UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Ballyfinn is yet to taste success in his career and failed to land a blow when only seventh at Taunton in December, although this is just his third chase outing and he competes off a career-low figure. Kitsilano has been in good form and is noted, but KINGCORMAC gets the vote. Joe Tickle's 10-year-old won by six lengths at Exeter earlier in the month and a 6lb rise might underestimate the level of authority he showed that day.
Prediction : 1st Kingcormac 2nd Kitsilano 3rd Ballyfinn

Dwight K Schrute finished a well-beaten second at Sedgefield last month but should be competitive, especially off a 1lb lower rating. Don Rafael attempts this trip for the first time and is of interest, but the vote goes to DESPEREAUX. Jane Williams' charge went in by half a length over track and trip in December and, if in similar form, he will prove a tough nut to crack.
Prediction : 1st Despereaux 2nd Dwight K Schrute 3rd Don Rafael

After Many Days has found one too good at Leicester and Huntingdon and might fill that position again, this time behind LYDEARD GIRL. Kayley Woollacott's mare showed a lot more when filling the runner-up spot over an extended 2m5f at this track last month and goes off an unchanged rating. With the likelihood of more to come on just her second outing in handicap company, she looks the one to beat. Moorsbrook completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lydeard Girl 2nd After Many Days 3rd Moorsbrook

With a few of these still to prove themselves over timber, SILVER HILL should take all the beating. Jamie Snowden's charge has gone close under a penalty the last twice having won at Catterick in November and this contest is probably not as deep. Guardami Ancora failed to confirm the promise of December's Taunton second here latest but can't be ruled out, although Newcastle third Argento Royale might be the bigger threat over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Silver Hill 2nd Argento Royale 3rd Guardami Ancora

JUST AIDAN didn't get far on his chasing bow, but he put that behind him to score at Bangor three weeks ago. A 5lb rise looks fair relative to what he achieved over hurdles and given that he's open to further improvement, this might be another fine opportunity. Glancing Back didn't show too much over timber, but it's interesting that connections waste no time in sending her over a fence. She, alongside fellow chasing debutant No Guarantee, could be the main dangers to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Just Aidan 2nd Glancing Back 3rd No Guarantee

It could pay to side with handicap/stable debutant TOP COEUR. He shaped encouragingly in each of his three starts for Gavin Cromwell and a step up in trip may bring about some improvement. Emerald Breeze has a similar profile and should be competitive on his handicap bow, while the dropped-in-class Castelfort and bottom-weight El Curamach cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Top Coeur 2nd Emerald Breeze 3rd Castelfort

Difficult to be too confident about any of these, but THE MAGUS has quickly found himself 5lb lower than when third at Taunton in December and anything like that level of performance should see him go close in this lesser event. Cornish Comedy disappointed last time but has claims on the form of his previous runner-up effort here, while Daring Plan needs to prove his stamina but sits at the foot of the weights.
Prediction : 1st The Magus 2nd Cornish Comedy 3rd Daring Plan