UK Horse Racing Tips: Ludlow

Un Sens A La Vie found one too strong under a penalty at Kempton last month and despite setting a fairly useful standard, he might have to settle for a supporting role again. BRAS D'OR, who shaped with real promise on his hurdling bow at Cheltenham, could be the one. David Pipe's gelding, who runs in the famous green and gold, was actually beaten by Un Sens A La Vie in a point-to-point in October last year but should go very close on these terms. Others to note include Caspari and Unknown Entity.
Prediction : 1st Bras Dor 2nd Un Sens A La Vie 3rd Caspari

AUTHOCELTIC has improved for the switch to fences and was quite taking when scoring at Wincanton last time. Representing Jane Williams' in-form stable, the five-year-old is taken to kick on and keep progressing through the handicap ranks. Homme D'Un Soir knows his way around here and is taken to at least hit the frame, while Lightning Flash isn't without a squeak.
Prediction : 1st Authoceltic 2nd Homme DUn Soir 3rd Lightning Flash

POTTERSVILLE won a Clonmel bumper by eight lengths and, following a lacklustre hurdling debut at Newbury last month, she came good at Exeter and looked quite smart. Given the manner of that victory, Rebecca Curtis' mare looks up to successfully shouldering a penalty at this level. Gaelic Saint made a pleasing hurdling introduction at Warwick and is respected along with Crystal Spring.
Prediction : 1st Pottersville 2nd Gaelic Saint 3rd Crystal Spring

NEON MOON was back in the winning groove over 2m5f at Ascot last month and, as a previous C&D winner, David Pipe's gelding should have no problem going back up in trip. This is competitive, though, as there are a couple of fellow track-and-trip winners going to post in Ballycamus and Rockinastorm. Punters should also consider Hunter Legend and Destroytheevidence.
Prediction : 1st Neon Moon 2nd Ballycamus 3rd Destroytheevidence

Whitletts didn't live up to market expectations when introduced at Warwick last month and punters who keep the faith will be hoping she's improved plenty for it. Similar sentiments apply to Palma Springs, who represents another top yard but could only manage a moderate sixth at Huntingdon. With all that in mind, it could be worth chancing one of the newcomers and STROKE PLAY appeals most.
Prediction : 1st Stroke Play 2nd Palma Springs 3rd Whitletts

Pep Talking had excuses when attempting to supplement his Wetherby triumph at Wincanton latest and the consistent seven-year-old could bounce back. FOLLOWCATO didn't get far on his chasing debut but he showed a bit more when sent off favourite last time. Should the addition of first-time cheekpieces sharpen him up, winning off this current mark looks well within range. Regal Renaissance is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Followcato 2nd Pep Talking 3rd Regal Renaissance

High Tea impressed when making a successful handicap debut at Chepstow last month and remains of considerable interest despite an 8lb rise, but WALDEN is fancied to complete a hat-trick. On target at Market Rasen in April before following up in a conditional riders' event at Huntingdon on his return, he escapes a penalty and looks sure to have more in the locker. The class-dropping Masked Dance is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Walden 2nd High Tea 3rd Masked Dance