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Hereford hosts seven races on Thursday afternoon, starting at 1,50, and here we mark your card.

Everyonesgame put in a decent performance in a hot race at Newbury last time out in November.

The six-year-old, a useful bumper winner, was well supported when second in a Worcester maiden in September. He disappointed at Warwick in November, but his display at Newbury was encouraging.

The form has worked out well from that 2m 4f Novice Hurdle with Stay Away Fay, the Albert Bartlett winner taking the plaudits.

This Charlie Longsdon-trained horse also bumped into Russian Ruler, who beat Arqoob late last month by four lengths.

There could be more to come from Everyonesgame returning from a break in the Cazoo 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (2.25), having also had a breathing operation since last seen. 

Play By The Rules can follow up his Taunton success with a win in the Cazoo Novices' Handicap Hurdle (4.45).

Nigel Hawke's charge found significant improvement on his handicap debut after three befuddled starts over hurdles. Aided by first-time cheekpieces, he defeated
Ingennio by 11 lengths and has been given an 8lb penalty. That does not look too harsh though and after that stylish win he looks capable of another bold bid.

Hereford selections

1.50 Gold Clermont

2.25 Everyonesgame

3.00 Ardmayle

3.35 Mrs Kinsella 

4.10 Just Go For It

4.45 Play By The Rules (NAP)

5.15 Lump Sum