UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

ST JOHN'S ROAD was comprehensively beaten by The Kalooki Kid at Newcastle prior to Christmas, but that winner has since been far from disgraced in the Grade 2 Rossington Main. Lucinda Russell's mare ought to have learned plenty from that initial jumping experience and she can step forward today. Largy Force appears to be the main danger, although Yorkshire Lady performed to a fair level on the Flat and is worth a second look now switched to hurdles.
Prediction : 1st St Johns Road 2nd Largy Force 3rd Yorkshire Lady

Harjo made it second-time lucky over the larger obstacles when romping home at Wincanton in December, and he merits respect with the prospect of more to come. However, a chance can be taken on SOLDIER OF DESTINY. Jamie Snowden's gelding is well treated judged on past exploits, and recent wind surgery could give him an added boost. Others to note include Kepagge and Not What It Seems.
Prediction : 1st Soldier Of Destiny 2nd Harjo 3rd Kepagge

Walk On Quest was well supported ahead of his hurdling bow at Kelso and should go well if building on that second placing, but TARRAS WOOD shades preference. A bumper winner at this venue, Paul Nicholls' charge put a Warwick blip behind him when runner-up at Wincanton and it would come as no surprise were he to step forward again. To Chase A Dream heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Tarras Wood 2nd Walk On Quest 3rd To Chase A Dream

THE FOUR SIXES readily accounted for a subsequent winner on his debut for Olly Murphy over 2m5f at this venue on Boxing Day. A 6lb rise for that success may vastly underestimate the six-year-old and he is hard to oppose as a result. The consistent Magic Wave is an obvious threat, despite being a beaten odds-on favourite at Ayr last time, while Bashers Reflection and Brinkley are others who make the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st The Four Sixes 2nd Magic Wave 3rd Bashers Reflection

CARRIGEEN CASTLE was successful over 2m4f at Newcastle four weeks ago and Micky Hammond's gelding could be hard to stop once again, despite a 5lb rise in the ratings. King Of The Hill was only narrowly denied on his most recent outing at Catterick and that form gives him a big chance. Robins Field took a step forward following a wind operation to occupy the runner-up berth at Sedgefield and is next best.
Prediction : 1st Carrigeen Castle 2nd King Of The Hill 3rd Robins Field

FAIRLY FAMOUS is one from one over regulation fences and is a highly appealing option. A good second in a point-to-point in December, the seven-year-old is entitled to be sharper for the run and has plenty of scope for improvement. Former smart chaser Windsor Avenue is feared most on his debut in the hunter chase scene/first run for 336 days, while Super Citizen beat just three rivals at Kelso yet still commands attention.
Prediction : 1st Fairly Famous 2nd Windsor Avenue 3rd Super Citizen

Assuming he runs with less fizz than when last seen, MR BRAMLEY could go one place better than the good second he registered in this contest 12 months ago. There is plenty of guesswork involved with the majority of the opposition being newcomers, but Miami Steve appeals on pedigree and commands respect on debut for a top yard. Brother Boris and Para Handy are a couple of others to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Mr Bramley 2nd Miami Steve 3rd Brother Boris