UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

Representing the in-form Mark Walford yard, GOLDWYN posted another creditable effort in defeat when runner-up at Newcastle last month. A similar performance may prove sufficient for the seven-year-old in this weaker-looking affair, with the main threat possibly coming in the shape of Breizh River, who has 6lb to find with the selection on the ratings but further improvement cannot be ruled out. Bodygroove and Rattling Road are also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Goldwyn 2nd Breizh River 3rd Bodygroove

Although Marshalled arrives as the highest-rated contender in this selling event, he hasn't been seen over hurdles since June 2022. His two performances over fences this year have lacked spark so it may be worth taking a chance on MADE FOR YOU instead. Olly Murphy's charge is capable on his day and a return to this stiffer test of stamina could be enough for him to land the spoils. Foveros arrives in good heart and is a viable alternative.
Prediction : 1st Made For You 2nd Foveros 3rd Marshalled

ROYAL MER relished the drop in distance when regaining the winning thread over 2m at Leicester. A 6lb rise looks far from insurmountable and a fourth victory of the season could beckon. Although beaten when coming to grief at Sedgefield, Harel Du Marais performed with enough credit to suggest that he can pose a danger in this event. He may give the selection most to think about, ahead of C&D scorer Beat The Edge.
Prediction : 1st Royal Mer 2nd Harel Du Marais 3rd Beat The Edge

A faller at the last when leading in a novice hurdle here over the extended 2m3f last month, WILLSBURG now moves in the handicap ranks and is taken to overturn form with the arguably fortuitous winner Magical King on 4lb better terms. Stepping up in trip is another plus and it may be that the class-dropping Yes Day and Newbury winner Knowwhentoholdem give him the most to think about. Good Look Charm and Idem are plenty capable on their day as well.
Prediction : 1st Willsburg 2nd Knowwhentoholdem 3rd Yes Day

It is difficult to look past IMPERIAL ALEX, who deservedly got off the mark over fences with an imperious display at Chepstow. Tom Lacey's charge continues to improve and is 5lb well-in under his penalty so is readily preferred to Taste The Fear, who has dropped 3lb below his last winning mark, although he has shown very little of late. The unexposed Pats Dream would have claims if bouncing back to the form of his third at Kelso in October.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Alex 2nd Taste The Fear 3rd Pats Dream

KINDER KID was an impressive winner over C&D nine days ago, when stepped up to 3m for the first time. With further improvement to come over this staying trip, he is fancied to defy the penalty en route to further success. It's Maisy found just one too strong when going in search of her hat-trick at Southwell last month and she merits respect from an unchanged mark, while Asa is one to look out for on her second start following wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Kinder Kid 2nd Its Maisy 3rd Asa

Olly Murphy often does well in these types of contests and DANGEROUS TOUCH, who was picked up for 135,000 pounds at the sales in December having struck the woodwork in a Ballindenisk point-to-point, could be the answer to this tricky puzzle. Martin Plage has shown promise on both of his starts under Rules and must feature prominently in calculations, while others to note include Jeune Prince, Seek Him There and Stress Reaction.
Prediction : 1st Dangerous Touch 2nd Martin Plage 3rd Jeune Prince