UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

RETURN FIRE may have disappointed at Ayr last time, but he had been in terrific form before that and dropping back down in grade should aid his cause as he looks to make it three wins in his last four starts. Runner-up on his last two outings, Good Work is interesting on the step up to three miles, while Court At Slip must hold strong claims on the form of his penultimate win over C&D.
Prediction : 1st Return Fire 2nd Good Work 3rd Court At Slip

Formerly of the Gosden's on the Flat, HIGHLAND FROLIC has shown enough in both starts over hurdles to suggest that he can get off the mark in what looks a winnable contest. Tying The Knot did it well at Hereford last time, though a penalty is bound to make life tougher. Casi Crudo, who finished second over C&D on his penultimate outing, also merits shortlist inclusion.
Prediction : 1st Highland Frolic 2nd Tying The Knot 3rd Casi Crudo

BLUE SHARK continues to go from strength to strength and a 6lb rise for his most recent win at Fontwell may not be enough to stop him from completing the four-timer, especially with the extra yardage expected to suit. Samatian has not been outside the first three on his last seven starts and is likely to be thereabouts once again, along with Economic Editor and Joie De Vivre.
Prediction : 1st Blue Shark 2nd Samatian 3rd Economic Editor

IRON BRIDGE was left alone to score at Haydock on his latest start, due to his sole rival being pulled up, and the seven-year-old, already a winner over fences at Carlisle in October, remains capable of better in this sphere. A line can be put through No Risk Des Flos' effort in the Castleford as it was the first time he tasted defeat at this venue and the performance appeared too bad to be true. Others to note include Prevaricate, who makes his stable debut for Venetia Williams, and Adrimel.
Prediction : 1st Iron Bridge 2nd No Risk Des Flos 3rd Prevaricate

ETALON has filled the runner-up spot on both his attempts over hurdles and this appears to be a decent opportunity for Dan Skelton's gelding to gain a first career success. Big Ambitions stepped forward from his bumper debut at Chepstow when fourth here over Christmas and is of considerable interest now going hurdling for the first time. Miss Lamb, who placed in the mares' bumper at Aintree in 2021, and newcomer Ranging Bear appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Etalon 2nd Big Ambitions 3rd Miss Lamb

Swincombe Fleat posted a below par effort on good ground at Fontwell last month, but in first-time cheekpieces and under more suitable conditions, she could bounce back. However, the vote goes to MIDNIGHT MARY, who would appear to be fairly treated from a mark of 107 on her fencing bow. Lincoln Lyn struck at Fakenham earlier this month and she's considered, while Ring Pretender is worth monitoring in the betting market. Stanley Stanley isn't ruled out either, but she has a lengthy absence to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Midnight Mary 2nd Swincombe Fleat 3rd Lincoln Lyn

The Imposter's winning run came to an end at Exeter earlier this month, but he ran well to fill the runner-up spot and Nigel Hawke's charge remains firmly in calculations. My Strong Man displayed improved form at Catterick on his latest outing and he warrants respect fitted with first-time cheekpieces, but THE GOONER edges the vote. A 280,000-euro purchase at last April's Punchestown sales, the gelded son of Flemensfirth could be well treated from an opening mark of 100 and he looks to have been well placed.
Prediction : 1st The Gooner 2nd The Imposter 3rd My Strong Man