UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

Rebecca Menzies saddled the winner of this contest 12 months ago and she appears to have another solid chance with the upped-in-trip Piaff Bubbles this time around, but hat-trick seeking THE IMPOSTER gets the nod. His two Lingfield victories have been impressive, particularly over 2m7f last time, and a 7lb penalty for that latest success might not be enough to anchor him. Great Raffles and Heritier De Sivola are other names to note.
Prediction : 1st The Imposter 2nd Piaff Bubbles 3rd Great Raffles

Herewegohoney had a nice spin round on her chasing debut at Catterick (finished alone) and is respected off a 1lb higher mark, while hat-trick seeking Juniper merits consideration despite the 237-day absence. However, narrow preference is for GAZETTE BOURGEOISE, who has shaped with plenty of promise in both chase starts to date and now drops in class. Having Charlie Case take 7lb off her back enhances her claims further.
Prediction : 1st Gazette Bourgeoise 2nd Herewegohoney 3rd Juniper

After a wind operation and equipped with a first-time tongue-tie, ROYAL MOGUL readily justified skinny odds at Catterick last month and he is fancied to follow up under a penalty. Allibaba showed promise in bumpers for Willie Mullins and warrants respect on his stable debut for Philip Kirby, while NH debutant Benassi also merits shortlist inclusion. The betting market may prove a good guide to their chances.
Prediction : 1st Royal Mogul 2nd Allibaba 3rd Benassi

Grandads Cottage looked all set for a decent career over hurdles, but he hasn't been seen since winning at Taunton in March 2021 and is now making his debut over fences. He is one to watch, but BASS ROCK was an impressive winner at Carlisle on his first start over fences and an added 7lb from the handicapper may not stop him from following up. Castle Rushen is another of interest.
Prediction : 1st Bass Rock 2nd Grandads Cottage 3rd Castle Rushen

Casi Crudo won by 11 lengths at Market Rasen on his second start over hurdles and warrants respect, but he will need to improve his jumping to get the better of JILAIJONE, who impressed on his first start in the UK when scoring at Fontwell. Play By The Rules could be an interesting option for a stable in great form, but only if he adds to his promising Exeter third.
Prediction : 1st Jilaijone 2nd Casi Crudo 3rd Play By The Rules

NO RISK DES FLOS took a big step forward from his chasing debut when scoring over C&D last month and Olly Murphy's gelding, who is unbeaten on all three appearances at this track, could have further progression to come over the larger obstacles. Cornerstone Lad ran with credit on his return to action when fourth at Kelso and he is likely to enter calculations, while last year's winner Eclair D'Ainay and Malystic both command a fair amount of consideration.
Prediction : 1st No Risk Des Flos 2nd Cornerstone Lad 3rd Eclair DAinay

HOME FREE makes plenty of appeal on his racecourse bow as he represents top connections and the four-year-old is likely to continue his yard's fine record at this track. Tarras Wood, a 100,000-euro purchase at the Goffs Land Rover sale in 2021, has to warrant plenty of respect. Waspy boasts plenty of experience from the pointing field and he is capable of a decent showing along with Samwise, who may have benefited from his debut effort at Catterick.
Prediction : 1st Home Free 2nd Tarras Wood 3rd Waspy