UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

QUEEN MAEVE displayed plenty of promise when finishing fifth on her racecourse bow at Leopardstown over Christmas and it would be no surprise to see her make a winning debut for Dan Skelton. Apollon Forlonge readily accounted for No Boundaries (second) at Taunton and he can confirm that form, despite being a beaten favourite at Newbury subsequently. The recent bumper second Campfield Flyer is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Queen Maeve 2nd Apollon Forlonge 3rd Campfield Flyer

MADAME LA PAPILLON arrives here on the back of two seconds in recent months and the six-year-old has been found an ideal opportunity to go one better on this occasion. Penn Avenue was third at Plumpton a couple of weeks ago and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Molten Sea and Just A Glance also make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Madame La Papillon 2nd Penn Avenue 3rd Molten Sea

Immortal Fame returned to winning ways at Market Rasen three weeks ago and has to be respected, but a 3lb rise for such a narrow margin of victory will demand more from him. As a result, preference is for FLOWING CADENZA, who showed much more when second off this mark at Huntingdon a month ago. The recent Chepstow second Not Sure is another with strong form claims.
Prediction : 1st Flowing Cadenza 2nd Immortal Fame 3rd Not Sure

GLANCING JACK ran with plenty of promise on his hurdling bow when runner-up here over 2m last month and the step up in trip appears likely to yield further progression from Tom Symonds' gelding. Tommy Pickles finished second after wind surgery on his latest start at Ffos Las and is likely to be the main threat, while Jurassic Pet and Angel Wave head the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Glancing Jack 2nd Tommy Pickles 3rd Jurassic Pet

ON THE GO didn't appear to see out 3m on a galloping track at Newbury last time and the six-year-old, who ran out a comfortable winner over C&D the time before, has every chance of bouncing back to form on this occasion. Handicap debutant Garavogue shaped with encouragement when third here over 2m and may well appreciate stepping up in distance. Devon Dude has struggled over fences this season but the switch back to hurdles may see him in a much better light.
Prediction : 1st On The Go 2nd Garavogue 3rd Devon Dude

IMPERIAL BEDE was able to exploit a sliding handicap mark to score at Catterick recently so a 4lb rise should be no barrier to further success, especially as the front two were well clear of the third. Passing Kate hasn't quite produced the levels that she did last term, but first-time cheekpieces are a potential source of improvement and she's worth considering, along with Zestful Hope, who won this 12 months ago.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Bede 2nd Passing Kate 3rd Zestful Hope

Berkshire Woody and Don't Rein Me In both struggled in the same Listed event at Cheltenham having made promising debuts. They're likely to figure prominently, not least because of their previous experience, but a chance can be taken on JACKMART. Tom Weston landed the corresponding event with a newcomer 12 months ago and his representative probably won't need to be anything out of the ordinary.
Prediction : 1st Jackmart 2nd Berkshire Woody 3rd Dont Rein Me In