UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

VLAD shaped with promise to fill the runner-up spot at Newmarket on debut last month and he would have learned a great deal from that experience. He could have any amount of improvement to come and will prove hard to beat. His main threat might be Magic Stone, who changed hands for 30,000 pounds and is a brother to Stone Of Destiny. Daizen is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Vlad 2nd Magic Stone 3rd Daizen

COTAI BELLE took a sizeable step forward from her first to second start when only beaten a length into second at Thirsk last month, and she could have plenty more to offer. Mehmas Air Force occupied the runner-up berth at Bath last month and would be foolish to dismiss, while any market confidence behind newcomer Game Striker would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Cotai Belle 2nd Mehmas Air Force 3rd Game Striker

LADY MARIKO produced the best effort of her career when finishing second at Nottingham in April and has since changed hands for 25,000gns. The daughter of Kameko makes her first start for the in-form Dylan Cunha stable and can gain her first career triumph. Clasina finished a fair third over this distance at Ayr on her latest outing and needs considering, while Sixteen One is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Lady Mariko 2nd Clasina 3rd Sixteen One

It could be worth forgiving HOMELAND's latest run where he trailed home after stumbling early on, and might be better judged on his Redcar second the time before. Upped in trip here, he could surprise them all if he returns to his best. Three On Thursday showed improved form when third at Lingfield and she might go well on her handicap debut, while Coverbridge is noted going back up in trip.
Prediction : 1st Homeland 2nd Three On Thursday 3rd Coverbridge

Golden Rainbow was only beaten half a length off 1lb lower last month and, with Kaiya Fraser claiming 3lb in the saddle, he could get involved. OPAL STORM got up to win by a short head at Carlisle despite a slow start and trouble in running, and an added 3lb from the handicapper may not be enough to stop her from following up. Papa Don't Preach is another for the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Opal Storm 2nd Golden Rainbow 3rd Papa Dont Preach

HAMLET'S NIGHT just failed to catch the winner at Lingfield last time. That form looks stronger in hindsight, given the third has subsequently won, and the son of Invincible Spirit looks worthy of another chance. Bodorgan is another to consider arriving on the back of a promising third at Hamilton on his reappearance and first start for his new yard, while Candonomore is respected over this longer trip.
Prediction : 1st Hamlets Night 2nd Bodorgan 3rd Candonomore

NOVAMAY returned to action with a respectable second at Ripon and that run is entitled to have brought her on. She failed to trouble the winner, who went on to land a double, but Michael Dods' charge looks on a workable mark and gets the vote. A winner at Bath last month, Hidden Verse remains in fine form and can feature again with Danny Tudhope taking over the reins, while Monticristo Boy is next best.
Prediction : 1st Novamay 2nd Hidden Verse 3rd Monticristo Boy