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Garry Owen

Horse racing tips and best bets for Hexham, Ludlow and Newcastle

TRUE MASON (7:30) looks the real deal for shrewd Phillip Makin in the Betway Sprint at Newcastle.

The gelding made eye-catching late headway to claim second behind Mostallim over track and trip.

That is excellent form so the six-year-old can take advantage of a fair mark in this weaker contest.

David Simcock is just starting to hit form so I’m siding with PREJUDICE (5:30) in the opener.

The gelding got back on track with a good second to Pride Of America over course and distance.

That race is working out pretty well so this likeable type can go one better under Jamie Spencer.

ULSHAW BRIDGE (7:00) can shade the trappy AWC Handicap for smart handler Ed Bethell.

The seven-year-old was better than ever when cosily defeating Outrun The Storm at this venue.

The gelding scored with plenty in hand so he can defy a well-earned 4lb hike in a similar event.

The Coral Handicap is even tricker but I’m backing Ismail Mohammed’s SHOW MAKER (8:00).

The three-year-old opened his account with a gritty defeat of Regal Envoy at Wolverhampton.

The son of Empire Maker is nicely unexposed as a sprinter so he can deny some promising rivals.

PRIME TIME LADY (1:45) can star for Melanie Rowley in a fascinating novice hurdle at Ludlow.

The mare stayed upwardly mobile with an excellent second to Minelladestination at Wetherby.

That was a warm contest so this pacey type can bag a well-deserved win for her skilled handler.

BRIEF AMBITION (2:20) can make short work of his rivals in the Weatherbys Handicap Chase.

Fergal O’Brien’s horse is open to plenty of progress after decisively denying Ballinsker at Ludlow.

GRAN LUNA (4:05) can extend Nicky Henderson’s winning run in the mares’ handicap hurdle.

The six-year-old can triumph with any repeat of her cracking second to So Said I at Newbury.

DOLLY DANCER (1:30) can waltz to victory for Maurice Barnes in the handicap chase at Hexham.

The mare left some poor runs behind when second to Another Theatre on her return at Newcastle.

The eight-year-old likes this venue so she can put that comeback effort to good use in a tight event.

The Cheltenham Festival is in the rear view but there's plenty to get excited about with the Scottish National and Grand National edging closer.

HEXHAM

1:00 SERIOUS EGO

1:30 DOLLY DANCER

2:05 BRONSON IN BLUE

2:40 LE GRAND VERT

3:15 EVERYDAY CHAMPAGNE

3:50 LE TUEUR

4:20 BELLA UNION

LUDLOW

1:45 PRIME TIME LADY

2:20 BRIEF AMBITION

2:55 MIDNIGHTS LEGACY

3:30 BOBHOPEORNOHOPE

4:05 GRAN LUNA

4:40 HECTOR JAVILEX

5:15 WAGNER

NEWCASTLE

5:30 PREJUDICE

6:00 MOONIS

6:30 PHOENIX STAR

7:00 ULSHAW BRIDGE

7:30 TRUE MASON (NAP)

8:00 SHOW MAKER

GARRY’S DOUBLE: TRUE MASON (NAP) AND SHOW MAKER

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