UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

DR SHIROCCO produced some decent efforts over C&D during the summer months and the return to the larger obstacles, in what appears to be a winnable contest, gives him every chance of gaining a fifth career success. Don Brocco got the better of Gibberwell at Carlisle in February and the pair are likely to be competitive, while first-time blinkers might aid the cause of You Say Its Over.
Prediction : 1st Dr Shirocco 2nd Don Brocco 3rd Gibberwell

BELLE LE GRAND was turned over by a stable companion when attempting to make it a hat-trick of victories over hurdles at Newton Abbot in June and Dan Skelton's mare returns from a break with a fine opportunity to strike. Biglesisback is open to improvement after finishing third on her hurdling bow at Perth in September, while Camlin Park and Ninna Collina are others with solid credentials.
Prediction : 1st Belle Le Grand 2nd Biglesisback 3rd Camlin Park

RAFFLES WONDER got the hang of things over fences with a brace of victories at Sedgefield and Carlisle. The eight-year-old was given a 7lb hike for the latest success, but that came after a wind operation and there may well be more to come. We Got Your Back and O'Faolains Glory were closely matched here last time and the pair command plenty of respect along with Conquer The Breeze.
Prediction : 1st Raffles Wonder 2nd We Got Your Back 3rd OFaolains Glory

There were plenty of positives to be gleaned from KOOL RAOUL's timber/seasonal debut when second over 2m at Kelso last month. The five-year-old is open to more improvement and edges the vote. Stable companion Out Of The Woods appears likely to benefit from stepping up to 2m4f on his hurdling bow, while Southwell bumper winner Rosie Baloo is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kool Raoul 2nd Out Of The Woods 3rd Rosie Baloo

Having secured a third course victory here on his most recent outing, a 4lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold display from Robert d'Ores. However, the reopposing third ZWICKY enjoys a 5lb swing with George Bowley's inmate and may exact his revenge on his second run of the season. Ballin Bay posted a solid third on his stable bow at Wetherby in March and is also worth a second look, along with Shoeshine Boy, who lurks on an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Zwicky 2nd Robert dOres 3rd Ballin Bay

Rioja Alta continued his upward trajectory when landing the spoils at Cartmel in July, although a 5lb higher mark and rise in class does demand another career-best performance. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a punt on the returning EIRE STREET. Jackie Stephen's charge suffered an interrupted campaign last season but, with his yard among the winners, a return to 2m4f could prove fruitful. Hay Meadow and Romeo Brown are feasible alternatives.
Prediction : 1st Eire Street 2nd Rioja Alta 3rd Hay Meadow

The recent Carlisle winner Hello Judge has to be respected, but a 4lb rise demands more from him here. With that in mind, preference is for MALAITA, who showed much more when third at Market Rasen last month and she wouldn't have to find much more to be successful on this occasion. Rattling Road edges out Pinot Rouge to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Malaita 2nd Hello Judge 3rd Rattling Road

Forthfactor won well on his debut at Hereford in February and makes plenty of appeal now switched to Dan Skelton. However, a 7lb penalty is a concern and preference is for PERFECTOT, who showed more when third at Musselburgh on her second start in March. With further improvement likely, Rebecca Menzies' filly just tops the shortlist. Any market support for Belvedere Bhoy or Jim Thorpe would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Perfectot 2nd Forthfactor 3rd Belvedere Bhoy