Wetherby Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 17th February 2021

There were 39 Races on Wednesday 17th February 2021 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Hereford, 7 races at Wetherby, 8 races at Wolverhampton, 8 races at Dundalk, 9 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 17th February 2021

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

12:30 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Every Race Live On Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) 14 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Ballybegg (0.91/1 +27%)
Ballybegg

0.91/1(+27%)
(1) Ballybegg 0.91/1, Well-held third sole start in bumpers, but much more like it since switching to hurdling for new stable, landing 2½m Hereford maiden in good style 37 days ago. Open to further improvement.
2
2nd (10) Papa Tango Charly (3/1 +0%)
Papa Tango Charly

3/1(+0%)
(10) Papa Tango Charly 3/1, £440,000 purchase on the back of point win and runner-up on first 2 starts over hurdles last term. Not seen since below-form fourth at Doncaster 13 months ago but player on best form.
3
3rd (11) Tamar Bridge (3.5/1 -5%)
Tamar Bridge

3.5/1(-5%)
(11) Tamar Bridge 3.5/1, €60,000 Jeremy gelding who made a successful debut in 5-runner bumper at Haydock (heavy) in December, staying on to lead inside final 100 yds. Nice hurdle prospect.
4
4th (2) Frimeur De Lancray (4.5/1 +25%)
Frimeur De Lancray

4.5/1(+25%)
(2) Frimeur De Lancray 4.5/1, Useful-looking gelding who was fortunate to open his hurdles account in 19.3f Catterick novice 34 days ago, held when left in front last. More will be needed under a penalty here.
5th
5th (16) Mrs Barnes (50/1 +0%)
Mrs Barnes

50/1(+0%)
(16) Mrs Barnes 50/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points, but that was way back in March 2017. Can only really watch on belated hurdle debut.
6th
6th (17) Veshenskaya (250/1 -25%)
Veshenskaya

250/1(-25%)
(17) Veshenskaya 250/1, Poor form in bumpers and offered little on C&D hurdle debut on Boxing Day.
7th
7th (9) Ned's Escape (100/1 -300%)
Ned's Escape

100/1(-300%)
(9) Ned's Escape 100/1, Out of a close relation to owner's Grand National winner Many Clouds. 18/1, didn't show a great deal in a Doncaster bumper last month but longer trip should suit now hurdling. Tongue tie also added.
8th
8th (5) Brickadank (250/1 -100%)
Brickadank

250/1(-100%)
(5) Brickadank 250/1, Little impact on the Flat and in 2m novice hurdles at Southwell and here. Big step forward is required.
9th
9th (12) To The Limit (250/1 -25%)
To The Limit

250/1(-25%)
(12) To The Limit 250/1, Well held in pair of novice hurdles towards the end of 2020. Booked for another struggle.
10th
10th (8) Malinas Island (200/1 -100%)
Malinas Island

200/1(-100%)
(8) Malinas Island 200/1, Beaten a long way in a pair of Wincanton novice hurdles in recent months. Looks more one for handicaps.
11th
11th (14) Cimetta (200/1 -60%)
Cimetta

200/1(-60%)
(14) Cimetta 200/1, Modest form at best in 2 bumpers for Michael Herrington last season and well held in Catterick novice hurdle on reappearance for new yard.
12th
12th (6) Hallowed Ground (250/1 -25%)
Hallowed Ground

250/1(-25%)
(6) Hallowed Ground 250/1, Placed only once from 4 outings in Irish points and tailed off on Catterick hurdle debut 12 days ago.
13th
13th (13) Walk With Kings (66/1 +34%)
Walk With Kings

66/1(+34%)
(13) Walk With Kings 66/1, Half-brother to bumper winner Backsheesh. Placed on the first of 2 starts in points last spring. Betting perhaps best guide to expectations now hurdling.
14th
14th (4) Blood Eagle (250/1 -150%)
Blood Eagle

250/1(-150%)
(4) Blood Eagle 250/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Andrew Balding but has made an unpromising start over hurdles. Unlikely to be of interest until handicapping.
LTO Selection:

12:30 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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


13:05 Wetherby Maiden Chase (Class 4) 21f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Bet At racingtv.com Novices' Chase (GBB Race) 5 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Chantry House (0.8/1 +0%)
Chantry House

0.8/1(+0%)
(1) Chantry House 0.8/1, Third in Supreme Novice at Cheltenham last March. Winning start over fences at Ascot (19f) in November and perhaps best not judged too harshly on Cheltenham defeat since. Remains smart prospect.
2
2nd (5) Coconut Splash (1.38/1 +15%)
Coconut Splash

1.38/1(+15%)
(5) Coconut Splash 1.38/1, Opened account in decisive fashion in 2m novice at Wetherby in January and promising start over fences this term, finding only one too good upped in trip at Wincanton last time. Better to come.
3
3rd (3) The Wolf (8.5/1 -21%)
The Wolf

8.5/1(-21%)
(3) The Wolf 8.5/1, Useful hurdler who jumped soundly when making winning start over fences at Chepstow in October. Has disappointingly failed to build on that twice since, though. Cheekpieces need to make difference.
4
4th (6) Silva Eclipse (50/1 -52%)
Silva Eclipse

50/1(-52%)
(6) Silva Eclipse 50/1, Fairly useful hurdler well below par since reappearance third over 3m here and this a tough introduction to chasing.
5th
5th (4) Canada Kid (300/1 -200%)
Canada Kid

300/1(-200%)
(4) Canada Kid 300/1, Point winner but not seen since finishing well held in that sphere back in 2018. This a very hard ask on Rules debut.
LTO Selection:

13:05 Wetherby Maiden Chase (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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


13:35 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

BoscaSports Racings Digital Display Handicap Hurdle 18 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (5) Embole (4.5/1 -50%)
Embole

4.5/1(-50%)
(5) Embole 4.5/1, Expensive to follow on the whole, winless since landing a Wincanton novice 3 years ago. Still, both efforts since returning form a 15-month layoff have been respectable and he's one to consider.
2
2nd (9) Billy Ray (4/1 +71%)
Billy Ray

4/1(+71%)
(9) Billy Ray 4/1, Useful handicapper at best on Flat, but yet to trouble the judge in this sphere and it's hard to envisage him playing a leading role here.
3
3rd (13) Seapoint (10/1 +17%)
Seapoint

10/1(+17%)
(13) Seapoint 10/1, Step back in the right direction when sixth of 16 in first-time blinkers at Catterick (19.3f) recently and, now 1 lb lower than when scoring at Newcastle last January, she has to enter calculations.
4
4th (3) Just A Deal (20/1 +20%)
Just A Deal

20/1(+20%)
(3) Just A Deal 20/1, Barely hinted at ability in a couple of bumpers and similar story in this sphere so far. Hopes pinned on this step up in trip/switch to handicap company sparking significant improvement.
5th
5th (16) Emissaire (50/1 -127%)
Emissaire

50/1(-127%)
(16) Emissaire 50/1, Bumper winner on debut back in November 2017, but more bad efforts than good ones since switched to hurdles.
6th
6th (6) Bretney (8/1 +43%)
Bretney

8/1(+43%)
(6) Bretney 8/1, Best effort when fourth of 17 in 21.6f handicap at Exeter in December. Not in same form over the same C&D last month, but this slight drop in trip may help and this 6-y-o isn't without hope.
7th
7th (1) Bebraveforglory (8.5/1 -13%)
Bebraveforglory

8.5/1(-13%)
(1) Bebraveforglory 8.5/1, Signs of ability in 3 starts over hurdles, but needs to raise his game now handicapping with a first-time tongue strap enlisted. Has undergone wind surgery.
8th
8th (11) Sawpit Sienna (4/1 +20%)
Sawpit Sienna

4/1(+20%)
(11) Sawpit Sienna 4/1, Has returned an improved model for new yard, landing a 2½m Fakenham handicap before hitting the crossbar at Wincanton and most recently at Plumpton. Another bold show on the cards.
9th
9th (4) Follow Your Fire (12/1 +14%)
Follow Your Fire

12/1(+14%)
(4) Follow Your Fire 12/1, Off the mark in 2½m Sedgefield handicap hurdle on final run of last season. Well held first 2 starts this time round, but there were more positives signs at Uttoxeter last time and he merits respect.
|U|
|U| (19) Excalibur (40/1 -14%)
Excalibur

40/1(-14%)
(19) Excalibur 40/1, Has struggled since opening hurdles account at Sedgefield last season and remains 2 lb above that winning mark.
10th
10th (12) Jour A La Plage (50/1 -127%)
Jour A La Plage

50/1(-127%)
(12) Jour A La Plage 50/1, Failed to pull up any trees for Evan Williams last season and reappearance effort at Hereford for new yard was hardly inspiring.
11th
11th (15) Mcgarry (14/1 -133%)
Mcgarry

14/1(-133%)
(15) Mcgarry 14/1, Point winner who caught the eye when fifth of 11 on penultimate start at Market Rasen. However, disappointing when sent off favourite at Catterick since and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
12th
12th (7) Ballintogher Boy (40/1 +50%)
Ballintogher Boy

40/1(+50%)
(7) Ballintogher Boy 40/1, Low-key in a trio of novices and failed to improve when pitched into a handicap for the first time at Doncaster 19 days ago.
13th
13th (18) Onenightintown (100/1 -150%)
Onenightintown

100/1(-150%)
(18) Onenightintown 100/1, Little show over hurdles/fences in Ireland for Brian Francis Cawley, and has fared no better for new connections on last 3 starts.
14th
14th (14) Red Star Dancer (150/1 -50%)
Red Star Dancer

150/1(-50%)
(14) Red Star Dancer 150/1, Modest maiden at best on Flat and limited impact over hurdles, including handicaps last twice. Headgear discarded on debut for new yard following a 12-month absence.
|PU|
|PU| (8) Legendary Rhythm (12/1 -20%)
Legendary Rhythm

12/1(-20%)
(8) Legendary Rhythm 12/1, Signs of ability on hurdles debut at Uttoxeter in October. Little impact in 2 subsequent starts, but it's certainly not beyond the realms of possibility that she'll fare better now handicapping.
|PU|
|PU| (20) On We Go (28/1 -12%)
On We Go

28/1(-12%)
(20) On We Go 28/1, Not at her best in 4 starts so far this season, but dangerous to completely discount given that she's now 8 lb lower than for last January's success in a mares' handicap hurdle at Ayr.
|PU|
|PU| (10) Templepoint (150/1 -275%)
Templepoint

150/1(-275%)
(10) Templepoint 150/1, Pulled up both starts for new yard since returning from a lengthy absence last month. Sports a tongue strap for the first time under Rules and visor also enlisted on this handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

13:35 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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


14:05 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Sixt Car Hire Handicap Chase 10 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Umbrigado (3.5/1 -5%)
Umbrigado

3.5/1(-5%)
(1) Umbrigado 3.5/1, Useful hurdler who has taken very well to fences this term, readily landing odds on second chase start at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy). More to come off now handicapping so rates an interesting contender.
2
2nd (6) Destined To Shine (12/1 -60%)
Destined To Shine

12/1(-60%)
(6) Destined To Shine 12/1, Scored at Uttoxeter in October and right back on track of late, second in 2m Haydock handicap last time. Much respected despite 2 lb rise.
3
3rd (3) Marracudja (3.33/1 +5%)
Marracudja

3.33/1(+5%)
(3) Marracudja 3.33/1, C&D winner who has hinted at a revival of late, leading long way when fourth of 5 in handicap chase here 52 days ago. Back on his last winning mark so worth considering.
4
4th (9) Commis D'Office (4/1 +27%)
Commis D'Office

4/1(+27%)
(9) Commis D'Office 4/1, Largely below par last season, but having under gone another wind op he returned with very good second in 2m Newbury handicap. Big player off unchanged mark.
5th
5th (2) Hollywoodien (6.5/1 +0%)
Hollywoodien

6.5/1(+0%)
(2) Hollywoodien 6.5/1, Successful at Hereford (2m) last March with re-addition of cheekpieces. Not disgraced after 10 months off when third at Sandown on return and looks ready to step forward now with headgear back on.
6th
6th (8) Swift Crusador (28/1 -12%)
Swift Crusador

28/1(-12%)
(8) Swift Crusador 28/1, Fairly useful winning chaser at best but took heavy early fall at Aintree (national fences) on his return before running poorly on rare hurdles start at Taunton latest. Not easy to make a case for.
7th
7th (7) The Paddy Pie (11/1 +21%)
The Paddy Pie

11/1(+21%)
(7) The Paddy Pie 11/1, Fairly useful chaser who has run well on each of his 2 starts over fences this season, unable to dominate but keeping on for third at Aintree (19.9f) last time. Not ruled out off 1 lb lower mark here.
|PU|
|PU| (4) Maypole Class (8/1 -60%)
Maypole Class

8/1(-60%)
(4) Maypole Class 8/1, Largely progressive over hurdles and similar theme over fences, winning last 2 starts, including in good style at Fakenham (2m5f) in December. Back in trip but more to come so not taken lightly.
|PU|
|PU| (5) Charmant (16/1 +20%)
Charmant

16/1(+20%)
(5) Charmant 16/1, Better than ever when scoring over fences here (19.4f) last term. Below that level since but not totally disgraced when fourth of 5 at Doncaster (2m) last time. No forlorn hope.
|PU|
|PU| (10) Chozen (50/1 -52%)
Chozen

50/1(-52%)
(10) Chozen 50/1, Improved for the switch to chasing during 2018/19, winning twice at 2m. Very lightly raced since and back now after 11 months off but he's gone well fresh previously so not written off.
LTO Selection:

14:05 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

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


14:40 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) 9 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (8) Nightboattoclyro (3/1 +14%)
Nightboattoclyro

3/1(+14%)
(8) Nightboattoclyro 3/1, Made it 2-2 this season for new yard with stylish handicap victory at Chepstow (2m3f) last month. Up 5 b but still lightly raced and very much the sort to win more handicaps.
2
2nd (5) West To The Bridge (7.5/1 +38%)
West To The Bridge

7.5/1(+38%)
(5) West To The Bridge 7.5/1, Scored at Carlisle in November but well below par last two outings, remote fourth of 6 at Chepstow latest. C&D winner but needs to bounce back.
3
3rd (6) Miah Grace (6.5/1 +7%)
Miah Grace

6.5/1(+7%)
(6) Miah Grace 6.5/1, Three-time winner last term who got back on track when second of 7 in handicap over C&D (heavy) 36 days ago. Not discounted off same mark here.
4
4th (2) Good Boy Bobby (3.6/1 +20%)
Good Boy Bobby

3.6/1(+20%)
(2) Good Boy Bobby 3.6/1, Useful hurdler/chaser who posted good fifth of 14 in handicap chase at Ascot (21f, soft) 25 days ago. Remains low mileage so no forlorn hope back hurdling.
5th
5th (7) Secrete Stream (66/1 -100%)
Secrete Stream

66/1(-100%)
(7) Secrete Stream 66/1, C&D winner who shaped as if in need of run after 10 months off when seventh of 8 in handicap at Haydock (18.9f, 25/1) 60 days ago. Should strip fitter now so not totally dismissed.
6th
6th (9) En Meme Temps (22/1 -100%)
En Meme Temps

22/1(-100%)
(9) En Meme Temps 22/1, Turned in one of his better efforts when runner-up in handicap at Doncaster (16.6f) 50 days ago, though very much had run of race there so others are still preferred.
|F|
|F| (3) Albert's Back (4/1 +0%)
Albert's Back

4/1(+0%)
(3) Albert's Back 4/1, Back on the up returned to hurdles this season, decisive winner of handicaps here and Haydock (19f, heavy). Up another 8 lb but clearly thriving and a player.
|F|
|F| (4) No Comment (12/1 -118%)
No Comment

12/1(-118%)
(4) No Comment 12/1, Let down by his jumping over fences last term and back in fine form hurdling this season, edged out on line in 20f Hereford handicap in December. On long losing run but weighted to go close again.
|PU|
|PU| (1) Midnight Shadow (7/1 -17%)
Midnight Shadow

7/1(-17%)
(1) Midnight Shadow 7/1, Grade 2 winner over hurdles/fences, landing Dipper at Cheltenham last term, and ran another cracker there when gutsy second of 17 in Caspian Caviar Gold Cup. Back hurdling but not taken lightly.
LTO Selection:

14:40 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.


15:12 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Racing TV HD On Sky 426 Handicap Chase 10 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (2) Destinee Royale (3.33/1 -33%)
Destinee Royale

3.33/1(-33%)
(2) Destinee Royale 3.33/1, Bumper winner who made a successful debut over fences at Market Rasen a year ago. Favourite when unseated at Sandown on return, then faced stiff task at Warwick last time. Remains with potential.
2
2nd (5) Cash To Ash (9/1 +36%)
Cash To Ash

9/1(+36%)
(5) Cash To Ash 9/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who shed maiden tag when landing 23.4f handicap chase at Newcastle last season. Below form so far this term, however.
3
3rd (9) Commit Or Quit (2.25/1 +55%)
Commit Or Quit

2.25/1(+55%)
(9) Commit Or Quit 2.25/1, Benefited from first-time cheekpieces when digging deep to win 5-runner handicap chase over C&D in November. Good second here on completed start since, and another solid showing seems likely.
4
4th (8) Well Smitten (28/1 +15%)
Well Smitten

28/1(+15%)
(8) Well Smitten 28/1, Unreliable chaser who signed off last season with handicap chase win at this course (19.4f). Some encouragement this term but latest effort was a tame one and he's unproven at the trip.
5th
5th (14) Leverock Lass (3.5/1 +30%)
Leverock Lass

3.5/1(+30%)
(14) Leverock Lass 3.5/1, Gradually got the hang of things over fences, and opened her account over C&D in December, when only one to finish. Not discounted from same mark, for all this looks more competitive.
|F|
|F| (4) Thomas Shelby (12/1 +0%)
Thomas Shelby

12/1(+0%)
(4) Thomas Shelby 12/1, Relished the testing conditions when producing a career best to win at Bangor in September. Disappointing since and mark demands further improvement.
|F|
|F| (7) Sutton Manor (12/1 +25%)
Sutton Manor

12/1(+25%)
(7) Sutton Manor 12/1, Veteran who is now twelve runs since last win in 2017, though did show a bit of life when fourth at Ayr a month ago. Can't be completely dismissed from sliding mark.
|PU|
|PU| (3) Roman Rock (12/1 +0%)
Roman Rock

12/1(+0%)
(3) Roman Rock 12/1, Fair ex-Irish jumper. First run for new yard when good third of 6 in novice hurdle at Haydock but looked somewhat unwilling when only fourth in similar event there last time. Swtiches back to chasing.
|PU|
|PU| (6) Hugo 'n Taz (20/1 -100%)
Hugo 'n Taz

20/1(-100%)
(6) Hugo 'n Taz 20/1, Most disappointing since scoring at Market Rasen in December 2019, no better for first-time blinkers when well held at Plumpton last time.
|PU|
|PU| (11) Bassarabad (66/1 -100%)
Bassarabad

66/1(-100%)
(11) Bassarabad 66/1, Fair chaser at best but lightly raced and little form since 2018.
LTO Selection:

15:12 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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


15:42 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Watch On Racing TV Standard Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 5 Runners


Info Form Odds Key Rating Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Class Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Pressure Sensitive (0.83/1 +17%)
Pressure Sensitive

0.83/1(+17%)
(1) Pressure Sensitive 0.83/1, £26,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Dam lightly raced in bumpers/over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Askmeroe. Battled well when making winning debut at Bangor in October.
2
2nd (3) Readysteadybeau (18/1 +10%)
Readysteadybeau

18/1(+10%)
(3) Readysteadybeau 18/1, Showed a bit on debut at Hexham in October, plugging on. Needs substantial improvement if he's to make an impression, though.
3
3rd (7) Court At Slip (8.5/1 +58%)
Court At Slip

8.5/1(+58%)
(7) Court At Slip 8.5/1, Court Cave gelding. Brother to modest hurdler Lighthouse Rose. Dam point winner who stayed 2½m over hurdles. Market could prove significant.
4
4th (6) Bollin Phoenix (33/1 +18%)
Bollin Phoenix

33/1(+18%)
(6) Bollin Phoenix 33/1, Big price and down the field in a bumper at Newcastle on debut. Likely to need more time.
5th
5th (2) Brayhill (1.88/1 +44%)
Brayhill

1.88/1(+44%)
(2) Brayhill 1.88/1, £4,500 half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Chooseyourweapon. Successful in Irish points last 2 starts and worth a look now having his first go under Rules.
LTO Selection:

15:42 Wetherby NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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


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