UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Stuart Coltherd has a good record in this race and his Treaty Boy is notable on that basis. However, he hasn't been seen for 200 days and the match-fit O'FAOLAINS GLORY is preferred after a good second over 2m2f at Kelso (hurdles) last month. Cutting back in trip and reverting to fences off just 2lb higher, she looks well worth siding with. Platenium has done well since joining Sam England and also merits close inspection debuting over fences.
Prediction : 1st OFaolains Glory 2nd Treaty Boy 3rd Platenium

The ready winner of a bumper here in March, IMPERFECTLYPERFECT looks a decent prospect for the Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore yard. The son of Walk In The Park gets the vote based on potential now he tackles hurdles for the first time. At Vimeiro was well supported at Cartmel most recently and could build on that promising third-placed finish. Tamarind Bay should be capable of better than he managed at Worcester last time and may bounce back in this company.
Prediction : 1st Imperfectlyperfect 2nd At Vimeiro 3rd Tamarind Bay

PISMO BEACH takes a sizeable step down in class after finishing third in a Grade 2 handicap at Newbury when last seen. That piece of form sets the standard and the daughter of Derby winner Pour Moi is hard to oppose. The winner of an Irish point-to-point, Magic Gloves should be wiser after her Rules debut at Kelso last month and could be another key player if she settles better. Highbury Hill and Miss Bumblebee complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Pismo Beach 2nd Magic Gloves 3rd Highbury Hill

Now three from five over fences having recorded a comprehensive triumph at Perth latest, KING ROLY remains open to further improvement and can shrug off a 4lb rise en route to further success. Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore are doubly represented by King Of Answers and Jupiter Des Mottes, both of whom must enter calculations ahead of their chasing debuts. Art Of Diplomacy has been in excellent form and will be a threat to all if turned out quickly following Friday's Chepstow engagement.
Prediction : 1st King Roly 2nd King Of Answers 3rd Jupiter Des Mottes

Roger Pol bolted up under Isabelle Ryder at Uttoxeter latest and he merits the utmost respect under a penalty, but it is PINOT ROUGE who shades preference. Susan Corbett's charge was similarly impressive when on target over C&D in June and, given that she remains competitively treated off 6lb higher, further success looks a real possibility. Idem struggled in the Pertemps Final at the Cheltenham Festival in March but is no forlorn hope in these much calmer waters.
Prediction : 1st Pinot Rouge 2nd Roger Pol 3rd Idem

BALLYDANGAN won very easily over C&D earlier this month and may be able to follow up. Pulling 10 lengths clear of his nearest rival in a race where only three finished, he could strike again while the ground is in his favour. Sean Og is rarely far away at the finish with a Perth second last month suggesting he could go well, while Easy Bucks deserves respect despite unseating his rider when hampered at Listowel.
Prediction : 1st Ballydangan 2nd Easy Bucks 3rd Sean Og

Freddie Steady Go won his bumper at Newcastle and was far from disgraced when third at Haydock latest, so should go well. However, he may struggle to cope with point-to-point second MARCH ON OXO. He looks to have a bright future ahead of him under Rules and is closely related to plenty of winners. Stable companion Hourman is another to keep an eye on making his debut.
Prediction : 1st March On Oxo 2nd Freddie Steady Go 3rd Hourman