UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

BALLYBEG BOSS shaped with promise on his debut under Rules when second in a Hereford bumper last month and Donald McCain's gelding appeals as the type to progress now sent over timber. Fiston De Becon was well supported ahead of his stable debut and he is expected to take a step forward here along with Lethal Industry, who hit the woodwork at Newcastle on his latest outing. Gift Of Raaj and Harkangel are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Ballybeg Boss 2nd Fiston De Becon 3rd Lethal Industry

Hitching Jacking cruised to success at Uttoxeter on his hurdles debut last month, but, though he demands respect, CHOOSETHENEWS edges the vote. An impressive winner of a point-to-point last April, the son of Westerner proved far too strong for his rivals at Ayr and a 7lb penalty might not be enough to prevent him from following up. Galudon has shown signs of ability in both of his starts over timber and he is fancied to follow them home.
Prediction : 1st Choosethenews 2nd Hitching Jacking 3rd Galudon

CORNERSTONE LAD is now 2lb lower than when landing the corresponding event last year and recent performances would suggest Micky Hammond's gelding is on good terms with himself. The nine-year-old is fancied to repeat the dose, possibly at the main expense of Pay The Piper, who could return to form in a first-time tongue-tie. Witness Protection has a lengthy absence to overcome, but he is unexposed over the larger obstacles and it would be folly to write him off.
Prediction : 1st Cornerstone Lad 2nd Pay The Piper 3rd Witness Protection

Hoganville is unbeaten since he arrived at his current yard from Ireland and has built up a good rapport with 7lb conditional Connor Rabbit in the process. However, he's also gone up 16lb in the handicap after those three wins and faces no easy task as a result. Therefore, it might be worth chancing that PIAFF BUBBLES has more to offer over this trip and Rebecca Menzies' gelding edges preference on these terms. Heritier De Sivola is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Piaff Bubbles 2nd Hoganville 3rd Heritier De Sivola

Celestial Horizon faced some stiff tests when trained in Ireland by Joseph O'Brien and has to be respected on debut for new connections, while Rafferty's Return showed determination to win over 2m5f here on Boxing Day and also offers strong appeal from just a 3lb higher mark. However, IROKO had a few of these in behind when he won over C&D last November and is taken to brush aside a 7lb hike in this company. Foster'sisland completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Iroko 2nd Celestial Horizon 3rd Raffertys Return

This is very much within reach for the unexposed EAST STREET, who counts a win here over hurdles on his profile and he may find more now that cheekpieces are applied. Mackelduff is also considered as he's unexposed over fences and created a favourable impression when winning at Aintree over timber in October 2021. Camp Belan is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st East Street 2nd Mackelduff 3rd Camp Belan

HIERACHY kept on well to secure a good second on her racecourse debut at Hexham in May and should not be taken lightly back from a break. She is related to some smart types, with her dam a half-sister to a French Listed winner over hurdles, so there may be more to come from her in this contest. Sweet Or Dry makes her racing bow for a reputable stable and is feared ahead of Chosen Hero.
Prediction : 1st Hierachy 2nd Sweet Or Dry 3rd Chosen Hero