UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Jullou De Grissay is entitled to build on last month's stable bow at Wincanton and isn't one to underestimate debuting over fences, especially given his success between the flags. However, MAXIMUM OFFERS looks the most solid proposition after shaping better than the beaten distance suggests when finishing third at Wincanton in January. Moonlit Potter continues to slide down the ratings and shouldn't be far away.
Prediction : 1st Maximum Offers 2nd Jullou De Grissay 3rd Moonlit Potter

Having posted his best effort to date when runner-up on his handicap bow at Ffos Las last month, compensation could be on the horizon for MAESTRO DU MESNIL. The four-year-old has room for improvement in the jumping department and a 1lb ease in the ratings may prove lenient. Churchman has been knocking on the door of late and it shouldn't be long until the bells start ringing, while Brave Move is heading in the right direction after hitting the frame at Taunton in December.
Prediction : 1st Maestro Du Mesnil 2nd Churchman 3rd Brave Move

Although unable to land a blow when finishing seventh in a mares' final at Newbury last time, Gaelic Saint must enter calculations in these calmer waters. However, Tom Symonds' five-year-old may be seen to better effect over further and it could be worth chancing the returning FIDENDUM. The son of Passing Glance found only recent Aintree winner Wellington Arch too strong at Market Rasen 408 days ago and a similar performance may suffice. Crystal Days and Gallant Lion are others of interest.
Prediction : 1st Fidendum 2nd Gaelic Saint 3rd Crystal Days

The hat-trick seeking SHERBORNE appears to have turned a corner of late and he's difficult to oppose in his current mood. Joe Tizzard's inmate arrives on the back of a 24-length romp at Ascot and an 8lb higher might doesn't appear excessive. Black Hawk Eagle made the most of a small-field affair over 2m at Chepstow last month, but he is far from certain to stay this longer distance. With that in mind, a bigger threat may emerge from Coastguard Station, who is only 2lb above his Market Rasen triumph in September.
Prediction : 1st Sherborne 2nd Coastguard Station 3rd Black Hawk Eagle

I'M A STARMAN is one of two course winners in this race and he makes plenty of appeal on his return to action. Callum Pritchard keeps the ride claiming a valuable 3lb and it was a really encouraging performance at Warwick when he signed off his 2025 campaign with a close-up fourth. He can get the better of Court In A Storm and Gold For Alec.
Prediction : 1st Im A Starman 2nd Court In A Storm 3rd Gold For Alec

WILD GOOSE won impressively at Ludlow in December and put a lacklustre Kempton effort behind him when finishing a solid second there last time. He's in good enough nick to expect another bold showing here, with the unexposed Diyaken the main danger following his latest third behind the selection in that aforementioned Kempton race. Red Rubio is noted as well.
Prediction : 1st Wild Goose 2nd Diyaken 3rd Red Rubio

OYKEL BRIDGE should be up to winning a race like this. He's posted two solid efforts so far finishing third at Warwick and Haydock and, with Thomas Bellamy taking over in the plate, this could be the time to catch him. My Mate Aj boasts a similar profile and should be bang there for a top yard, while Hercules Honour is a newcomer to note.
Prediction : 1st Oykel Bridge 2nd My Mate Aj 3rd Hercules Honour