Wetherby Races & Results 1 Saturday 16th November 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Wetherby Races & Results Tomform Saturday 16th November 2024

There were 47 Races on Saturday 16th November 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Wetherby, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Cheltenham, 9 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 16th November 2024

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11:57 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1/2 +25%) Serious Chat	0.5 1/2(+25%)	(2) Serious Chat 1/2, Bumper winner who shaped encouragingly switched to hurdling when sixth of 13 in C&D novice hurdle (good to soft) 31 days ago, barely adequate test. Open to improvement and chance is there for all to see. Bumper winner; respectable sixth over C&D on hurdle debut and holds leading claims.
2	5 2nd (5) (7/2 +30%) Klapton Boy	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(5) Klapton Boy 7/2, £20,000 4-y-o, Brave Mansonnien gelding. Dam, little impact in 3 starts over hurdles in France, half-sister to useful hunter chaser (stayed 29f) Vaucelet. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Apr 28) and would enter the reckoning if the market speaks in his favour. Point runner-up; makes rules debut in a modest race and could have a part to play.
3	3 3rd (3) (25/1 +50%) Tanking Along	25 25/1(+50%)	(3) Tanking Along 25/1, From the family of Bob Olinger but has shown nothing in a maiden/novice hurdle. There's potential in his pedigree but he's been tailed off on both starts.
4	4 4th (4) (40/1 -100%) The Geordie Ginge	40 40/1(-100%)	(4) The Geordie Ginge 40/1, Modest maiden hurdler beaten by Lathan in a match at Newcastle on Friday. Promise up to August 2023 but below par subsequently; no match for Lathan yesterday.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (6/1 -50%) Lathan	6 6/1(-50%)	(1) Lathan 6/1, Couldn't have been found a weaker maiden at Newcastle on Friday, coming home hard held from the inferior The Geordie Ginge. Easily won a match at Newcastle yesterday; carries 6lb penalty but could go well once more.

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11:57 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

SERIOUS CHAT struck in a bumper at Stratford prior to only managing sixth on his hurdles debut over C&D last month, but he could take a big step forward from that effort. Donald McCain's five-year-old looks to have been found an ideal opportunity and can open his account. Klapton Boy changed hands for 20,000 pounds after finishing second between the flags and wouldn't have to be anything out of the ordinary in order to get involved. Tanking Along is up against it, while this comes soon enough after Lathan's defeat of The Geordie Ginge in a match at Newcastle on Friday.

SERIOUS CHAT probably won't be at his best until tackling staying trips, but this looks an excellent opportunity for him to get off the mark at the second time of asking over hurdles. Klapton Boy was runner-up on his sole outing in Irish points and needs a market check setting out under Rules at an ordinary level.

Bumper winner SERIOUS CHAT ran pretty well when sixth over C&D on last month's hurdle debut and this looks a much easier assignment.

11:57 Wetherby Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

12:27 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +30%) Here Comes Georgie	3.5 7/2(+30%)	(3) Here Comes Georgie 7/2, Landed back-to-back 2m Perth handicaps but came up well short in his hat-trick bid tackling a better-quality handicap at Cheltenham 3 weeks ago. Given another go over fences now with a tongue strap applied. Pulled up in May on sole previous chase start but has won twice over hurdles since.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/4 0%) Hidalgo De L'isle	2.25 9/4(0%)	(2) Hidalgo De L'isle 9/4, Dual hurdles winner who showed improved form to make a winning chase debut at Newton Abbot (16.3f) in August and he matched that level when runner-up at Worcester (16.5f). Not disgraced in better race at Aintree since and this less competitive. Easy win on chase debut in August and fair efforts on both runs since; solid candidate.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/1 -38%) Bold Reaction	9 9/1(-38%)	(4) Bold Reaction 9/1, Fairly useful bumper winner who hasn't quite come up to expectations as a hurdler. Has left Nicky Henderson and quickly sent chasing by new yard (won on the second of his 2 starts in Irish points). On a competitive mark on best hurdle form for Nicky Henderson; makes stable/chase debut.
4	1 4th (1) (6/5 +20%) Cannock Park	1.2 6/5(+20%)	(1) Cannock Park 6/5, Point winner who landed a Bangor bumper and Cheltenham maiden hurdle last autumn before placed twice in Graded novice hurdles. Failed to meet expectations sent chasing both starts this season but still early days in this sphere. Useful novice hurdler last season; fair 4th on second chase start and could build on that.

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12:27 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f Race Class Flow

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

Hidalgo De L'isle was beaten into fourth in this grade at Aintree last month, but he has been dropped 2lb for that performance and could get closer. However, HERE COMES GEORGIE is the more appealing option. Patrick Neville's six-year-old failed to complete a hurdling hat-trick at Cheltenham, but he is well worth another chance at fences in a first-time tongue-tie. Cannock Park can beat Bold Reaction home for third.

HIDALGO DE L'ISLE has made a good start over fences and looks the solid option. Cannock Park can do better and is feared most.

Last season's useful novice hurdler CANNOCK PARK took a step in the right direction at Kelso last time and he's the selection.

12:27 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/9 +0%) Act Of Authority	0.444444 4/9(+0%)	(1) Act Of Authority 4/9, Successful on 3 occasions during a productive novice hurdle campaign and all the better for his reappearance run at Chepstow (19.5f) in October when running out an impressive winner of 9-runner handicap at Sandown (19.8f) 6 days ago. Will take some stopping from unchanged mark. Won easily at Sandown last Sunday and escapes a penalty; should be tough to beat.
2	3 2nd (3) (10/1 -54%) Liverpool Knight	10 10/1(-54%)	(3) Liverpool Knight 10/1, 3-time winner over hurdles for Olly Murphy during 2023 and ended time with that yard in good form this summer. Low-key effort back from 3 months off for new yard at Wincanton (15.2f) 3 weeks ago but no surprise to see a better showing back up in trip. In good form in July and could improve for his recent stable debut outing (below par).
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 +8%) Bertie's Ballet	6 6/1(+8%)	(2) Bertie's Ballet 6/1, Dual bumper scorer who reached a fairly useful level over hurdles last season, winning once from 5 starts having kept good company. Clearly not himself when pulled up on return/chase debut at Hexham 5 weeks ago and connections quick to opt for a return to this sphere. Pulled up on last month's chase debut but a consistent novice hurdler last season.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +0%) City Derby	9 9/1(+0%)	(4) City Derby 9/1, Completed a Cartmel 4-timer in staying handicaps this summer and emerged with credit in finishing placed at Perth/Aintree subsequently. Clearly remains at the top of his game but his revised mark demands that little bit more now. Won four in a row at Cartmel this season and fair performances in defeat the last twice.

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13:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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

ACT OF AUTHORITY bolted up in a conditionals' handicap at Sandown last weekend and is able to compete off the same rating. This looks a good piece of placing from his connections and if he remains in the same form, he is difficult to oppose. City Derby chased home a subsequent dual winner at Aintree last time and should go well off an unchanged mark, while Liverpool Knight can beat Bertie's Ballet home for third.

ACT OF AUTHORITY proved a different proposition with a reappearance run behind him when running out an authoritative winner at Sandown (19.8f) 6 days ago, his strength at the finish particularly taking. He ought to take some stopping operating from the same mark. Bertie's Ballet and Liverpool Knight can do battle for the forecast spot.

This revolves around ACT OF AUTHORITY, who escapes a penalty for last Sunday's easy win in a conditionals' handicap at Sandown.

13:00 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +40%) Densworth	2 2/1(+40%)	(3) Densworth 2/1, Fairly useful winner at 17f over hurdles. 7/1, below-par fifth of 7 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, good to soft) on his debut over fences 20 days ago. Needs to build on it. Weakened quickly on chase debut but may have needed it; three novice hurdle wins last term.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/4 -69%) Pay The Piper	2.75 11/4(-69%)	(1) Pay The Piper 11/4, Aready a dual 17f chase winner at Kelso this season, latest success coming in 6-runner handicap 21 days ago. This course scorer must enter calculations despite taking a 7 lb weights rise. Two wins at Kelso this autumn and had plenty in hand last time; key player.
3	5 3rd (5) (9/2 +44%) Glory And Honour	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(5) Glory And Honour 9/2, Improved for current yard last season and also scored on the Flat at Pontefract in October. Shaped like a non-stayer when pulled up over 29f at Sedgefield latest run over fences so can't be ruled out back in trip. Didn't stay 3m5f on latest chase start; on a reduced mark; capable of playing leading role.
4	4 4th (4) (4/1 +47%) Findthetime	4 4/1(+47%)	(4) Findthetime 4/1, Landed a pair of small-field handicaps last winter for Nicky Richards. Got back on track for his current yard when second of 6 in handicap chase at Hexham (15.6f) 146 days ago. Considered. Two-time course winner who returns from break with trainer enjoying productive autumn.
5th	2 5th (2) (6/1 -71%) Escapeandevade	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Escapeandevade 6/1, Took his form up a notch over fences with cheekpieces enlisted last term, bringing up the hat-trick at Kelso (17f) in March. Disputing the lead when unseating rider 3 out on his return here (2m) last month so a player with the headgear back on now. Won three in a row at end of last term; bang there when unseating three out here on return.

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13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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

PAY THE PIPER has been in terrific form since returning in September, winning twice at Kelso either side of going down to an unexposed rival here last month. A 7lb rise for his latest triumph shouldn't be a barrier to further success and he is the pick. Densworth disappointed on his chasing bow at Aintree recently, but could step forward with that experience under his belt. Escapeandevade, who was running well prior to unseating on his seasonal reappearance, heads the remainder.

None of these can be ruled out but the vote goes to ESCAPEANDEVADE who looked as good as ever when unseating his rider late on here last time and can bounce back to winning ways with the cheekpieces refitted. Course-scorer Pay The Piper could emerge as the main danger ahead of Glory And Honour and Findthetime.

The rejuvenated 9yo PAY THE PIPER is taken to post his third win of the autumn, having done it nicely at Kelso last time.

13:35 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +0%) Kalium	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(3) Kalium 9/4, Appealing pedigree and made a winning debut in a Killarney bumper in May, which was his sole outing for Sean Doyle. Promising start over hurdles for new connections when a close second in a Ludlow novice (15.8f, good to soft) and should make a bold bid to go one better here. Convincing winner of bumper; promising second on hurdling debut; has plenty of potential.
2	4 2nd (4) (7/2 +42%) Lost Frequencies	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(4) Lost Frequencies 7/2, Second in an Irish point earlier this year and stepped up on Rules debut fourth in a Perth bumper when winning one handsomely at Hexham (16.2f, soft) on return last month. More on his plate now switched to hurdles but he should have a future in this sphere. Readily went clear at Hexham on second run in bumpers; interesting hurdling debutant.
3	1 3rd (1) (2/1 +50%) Emiyn	2 2/1(+50%)	(1) Emiyn 2/1, Useful stayer at his best on the Flat and positive start over hurdles when runner-up at Aintree (2½m, good to soft) last month. Probably doesn't have much scope for improvement but he should nevertheless pick up a race in this sphere soon enough. Five-time Flat winner; pleasing start over hurdles when second at Aintree; respected.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 -7%) I'd Go Maniac	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(2) I'd Go Maniac 15/2, Left his debut effort on all-weather last autumn well behind when running out a comfortable winner of a 9-runner bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to firm) in July. Safely held at Ludlow since and improvement needed now switched to hurdles. Easy bumper scorer in July and had excuse next time; must be considered on hurdling debut.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (5/2 -11%) Soleil D'arizona	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(5) Soleil D'arizona 5/2, Fairly useful on the Flat in France in 2023 and, having changed hands for €50,000 last month, she made an encouraging start over hurdles when second in a 16.7f mares' maiden at Exeter. Open to improvement for top yard and she is greatly respected. Pulled clear with winner when second at Exeter; should improve and commands major respect.

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14:10 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Useful Flat performer EMIYN ran a race full of promise when second on his hurdling bow at Aintree last month. The Declan Carroll-trained seven-year-old could enjoy a fruitful winter on that evidence and is taken to repel the likely challenge of Soleil D'arizona, who also occupied the runner-up spot on her debut over timber. Kalium is feared too, and it would be unwise to rule out the remaining duo.

KALIUM chased home an above-average rival on his hurdles debut at Ludlow and, with the promise of better to come from this 4-y-o, he looks the way to go. That said, French import Soleil d'Arizona also found just one too good starting out in this sphere at Exeter and she will offer stern resistance if, as expected, she is able to build on that. Emiyn arguably lacks the scope of the aforementioned duo but his hurdles debut was very encouraging, too, and he should make his presence felt.

Preference for KALIUM is marginal but Tim Vaughan's 4yo looks well up to winning a race like this. Soleil D'Arizona is next best.

14:10 Wetherby Conditions Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (13/8 +13%) Old Gregorian	1.625 13/8(+13%)	(6) Old Gregorian 13/8, Both wins over 2m at Kelso, latterly in a 15-runner handicap 3 weeks ago. An 8 lb rise doesn't look severe (quickened clear nicely) but he does need to prove that he can string good runs together. Sprang surprise at Kelso (both wins there) last time; has to be respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (16/1 -146%) Coup De Coeur	16 16/1(-146%)	(5) Coup De Coeur 16/1, Pair of 17f Sedgefield wins under Brian Hughes last winter. Well held off this mark final start. Much depends on whether he's ready to roll after a break. Two Sedgefield wins last winter; returns from summer break needing British personal best.
3	2 3rd (2) (14/1 0%) N'golo	14 14/1(0%)	(2) N'golo 14/1, Winner of the 2022 Swinton at Haydock but down the field in just 3 outings since. Hopes are pinned on a wind operation having a positive effect back from another 6 months off. 2022 Swinton Hurdle winner, soundly beaten in three runs since; has had wind surgery.
4	3 4th (3) (14/1 -27%) Rewired	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Rewired 14/1, Won 2m handicaps at Doncaster and Taunton last winter. Down the field in 2 starts this season. First run for new yard after leaving Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole. Possibly best watched. Won two races last winter, slim pickings since; needs to be revived by a change of stable.
5th	1 5th (1) (4/1 +11%) Glory And Fortune	4 4/1(+11%)	(1) Glory And Fortune 4/1, Former Betfair Hurdle winner. Lost his way in spring 2023 and well-held fifth of 8 in 2m Kempton listed race on recent return from a 19-month absence. Entitled to come on for the run, though. Once smart; probably needed reappearance after long break; potentially well handicapped.
6th	4 6th (4) (2/1 +56%) Oslo	2 2/1(+56%)	(4) Oslo 2/1, Produced a career best to land a 9-runner handicap at Huntingdon (2m, good) in April. Placed on both completed starts over hurdles since and ran well on AW Flat at Kempton 12 days ago. Bold show assured if his jumping holds up. Ran well on AW 12 days ago and went close off this mark in August; looks the one to beat.

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14:45 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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

OSLO finished a creditable fourth on the level at Kempton just 12 days ago and looks primed to run a big race back over timber. Beaten only a length off this mark in a competitive hurdle at Perth in August, a similar effort could see him bang there at the finish once again. Old Gregorian arrives on the back of a surprise victory at Kelso and is a threat with Jack Power's allowance reducing an 8lb rise. Glory And Fortune should not be underestimated returning to handicap company.

OLD GREGORIAN's hit-or-miss profile to date is a bit of a concern but his recent Kelso win appeals as solid form so even an 8 lb rise may not stop him. Oslo isn't always fluent in the jumping department but he arrives in form and is the obvious danger.

Much the safest option looks to be OSLO (nap), not beaten far on the AW last time and with optimum conditions now back hurdling.

14:45 Wetherby Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +55%) Cardamon Hill	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(4) Cardamon Hill 5/2, Opened chase account at Perth (23.8f) in June and good second at same C&D the following month. Not in same form next 2 starts but bounced back when third at Kelso last month. Probably remained in form at latter track (23.4f, good to soft) 3 weeks ago so not out of things. Below par on good to soft last time; this season's best form has come on good/good to firm.
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 +13%) Ballydisco	1.75 7/4(+13%)	(3) Ballydisco 7/4, Twice successful from higher marks over hurdles and signed off time with former yard when runner-up at Ffos Las (28f) in May. Was in the process of running creditably when departing on his debut for new connections after 5 months off at Carlisle recently and fancied to bounce back quickly. In contention when falling four out on last month's stable debut at Carlisle; contender.
3	1 3rd (1) (66/1 -450%) Clonguile Way	66 66/1(-450%)	(1) Clonguile Way 66/1, One-time fair chaser but ended his time with John McConnell out of sorts back in spring 2023 and can only be watched returning from 18 months off the track back at 3m. Three-time chase winner; one to watch in the betting but absent since April 2023.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (11/8 +50%) Cartonne	1.375 11/8(+50%)	(2) Cartonne 11/8, Won back-to-back handicap chases last winter and posted creditable efforts in defeat at Ludlow and Hereford during the spring. Shaped as if better for the run after 5 months off when fourth of 8 at Huntingdon recently and should be much closer to form here. Two wins last season and shaped as though he would improve for last month's comeback run.

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15:20 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

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CARTONNE was having his first outing since May when fading away in the closing stages at Huntingdon having disputed the lead for most of the way. The seven-year-old can be forgiven that effort and gets another chance to resume winning ways. Ballydisco was still going well when falling at Carlisle last month and can make his presence felt with a clear round, while Cardamon Hill will appreciate the return to faster ground and is not out of it either.

Preference is for BALLYDISCO, who was in the process of running creditably on return when departing on his debut for new connections at Carlisle just over 3 weeks ago. Provided that spill hasn't left a mark, he can get the better of Cartonne, who shaped as if better for the run after 6 months off at Huntingdon recently. Cardamon Hill can fill out third.

Cartonne is a serious contender but preference is for BALLYDISCO who went close to a breakthrough chase win at Ffos Las in May.

15:20 Wetherby Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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