Wetherby Race 5 - Raymond Mills Memorial Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
HEROIQUE DE MAULDE (7) looked much improved advancing in distance with a 1L runner-up effort attempting a 4700m Newcastle steeplechase. Well treated at the weights and finds a suitable contest to go one better. FETE CHAMPETRE (2) was leading and travelling strongly prior to falling in latest at Ayr. Boasts one victory from two starts here and may atone. REALISATION (1) can progress from a latest fifth attempting 4300m at Market Rasen. GIOVANNI CHANGE (6) might fill fourth place. Something for the Multiples: MIXEDWAVE (8)

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished fifth of 7 starters at Market Rasen on March 4 over 4300m, 17 len behind Autumn Return with 73.5kg at $4. Previously second-up finished second of 11 runners at Lingfield on November 12 over 4000m, a head behind Hurlerontheditch with 71kg at $3.80. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 04/03/2025 | 80 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,690.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | David Bass | 73.5kg | 5:34.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
8/13 | 14/12/2024 | 32 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $38,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 5:21.48 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 12/11/2024 | 40 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:58.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
3/8 | 03/10/2024 | 168 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 73kg | 4:53.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
8/16 | 18/04/2024 | 114 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | L M Pinchin | 69.5kg | 5:02.32 | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 26/12/2023 | 9 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $18,150.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Soft | L M Pinchin | 70kg | 5:32.01 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $4.33 |
1/8 | 17/12/2023 | 26 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | L M Pinchin | 71.5kg | 3:56.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
3/13 | 21/11/2023 | 19 | MHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | H Cobden | 71kg | 4:59.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 02/11/2023 | 373 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $21,780.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 66.5kg | 4:08.32 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $4.33 |
1/10 | 25/10/2022 | 240 | MFLAT APP 46 | $8,470.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3351m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 67kg | 4:13.03 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 27/02/2022 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Soft | A Harvey | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr William Easterby
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after 14 months pulled up at Carlisle on March 9 over 4910m. Previously second-up won by a neck Newcastle on December 14 2023 over 4700m on heavy track defeating East Street with 70.5kg at $4 in a steeplechase. Not likely to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 09/03/2025 | 423 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,520.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Good | William Easterby | 71.5kg | 6:38.47 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
3/8 | 11/01/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $37,480.00 | Catterick Bridge | 6035m | Soft | William Easterby | 70kg | 8:27.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 14/12/2023 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Heavy | William Easterby | 70.5kg | 6:24.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
4/7 | 24/11/2023 | 223 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 68.5kg | 6:36.35 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
2/7 | 15/04/2023 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,970.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4710m | Heavy | William Easterby | 71.5kg | 6:21.43 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.75 |
4/10 | 26/03/2023 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $53,670.00 | Carlisle | 4929m | Heavy | William Easterby | 72.5kg | 6:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 14/03/2023 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,620.00 | Sedgefield | 5415m | Soft | William Easterby | 72.5kg | 7:33.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
1/4 | 16/02/2023 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,670.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4710m | Good | William Easterby | 71kg | 6:03.54 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.88 |
6/10 | 26/01/2023 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,250.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 74kg | 6:45.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.6L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 10/01/2023 | 15 | NCHSE APP HCP 5U | $26,640.00 | Doncaster | 5231m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 69kg | 6:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 48.1L | $5.50 |
1/13 | 26/12/2022 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $13,390.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 71kg | 6:33.56 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished third of 7 runners at Market Rasen on March 4 over 5500m, 9 len behind Fairlawn Flyer carrying 73kg at $7.50. The start before that; finished seventh of 10 starters at Market Rasen on January 17 over 4790m, 31 len behind Eyed with 70kg at $10. Continues to improve. Must be a chance again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 04/03/2025 | 46 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,890.00 | Market Rasen | 5532m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 73kg | 7:23.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 17/01/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 6:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 26/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,590.00 | Market Rasen | 5543m | Good Soft | Dougie Costello | 67kg | 7:17.08 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
5/7 | 27/11/2024 | 102 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | Soft | William Maggs | 65.5kg | 6:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $19.00 |
8/9 | 17/08/2024 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,400.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Tom Midgley | 75kg | 5:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 68.5L | $15.00 |
12/12 | 05/08/2024 | 29 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good | Faye McManoman | 65kg | 3:56.66 | - | 7 |
| 20.3L | $81.00 |
0/4 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 6:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
0/11 | 09/06/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Firm | Tom Midgley | 75.5kg | 5:50.75 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
3/9 | 10/05/2024 | 136 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Tom Midgley | 75.5kg | 5:50.80 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
2/5 | 26/12/2023 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 75.5kg | 5:41.32 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 23/11/2023 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | 6:18.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Henry Brooke
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run finished second in a small field at Newcastle on March 3 over 4700m, 1.0 len behind The Paddy Pie with 71kg at $3. Before that finished sixth of 9 runners at Uttoxeter on January 25 over 4000m, 42 len behind Immortal Fame carrying 69kg at $23. Sure to improve again. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 03/03/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 5:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
6/9 | 25/01/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 5:22.49 | - | 0 |
| 42.0L | $23.00 |
0/10 | 03/12/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 5:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
12/15 | 13/11/2024 | 627 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,100.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 67.5kg | 5:14.95 | - | 0 |
| 35.0L | $17.00 |
2/4 | 25/02/2023 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,110.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3287m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 4:11.29 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.38 |
1/5 | 09/02/2023 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,990.00 | Doncaster | 4129m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72.5kg | 5:09.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
3/11 | 26/12/2022 | 46 | STPLE HCP 4U | $37,590.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4041m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 5:19.64 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
2/7 | 10/11/2022 | 361 | STPLE HCP 4U | $33,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4041m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:02.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |
1/9 | 14/11/2021 | 13 | STPLE CF 4 | $27,820.00 | Mont De Marsan | 4450m | Good | Alexandre Seigneul | 67kg | 5:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
2/7 | 01/11/2021 | 8 | STPLE CF 4 | $20,090.00 | Angouleme | 4000m | Soft | Edgar Labaisse | 71kg | 5:19.60 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
0/5 | 24/10/2021 | 28 | STPLE CF 4 | $20,900.00 | Saumur | 4000m | Good | Mateo Crampe | 66kg | 4:47.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last run pulled up at Leicester on February 25 over 4500m. Start before finished fifth of 11 runners at Doncaster on January 24 over 4800m, 3.5 len behind Harjo carrying 71kg at $21. Worth another chance and cannot be underestimated.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/5 | 25/02/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Heavy | Paul O'Brien | 76kg | 6:33.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
5/11 | 24/01/2025 | 47 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 6:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
5/6 | 08/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,830.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 71.5kg | 6:34.72 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
7/7 | 15/11/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,270.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Connor Brace | 71.5kg | 6:25.87 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 18/10/2024 | 200 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 72.5kg | 6:11.86 | - | 0 |
| 54.5L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 01/04/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | C Todd | 68kg | 6:15.60 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
1/4 | 03/03/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,950.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Soft | Alex Edwards | 75.5kg | 6:29.26 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
2/9 | 06/02/2024 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 66kg | 6:35.25 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 12/01/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,950.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 72kg | 6:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
2/5 | 07/12/2023 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Paul O'Brien | 70.5kg | 6:51.15 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
1/9 | 23/11/2023 | 16 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Alex Edwards | 65.5kg | 6:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Emma Smith-Chaston
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 38 day letup. Last run pulled up at Taunton on February 18 over 4600m. The start before that; finished fifth in a small field at Catterick on January 22 over 5050m, 27 len behind Siberian Star with 67kg at $21. Will be tested. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 18/02/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 69kg | 6:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 22/01/2025 | 61 | HCP CHSE 9U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 67kg | 6:35.70 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $21.00 |
3/3 | 22/11/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,130.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 66kg | 6:07.64 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $8.00 |
0/9 | 20/10/2024 | 178 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 73kg | 6:47.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 25/04/2024 | 58 | STPLE HCP 10U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 73kg | 6:31.53 | - | 0 |
| 18.8L | $5.00 |
3/5 | 27/02/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5078m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 70.5kg | 6:51.65 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $6.50 |
1/6 | 24/01/2024 | 27 | STPLE HCP 10U | $16,340.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 66kg | 7:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
3/11 | 28/12/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 75kg | 7:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |
5/7 | 24/11/2023 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,960.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good Soft | J Hogan | 63.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |
10/15 | 26/10/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,690.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good Soft | Emma Smith-Chaston | 68.5kg | 5:22.21 | - | 0 |
| 45.8L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 20/09/2023 | 116 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 4325m | Good | Emma Smith-Chaston | 71kg | 5:22.03 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $5.50 |