UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

SOOMAROY beat the now Dan Skelton-trained Vango Can Go in an Irish point-to-point earlier in the year and Skelton's gelding came out and give that form a nice boost when bolting up in a Southwell bumper. Nicky Henderson wasted no time in going over hurdles with the selection and, although beaten at cramped odds, it was an encouraging Rules debut in an Ascot novice hurdle last month. Expected to have come forward for that effort, he can get the better of Rock Sensation and Pioneer Pete.
Prediction : 1st Soomaroy 2nd Rock Sensation 3rd Pioneer Pete

GNOMON started life in juvenile bumpers for Ralph Beckett before switching to the Flat and proving to be fairly useful in that sphere, winning twice at Haydock. Now in the care of Toby Lawes for his hurdling bow, he gets the vote to make a successful transition. The booking of Harry Cobden looks significant for Vol Royale, who should appreciate dropping in trip after his fifth at Chepstow. Get In Order appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gnomon 2nd Vol Royale 3rd Get In Order

Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls have enjoyed a good start to the campaign with their novice hurdlers, so Jukebox King is worth keeping in mind on his Rules debut after winning a point-to-point in January. Catchintsavo wears a tongue-tie having weakened on his return at Cheltenham and better is expected. The vote, though, goes to Lingfield runner-up CAN YOU HEAR ME. He caught the eye staying on nicely and wouldn't need to improve much to go one better.
Prediction : 1st Can You Hear Me 2nd Jukebox King 3rd Catchintsavo

GOLAN LOOP returned with a very solid effort when runner-up on his chase debut at Southwell and it would be no surprise to see him go one better, especially with the Warren Greatrex team in such fine fettle at present. Mahler Moon has been knocking on the door at this venue recently and another bold bid is expected. Others to consider are Masters Legacy and Striking A Pose.
Prediction : 1st Golan Loop 2nd Mahler Moon 3rd Masters Legacy

TZARMIX escapes a penalty for winning a conditional jockeys' event at Ludlow last Wednesday and the seven-year-old makes plenty of appeal in his attempt to back that performance up. Ri Na Cuirte went up 4lb for scoring at Exeter last time but has the advantage of his rider being able to utilise his claim on this occasion, so commands respect. Despereaux completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Tzarmix 2nd Ri Na Cuirte 3rd Despereaux

Noah's Light returned to winning ways at Plumpton in October but that came in a smaller field and he faces a tougher task on this occasion. With that in mind, DANNY'S FRIEND may be able to back up his recent victory here over 2m. That was only his second start over fences and an 8lb rise might not be enough with the step up in trip a potential source of improvement. Jack Doyen and Boys Of Wexford are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Dannys Friend 2nd Boys Of Wexford 3rd Jack Doyen

Despite finishing a beaten favourite on handicap/seasonal debut at Leicester, KUPKA VALLIS wasn't at all disgraced and the addition of a tongue-tie may bring about the progression required to get off the mark. Jamaicaine ran with credit when fifth at Fontwell and is expected to build on that, while Masonbrook Meadow and Imperial Pride can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Kupka Vallis 2nd Jamaicaine 3rd Masonbrook Meadow