UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

CHASE THE WIND produced his best effort for some time when scoring at Huntingdon last month and a 6lb rise might not be enough to anchor the 10-year-old. Late Romantic ran well when second at Uttoxeter at the end of last season and a subsequent wind operation could unlock further improvement. Others to note include Newtown Lad and Absolutely Dylan.
Prediction : 1st Chase The Wind 2nd Late Romantic 3rd Newtown Lad

KAPGARRY shaped on his return to action at Warwick (3m) as though a drop back in distance would benefit his cause and the handicapper has given him a chance by lowering him 3lb. West To The Bridge ran with encouragement on his chasing bow at Carlisle 16 days ago and could have more to offer, along with Cougar's Gold, who placed at Exeter last month.
Prediction : 1st Kapgarry 2nd West To The Bridge 3rd Cougars Gold

Last year's winner LADY BUTTONS returns to defend her crown and despite having to concede weight all round, Philip Kirby's stable star is capable of striking again. Zambella was unbeaten in two hurdle outings in France and warrants plenty of consideration on her UK debut for leading connections, while Indefatigable and Vision Du Puy complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Lady Buttons 2nd Zambella 3rd Indefatigable

THEBANNERKINGREBEL benefited greatly from wind surgery to place in the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in the spring and followed up that performance with two hurdle successes at Warwick and Newton Abbot. Jamie Snowden's string are in fine form at present and he can give weight and a beating to these rivals. Old Jeroboam won in good style on his hurdling debut at Worcester and rates a useful prospect, along with Proschema, a talented Flat performer who ran well on his Rules debut at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Thebannerkingrebel 2nd Old Jeroboam 3rd Proschema

UNOWHATIMEANHARRY rolled back the years with a gritty performance to land the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown and Harry Fry's inmate, whose record first time out for the Seaborough handler reads 1113, could prove tough to beat. The Worlds End, a Grade 1 winner over timber in 2017, is a danger along with Ballyandy, who could take a step forward tackling 3m for the first time.
Prediction : 1st Unowhatimeanharry 2nd The Worlds End 3rd Ballyandy

LA BAGUE AU ROI enjoyed a fantastic novice chase season when able to make use of her sex allowance against the geldings, winning two Grade 1's at Kempton and Leopardstown, and Warren Greatrex's mare appeals as having further progression to come, especially in the early part of the season. Last year's hero Definitly Red is a consistent performer at this level, while any rain would suit Elegant Escape and Top Ville Ben.
Prediction : 1st La Bague Au Roi 2nd Definitly Red 3rd Elegant Escape

ROMEO BROWN ran well on his first start of the season when filling the runner-up spot at Carlisle and a 3lb rise for that effort appears fair. Montanna sports first-time cheekpieces and a tongue-tie on his return after a 327-day absence. He remains unexposed over timber along with Mr Scrumpy, who steps up in trip for his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Romeo Brown 2nd Montanna 3rd Mr Scrumpy