nd Am Still Here 3rd Time Was

KICKSAFTERSIX accounted for C'Est Quelqu'un (third) when securing a double over track and trip earlier in the month and is just 5lb higher. The nine-year-old is in the form of his life and looks the one to beat. Robert d'Ores made it two wins from his last three starts over the smaller obstacles at this venue last time and is looking to prove as effective in this sphere. Of the remainder, Halfway House Lad makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Kicksaftersix 2nd Robert dOres 3rd Halfway House Lad

PIKE ROAD won in a canter to get off the mark over an extended 2m7f here earlier in the month and sets the standard with a rating of 110. With a similar performance, he will prove very tough to beat. Point-to-point winner Theatre Light filled the runner-up spot at Carlisle on her first start under Rules but disappointed at Perth next time. Although, she could easily bounce back to have a say. Moveonbuy is next best.
Prediction : 1st Pike Road 2nd Theatre Light 3rd Moveonbuy

The vote goes to WELL EDUCATED, who landed the corresponding event from 2lb lower 12 months ago. George Bewley's charge has been running with credit over shorter trips recently so returning to this C&D is likely to aid his chance. Hardy Du Seuil and Benson haven't tasted success in a while now, but they ought to be more than competitive at this level.
Prediction : 1st Well Educated 2nd Hardy Du Seuil 3rd Benson

Addosh sprang a surprise when winning at odds of 22/1 at Sedgefield recently and although respected under a 7lb penalty, preference is for fellow penalised runner GRAND SCHEME. Sam England's gelding bolted up at Southwell last time out and with the potential of more to come over timber, he could go in again. The consistent Socks Off should be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Grand Scheme 2nd Addosh 3rd Socks Off