wetherbyracing.co.uk Handicap Chase

Off time: 14:19 | Winning time: 3m 51.8s

Tree Of Liberty²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Danny Cook| T: Kerry Lee| OR: 148

9/4

Won on debut for this yard around this time last year and ran well at Ludlow when last seen when second of nine. Perhaps harshly put up 5lb for that though and the yard form would have to be a concern.

Form: 12125-2

Kauto Riko²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-9| J: B S Hughes| T: T R Gretton| OR: 145

2/1

Bounced back to form in impressive fashion at Haydock last time out. Gets contrasting conditions here and up 8lb in the handicap so not guaranteed to follow up.

Form: 11D5-P1

Nuts Well¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-7| J: R D Day| T: Mrs A Hamilton| OR: 143

11/2

Won on his seasonal return over fences at Kelso but pulled up next time and he's disappointed in a recent couple of hurdles starts. Looks vulnerable from this handicap mark at present.

Form: 21-1P46

Beau Bay^h,t¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-9| J: Henry Brooke| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 131

11/4

Consistent sort who had been in good form towards the end of last season. Seemingly in need of the run at Taunton on return but produced a much better effort when not beaten far at Wincanton on Boxing Day; capable of going well.

Form: 312U-64

Caraline^p,t¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-3| J: Miss Becky Smith⁽³⁾| T: Micky Hammond| OR: 125| C

20/1

Won twice last season including a win here over an extended 2m3f. Has disappointed on both starts this time around though and needs softer ground than what is likely here.

Form: 2321-P5

Forecasts

Kauto Riko (2/1), Tree Of Liberty (9/4), Beau Bay (11/4), Nuts Well (11/2), Caraline (20/1)

It might be worth taking a chance on BEAU BAY who shaped well at Wincanton last time despite racing keenly in the early stages and he can run well for a yard enjoying a fine season. Tree Of Liberty is generally consistent and ran another good race at Ludlow last time while Kauto Riko isn't ruled out if he handles conditions here.