UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

Grade 2 bumper runner-up DESTINATION DUBAI had little difficulty making the switch to hurdles at Hexham in May, and he could be worth following this season. Although the six-year-old must shoulder a 7lb penalty for that success, Nick Slatter negates much of it with his 5lb claim, and further glory may be imminent. Herja supplemented her maiden triumph with a good second at Perth 20 days ago and she's feared most, ahead of The Clonmel Kid.
Prediction : 1st Destination Dubai 2nd Herja 3rd The Clonmel Kid

ANACONDA brings some useful French form to the table and he could take all the beating if performing to a similar level on his British/stable debut. Judged on his Flat exploits, the Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore-trained gelding shouldn't be inconvenienced by quicker ground conditions and he is fancied to defy a 7lb penalty. Genbu has finished third on all four hurdle outings to date and should put his experience to good use, while Stitching Wheel has shown enough on the level to suggest he could be involved too.
Prediction : 1st Anaconda 2nd Genbu 3rd Stitching Wheel

Having only been collared in the closing stages on his return to action at Kelso last month, compensation could be on the cards for PRIMOZ. A 1lb rise looks more than fair and he edges the vote over Torneo. Jamie Snowden's gelding was a progressive novice chaser last season and there could be more to come. Parisencore may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Primoz 2nd Torneo 3rd Parisencore

SALIGO BAY has been in fine fettle across both codes recently and further glory could be imminent. Sam England's charge landed a nice purse at Market Rasen last month and is expected to go well from 3lb higher. A 2lb rise is unlikely to prevent another bold showing from Perth runner-up Evaluation, who could give the selection most to think about ahead of Paddys Policy.
Prediction : 1st Saligo Bay 2nd Evaluation 3rd Paddys Policy

MAGISTRATO could hardly have won any easier the last twice, and an 11lb rise for his most recent success at Bangor-on-Dee looks manageable. Sean Bowen takes over from his brother in the saddle with a hat-trick on the cards. Sail Away shaped well on his return to action over an extended 3m1f at Warwick last month and though this trip may not be ideal, he is a player. Mahons Glory has been progressive since joining Dylan Cunha and is more than capable too.
Prediction : 1st Magistrato 2nd Sail Away 3rd Mahons Glory

EASTER ICON has done well under both codes over the past year. He appeared to hold every chance when unseating his rider at the last at Southwell last December but although a mark of 103 will make life tougher, he has won when fresh previously. The veteran Red Force One could him the most to think about following a strong runner-up effort over 2m5f at Kelso recently. Romeo Brown and Victory Club may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Easter Icon 2nd Red Force One 3rd Romeo Brown

Denied by the narrowest of margins on just his second start over fences at Worcester last month, SECRET TRIX now drops in trip and is taken to go one place better. An unchanged mark and forecast good ground are both positives, and the returning Old Gregorian will likely need a career-best performance. The chasing debutant steps up in trip, though, which could spark some improvement.
Prediction : 1st Secret Trix 2nd null 3rd Old Gregorian