Wetherby Saturday

WETHERBY’S biggest day of the season provided plenty of food for thought, and a popular result in the Bet365 Mares Hurdle which the penalised Lady Buttons won with ease. Phil Kirby’s mare is probably best on a flat, galloping track, and was back to her best to win under regular rider Adam Nicol. Kirby will follow a similar pattern to last season with his star, her immediate target being the two-mile handicap chase at Newbury’s Winter Festival.