UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

KNIGHTSBRIDGE showed more than enough on his handicap bow here last month to suggest there might be improvement to come, especially dropped back in trip. The five-year-old challenged for the lead turning for home before his stamina ebbed away and the assessor may well have been generous leaving his mark alone. Don Rafael is 2lb higher than for his C&D success last November, while Kopa Kilana is expected to bounce back from his latest effort at Fontwell.
Prediction : 1st Knightsbridge 2nd Don Rafael 3rd Kopa Kilana

Gallic Melody is the only member of the field who boasts racecourse experience after finishing down the field in a Huntingdon bumper. He might be able to use that to his advantage, but PLANTERS PUNCH makes plenty of appeal on paper and is expected to have been well schooled at home. Aqua Bleu and Dakota Star are others for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Planters Punch 2nd Aqua Bleu 3rd Dakota Star

D'jo Dela Barriere arrives seeking a hat-trick of victories after being left to come home alone on his return to chasing at Ludlow, but a 3lb rise asks more of Evan Williams' gelding. GRIS MAJEUR proved too strong for Redbridge Rambler, also at Ludlow, and the manner of that success gave the impression he may well have further improvement to come.
Prediction : 1st Gris Majeur 2nd Djo Dela Barriere 3rd Redbridge Rambler

RIVIERA WALK faced a couple of stiff assignments after winning on her debut at Sedgefield. She then hit the woodwork on her seasonal return/hurdling bow at Chepstow last month and, if able to race more amenably, can score over timber at the second attempt. Peter's Last Deal showed ability in bumpers last term and is one of the more appealing options, while newcomer Montemares heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Riviera Walk 2nd Peters Last Deal 3rd Montemares

Fergal O'Brien has his string in fine form and could gain further success courtesy of SUN ART. The six-year-old broke his maiden tag at Ludlow when last seen during the spring and, in a race lacking depth, he wouldn't need much more to defy a penalty. Market Rasen bumper winner Constantinian must enter calculations now switched to hurdles, as must the class-dropping Romany Brown.
Prediction : 1st Sun Art 2nd Constantinian 3rd Romany Brown

Flash In The Pan benefited from a step up in trip when causing a 50/1 shock over C&D last month and, with further progress likely, a 3lb rise could be lenient. However, a mark of 112 proved no issue for DOCTOR KILDARE at Bangor last week and Sam Thomas' gelding escapes a penalty for that success so is the one to beat. Prince De Juilley is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Doctor Kildare 2nd Flash In The Pan 3rd Prince De Juilley

GERARD MENTOR was almost able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when beaten a neck into second over hurdles at Stratford and with a few of his rivals having questions to answer, he could gain compensation. Market support for chasing debutants Bossofthebus and Danny's Friend would be noteworthy and, although in better form when landing this 12 months ago, Famoso should not be written off.
Prediction : 1st Gerard Mentor 2nd Bossofthebus 3rd Dannys Friend