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Wetherby Racing Tips & Predictions - Friday 27th March 2026

Wetherby Racing Tips & Predictions - Friday 27th March 2026

Wetherby racing tips for Friday 27th March 2026 cover a competitive 7-race jumps card on turf, starting at 14:20. The official going across the meeting is GOOD (GoingStick: Hurdle 6.0, Chase 6.1) with watering noted, so today’s Wetherby predictions lean heavily on proven course performance and stable/jockey records at the track.

Course data flags a small but meaningful group of specialists: Just Call Me Lucy is a genuine Wetherby standout with 2 wins from 4 here (50% strike rate) and a perfect 100% place record. On the human side, Harry Skelton brings elite Wetherby numbers (76 wins from 244, 31.15%) and Nicky Henderson operates at 30.43% (7/23). You’ll find race-by-race analysis, live Wetherby odds comparison, and the day’s best bets below.

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Going & Conditions

Going: GOOD (GoingStick: Hurdle 6.0, Chase 6.1) (Watering). Rail movements are in place (varies by time slot), so treat pace/positioning as more important than usual in the staying races where rhythm matters.

Tipster Performance at Wetherby (last 2 years)

Not all tipsters have enough volume to judge reliably, but the course leaderboard contains some strong performers. Among the requested newspapers: Newsboy leads on strike rate at Wetherby in this dataset.

TipsterNapsWinsWin %Strike Rate %
Newsboy8562.50%62.50%
Robin Goodfellow7342.86%50.00%
Templegate6116.67%16.67%

14:20 – #wearahatday Supporting Brain Tumour Awareness Month Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: 3520y | Class 4 | GOOD | Jumps (Hurdle) | 15 runners

This maiden hurdle is priced around a tight market at the top: Our Guide and Pioneer Pete dominate the early Wetherby odds, with both trading around the 5/4–11/8 band. Ratings data also points the same way: Pioneer Pete is the clear standout on RPR (118) and Topspeed (103) in this field, while Our Guide arrives off a winning run in the form column (“1”). There’s also a major course angle in the saddle: Jonjo O’Neill Jr is a proven Wetherby operator (11 wins from 61, 18.03%), and he partners Pioneer Pete.

Top Selections

1. Pioneer Pete – 11/8 (Best Odds: 11/8 with bet365 / betfair / William Hill) ⭐

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill
Form: 3-2243 | RPR: 118 | Topspeed: 103 | Weight: 160

Pure on-the-page strength: he tops this field on both performance markers we have (RPR 118, Topspeed 103). The Wetherby jockey angle is significant too: Jonjo O’Neill Jr is operating at 18.03% here (11/61) with a 57.38% place rate, which is exactly what you want for a short-priced runner in a big maiden. At 11/8, he’s priced as co-favourite and the data supports him being central to the finish.

Recommended bet: Win

2. Our Guide – 5/4 (Best Odds: 11/8 with betfair / Paddy Power / Sky Bet)

Jockey: Joe Anderson | Trainer: Jamie Snowden
Form: 1 | RPR: n/a | Topspeed: n/a | Weight: 160

Market strength is clear: 5/4–11/8 across the board and shorter than most of the field by a wide margin. His jockey has a positive Wetherby profile too: Joe Anderson is 1 win from 5 here (20%). With limited published speed/ratings in the card data for this runner, the case is primarily pricing + jockey course output, but that’s still meaningful in a maiden where many are exposed or unproven.

Recommended bet: Win / Exacta-style forecast with Pioneer Pete

3. King Esoteric – 8/1 (Best Odds: 17/2 with BetVictor / Paddy Power / PariMatch)

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton
Form: P | RPR: n/a | Topspeed: n/a | Weight: 150

This is the value/angle play: the Skelton combo is consistently profitable at Wetherby on strike rate alone. Harry Skelton is 31.15% here (76/244) and Dan Skelton is 28.49% (96/337). At 8/1–17/2, you’re buying into the best course numbers on the card rather than a standout rating.

Recommended bet: Each-way (where available)

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Our Guide5/411/85/411/811/8
Pioneer Pete11/85/411/811/811/8
King Esoteric8/117/28/18/117/2

Betting Strategy

Win bet: Pioneer Pete (ratings edge + Jonjo O’Neill Jr’s 18.03% Wetherby strike rate).
Each-way: King Esoteric (Skelton yard + jockey: 28.49% trainer, 31.15% jockey at Wetherby).
Forecast: Pioneer Pete / Our Guide.


14:50 – Watch The Grand National On Racing TV Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 5325y | Class 4 | GOOD | Jumps (Chase) | 9 runners

Youdecide is a strong favourite across the firms and the one with clear speed/ratings strength in the racecard data: Topspeed 103 and RPR 117. The course-jockey layer is also notable: his rider Ben Jones has a small-sample but strong Wetherby record (1 win from 4, 25%). The key danger at a bigger price is Slaney Opera, also with a published Topspeed 108, and from a stable (Ruth Jefferson) that hits 14.63% at Wetherby.

Top Selections

1. Youdecide – 13/8 (Best Odds: 2/1 with Betfair) ⭐

Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Ben Pauling
Form: 2-F444 | RPR: 117 | Topspeed: 103 | Weight: 155

The favourite also has the best “hard” profile we can evidence: Topspeed 103 and RPR 117 are the best combo in this field. Add a Wetherby-positive rider (Ben Jones 25%, 1/4) and you have a solid win candidate. The key betting point is price: the biggest edge in the odds screen is Betfair’s 2/1, which is materially bigger than the 13/8–6/4 zone elsewhere.

Recommended bet: Win (take 2/1 if available)

2. Slaney Opera – 7/2 (Best Odds: 9/2 with Betfair)

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Ruth Jefferson
Form: 1-381P | RPR: 116 | Topspeed: 108 | Weight: 159

On raw speed, this one is a live threat: Topspeed 108 is the joint-top figure in the race. The yard is a known Wetherby contributor too (Ruth Jefferson 14.63%, 6/41), and Danny McMenamin is 14.29% at the track (11/77). If Youdecide doesn’t fire, this is the profile most likely to capitalise.

Recommended bet: Each-way (3 places where offered)

3. Holeshot – 11/2 (Best Odds: 13/2 with Betfair)

Jockey: Mr Edward Vaughan | Trainer: Tim Vaughan
Form: -75FP4 | RPR: 116 | Topspeed: 89 | Weight: 168

Not a speed standout (Topspeed 89) but the price gives room, and the race is only nine runners deep. If you want a bigger-odds alternative for multiples, the market offers 13/2 with Betfair.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Youdecide13/86/411/82/12/1
Slaney Opera7/23/111/49/29/2
Holeshot11/25/111/213/213/2

Betting Strategy

Win bet: Youdecide (best speed/ratings profile; take 2/1 if still there).
Each-way: Slaney Opera (Topspeed 108 and solid Wetherby trainer/jockey).
Danger: Mixedwave (generally 6/1–13/2 zone; capable on ratings: RPR 114).


15:20 – Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Handicap Hurdle Qualifier)

Race Details: 4676y | Class 4 | GOOD | Jumps (Hurdle) | 18 runners

The big field handicap is where course specialists can matter most. Just Call Me Lucy brings elite Wetherby numbers: 2 wins from 4 (50%) and 4 places from 4 (100%), and is available around 7/1–13/2. Market leaders are headed by Bras d’Or (generally 3/1–4/1) and Daylatedollarshort (4/1–13/2). Tipster activity is strongest here too (multiple naps on different runners, including Robin Goodfellow on No Ordinary Joe).

Top Selections

1. Just Call Me Lucy – 7/1 (Best Odds: 8/1 with Betfair) ⭐

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton | Trainer: Mark Walford
Form: P-4251 | RPR: 118 | Topspeed: 110 | Weight: 157

This is the standout course play on the entire card: Wetherby record 4 runs: 2 wins, 4 places (50% win, 100% place), plus an excellent average course placing (1.75). Even ignoring course history, she’s competitive on the day’s numbers (Topspeed 110, RPR 118). The only caution is her jockey’s course strike rate is lower than elite levels (Jamie Hamilton 11.26%, 33/293), but the horse’s Wetherby profile is exceptional and the market gives a fair price.

Recommended bet: Each-way (18-runner handicap; EW terms vary by bookmaker)

2. Bras d’Or – 7/2 (Best Odds: 4/1 with Paddy Power)

Jockey: Jack Tudor | Trainer: David Pipe
Form: 2-523 | RPR: 119 | Topspeed: 94 | Weight: 162

The market has him prominently placed and the pricing offers a clear best: Paddy Power 4/1 vs 3/1–10/3 elsewhere. From a Wetherby viewpoint, David Pipe runs at 15.74% here (17/108). Not the highest Topspeed in the racecard data (94), but he’s firmly in the mix on RPR and the win/each-way value is price-dependent.

Recommended bet: Win (if you can secure 4/1)

3. Daylatedollarshort – 9/2 (Best Odds: 13/2 with Betfair)

Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy
Form: 241 | RPR: 120 | Topspeed: 96 | Weight: 162

Strong “today” numbers and the best jockey profile in the field by volume: Sean Bowen is 23.47% at Wetherby (23/98) with a 59.18% place rate. Olly Murphy also operates at 21.52% at the track (34/158). The key is the price: 13/2 on Betfair is notably bigger than the 4/1–9/2 band elsewhere.

Recommended bet: Each-way / Win (price-led)

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Bras d’Or7/24/17/29/29/2
Just Call Me Lucy7/113/27/18/18/1
Daylatedollarshort9/29/24/113/213/2

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Robin GoodfellowNo Ordinary Joe

Betting Strategy

Each-way anchor: Just Call Me Lucy (Wetherby: 50% win, 100% place).
Win/value: Daylatedollarshort if 13/2 holds (Bowen 23.47%; Murphy 21.52% at Wetherby).
Betting guide: For staking and EW maths, see our each-way betting guide.


15:50 – Bulloughs Cleaning Services Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 3336y | Class 4 | GOOD | Jumps (Chase) | 5 runners

Small field means fewer each-way angles (many firms offer 1/4 odds, 1-2). The market is tight between Koapey (2/1) and Gaelic Rambler (5/2). There’s also a course-specialist angle in the field: Singapore Trip is 1 win from 6 at Wetherby (16.67%) which is above baseline for handicaps and makes him interesting at a bigger price band.

Top Selections

1. Koapey – 2/1 (Best Odds: 2/1 widely) ⭐

Jockey: James Bowen | Trainer: Warren Greatrex
Form: 221-2P | RPR: 118 | Topspeed: 106 | Weight: 168

On the racecard figures, he’s top on Topspeed (106) and a strong RPR. Trainer Warren Greatrex also has an excellent Wetherby strike rate: 23 wins from 105 (21.90%). With such a compact field, the safest route is a straight win bet at 2/1.

Recommended bet: Win

2. Gaelic Rambler – 5/2 (Best Odds: 5/2 widely)

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill
Form: 32-U32 | RPR: 122 | Topspeed: 102 | Weight: 165

Highest RPR in the field (122) and a strong course-jockey signal: Jonjo O’Neill Jr is 18.03% at Wetherby. He’s a clear danger and the main alternative win play.

Recommended bet: Win (small stakes saver)

3. Singapore Trip – 4/1 (Best Odds: 9/2 with bet365)

Jockey: Alice Stevens | Trainer: Micky Hammond
Form: 334734 | RPR: 121 | Topspeed: 110 | Weight: 147

Interesting because he’s joint-top on Topspeed (110) and he’s a Wetherby winner (1/6). If the front two underperform, he has the numbers to be closer than market rank suggests.

Recommended bet: Forecast/tricast cover

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Koapey2/12/12/12/12/1
Gaelic Rambler5/25/25/25/25/2
Singapore Trip9/24/14/14/19/2

Tipster Selections

Tipster naps exist for this race (non-requested sources) but none from GG/Templegate/Newsboy/Robin Goodfellow.


16:20 – Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 5306y | Class 3 | GOOD | Jumps (Hurdle) | 7 runners

The market makes this a three-horse shape: Jupiter Des Mottes (around 9/4–5/2), Escapologist (around 3/1–7/2) and Kent De Thaix (about 4/1). There’s a huge trainer statistic in play: James Owen is operating at 35.29% at Wetherby (6 wins from 17) and he saddles Escapologist. That’s the strongest trainer strike-rate on the card among yards with runners today.

Top Selections

1. Escapologist – 7/2 (Best Odds: 7/2 widely) ⭐

Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: James Owen
Form: -94451 | RPR: 131 | Topspeed: 123 | Weight: 151

This is the most statistical trainer angle on the whole Wetherby card: James Owen 35.29% at the course (6/17). Add Jonathan Burke at 16.28% (7/43) and you have a strong course-based case. The runner is competitive on numbers too (RPR 131, Topspeed 123), right in the mix with the market leaders.

Recommended bet: Win

2. Jupiter Des Mottes – 9/4 (Best Odds: 5/2 with betfair/Paddy Power)

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: Nicky Richards
Form: 126-9P | RPR: 135 | Topspeed: n/a | Weight: 155

Top RPR among those with a published figure (135) and the market agrees. Nicky Richards is a strong Wetherby trainer at 22.22% (10/45). If you don’t want to oppose the likely favourite, the value is taking 5/2 rather than 9/4.

Recommended bet: Win (price-led)

3. Kent De Thaix – 4/1 (Best Odds: 4/1 widely)

Jockey: Jonathan England | Trainer: Sam England
Form: 051P5 | RPR: 136 | Topspeed: 126 | Weight: 152

On the raw numbers he’s a serious contender: RPR 136 and Topspeed 126 are strong in this field. Jonathan England has plenty of Wetherby experience (171 rides) though a modest strike rate (5.85%). Still, at 4/1 he’s a credible danger.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Jupiter Des Mottes9/45/25/25/25/2
Escapologist7/27/27/23/17/2
Kent De Thaix4/14/14/14/14/1

Tipster Selections

No naps from GG/Templegate/Newsboy/Robin Goodfellow for this race (other sources have selections).


16:50 – Malton Marquees Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 5306y | Class 5 | GOOD | Jumps (Hurdle) | 15 runners

The market is extremely clear: Yummy is a short-priced favourite around 6/5 and is trained by Dan Skelton with Harry Skelton booked—arguably the strongest course combination available at this meeting (trainer 28.49%, jockey 31.15% at Wetherby). The dangers on price are Farmer Jimmy (4/1) and Ck O’Mara (4/1), with a wide spread behind.

Top Selections

1. Yummy – 6/5 (Best Odds: 11/8 with Paddy Power) ⭐

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton
Form: 60074 | RPR: 95 | Topspeed: 52 | Weight: 149

The case is almost entirely the Wetherby course strike-rate machine: Harry Skelton 31.15% (76/244) and Dan Skelton 28.49% (96/337). In Class 5 handicaps, that edge matters. The best pure price is 11/8 with Paddy Power versus 6/5 most places, and that’s worth taking if still available.

Recommended bet: Win

2. Farmer Jimmy – 4/1 (Best Odds: 4/1 widely)

Jockey: Mr Paddy Barlow | Trainer: Mark Walford
Form: 724P76 | RPR: 107 | Topspeed: 96 | Weight: 162

A credible second pick on figures: Topspeed 96 and RPR 107 stack up well in this grade. He’s also a course winner by our Wetherby stats filter: 1 win from 8 here (12.5%) and a 50% place rate, which is strong for a handicapper in this bracket.

Recommended bet: Each-way (check places/terms)

3. Ck O’Mara – 4/1 (Best Odds: 4/1 widely)

Jockey: Danny McMenamin | Trainer: R Mike Smith
Form: 09541 | RPR: 103 | Topspeed: 92 | Weight: 157

Solid on the available performance markers and priced to be involved. McMenamin’s Wetherby record (14.29%, 11/77) is another positive for place prospects.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Yummy6/511/85/45/411/8
Farmer Jimmy4/14/14/14/14/1
Ck O’Mara4/118/54/118/54/1

Tipster Selections

No naps from GG/Templegate/Newsboy/Robin Goodfellow for this race (other sources have selections).


17:22 – Thank You All Wetherby Groundstaff #groundsweek Open National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Race Details: 3520y | Class 5 | GOOD | NH Flat | 6 runners

A small-field bumper where the market is very tight at the top between Matador St Georges and Noble Way, both hovering around 6/5–11/10. This is also a strong “course-jockey” moment: Harry Skelton (31.15% Wetherby strike rate) rides A Sight To Sea, but that runner is currently NR in the odds feed, so cannot be priced up as a betting selection at time of writing.

Top Selections

1. Matador St Georges – 6/5 (Best Odds: 11/10 with multiple firms) ⭐

Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Ben Pauling
Form: (debut) | RPR: n/a | Topspeed: n/a | Weight: 146

Price-led selection: he’s a clear top-two in the market and you can secure 11/10 with several books versus 6/5. Ben Jones is a positive Wetherby rider on strike rate (25%, 1/4), albeit from limited rides.

Recommended bet: Win

2. Noble Way – 11/10 (Best Odds: 11/10 widely)

Jockey: Charlie Maggs | Trainer: David O’Meara
Form: 3 | RPR: 116 | Topspeed: 38 | Weight: 146

The key evidence here is published performance data: he has RPR 116 (best in the field on available RPR) and is a narrow market rival to the favourite. Trainer David O’Meara is also strong at Wetherby (18.70%, 23/123).

Recommended bet: Win (if you prefer the proven RPR)

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365Paddy PowerWilliam HillBetfairBest Odds
Matador St Georges6/511/106/511/1011/10
Noble Way11/1011/1011/1011/1011/10
Cape Warrior8/17/115/213/28/1

Course Specialists Running Today

Horses To Note

Only six runners on the card meet the 3+ Wetherby runs threshold for meaningful course-only stats. Just Call Me Lucy is the headline act with elite win/place rates.

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %Racing In
Just Call Me Lucy4250.00%100.00%15:20
Singapore Trip6116.67%50.00%15:50
Farmer Jimmy8112.50%50.00%16:50
Giovanni Change400.00%50.00%14:50
Moveonbuy300.00%33.33%16:50

Jockeys To Note

Wetherby is a track where a small group of riders repeatedly outperform. Skelton, de Boinville and Bowen all post 23%+ strike rates here, with big sample sizes for Skelton/Bowen.

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %Mounts Today
Nico de Boinville19736.84%63.16%1
Harry Skelton2447631.15%60.25%4
Sean Bowen982323.47%59.18%5
Ben Jones4125.00%50.00%4
Tom Bellamy16318.75%68.75%1

Trainers To Note

Trainer performance at Wetherby is sharply led by a few yards. James Owen tops the list by strike rate (6/17), while Dan Skelton combines elite strike rate with heavyweight volume (96/337).

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %Entries Today
James Owen17635.29%52.94%1
Nicky Henderson23730.43%65.22%1
Dan Skelton3379628.49%57.27%4
Olly Murphy1583421.52%53.80%3
Warren Greatrex1052321.90%57.14%2

Summary & Best Bets

NAP of the Day: Just Call Me Lucy (15:20) — unmatched Wetherby profile (2/4 wins, 4/4 placed) and competitive speed/ratings (Topspeed 110, RPR 118).
Best Value Bet: Daylatedollarshort (15:20) at 13/2 (Betfair) — strong course stats for connections (Sean Bowen 23.47%; Olly Murphy 21.52% at Wetherby).
Banker for Accumulators: Yummy (16:50) — elite Wetherby trainer/jockey combo (Dan Skelton 28.49%, Harry Skelton 31.15%).
Each-Way Special: King Esoteric (14:20) at 17/2 — Skelton team’s Wetherby strike rates are the best on the card.
Course Specialist to Follow: Harry Skelton76 wins from 244 at Wetherby (31.15%).


FAQs

What time does racing start at Wetherby today?

Racing at Wetherby starts at 14:20, with 7 races scheduled through to 17:22.

Who are the top trainers at Wetherby?

Among trainers with runners today and 3+ prior Wetherby runs in the dataset, James Owen leads on strike rate at 35.29% (6/17), followed by Nicky Henderson at 30.43% (7/23) and Dan Skelton at 28.49% (96/337).

What is the going at Wetherby today?

The going is GOOD (GoingStick: Hurdle 6.0, Chase 6.1) with watering noted.

What are your best bets at Wetherby today?

Our headline Wetherby racing tips are Just Call Me Lucy in the 15:20 (Wetherby record 2/4 wins, 4/4 placed) and Yummy in the 16:50 (Skelton yard + jockey: 28.49% and 31.15% at Wetherby).

Where can I find the best odds for Wetherby races?

We show live Wetherby odds comparison in each race section (where available) so you can consistently take top price before betting.


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