UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

SINCE DAY ONE was not disgraced when finishing third in the Grade 2 Lightning Novices' Chase at Doncaster and holds leading claims down in grade. Whistleinthedark created a good impression when winning on his chasing debut in a first-time hood at Market Rasen and he should not be taken lightly, despite being officially rated 14lb inferior to the selection. Not What It Seems, who was declared to run at Lingfield on Tuesday, would need to improve if turned out here.
Prediction : 1st Since Day One 2nd Whistleinthedark 3rd Not What It Seems

Montgomery made a winning hurdles debut at Fontwell but could be vulnerable under a 7lb penalty. With that in mind, a chance is taken on SOLAR SOVEREIGN, who struggled over an extended 2m7f at Uttoxeter last time and can fare better down in trip with Brian Hughes now in the saddle. Technology is entitled to build on his hurdling bow when fifth at Chepstow and is feared most.
Prediction : 1st Solar Sovereign 2nd Technology 3rd Montgomery

ELOGIO made an early mistake on his hurdling bow when runner-up at Huntingdon recently, but compensation could await with that experience under his belt. Bois Guillbert could prove to be the main threat to the selection after his debut win over hurdles at Ayr. Point Franklin is another proven winner but will need to find further improvement to score here, while Clovis Boy is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Elogio 2nd Bois Guillbert 3rd Point Franklin

The 2021 Scottish Champion Hurdle winner Milkwood struggled in a Grade 2 at Wincanton last time and could improve dropping in grade, but has to carry top weight so IMPULSIVE ONE shades the vote. He is now 2lb above his last winning mark and must enter calculations for powerful connections stepping up in trip. Progressive secured an easy victory at Kempton over 2m earlier this month and also warrants a market check.
Prediction : 1st Impulsive One 2nd Milkwood 3rd Progressive

Xcitations drops in class having struggled at Doncaster last time, but ROSE SEA HAS lost little in defeat when recording a decent second on his most recent outing over 2m at Hereford. He has gone up 3lb for that effort but it may not be enough to stop him here. Prince Escalus is now 1lb above his last winning mark and can give the selection plenty to think about.
Prediction : 1st Rose Sea Has 2nd Prince Escalus 3rd Xcitations

EAST STREET went down narrowly over C&D last month and could gain quick compensation here. The Sue Smith-trained gelding has adapted well to fences and, given that he responded well to the retained cheekpieces on that occasion, the seven-year-old is hard to oppose. Cash To Ash (third) was 10 lengths behind the selection that day but could get closer now, while Juniper may be suited by dropping in trip and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st East Street 2nd Cash To Ash 3rd Juniper

White Rhino scored on his handicap debut at Southwell last week and is respected turned out quickly under a penalty. However, BUSHMILL BOY looks a real threat on these terms following an encouraging effort at Sedgefield and he edges the vote back up in trip. Red Ochre is also shortlisted after a solid effort here last month, while Millie Of Mayo merits consideration on her return to action.
Prediction : 1st Bushmill Boy 2nd White Rhino 3rd Red Ochre