UK Horse Racing Tips: Hereford

Echo Valley didn't pull up any trees on the Flat but impressed by making a successful debut in this discipline with a ready win over C&D last month. There may be more to come from the Tom Symonds-trained filly, but conceding 7lb to the well-bred KOALA ROSE won't be easy if the daughter of Australia lives up to the potential in her pedigree. Princess Of Habo showed ability on the level in France and Germany and is more appealing than Antiquarian at this stage.
Prediction : 1st Koala Rose 2nd Echo Valley 3rd Princess Of Habo

GOVERNORS ROCK was thought good enough to be pitched into a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and is readily suggested as the one to be with in these calmer waters. Having jumped for fun when making all to win at Uttoxeter before that, the unexposed five-year-old could be tough to overhaul with a similar display of dominance. Jaunty Trooper showed some improvement to be second in a bumper at Worcester most recently and may step forward on his hurdles bow. Moscow Star and Thetype Istitle are others to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Governors Rock 2nd Jaunty Trooper 3rd Moscow Star

LIGHTNING FLASH has proven himself to be fairly consistent over hurdles and he could be well placed to follow up on his commanding win at Market Rasen last month. A 7lb rise in the handicap is negated by Eddie Edge's claim and this right-handed course should prove ideal for him. Mr Jukebox and Windsor Blue are other reliable types who can make this a good test, while Lydeard Girl has previous course experience and should not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Lightning Flash 2nd Mr Jukebox 3rd Windsor Blue

Placed on his last couple of starts, Alan Bresil will likely make his presence felt once again. Elated has gone agonisingly close on her last two outings and must be given close consideration stepped markedly up in trip on her handicap bow, but ONEINTHEWELL could be the one to side with. James Owen's charge finished third in a higher grade contest at Worcester last time and his second over 2m7f at the same track back in July suggests he'll appreciate this extra distance.
Prediction : 1st Oneinthewell 2nd Alan Bresil 3rd Elated

It could pay to give another chance to LUCKY SEVENS. The three-year-old finished a creditable second at Stratford considering he made a mess of the last hurdle and Nikki Evans' unexposed inmate may well go one better this time. Zenato is not badly treated on last year's winning form at Sedgefield and may fare better than he did on his reappearance, while Gaelic Saint should find things easier down in class.
Prediction : 1st Lucky Sevens 2nd Zenato 3rd Gaelic Saint

THREE OF SPADES displayed promise when fifth in a bumper at Stratford on last month's debut. The daughter of Postponed may have finished a bit closer with a clear run and the runner-up has subsequently franked the form. She can make her fitness edge count up against Eagles Promise, who returns from a summer break having finished a decent fifth at Uttoxeter when last seen in July. Ms Belle and Nova Foresta are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Three Of Spades 2nd Eagles Promise 3rd Ms Belle