UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

ESCAPEANDEVADE makes most appeal having his first start of the season. He won first time out last term at Ayr and although he was runner-up on his two subsequent starts, he ran with credit on both occasions. Parliament Hill was a disappointing favourite when third at Fontwell recently but is entitled to strip fitter this time around and looks a creditable alternative. Dakota Moirette can be forgiven his last run of the season and a return to this trip should suit.
Prediction : 1st Escapeandevade 2nd Parliament Hill 3rd Dakota Moirette

SPARTAN ARMY looks an interesting addition to the Alan King yard having been picked up for 170,000 guineas since winning a Down Royal maiden for Joseph O'Brien. He's sure to be well schooled for his hurdles debut for a trainer who excels in this sphere and could take some beating. Richard Hughes doesn't have many runners on the NH circuit but he merits respect with Wholeofthemoon and Brian Hughes looks a positive jockey booking. Wakey Wakey shaped well at Sedgefield on debut and could build on that.
Prediction : 1st Spartan Army 2nd Wholeofthemoon 3rd Wakey Wakey

Tango Boy stayed on to win over this C&D last month and is an obvious contender, but he has 4lb more from the handicapper and may have to give way to READYSTEADYBEAU on this occasion. Not beaten far over an inadequate trip in a better race at Ayr, he may improve considerably on just his second start over fences and he represents an in-form yard. Breizh Alko is another to watch having won two chases, both under Brian Hughes who is reunited with him here.
Prediction : 1st Readysteadybeau 2nd Tango Boy 3rd Breizh Alko

American Sniper kept on well to win at Chepstow and is the only runner with winning form over hurdles, but he has to give 7lb to MAGIC WAVE and that could be a big ask. The selection got off the mark in an Ayr bumper, scoring by 13 lengths, and if he can jump then he may prove hard to beat. Lightening Company would be an interesting alternative if he hurdles better than he did at Kelso in March.
Prediction : 1st Magic Wave 2nd American Sniper 3rd Lightening Company

Joke Dancer won this in 2020 and returns off a mark 8lb lower today. He could go well off bottom-weight, but a chance is taken on ADRIMEL. He has won after a break in the past and scored twice at Haydock as a novice, before being outclassed at Cheltenham and Aintree. He should find this company more to his liking and may hold off Knickerbockerglory, who impressed at Ffos Las but lacks experience after only one start over fences.
Prediction : 1st Adrimel 2nd Knickerbockerglory 3rd Joke Dancer

LUNAR DISCOVERY justified strong support to win a similar race at Hexham on her debut in May and is fancied to go in again, despite carrying a 7lb penalty. Our Laura B has shown ability in three previous starts and is also considered, while Heavenly Clouds could be a newcomer to note for a yard that is more than capable of saddling winners in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Lunar Discovery 2nd Our Laura B 3rd Heavenly Clouds