UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Having opened his account in a bumper at Sedgefield last month, Frammy now goes hurdling and must be of interest. However, previous experience could be key and SPADESTEP shades preference with that in mind. Beaten a neck on both of his starts over timber in the spring, the son of Jukebox Jury can deservedly go one place better today. Getaway Frankie might fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Spadestep 2nd Frammy 3rd Getaway Frankie

The switch to handicaps coincided with a much-improved performance from SLEMISH, who returned from a break to fill the runner-up spot at Fontwell in August. This doesn't look as competitive so despite a 5lb rise, compensation could await Laura Horsfall's charge. A mark of 91 looks workable for stable debutant Cap Ricochet, who is feared most ahead of Mini Mario.
Prediction : 1st Slemish 2nd Cap Ricochet 3rd Mini Mario

Pure Gold won with something in hand at Perth recently and she warrants respect in her follow-up bid. However, she must now shoulder a 7lb penalty in a stronger race so it might pay to side with T OR COFFEY instead. Jennie Candlish's charge landed a maiden hurdle on his stable bow at Stratford in July and with further progress a real possibility in this sphere, a mark of 107 could prove lenient. The hat-trick seeking Double Digits and Winds Of Winter add further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st T Or Coffey 2nd Pure Gold 3rd Double Digits

DIVILABOTHER made a successful start to life with Tristan Davidson when on target over C&D in August, before finishing a creditable second in a warm class 2 at Kelso the following month. The seven-year-old is only 1lb higher and with further progress likely at this level, he is expected to go close. Four of Les's Legacy's five career wins have come at this venue, the latest of those in June, and he merits respect. Others to note include Dee's Getaway and Teofimo.
Prediction : 1st Divilabother 2nd Less Legacy 3rd Dees Getaway

A few with chances but preference is for OCEAN LEGACY, who has shown gradual improvement since joining Rebecca Menzies' yard 12 months ago. His latest success, which came at Cartmel in August, was arguably his most impressive performance so far and a 7lb rise might not prevent another big run. Jennie Candlish won this event last year so her handicap debutant Justlikefire is worth a second look, as is Robert d'Ores, while there were signs of a revival from Lelantos at Newton Abbot.
Prediction : 1st Ocean Legacy 2nd Justlikefire 3rd Robert dOres

Having been headed on the run-in over C&D last time out, ROYAL DEESIDE showed plenty of determination to get back up and score. A 3lb rise for Patrick Morris' gelding looks fair considering the runner-up has won since and a third track victory could be on the cards. Victory Club bounced back to form with a good second at Sedgefield last month and he should not be taken lightly from an unchanged mark. Others to note include Follow Your Arrow and Stylish Recruit.
Prediction : 1st Royal Deeside 2nd Victory Club 3rd Follow Your Arrow

KILLYBEGS JET LADY offered plenty of encouragement when finishing second to the reopposing Upfordebate over C&D on her chasing debut last time out. The latter went on to score cosily at Perth next time and is clearly on an upward curve, but the same might be said of the selection who can reverse that earlier form on these revised terms. McGregors Charge and Ballydangan can't be overlooked either.
Prediction : 1st Killybegs Jet Lady 2nd Upfordebate 3rd McGregors Charge