UK Horse Racing Tips: Wetherby

Although Scavengers Reign has yet to score, she has proved a model of consistency and is likely to be in the thick of the action once more. However, the five-year-old may prove vulnerable to an improver, with the unexposed ROSIE MAHLER fitting the bill. Harry Derham's mare started her career with a runner-up effort at Uttoxeter and a race of this nature looks within her compass. Rosie Baloo, Halftheworldaway and Laffer Curve are others to consider in an open event.
Prediction : 1st Rosie Mahler 2nd Scavengers Reign 3rd Rosie Baloo

FLORITA proved a different proposition when making a winning chase bow at Market Rasen and there could be more to come from her in this discipline. Although the assessor has reacted with a 9lb hike in the ratings, Sam England's mare looks capable of better. Athair Mor has filled the runner-up spot on his last two outings and must enter calculations, along with the lightly-raced Bo Cruz.
Prediction : 1st Florita 2nd Athair Mor 3rd Bo Cruz

Oneinthewell posted his best effort over hurdles when fifth at Huntingdon and market support on his handicap bow may prove significant. However, an opening mark of 104 does demand improvement and preference is for BROOKSIDE LA. Dan Skelton's gelding has shaped encouragingly on all three outings over timber and an opening mark of 99 could prove lenient. Big Boy Barney is also worth a second look reverting to the smaller obstacles.
Prediction : 1st Brookside La 2nd Oneinthewell 3rd Big Boy Barney

Konfusion could prove popular after bolting up in the Rehearsal at Newcastle last month, but he has an added 10lb for that success and will need to improve. KNAPPERS HILL was off the course for two years before returning with a fourth at Haydock in November, but he's off a mark of 145 here and could be well handicapped if back to his best. The recent Cheltenham winner Marble Sands appears best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Knappers Hill 2nd Konfusion 3rd Marble Sands

Malicash looks interesting in first-time cheekpieces and with Charlie Maggs claiming 5lb from the saddle. The six-year-old could go close off his current mark if the headgear has a positive effect. Be The Difference landed a hat-trick at Sedgefield recently but has been put up 8lb for that and this class demands more from him, so GLEN ROAD is the pick. His last win at Kelso over further has seen him upped 7lb, but he may still be a step ahead of the handicapper.
Prediction : 1st Glen Road 2nd Malicash 3rd Be The Difference

It was hard not to be impressed by Big City Roller's chasing debut when bolting up at Bangor in February and he needs to be considered, along with the recent Newcastle third Joecooker. However, GET UP MUSH readily justified favouritism at Warwick when last seen in September 2024 and returns off just a 4lb higher rating. The unexposed seven-year-old could prove a tough nut to crack on his return.
Prediction : 1st Get Up Mush 2nd Big City Roller 3rd Joecooker

The one that appeals most is HOURLESS, who showed more when fourth in a warmer event over C&D earlier in the month and was subsequently eased 2lb. This drop in grade might be just what is needed for the five-year-old to regain the winning thread. Toby Two Scoops finished a fair second at this level at Sedgefield and only has a 2lb higher rating to contend with, while Animato is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Hourless 2nd Toby Two Scoops 3rd Animato