UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

LINGUA FRANCA made all in a similar race at Haydock on the last of her two starts as a juvenile and, given the form was significantly boosted by the runner-up winning a class 2 at Newmarket's Craven meeting, there is good reason to expect Sir Mark Presott's filly to cope with the 7lb penalty. Danielle is an obvious threat, despite being turned over at odds-on at Chelmsford 15 days ago, while Lady La Fay is a notable debutant.
Prediction : 1st Lingua Franca 2nd Danielle 3rd Lady La Fay

The likes of Good Morning Alex, Shaws Phoenix and Nominal Event have all shown enough promise to suggest they have a race of this nature within their grasp. However, HAVANA PRINCE, who won off 1lb higher at Newcastle last September, made a pleasing return to turf when second at Catterick on Wednesday and, having done his best work near the finish that day, this step up in trip could be ideal.
Prediction : 1st Havana Prince 2nd Good Morning Alex 3rd Shaws Phoenix

GUNLOCK (second) won a maiden at Newcastle 20 days ago and, with the the promise of plenty more to come, this gelded son of Into Mischief is hard to ignore despite this being his debut run on turf. Both Eastvan and Cabrillo arrive on the back of long absences, so a bigger threat is posed by Gemstar (third), who was only half a length behind the selection when they met on the all-weather last month.
Prediction : 1st Gunlock 2nd Gemstar 3rd Eastvan

HARSWELL DUKE has been kept busy since disappointing in the Spring Mile at Doncaster last month. The latest of his efforts, which came off this mark at Pontefract on Monday, was an excellent second given that he bumped into an improver. With that in mind, this could be the day that the son of Garswood is able to regain the winning thread. Ey Up Its The Boss should step forward from his seasonal return at Ripon, while others to note include Admiral Nelson and Dream Pirate.
Prediction : 1st Harswell Duke 2nd Ey Up Its The Boss 3rd Admiral Nelson

A steadily progressive sort last season, MANILA SCOUSE finished a creditable fourth in 0-105 company at Doncaster in October. Eased 2lb in the ratings and dropped markedly in class ahead of his return, Tim Easterby's gelding could stamp his authority in these calmer waters. Illusionist is now 4lb higher than for his recent Ripon second but remains of interest, along with the likes of Mountain Warrior and Mythical Phoenix, who makes his debut for the Julie Camacho team.
Prediction : 1st Manila Scouse 2nd Illusionist 3rd Mountain Warrior

BALLYARE showed more when finishing fourth in a class 5 event at Doncaster on his return to turf last month and has been dropped 2lb for that display. The son of Hot Streak competes off a career-low mark and could be the one to beat. Special Mayson was a disappointing favourite over 6f at Yarmouth earlier in the month, but he is worth another chance off a 1lb lower rating. Phoenix Star completes the shortlist from his plum draw.
Prediction : 1st Ballyare 2nd Special Mayson 3rd Phoenix Star

MY NOBLE LORD clearly strengthened over the winter after being gelded, as he put his poor form from last year well behind him when scoring comfortably on his handicap bow at Wolverhampton. Michael Bell's representative is 9lb higher, but this step up in trip could unlock even more improvement. Flowering has been really consistent this year without winning, but she remains on the same mark as for Thursday's Beverley second and is likely to be on the premises. Filibustering warrants a market check on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st My Noble Lord 2nd Flowering 3rd Filibustering