, Newbury (12.50-4.12), Thurles (1.05-4.25) and Ludlow (1.30-4.19), before a nine-race twilight all-weather card at Chelmsford (2.25-6.30). Thursday's nap made short work of his first assignment for new trainer Tim Vaughan at Chepstow last month and is taken to follow it up at Ludlow. Horse racing predictions today – Ludlow, Newbury and Chelmsford Enda McElhinney's picks for Thursday are below. Scroll down to read the expert analysis behind them. Odds correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change. Already used the Paddy Power sign-up offer? Take a look at more great bookmaker offers and the best betting sites. Horse racing predictions: Ludlow 3.49 GALOP DU BOSC won three point-to-points on the spin in the spring – the first of them a walkover – but that form was treated with a degree of caution when he began life back under rules last month for new trainer Tim Vaughan at Chepstow (2m 7½f, soft). He was the second choice of punters that afternoon but he put in a good round of jumping and came clear to the tune of 20 lengths from his two rivals in a convincing display. Perhaps the form is open to debate but he is only 7lb higher for this assignment and the improving six-year-old could well defy that assessment in this 3m 1½f handicap chase. Alan Johns takes over in the saddle here and with no fears either about this good ground or slightly longer trip, he is taken to make it 2-2 for new connections. Selection: Galop Du Bosc @ SP with Paddy Power Horse racing predictions: Newbury 1.20 This 2m ½f hurdle features a trio of interesting runners. Boom Boom represents Nicky Henderson and will be popular, having run well to finish second in a bumper here in April, while Newton Abbot scorer Lock Out looks a lively contender for David Pipe on his jumping bow. However, that pair could be){kind=link}
Thursday’s horse racing predictions are from Ludlow, Newbury and Chelmsford. See our expert’s nap of the day, next best and other selections
There are five meetings taking place across Britain and Ireland on Thursday with a mix of jumps and all-weather fare.
The National Hunt action comes from Sedgefield (12.42-4.05pm), Newbury (12.50-4.12), Thurles (1.05-4.25) and Ludlow (1.30-4.19), before a nine-race twilight all-weather card at Chelmsford (2.25-6.30).
Thursday’s nap made short work of his first assignment for new trainer Tim Vaughan at Chepstow last month and is taken to follow it up at Ludlow.
Enda McElhinney’s picks for Thursday are below. Scroll down to read the expert analysis behind them.