1. 13:43:00 Boyle Sports, Home Of The Early Payout Novices Hurdle (2m3½f, Class 4)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Destination Dubai (IRE) | 338.9706 |
| 2 | Herja (IRE) | 283.8468 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Destination Dubai (IRE) (6yo): Won two bumpers before achieving a highly commendable Grade 2 second at Aintree (good) in April. He easily justified skinny odds on his hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) the following month. He last ran 165 days ago.
- Herja (IRE) (5yo): Delivered on earlier promise by winning a Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) by over 7l last month. Her subsequent Perth second (2m4f, good) was perfectly respectable. She last ran 20 days ago.
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict states that it is hard to see beyond DESTINATION DUBAI, who looked very useful in bumpers last season and concluded his campaign in May with an easy hurdle win. Herja seems very likely to run her race, while The Clonmel Kid also has a significant role to play if he can quickly rebound from a disappointing handicap debut.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: Records show winners and placed runners in Wetherby Novices Hurdles for 4yo (1 win, 1 place in 9 runs), 5yo (5 wins, 11 places in 48 runs), 6yo (4 wins, 4 places in 26 runs), 7yo (0 wins, 0 places in 5 runs), and 8yo (0 wins, 0 places in 2 runs).
- Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites record for this race type is 1112121122.
- Trainer Records (Wetherby/Race Type): David Killahena & Graeme McPherson have a record of 0 wins and 1 place from 1 runner. Philip Kirby holds a record of 0 wins and 2 places from 6 runners.
Assessment of Top Two
- Destination Dubai (Strengths/Suitability): Demonstrated useful form in bumpers, including Grade 2 performance. Won easily on his sole hurdling start and is likely to be suited by the step up in trip (2m3½f). Expected to be very hard to beat.
- Destination Dubai (Weaknesses): Has been absent for 165 days.
- Herja (Strengths/Suitability): Has recent winning and placed form over 2m4f. Likely to give a good account of herself.
- Herja (Weaknesses): Faces a tough opponent in Destination Dubai.
2. 14:13:00 Titan Private Wealth Powering Ambitions Juvenile Hurdle (2m, Class 4)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genbu | 234.5291 |
| 2 | Flagon Dry (IRE) | 230.7703 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Genbu (3yo): Ran to a similar level of form when placing third in all three hurdling starts for his previous stable. Maintained this form when achieving the same position for his new stable at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) a fortnight ago. A tongue-tie has been added for this race.
- Flagon Dry (IRE) (3yo): Is a fair Flat racer. On his recent hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good), he weakened into a well-held fourth, although there were some positives to draw from the performance, suggesting he may have learnt from the experience. He wears blinkers.
Spotlight Verdict
The Spotlight Verdict suggests that ANACONDA won a French claiming hurdle in good style in the spring and is capable of striking again on his British debut. Genbu is expected to run his race once more, but Flagon Dry may improve sufficiently to pass him and fill the runner-up spot.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: Records for Juvenile Hurdles at Wetherby show 3yo runners achieving 9 wins and 14 places from 74 runs.
- Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites record is 31F122211.
- Trainer Records (Wetherby/Race Type): Micky Hammond has a record of 0 wins and 1 place from 4 runners. Warren Greatrex has a record of 0 wins and 1 place from 1 runner.
Assessment of Top Two
- Genbu (Strengths/Suitability): Consistent performer, having achieved four consecutive third-place finishes over hurdles. Likely to collect another minor prize.
- Genbu (Weaknesses): Has evidently reached a ceiling in his form.
- Flagon Dry (Strengths/Suitability): Fair Flat racing background. Potential for significant improvement following his debut experience. Expected by the Spotlight to possibly achieve the runner-up position.
- Flagon Dry (Weaknesses): Weakened considerably on his hurdling debut.
3. 14:48:00 Mary Lofthouse Supporting Spinal Research Handicap Chase (1m7f, Class 3)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primoz (IRE) | 318.9201 |
| 2 | Torneo (FR) | 288.4406 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Primoz (IRE) (7yo): Won this specific race a year ago (good to soft). He showed good wellbeing recently when going close at Kelso (2m1f, good) last month after a break. He is nudged back up to a career-high mark but is not yet fully exposed after only eight chasing runs. He wears a tongue-tie.
- Torneo (FR) (5yo): Took well to chasing last season, recording wins at Taunton (2m, soft) and Chepstow (2m, good). Although absent since falling at Ayr in the spring, he is still only a 5yo and further progress is possible this term.
Spotlight Verdict
Last year’s winner Primoz proved his wellbeing with a good second at Kelso last month but PARISENCORE also has some good course form on his CV and he is taken to exploit a favourable mark.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: Records show wins and places in Wetherby Handicap Chases for 4yo (0-1-2), 5yo (0-1-3), 6yo (2-2-11), 7yo (4-4-20), 8yo (2-2-12), 9yo (2-3-9), 10yo (0-0-9), 11yo (0-0-6), and 12yo (0-0-1).
- Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites record is 4222202111.
- Trainer Records (Wetherby/Race Type): Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero have a record of 2 wins and 0 places from 2 runners.
Assessment of Top Two
- Primoz (Strengths/Suitability): Course specialist, having won this race previously. Recent form is good (close second at Kelso). Unexposed for a 7yo chase runner.
- Primoz (Weaknesses): Carries a career-high mark.
- Torneo (Strengths/Suitability): Youngest runner in the field and showed significant aptitude for chasing last season, winning two races. Potential for further progress.
- Torneo (Weaknesses): Absent since falling at Ayr.
4. 15:20:00 Flipit Handicap Hurdle (2m, Class 3)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saligo Bay (IRE) | 350.2665 |
| 2 | Evaluation | 313.6034 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Saligo Bay (IRE) (7yo): Is bang-in-form, having recently won on the Flat last month and then collected a good prize back over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, good) a fortnight later. He faces a 3lb rise for the Market Rasen win.
- Evaluation (7yo): A useful Flat racer who remains unexposed over hurdles. He achieved a close second in a Perth handicap (2m, good) on his latest outing two months ago. He is only 2lb higher here. He wears a tongue-tie.
Spotlight Verdict
This looks good for CAELAN (nap), who raced far too freely in his first two hurdle races but beat a next-time-time winner when scoring in a first-time hood at Worcester last month and has scope for significant progress in handicaps. Saligo Bay was raised only 3lb for winning a competitive Market Rasen handicap 18 days ago and is second choice.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: Records for Wetherby Handicap Hurdles (2m) show wins and places for 4yo (1-0-2), 5yo (1-1-3), 6yo (1-1-5), 7yo (1-1-6), 8yo (0-1-7), and 9yo (0-0-1).
- Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites record is 2512.
- Trainer Records (Wetherby/Race Type): Donald McCain has a record of 1 win and 0 places from 3 runners. Olly Murphy has a record of 1 win and 0 places from 2 runners.
Assessment of Top Two
- Saligo Bay (Strengths/Suitability): Excellent current form, winning consistently. The 3lb penalty is described as manageable. Is the second choice in the Spotlight verdict.
- Saligo Bay (Weaknesses): None explicitly noted, although the form horse Caelan is rated higher by the Spotlight.
- Evaluation (Strengths/Suitability): Unexposed over hurdles with useful Flat pedigree. Ran a close second recently and is only marginally higher in the weights. Ought to be right in the thick of things.
- Evaluation (Weaknesses): Last ran 60 days ago.
5. 15:50:00 Bobby Renton Handicap Chase (2m3½f, Class 3)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magistrato (FR) | 324.2376 |
| 2 | Mahons Glory (IRE) | 307.5351 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Magistrato (FR) (7yo): A free-going front-runner who is currently in excellent form, having won by good margins at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) and Bangor (2m4f, good) recently. He wears a tongue-tie.
- Mahons Glory (IRE) (9yo): Was revitalised by a stable switch late last season, winning twice over 2m6f and finishing a close second in a valuable novices’ handicap at Sandown (2m4f, good). Recently succumbed in the home straight after leading for a long way at Market Rasen (2m5f, good).
Spotlight Verdict
Sail Away (second choice) is probably better suited by longer trips now and Magistrato has his foibles, so the answer might be MAHONS GLORY who has performed very well on all four starts for his new stable since March.
Race Statistics
- Age Groups: Records show wins and places in Wetherby Handicap Chases for 5yo (1-0-2), 6yo (1-1-6), 7yo (2-6-21), 8yo (5-4-25), 9yo (1-1-14), 10yo (0-2-8), 11yo (0-0-1), and 12yo (0-0-1).
- Fate of Favourites: The fate of favourites record is 1453123F51.
- Trainer Records (Wetherby/Race Type): Dan Skelton has a record of 0 wins and 2 places from 3 runners.
Assessment of Top Two
- Magistrato (Strengths/Suitability): Arrives in career-best form having scored comfortably twice recently. Commands respect in his current mood.
- Magistrato (Weaknesses): Is a free-going front-runner with some quirks. Was treated very sternly by the handicapper for his latest success.
- Mahons Glory (Strengths/Suitability): Highly consistent since joining his current stable, showing winning and strong placed form over middle distances. Spotlight pick who remains very much of interest.
- Mahons Glory (Weaknesses): Succumbed late in the race last time out.
6. 16:20:00 Visit racingtv.com Handicap Hurdle (3m, Class 5)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easter Icon | 253.8951 |
| 2 | Thank You Blue | 252.8105 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Easter Icon (6yo): Held every chance before unseating at the last fence at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) last December. Was a dual AW winner earlier this year. He has been off 303 days.
- Thank You Blue (8yo): Had a dip in form during the spring/summer but his staying-on fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month was a positive step back in the right direction.
Spotlight Verdict
Red Force One looks quite interesting over today’s longer trip but this might go to THANK YOU BLUE, who seemed to have turned a corner when keeping on for fifth over 2m4f last month and remains on a good mark for this first attempt at 3m. Tees Comp’s Clive is next on the list.
Race Statistics
Specific race statistics for this 3m handicap hurdle at Wetherby are not available in the provided sources.
Assessment of Top Two
- Easter Icon (Strengths/Suitability): Showed good ability late last year (ran well before unseating) and has dual AW wins this year.
- Easter Icon (Weaknesses): Has fitness and stamina to prove over this 3m trip following a long absence.
- Thank You Blue (Strengths/Suitability): Showed improved form recently with a staying-on run. Remains on a workable mark. The Spotlight predicts he will win, suggesting the 3m trip will suit.
- Thank You Blue (Weaknesses): Experienced a dip in form earlier this season.
7. 16:50:00 Boyle Sports, Home Of The Early Payout ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Chase (2m3½f, Class 3)
| Rank | Horse Name | Total TimeWise Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Secret Trix | 283.6296 |
| 2 | Old Gregorian | 278.327 |
Recent Form and Comments
- Secret Trix (8yo): A six-time hurdle winner. He fared much better on his second chase start last month at Worcester (2m7f, good), where he pushed a very useful mare all the way to the line. He runs with a tongue-tie and cheekpieces.
- Old Gregorian (6yo): Was progressive over hurdles last season, including two wins. He achieved a very creditable third in the valuable Morebattle at Kelso. He has been absent for 194 days.
Spotlight Verdict
Old Gregorian developed into a useful hurdler last season and might have greater chasing potential than Secret Trix in the longer term but Olly Murphy’s 8yo SECRET TRIX proved himself over fences when running well in defeat last month and may have a fitness edge here.
Race Statistics
Specific race statistics for this Beginners’ Chase at Wetherby are not available in the provided sources.
Assessment of Top Two
- Secret Trix (Strengths/Suitability): Proven over fences in his last start. Has a fitness edge over his main rival. Appears to have been found a good opportunity.
- Secret Trix (Weaknesses): The drop back from 2m7f to 2m3½f is probably not ideal.
- Old Gregorian (Strengths/Suitability): Progressive hurdler with highly rated form. Considered an interesting prospect for chasing this term, with greater potential in the long term.
- Old Gregorian (Weaknesses): Going beyond 2m1f for the first time. Has a fitness disadvantage following a 194-day break.
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