UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

Saint Arvans was almost able to exploit a sliding handicap mark when second at Kelso and, despite a 1lb rise, he can launch another stern challenge. However, stepping up to 3m appeared likely to suit JUPITER DES BORDES for much of last season and now afforded just that, he could take the necessary step forward. The Big Breac struggled at Hexham when last seen in March, but he was otherwise progressive last term and is interesting now sent over fences.
Prediction : 1st Jupiter Des Bordes 2nd Saint Arvans 3rd The Big Breac

GET ON GEORGE confirmed the promise of his narrow bumper defeat on debut at Hexham when filling fourth place on his first start over hurdles at Carlisle. On that evidence, the five-year-old could be hard to beat in this company. Smart Decision is already a three-time winner over hurdles, but they were Junior NH contests last season and this will demand more from him. Uptown Dandy is the clear pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Get On George 2nd Smart Decision 3rd Uptown Dandy

The progressive Saligo Bay has to be given the utmost respect after his C&D win two weeks ago, but a chance can be taken on MALYSTIC. Peter Niven's veteran has not been seen over hurdles since 2020, but has proven to be a quality chaser since then. He won at Kelso in September off a mark of 129 and that suggests that he can play a big role here off just 1lb higher. Bust A Move and Hara Kiri are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Malystic 2nd Saligo Bay 3rd Bust A Move

Cases can be made for all of these, but none more so than MEETMEBYTHESEA. Ben Pauling's gelding won three times over hurdles as a novice and was only narrowly denied when last seen in the valuable EBF Final at Sandown in March. Recent Ayr winner Ruby Island could prove to be his main danger, despite a 7lb rise, with Pleasington completing the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Meetmebythesea 2nd Ruby Island 3rd Pleasington

CARISMATIC SOLDIER had a subsequent scorer immediately behind him when chasing home a couple of previous winners at Warwick and starts off in handicaps on a fair mark, which he can take advantage of for the in-form Olly Murphy team. Smokeringinthedark made a pleasing enough handicap bow at Hexham back in the spring and should be able to build on that. Imperial Merlin's Bangor display was too bad to be true and he may be keeping on when others have cried enough.
Prediction : 1st Carismatic Soldier 2nd Smokeringinthedark 3rd Imperial Merlin

Patrick Mullins is an interesting booking for Cueros, who made the best possible start to life with Harry Derham on his hurdling debut at Newcastle. That form may not amount to much, though, whereas FRESH PERSPECTIVE took in a Listed assignment in between landing a Uttoxeter bumper and making a winning timber bow at Fontwell. He seems quite a nice prospect for Jamie Snowden. Minstrel Knight brings smart Flat handicap form to the table, while Lirone Du Seuil has joined Dan Skelton since a Fontainebleau second back in February.
Prediction : 1st Fresh Perspective 2nd Minstrel Knight 3rd Cueros

CERENDIPITY may have bumped into a smart one when chasing home Be Aware at Stratford and meets nothing with that potential here. The eight-year-old generally performs well at this venue and that recent run gives him an edge over Issam, who came within a neck of making it two from two over fences at Sandown back in February. Primoz was disappointing here last month, but there will be plenty who keep faith with him. Heltenham is slipping back down the handicap, while Geryville beat the selection over C&D towards the beginning of the year.
Prediction : 1st Cerendipity 2nd Issam 3rd Heltenham