Wetherby Races & Results 1 Wednesday 26th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wetherby Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 26th February 2025

There were 30 Races on Wednesday 26th February 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wincanton, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Bangor, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 26th February 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:45 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (3/1 -9%) Madame Luna	3 3/1(-9%)	(1) Madame Luna 3/1, Sea The Moon filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning start to her career at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in November. In good hands and can be expected to improve. Beat two rivals easily at Fakenham in November and the third has run well since.
2	2 2nd (2) (33/1 +0%) Highbury Hill	33 33/1(+0%)	(2) Highbury Hill 33/1, Finished over 6 lengths behind the reopposing Ninna Collina on her Ludlow hurdle debut in December and went backwards from that when last of 7 at Newbury since. Likely vulnerable. Best run was the middle one at Ludlow but even then she was about 6l behind Ninna Collina.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 +10%) Ninna Collina	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(6) Ninna Collina 9/2, Half-sister to numerous winners and showed a fair level of ability in 2 similar races towards the end of 2024, latterly runner-up at Ludlow (2m, soft). First run for 10 weeks. Lost a shoe on debut (behind Madame Luna) and then ran better to be second at Ludlow.
4	3 4th (3) (13/8 +41%) La Belle Argentee	1.625 13/8(+41%)	(3) La Belle Argentee 13/8, Kapgarde filly out of a hurdle/chase winner in France from a good family. Likely type on paper for a top yard with a very strong Wetherby record. 30,000euros yearling; dam French 2m1f hurdle/2m3f chase winner; interesting.
5th	4 5th (4) (8/1 -167%) Livingonaprayer	8 8/1(-167%)	(4) Livingonaprayer 8/1, Dartmouth filly. Dam, 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Sizing John. Would enter the reckoning on debut if the betting vibes are strong. First foal out of a 2m hurdle winner and needs checking in the market.
6th	7 6th (7) (7/1 -17%) Rose's Dart	7 7/1(-17%)	(7) Rose's Dart 7/1, Runner-up on Doncaster bumper debut (good ground) in November. Not up to a Cheltenham listed bumper on New Year's Day but in at a realistic level on hurdle debut. Well held on soft last time but that was a Listed race; respected on debut effort.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (80/1 +20%) Mystical Martika	80 80/1(+20%)	(5) Mystical Martika 80/1, More one for longer term judged on her efforts in a course bumper and Haydock hurdle in December. Both runs on soft, beaten 16l here and then some 57l at Haydock.

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13:45 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

La Belle Argentee was picked up for 30,000 euros as a yearling and Dan Skelton's filly ought to have a future in this sphere. The market should be a useful indicator, but LIVINGONAPRAYER receives a tentative vote. Jamie Snowden has a healthy strike-rate with his hurdlers this season and the daughter of Dartmouth, whose dam won over this trip, looks capable of going close. Madame Luna won on her debut at Fakenham, but will need more under a penalty.

MADAME LUNA should have more to come on the back of her Fakenham debut success in November and can make it 2-2, although market confidence behind Dan Skelton newcomer La Belle Argentee would make her a possible big threat. Rose's Dart showed enough on the first of her 2 outings in bumpers to think she could also make her presence felt in a race like this now hurdling.

The penalty asks a question of her but the well-bred MADAME LUNA was strong in the market when winning without much fuss at Fakenham.

13:45 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (1/1 +9%) Wade Out	1 1/1(+9%)	(1) Wade Out 1/1, Winner of sole point/bumper start and successful on 2 of his first 3 runs over hurdles. Ran no sort of a race upped to 20.2f in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time but it was clearly more than just the trip that proved his undoing there. Big player if able to get back on track in these calmer waters. All was going well until failing to fire in a Grade 2 latest; seems held in high regard.
2	2 (2) (5/4 +0%) Ira Hayes	1.25 5/4(+0%)	(2) Ira Hayes 5/4, Winner of sole point start and off the mark in bumpers at the second attempt at Wexford. Subsequently landed the odds on debut in this sphere at Carlisle (2½m, good to soft), making all. That form is nothing special but he did it easily and there should be more to come from this Irish raider. 3m entry at Cheltenham; impressed in winning a Wexford bumper and Carlisle maiden.
3	3 (3) (9/1 -64%) Rule Me In	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Rule Me In 9/1, £32,000 buy after finishing runner-up in an Irish point in December. Went one better starting out under Rules in a 2m Southwell maiden earlier this month and while this is tougher, he is completely unexposed and should relish this stiffer test. Shortlisted. Had to work hard to win a 2m maiden at Southwell and plenty more needed here.
5	5 (5) (22/1 +12%) Top Guy	22 22/1(+12%)	(5) Top Guy 22/1, Points scorer who posted an encouraging debut fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Doncaster (16.6f, good to soft) on Rules debut last month. It was admittedly a Class 2 event in which he was subsequently well beaten at Exeter but that was a backward step nonetheless and he needs to get back on track. Took four goes to win his point and hasn't shown enough in his two hurdles (2m/2m2f).
4	4 (4) (400/1 -167%) Bobby J	400 400/1(-167%)	(4) Bobby J 400/1, No show in 2 starts to date and he's pretty much impossible to recommend. Pulled up and tailed off in two 2m4f maidens on soft and good to soft.

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14:15 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Wade Out struggled in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month but Olly Murphy's charge sets the standard dropping in class and looks set to go close. However, preference is for IRA HAYES. The son of Mahler bolted up on his hurdling bow at Carlisle in November and, given that he has been far from dismissed in the ante-post market for the Albert Bartlett, he might be too strong. Rule Me In is noted too.

John McConnell does well with his raiders on these shores and IRA HAYES contributed to the yard's healthy 23% strike-rate in races over hurdles in the UK when running away with a Carlisle maiden in November. He is open to improvement and can make it 2-2 in this sphere. Wade Out completely misfired in Grade 2 company last time but remains of interest in view of his earlier promise, while Rule Me In has to enter calculations, too.

This should concern WADE OUT and Ira Hayes who boast the best form credentials by some margin. The selection is downgraded.

14:15 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
3	3 (3) (5/4 +55%) Support Act	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(3) Support Act 5/4, Bumper winner who left hurdles debut form well behind when easily landing a Doncaster novice last February. Couple of mistakes proved costly when fourth on chase debut following a wind op at Newbury (23.4f, good to soft) and, likely to build on that encouraging display, he makes plenty of appeal. Back from wind op when when beaten under 8l on his switch to fences at Newbury.
4	4 (4) (3/1 +10%) Art Of Diplomacy	3 3/1(+10%)	(4) Art Of Diplomacy 3/1, Flat winner who won 3 times over hurdles for Dr Richard Newland, leaving that stable after taking a seller here (19.7f) last March. Placed all 3 starts over fences so far, albeit without really threatening and likely to again find one or two too good. Third in all his three chases (at up to 2m5f) and returning to further should be a plus.
1	1 (1) (7/2 -40%) Micks Jet	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(1) Micks Jet 7/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who responded very well to first-time cheekpieces when opening chase account here (19.4f, heavy) by a wide margin last month. No problem with the step up to 3m when finding just one too good at Bangor next time and, though up another 4 lb, she is a major player. Course winner; up another 4lb for getting beat last time but he's firmly in the mix.
2	2 (2) (13/2 +35%) Broomfield Present	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(2) Broomfield Present 13/2, Useful hurdler (2-3 in that sphere) and promising start over fences when third in an Exeter handicap on reappearance last season. Things haven't gone to plan since but latest fourth of 8 in a Lingfield handicap (23.5f, heavy) at least represented a step back in the right direction. Continues to ease in the weights and should come good again sooner or later.
6	6 (6) (16/1 -357%) De Legislator	16 16/1(-357%)	(6) De Legislator 16/1, Won sole start in Irish points and then his first 2 over hurdles at Hexham and Kelso towards the end of 2022. Attracted support ahead of his comeback run/chase debut at Ayr (3m, soft) but he ran poorly, even allowing for the fact that it was his first outing following almost 2 years off. 2-3 in novice hurdles; dropped out on chase debut but that was after a long absence.

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14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

MICKS JET had no problem with a step up to 3m when filling the runner-up spot at Bangor recently and, while Philip Kirby's charge has scope for further progress, a 4lb rise for that effort is unlikely to be too much of an issue. De Legislator was sent off favourite on his return from a 702-day absence last month and could step forward from that lacklustre display. Art Of Diplomacy is another to consider.

There were plenty of positives to take from SUPPORT ACT's chase debut fourth at Newbury and, with the strong possibility of better come from this 7-y-o over fences, he is taken to deliver the goods. Micks Jet arrives here in good order and she is feared most ahead of Broomfield Present, who has dipped to an attractive mark and there were signs that he's veering back on to the right track at Lingfield recently.

A tight handicap in which all five merit attention. SUPPORT ACT made a positive start over fences at Newbury and he's lightly raced.

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:18 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
9	9 (9) (3/1 +54%) Konfusion	3 3/1(+54%)	(9) Konfusion 3/1, Fair maiden hurdler who posted an encouraging third of 7 in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, good to soft, 13/2) on his debut over fences 148 days ago. Can take a step forward. Placed over hurdles before what looked an unfortunate defeat on his chase debut.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +56%) Scene One	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Scene One 7/2, Respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Doncaster (24f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Can give a good account in his bid for a first win of the season. Finished closer when sixth last time than when runner-up in his two previous races.
8	8 (8) (9/2 -50%) Heads Or Harps	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(8) Heads Or Harps 9/2, Lightly-raced hurdler for Michael Scudamore. Off nearly 2 years before shaping very well on his chasing debut when fourth of 9 in handicap chase (14/1) at Newcastle (20.1f, good to soft) 41 days ago, finishing well having been badly hampered 2 out. Interesting. Rallying fourth on recent chase debut and that was after a long absence.
1	1 (1) (13/2 +35%) High Moon	6.5 13/2(+35%)	(1) High Moon 13/2, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 12/1, failed to stay 3m when fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Market Rasen 22 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Looks competitive on form back in trip. Has dropped his guard the last twice and now tries more new headgear.
2	2 (2) (15/2 +0%) Golden De Coeur	7.5 15/2(+0%)	(2) Golden De Coeur 15/2, Arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not ruled out. Second on soft at Hereford before a remote third on livelier ground at Southwell.
4	4 (4) (9/1 -13%) Flash In The Park	9 9/1(-13%)	(4) Flash In The Park 9/1, Got off the mark at Uttoxeter in November but running below form when fell last in handicap chase there (20f, heavy) following month on his final run for Dan Skelton. Needs to bounce back for his new yard. Capable for former yards; new connections taken the trouble to book Sean Bowen.
6	6 (6) (14/1 -133%) Tom Creen	14 14/1(-133%)	(6) Tom Creen 14/1, Resumed winning ways at Sedgefield in December and not disgraced back in trip when third of 5 in handicap there (16.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Needs considering. Returning to further is the right move but has never won away from Sedgefield.
7	7 (7) (16/1 -14%) Halpha Soleil	16 16/1(-14%)	(7) Halpha Soleil 16/1, Fair winner at 20f over hurdles who comes here in decent form over fences, fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Catterick (19.2f, good to soft) 26 days ago. One for the shortlist. Has ran okay over fences in his last three starts without being that threatening.
5	5 (5) (25/1 -56%) Cornerstone Lad	25 25/1(-56%)	(5) Cornerstone Lad 25/1, Course winner but he came in only tenth of 12 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft) 25 days ago. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022, too. Stuck on a losing run and didn't offer much on this month's return over C&D.

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15:18 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

KONFUSION saw his winning chance slip away when sprawling on landing at the second last on his chasing debut at Sedgefield in October, but he could take a big step forward. He was kindly dropped 2lb for that effort and could be the one to beat. Golden De Coeur finished third at Southwell last time and could get closer off the same mark, while Tom Creen is another to note.

HEADS OR HARPS made a promising start over fences for Lucinda Russell after an absence when a strong-finishing fourth at Newcastle so gets the vote here with improvement very much on the cards. High Moon appeals as the pick of the rest now he reverts to a shorter trip with Scene One and Golden De Coeur looking best equipped in the battle for minor honours.

A few of these have chances. KONFUSION was looking a horse on the upgrade when last seen and hopefully fitness won't be an issue.

15:18 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:53 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
2	2 (2) (3/1 +40%) Bowling Buddy	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Bowling Buddy 3/1, Progressive type who completed a hat-trick over 2m4f here in October for Olly Murphy. Tongue tied when a very good second of 17 in handicap hurdle back here 25 days ago. A likely player stepped up to 3m. Kept on well for second of 17 over 2m3f last time and this step up in trip could suit.
11	11 (11) (9/2 +47%) Grand Geste	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(11) Grand Geste 9/2, In good form without winning until going freely in cheekpieces when a below-par fourth of 8 in handicap at Sandown (19.8f, heavy) last time. Needs considering with headgear quickly dispensed with. Well beaten on handicap debut but on heavy ground; promise in novice hurdles previously.
5	5 (5) (11/2 -38%) Off The Jury	5.5 11/2(-38%)	(5) Off The Jury 11/2, Upped in trip when a very good third of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft, 11/1) 41 days ago. Since had a wind op and can go well again in his bid for a maiden success. Close third on h'cap debut at Wincanton; bang there if handling the forecast softer ground.
10	10 (10) (6/1 +14%) Forged Well	6 6/1(+14%)	(10) Forged Well 6/1, Scored at Kelso in November and looked on the up until coming in sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, soft) 55 days ago. Worth another chance off a handy-looking mark. Faded over 3m at Ayr but had previously looked a good prospect for this sort of trip.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +24%) Benassi	6.5 13/2(+24%)	(6) Benassi 13/2, Won twice over hurdles in early 2023 and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces when second at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) in December. The headgear didn't work anywhere near as well at Uttoxeter since, though. Very inconsistent and pulled up last time but case can be made on previous Leicester 2nd.
9	9 (9) (8/1 -7%) Shared	8 8/1(-7%)	(9) Shared 8/1, Course winner who recorded a respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 23 days ago. He's an unreliable sort overall though. Has become frustrating but he's on a dangerous mark and this longer trip may suit.
12	12 (12) (9/1 +25%) Outer Banks	9 9/1(+25%)	(12) Outer Banks 9/1, Has been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of 7 in novice hurdle (20/1) at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 94 days ago. Tongue tied and goes up in trip for his handicap debut. Possibilities. Lightly raced 5yo who is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut.
4	4 (4) (10/1 -25%) Hurricane Highway	10 10/1(-25%)	(4) Hurricane Highway 10/1, Winless under Rules over fences and he was pulled up in handicap chase at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 17 days ago. Reverts to this sphere with lots more needed. Jumped poorly when pulled up over fences last time; could see a big run now back hurdling.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -10%) Sam's Choice	22 22/1(-10%)	(7) Sam's Choice 22/1, Won a Leopardstown handicap (20f) for Gordon Elliott in December, 2022, but yet to fire for current yard. Sliding in the weights but still needs to take a big step forward. Well treated on old Irish form but below par when last seen last July; plenty to prove.
3	3 (3) (28/1 -12%) Curley Finger	28 28/1(-12%)	(3) Curley Finger 28/1, A three-time 3m hurdles winner last season but he was pulled up in 23f handicap at Uttoxeter in November. Has a bit to prove now. Below par the last twice but notched hat-trick last term and can bounce back at some stage.
8	8 (8) (50/1 -100%) Hajey	50 50/1(-100%)	(8) Hajey 50/1, Had breathing surgery before coming in only eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Catterick (19.3f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip with work to do. Well treated on last winter's Catterick form but well below best on his three starts since.
1	1 (1) (150/1 -127%) Baptism Of Fire	150 150/1(-127%)	(1) Baptism Of Fire 150/1, Useful 2m6f chase winner for Henry de Bromhead in April, 2022. Only twice raced since so has his fitness to prove back hurdling for his new stable. Well handicapped on old Irish form but makes stable debut after very long absence.

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15:53 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

BOWLING BUDDY arguably produced a career best when second in this class over an extended 2m3f here last time. The seven-year-old only has a 2lb higher mark to contend with and this step up in trip could unlock the improvement required. Off The Jury finished a close-up third at Wincanton last month and has since undergone a wind operation, so he has to be considered. Shared is next best.

BOWLING BUDDY continues on the up and with this first go over 3m likely to suit he is taken to build on an excellent recent second here and quickly resume winning ways. Off The Jury is feared most on the back of a very good Wincanton third, although Forged Well is weighted to go well if back on his A-game. Grand Geste completes the shortlist in this competitive handicap.

Having kept on well when second of 17 over the extended 2m3f here last time, BOWLING BUDDY is taken to go one better now up in trip.

15:53 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:28 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (9/4 +50%) Ladronne	2.25 9/4(+50%)	(1) Ladronne 9/4, Successful twice here in the past and while he hasn't fired in 4 starts at around 2½m this season, the handicapper has reacted accordingly (now 13 lb lower than when scoring at Doncaster last March) and this step back up in trip looks a good move. One to consider. Arrives with plenty to prove but came good at this time last year and is now 13lb lower.
2	2 (2) (11/4 -22%) Shady B	2.75 11/4(-22%)	(2) Shady B 11/4, Promising sort who resumed from 10 months off with a good third at Uttoxeter on New Year's Eve. Did the job well when readily landing a Ffos Las (23.8f, heavy) handicap next time and an 8 lb rise may not stop him, given his scope for improvement. Made it 2-4 over fences in ready fashion at Ffos Las; 8lb rise may not prevent a follow-up.
3	3 (3) (7/2 +22%) Emotional Roller	3.5 7/2(+22%)	(3) Emotional Roller 7/2, Winless following half-a-dozen runs between the flags and 0-9 over hurdles but off the mark at fourth attempt in this sphere at Catterick (25.2f, good) last month. Found things happening too quickly over 3m at Market Rasen next time, though, and trips in excess of 3¼m is probably what he needs. Won at Catterick last month; only 3rd at Market Rasen since but retains potential; chance.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +7%) Time Was	7 7/1(+7%)	(4) Time Was 7/1, Winning pointer who produced her best effort yet under Rules when chasing home a progressive type off a similar mark here (19.4f, soft) at the start of the month. Moving back up in trip will help and she should make her presence felt. Runner-up here this month on her second chase start and she's one to consider.
7	7 (7) (9/1 -100%) Gibberwell	9 9/1(-100%)	(7) Gibberwell 9/1, Has made the frame in 3 starts at up to 3¼m from 4 appearances this season, including when 4 lb 'wrong' at the weights at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) earlier this month. That effort can be marked up a touch and while his strike rate (1-20 over fences) is hardly compelling, he has to enter calculations. Poor strike-rate but fair second of 15 at Carlisle last time and has each-way claims.
9	9 (9) (12/1 +52%) Halfway House Lad	12 12/1(+52%)	(9) Halfway House Lad 12/1, Poor chaser who was a most fortuitous winner after 6 months off in 4-runner handicap chase at Newcastle (23.4f, good) in November, nearly 50 lengths down when left alone 2 out. That's his sole success from 17 starts overall and likely to come up short once more. Left with nothing to beat for sole chase success in November and well held since then.
6	6 (6) (25/1 +24%) Thatsy	25 25/1(+24%)	(6) Thatsy 25/1, Losing run mounting up and he was a long way adrift of second-placed Time Was when sixth of 10 in a 19.4f handicap here last time. On a reduced mark but well beaten this winter on both starts following a long absence.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -50%) Monticello	150 150/1(-50%)	(8) Monticello 150/1, Lightly-raced in recent years and it's been some time since he achieved anything that would be on a par with what will be required to make a winning chase debut here. 11yo who struggled on the Flat and over hurdles last year; best watched on chase debut.

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16:28 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A wind procedure in January worked just the treat for recent Ffos Las scorer SHADY B and there looks to be more to come. The Saint Des Saints gelding recorded a career-best performance on that occasion and an 8lb higher mark might not be enough to anchor him. Carlisle runner-up Gibberwell isn't sure to enjoy this flatter track, so course runner-up Time Was may give the selection most to think about.

SHADY B made his second start over fences a winning one at Ffos Las, leaving the impression that there is more to come from him in this sphere. He looks capable of defying an 8 lb rise in the weights and gets the nod ahead of Ladronne, who has slipped to a very tempting mark and will benefit from this step back up in trip. Gibberwell and Time Was can do battle for minor honours.

The unexposed 7yo SHADY B (nap) has won two of his last three chase starts and can add to that tally. Time Was may be the danger.

16:28 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (11/4 +8%) Hard As Nails	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(1) Hard As Nails 11/4, Progressed a bit to make a successful handicap debut after 3 months off at Stratford (18.5f, good to soft) in October. Stretched by 2½m on deep ground at Sandown next time and quickly back to form when second at Newcastle (17f, good to soft) since. Back on song with good second at Newcastle; key player if seeing out this longer trip.
2	2 (2) (3/1 +0%) Rockola Vogue	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Rockola Vogue 3/1, Won a Worcester bumper and 2½m Hexham maiden hurdle in the first half of the season. Creditable second of 8 in 2m course novice in November and likely improver now stepping back up in trip for handicap debut after 3 months off. Interesting. Bumper/maiden hurdle winner; begins handicap life on fair mark and is open to improvement.
4	4 (4) (6/1 +0%) Lady In The Park	6 6/1(+0%)	(4) Lady In The Park 6/1, C&D novice winner last season and runner-up 3 times in handicap hurdles since, including at Haydock (3m) at the end of December. Latest Ayr fifth (3m again) was no better than respectable, though. Back down in trip. Fair efforts in 3m handicaps the last twice and could benefit from this drop back in trip.
6	6 (6) (13/2 +7%) Our Bill's Aunt	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(6) Our Bill's Aunt 13/2, Won conditional jockeys' handicap at Leicester (20.5f, heavy) under Toby McCain-Mitchell last month. Not in quite the same form (beaten 12 lengths into second) when turned out unpenalised at Wincanton 9 days later but still respected here despite running off 6 lb higher now. Won at Leicester last month; beaten since and 6lb rise now kicked in, but could go well.
8	8 (8) (11/1 -38%) Wednesday Addams	11 11/1(-38%)	(8) Wednesday Addams 11/1, Fairly useful in bumpers. Yet to match that form over hurdles but latest third in a Lingfield maiden was a step back in the right direction and now switches her attention to handicaps for the first time with first-time cheekpieces added to her usual tongue tie. Bumper form gives her the potential to be better than her opening mark; cheekpieces go on.
5	5 (5) (12/1 +40%) Lexie's Moon	12 12/1(+40%)	(5) Lexie's Moon 12/1, Resumed progress with win in 6-runner handicap hurdle at Stratford (2m, heavy) on reappearance in October but not in anything like the same form when a remote third at Southwell (20.5f) the following month. Freshened up since. Won at Stratford in October and perhaps good ground didn't suit at Southwell in November.
10	10 (10) (16/1 +20%) Magnolia	16 16/1(+20%)	(10) Magnolia 16/1, Fair hurdler/chaser at best in France. Better effort in Britain when 12 lengths fifth of 11 at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) 6 weeks ago but will need to step forward again to get heavily involved here. Didn't run badly on second British start but now just 1-19 and others are more compelling.
9	9 (9) (18/1 +10%) Isabel De Clare	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Isabel De Clare 18/1, Modest form in bumpers/maiden hurdles. Handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance but her opening mark isn't obviously generous. Has shown ability during light career but step forward needed to win off her opening mark.
3	3 (3) (25/1 -79%) Could Be Trouble	25 25/1(-79%)	(3) Could Be Trouble 25/1, Returned to winning ways at Hexham (2½m) in October and also posted a good third of 10 in handicap at Musselburgh (2½m again) when last seen in November. Claims if fully primed after 3 months off. In and out but ran well when 3rd at Musselburgh latest; in the shake-up if on a going day.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -65%) Chosen Hero	33 33/1(-65%)	(7) Chosen Hero 33/1, 2m novice hurdle winner on heavy last winter and matched that form when third in Sedgefield handicap hurdle on reappearance. Hasn't taken to fences since but may fare better now back over the smaller obstacles. Hasn't taken to fences and reverts to hurdles on a handy mark; could be involved.

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17:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Rockola Vogue lost little in defeat when finding only a progressive Dan Skelton-trained mare too strong here in November and she must enter calculations on her handicap bow. However, HARD AS NAILS was denied by a subsequent winner on her latest outing at Newcastle and a 1lb rise in the ratings may prove inconsequential. Our Bill's Aunt and Lady In The Park are others to note.

ROCKOLA VOGUE is the one in this line-up who should have more offer and can make a successful start to her handicap career. Our Bill's Aunt has struck up a decent partnership with Toby McCain-Mitchell in recent weeks and is second choice ahead of Fergal O'Brien's Hard As Nails.

Handicap newcomer ROCKOLA VOGUE has a steadily progressive profile and can capitalise on the step back up in trip.

17:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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