UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

MY CHIQUITA made a smooth transition from the level to obstacles when running out a comfortable winner at Sedgefield earlier in the month. That experience is unlikely to be lost on her and she can put it to good use against some interesting debutants in this sphere. Bob Bob Ricard shaped with promise on all three bumper outings and is expected to benefit from stepping up in trip, while similar comments apply to Globe Player following his second at Warwick.
Prediction : 1st My Chiquita 2nd Bob Bob Ricard 3rd Globe Player

UKANTANGO proved to be fairly useful over hurdles and the switch to the larger obstacles may yield further improvement from Olly Murphy's charge. The six-year-old, who was runner-up in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last November, appeared to find conditions tougher than ideal when down the field at Aintree in the spring, and it would be no surprise to see him bounce back on a much sounder surface. Garde Des Champs, who arrives following wind surgery, and Geromino appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Ukantango 2nd Garde Des Champs 3rd Geromino

I STILL HAVE FAITH has progressed nicely on the Flat throughout 2023, winning on four occasions, including the Leger Legends contest at Doncaster, and is expected to be well schooled ahead of his debut over timber. Book Of Tales scored on his hurdling bow at Fontwell and is expected to be in the mix with that experience under his belt. Weigh Anchor is capable of stepping forward from her fourth at Sedgefield, while any market support for Bingley Crocker would make him of interest.
Prediction : 1st I Still Have Faith 2nd Book Of Tales 3rd Weigh Anchor

Arthur's Quay struck over 2m5f in a class 2 event at Cartmel in July and he has to be respected on his return to the fray off a 6lb higher rating. However, preference is for DEYRANN DE CARJAC, who finished fifth in a Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham in April and this represents a drop in grade. Alan King's 10-year-old doesn't have too many miles on the clock for one his age and is fancied to make a winning comeback. Mackenberg completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Deyrann de Carjac 2nd Arthurs Quay 3rd Mackenberg

WHIZZ KID was last seen competing in class 2 company at Haydock, finishing fourth in April, and he has since undergone wind surgery. The son of Teofilo drops in grade and is taken to make a victorious start to the season. Hidalgo De L'isle failed to justify favouritism when beaten into second at Bangor in June but he should remain competitive off the same mark, while Bread And Butter is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Whizz Kid 2nd Hidalgo De Lisle 3rd Bread And Butter

The hat-trick seeking SEA THE CLOUDS is on a roll at present and, off just 4lb higher than last month's comfortable 3m1f success at Warwick, the six-year-old has a live chance of extending the run of good form. Duke Of Deception has won over this trip over fences and is feared most off a comparatively lenient mark. Belles Benefit and Firth Of Forth are a couple of others taken seriously.
Prediction : 1st Sea The Clouds 2nd Duke Of Deception 3rd Belles Benefit

HOMETOWN BOY, who was last seen justifying favouritism in a Grade 3 handicap hurdle at Aintree in April 2021, has previously won after a long break and having been given plenty of time to get over wind surgery, he is the logical choice, despite conceding 8lb to his sole rival on his chasing debut. Any News is 1-13 over fences but is match-fit and could push the selection all the way to the line.
Prediction : 1st Hometown Boy 2nd Any News 3rd null