1.40 Hereford – Lightning Flash seeks another win
Lightning Flash aims to extend his run in the Copybet For Nations League Profit Boosts Handicap Hurdle at Hereford.
After a tough spell over fences, the Nigel and Willy Twiston‑Davies runner rebounded with a dominant hurdle win at Market Rasen last month. Now a three‑time winner, he carries a 7lb penalty but remains a serious threat.
Mr Jukebox broke his account over hurdles with an easy win at Exeter and was only edged out in Perth in April. Still untried over fences, he rates Caoilin Quinn as his main rival.
Lydeard Girl hasn’t yet won a hurdle race, yet her improved run at Wincanton earns respect as she steps back in distance. City Of Diamonds is five pounds lighter than his last winning mark and could rediscover form when stretched out for Clive Boultbee‑Brooks.
2.50 Hereford – In‑form Seraphic looks to continue his fine form
Seraphic targets another victory in the Copybet Overnight Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle at 2.50 pm.
The David Killahena‑&‑Graeme McPherson‑trained six‑year‑old turned his Southwell win into an easy triumph at Huntingdon fifteen days ago. He looks the clear favourite in this similar field; a 4lb rise shouldn’t stop a hat‑trick, though he’s also entered for a Tuesday race at Warwick. In my view, he’s the one to beat.
Zenato, a three‑time hurdle victor, was pulled up at Uttoxeter on his return but sits just 2lb above his last winning mark.
Also watch No Hard Feelings and Taritino. The latter won his most recent hurdle in April and returns fit after a summer on the flat.
12.30 Hereford – Can debutant Echo Valley outpace Koala Rose in this juvenile clash?
Echo Valley meets Koala Rose in the intriguing Copybet Back Again At Hereford Fillies’ Juvenile Hurdle that kicks off the card.
Tom Symond’s Echo Valley debuted with a win at this course and distance, beating Aukus last month. She has taken to hurdles well and should contest strongly despite conceding weight to three rivals.
Dan Skelton rides Koala Rose, who posted a 77 rating on the flat and looks an exciting addition to the jumps scene. A daughter of Australia, she appears the one to beat with a clear run.
Jamie Snowden’s Princess Of Habo remains a contender after showing solid form in Germany.