UK Horse Racing Tips: Hexham

Dark Tide Rising is flattered by his wide-margin success in a bumper at Worcester. Presented with a clear lead at the start, he was never seriously challenged and will find life tougher now hurdling for the first time. RIDE LIKE A GIRL makes more appeal, despite carrying a penalty for winning a handicap at Huntingdon back in May. She'll be sharper for a recent second at Bangor and could prove the one to side with. Whin Cover looks the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Ride Like A Girl 2nd Dark Tide Rising 3rd Whin Cover

The application of cheekpieces appeared to work the oracle for DANTE'S INFERNO at Market Rasen six days ago. Picked off in the shadow of the post, the seven-year-old looks worthy of another chance off the same mark with the headgear remaining in place. Drumlee Myth failed to stay the 3m trip at Perth last time but can be given a chance on his earlier victory at Cartmel, while Order Another One may improve now handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Dantes Inferno 2nd Drumlee Myth 3rd Order Another One

Banderas scored over 2m4f here back in May and is 6lb higher on his return. He looks vulnerable back over this shorter trip and preference goes to WINDS OF WINTER. Third over C&D prior to suffering an agonising head defeat at Cartmel, George Bewley's mare faces an easier assignment in this company and can make the most of the opportunity. Two Auld Pals reverts to hurdling with a shout and also merits respect.
Prediction : 1st Winds Of Winter 2nd Banderas 3rd Two Auld Pals

Fitness could be key here, with Hopeless Dancer and Final Straw both having their first start in over 300 days. BALLYNOE BOY has no such problem after winning at Market Rasen in August and at Bangor in September and although an added 8lb seems harsh, he may have one more win in him. Coded Welder travels over from Ireland with a chance and he could be the one to follow the selection home.
Prediction : 1st Ballynoe Boy 2nd Coded Welder 3rd Hopeless Dancer

George Bewley has trained two of the last four winners, although it seems fair to suggest Robert d'Ores will need to take a step forward after finishing last of six over C&D in June. Scottish Dancer rallied gamely to get back up and win at Bangor last month, but he has been put up 6lb and STYLISH RECRUIT is preferred. He stayed on dourly to win over track and trip in June and will not give in without a fight.
Prediction : 1st Stylish Recruit 2nd Scottish Dancer 3rd Robert dOres

ILLOGICAL LOGIC seemed to enjoy himself on his first start for David Thompson when winning by two lengths at Cartmel and 3lb more from the handicapper may underestimate his true abilities in a race that might not take much winning. Jack Doyen is drifting down the ratings after finishing fifth at Stratford but would have every chance on his spring form, although Soldier In Mayo could be the primary threat.
Prediction : 1st Illogical Logic 2nd Soldier In Mayo 3rd Jack Doyen

Stay Hopeful has crossed the Irish Sea and although running from 2lb out of the handicap, the booking of Sean Bowen looks significant for the Worcester third who is having his first start for Cian Collins. Super Citizen is admirably consistent and thus very difficult to ignore, but the vote goes to VALETTE. Susan Corbett's six-year-old was beaten a short head over hurdles here when last seen in May and with her breeding suggesting she will prove even better over fences, she could surprise them all.
Prediction : 1st Valette 2nd Stay Hopeful 3rd Super Citizen