UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

The Skeltons like their winners around here and PRESENTING NELLY looks an ideal candidate on her handicap debut, following a pair of successes at Worcester and then Newton Abbot in September. The ground should hold no fears either and she is preferred to returning Kelso runner-up Firth Of Forth and Copshill Lad, who looked in need of this extra yardage at Exeter last month.
Prediction : 1st Presenting Nelly 2nd Copshill Lad 3rd Firth Of Forth

An intriguing novice chase where a tentative vote is for APPLE AWAY, who was an impressive winner of the Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree on her most recent start in April. The six-year-old looks just the type to excel over fences and she may have too much for Grey Dawning, who fell in that contest but was a Grade 2 winner at Warwick previously. Ballydesmond cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Apple Away 2nd Grey Dawning 3rd Ballydesmond

A consistent sort when beginning his career over hurdles last season, MATCHLESS may be able to go on to better things this time around, and a mark of 119 looks workable. A talented sort for the Gary Moore team, Casa Loupi is of interest on his first start in this sphere in over two years, while Ilanz may prefer better ground but has the form to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Matchless 2nd Casa Loupi 3rd Ilanz

Max Of Stars landed a fourth career success over hurdles at Market Rasen in September, but Ollie Pears' filly may be worth taking on in these more testing conditions. I STILL HAVE FAITH scored with ease on his hurdling bow over C&D last month, despite being less than fluent, and the gelded son of Expert Eye should put that experience to good use. Balboa and Gifted Angel are worth a second look too.
Prediction : 1st I Still Have Faith 2nd Max Of Stars 3rd Balboa

Dual course winner Shan Blue warrants respect at this venue and the nine-year-old is likely to go close if running anywhere near his best on his return from a 312-day absence. However, Dan Skelton's gelding has a bit to prove at present and the hat-trick seeking FAMOUS BRIDGE rates as a more solid proposition. The selection was progressing nicely last season and there could be more to come. Dubai Days completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Famous Bridge 2nd Shan Blue 3rd Dubai Days

SUMMER NIGHT CITY had Great Valley behind when taking a big step forward from his debut effort to go in by just over three lengths at Hereford last month, and he should have more to come. The three-year-old has a 7lb penalty to carry, which is unlikely to prevent him from doubling up. As for the latter, he ran out approaching the last at Hereford and could put it up to the selection with a clear round. Any market support for Valadon on his debut should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Summer Night City 2nd Great Valley 3rd Valadon

ASTA LA PASTA made a successful start over hurdles when scoring by over two lengths at Uttoxeter and this well-bred gelding should have plenty more to come. The son of Walk In The Park is in good hands to keep progressing. The main threat is Little Miss Dante, who struck on her second bumper start at Southwell and has to be considered on her first outing over hurdles. Diamond Ri completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Asta La Pasta 2nd Little Miss Dante 3rd Diamond Ri