UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

THEATRE LEGEND got herself back on track with a promising third here last month and the dual bumper winner is fancied to claim a first victory over hurdles. Beaten at Sedgefield in this sphere in November on her jumping debut, she shaped much better last time and has the pace to cope with this drop back to 2m. Bonne Question failed to strike when 8lb well-in at Sandown 11 days ago, while En Meme Temps could easily bounce back.
Prediction : 1st Theatre Legend 2nd Bonne Question 3rd En Meme Temps

TOP VILLE BEN fell at the sixth in the RSA at Cheltenham last week and could get back on track for Phil Kirby. A 46-length winner here over Christmas, the seven-year-old may well account for the progressive hat-trick seeker Louis' Vac Pouch, who is 2-2 for Henry Oliver and could prove a force at the major spring festivals next month. Sam's Gunner was progressive over hurdles last season and is also noted for Mick Easterby.
Prediction : 1st Top Ville Ben 2nd Louis Vac Pouch 3rd Sams Gunner

MINELLA WARRIOR's second in a Pertemps Qualifier at Huntingdon took a significant boost when the winner, Not Many Left, finished a good third in the Final behind Sire Du Berlais at Cheltenham last week and Kim Bailey's gelding could have more to offer at this distance. Know The Score looks open to improvement now switching his attentions to handicapping, while the veteran Isaacstown Lad rates best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Minella Warrior 2nd Know The Score 3rd Isaacstown Lad

BORDER VICTOR returned to form over an inadequate distance when second at Carlisle on his latest start after a wind operation and there is every chance he can find further progress as he returns to 3m. Dulce Panem has been staying on well over 2m4f on his last couple of outings which suggests he can take a step forward with an extra half a mile potentially in his favour, while Leverock Lass has the scope for improvement on just her fourth start under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Border Victor 2nd Dulce Panem 3rd Leverock Lass

BALLASALLA has been beaten a neck on his last two outings and has the chance to go one better now stepping up in distance once again. He can get the better of Lough Salt, who has a phenomenal track record but may need slightly further to be seen at his best. Philip Kirby won this last season and saddles Oak Vintage this time around, while course regular Caraline is sliding down the ratings and is a popular runner here.
Prediction : 1st Ballasalla 2nd Lough Salt 3rd Oak Vintage

Dhowin made a respectable debut when fifth at Exeter behind some useful operators and the well-related gelding could have improvement to come here, while Eleanor Bob is another heading in the right direction and brings crucial course experience to the table. However, preference is for SHESHOON SONNY, who got closest to the runaway Get In The Queue at Exeter and, with that rival held in the highest regard, the form has to be given the utmost respect.
Prediction : 1st Sheshoon Sonny 2nd Dhowin 3rd Eleanor Bob