UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

SERIOUS CHAT struck in a bumper at Stratford prior to only managing sixth on his hurdles debut over C&D last month, but he could take a big step forward from that effort. Donald McCain's five-year-old looks to have been found an ideal opportunity and can open his account. Klapton Boy changed hands for 20,000 pounds after finishing second between the flags and wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary in order to get involved. Tanking Along completes the shortlist, with the other two entered at Newcastle on Friday.
Prediction : 1st Serious Chat 2nd Klapton Boy 3rd Tanking Along

Hidalgo De L'isle was beaten into fourth in this grade at Aintree last month, but he has been dropped 2lb for that performance and could get closer. However, HERE COMES GEORGIE is the more appealing option. Patrick Neville's six-year-old failed to complete a hurdling hat-trick at Cheltenham, but he is well worth another chance at fences in a first-time tongue-tie. Cannock Park can beat Bold Reaction home for third.
Prediction : 1st Here Comes Georgie 2nd Hidalgo De Lisle 3rd Cannock Park

ACT OF AUTHORITY bolted up in a conditionals' handicap at Sandown last weekend and is able to compete off the same rating. This looks a good piece of placing from his connections and if he remains in the same form, he is difficult to oppose. City Derby chased home a subsequent dual winner at Aintree last time and should go well off an unchanged mark, while Liverpool Knight can beat Bertie's Ballet home for third.
Prediction : 1st Act Of Authority 2nd City Derby 3rd Liverpool Knight

PAY THE PIPER has been in terrific form since returning in September, winning twice at Kelso either side of going down to an unexposed rival here last month. A 7lb rise for his latest triumph shouldn't be a barrier to further success and he is the pick. Densworth disappointed on his chasing bow at Aintree recently, but could step forward with that experience under his belt. Escapeandevade, who was running well prior to unseating on his seasonal reappearance, heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Pay The Piper 2nd Densworth 3rd Escapeandevade

Useful Flat performer EMIYN ran a race full of promise when second on his hurdling bow at Aintree last month. The Declan Carroll-trained seven-year-old could enjoy a fruitful winter on that evidence and is taken to repel the likely challenge of Soleil D'arizona, who also occupied the runner-up spot on her debut over timber. Kalium is feared too, and it would be unwise to rule out the remaining duo.
Prediction : 1st Emiyn 2nd Soleil Darizona 3rd Kalium

OSLO finished a creditable fourth on the level at Kempton just 12 days ago and looks primed to run a big race back over timber. Beaten only a length off this mark in a competitive hurdle at Perth in August, a similar effort could see him bang there at the finish once again. Old Gregorian arrives on the back of a surprise victory at Kelso and is a threat with Jack Power's allowance reducing an 8lb rise. Glory And Fortune should not be underestimated returning to handicap company.
Prediction : 1st Oslo 2nd Old Gregorian 3rd Glory And Fortune

CARTONNE was having his first outing since May when fading away in the closing stages at Huntingdon having disputed the lead for most of the way. The seven-year-old can be forgiven that effort and gets another chance to resume winning ways. Ballydisco was still going well when falling at Carlisle last month and can make his presence felt with a clear round, while Cardamon Hill will appreciate the return to faster ground and is not out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Cartonne 2nd Ballydisco 3rd Cardamon Hill