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Wetherby Race 4 - Bet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (Gbb Race)
STRONG LEADER (1) was last seen placing second in the G1 Liverpool Hurdle at the Grand National Festival Aintree during April. Represents a leading jockey and trainer combination. Major player. POTTERS CHARM (3) disappointed slightly when fifth in the G1 Baring Bingham Novice's Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Attempts 4800m for the first time and could return to winning ways. TAKE NO CHANCES (5) is markedly back up in grade after finishing sixth in the Silver Trophy Handicap Hurdle at Chepstow three weeks ago. Possibilities. WINTER FOG (4) cannot be discounted hailing from the top Irish yard.
Race Time:2:22 PM
Saturday, November 1, 2025Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:4852m
1
Strong Leader (1)3x1x104x2x
Trainer: Olly Murphy (Wilmcote)12 mths 16: 6-4-1
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73.5kgs
8 yo Bay G
Sire: PASSING GLANCE (GB)
Dam: STRONG WESTERNER (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Westerner
Stats
Prize Money$572,104.00
Avg $$35,756.50
Win %37.50%
Place %68.75%
Career16: 6-4-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance3: 1-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 3-2-0
2nd Up3: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good12: 5-4-1
Soft3: 1-0-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Finished second of 11 starters at Aintree in the G1 Liverpool Hurdle on April 5 over 4900m, 2.75 len behind Hiddenvalley Lake with 74.5kg at $6. Won previous preparation first up on from midfield and [-] to post a big 3.5 len win. Newbury in a G2 Long Distance Hurdle on November 29 over 4800m slow track defeating Monmiral with 73.5kg at $1.60 in a jumps. Expected to feature on best form.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 70 | G1 HDLE 4U | $501,190.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:04.74 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:11.03 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/12/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 6:06.84 | 5-9-10 | 0 |
| 75.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2024 | 230 | G2 OPEN 4U | $105,900.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:10.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2024 | 77 | G1 HDLE 4U | $448,600.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 6:15.71 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2024 | 26 | G2 HDLE 5U | $125,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:09.46 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/4 | 01/01/2024 | 37 | G2 HDLE 5U | $121,850.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:12.75 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2023 | 41 | G2 HDLE 4U | $179,020.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:38.47 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2023 | 184 | HDLE HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 3:37.84 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/04/2023 | 31 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3313m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/14 | 14/03/2023 | 44 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $241,500.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:59.69 | - | 0 |
| 12.7L | $26.00 |
2
Doddiethegreat (2)07x5pp212x
Trainer: Nicky J. Henderson (Lambourn)12 mths 14: 5-3-0
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
9 yo Bay G
Sire: FAME AND GLORY (GB)
Dam: ASTURIENNE (GB)
Dam's Sire: Sleeping Car
Stats
Prize Money$233,948.00
Avg $$16,710.57
Win %35.71%
Place %57.14%
Career14: 5-3-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance2: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 4-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good9: 5-1-0
Soft4: 0-2-0
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Resuming today after six months. Finished off last preparation 2 of 23 runners at Punchestown in the LR May 1 over 4727m, 4.5 len behind Jeriko Du Reponet with 73.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign 5 of 7 starters at Kempton Park November 25 over 4100m, 20 len behind Es Perfecto carrying 74.5kg at $4. Presents a serious threat.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/23 | 01/05/2025 | 49 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/24 | 13/03/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 5U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:59.11 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/13 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 5U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 4881m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:09.50 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $55,350.00 | Ascot Uk | 3875m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:36.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 0/9 | 26/12/2024 | 31 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,280.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 5:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 25/11/2024 | 220 | HCP CHSE 4U | $42,690.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:23.39 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/04/2024 | 37 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 4325m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75kg | 5:29.46 | 7-5-7 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $2.75 |
| 12/21 | 13/03/2024 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $189,440.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 69.5kg | 5:32.44 | 4-7-12 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/21 | 10/02/2024 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $290,240.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 3:55.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/12/2023 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75kg | 4:07.16 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 24/11/2023 | 746 | HDLE 4U | $52,770.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 3:47.94 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
3
Potters Charm (3)x1x111125x
Trainer: Nigel Twiston-Davies (Naunton, Gloucs)12 mths 8: 5-2-0
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 72kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: VALIRANN (FR)
Dam: AUTUMN IN NEW YORK (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Shantou
Stats
Prize Money$232,167.00
Avg $$29,020.88
Win %62.50%
Place %87.50%
Career8: 5-2-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 2-1-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 2-0-0
Soft4: 2-2-0
Heavy1: 1-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 5 of 11 runners at Cheltenham in the G1 Spa Novices Hurdle March 12 over 4200m, 17 len behind The New Lion carrying 73kg at $13. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 len win. Worcester September 27 2024 over 4000m slow track defeating Chancycourt with 71.5kg at $1.60. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 234 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 12/03/2025 | 46 | G1 OPEN 4U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 5:11.07 | 2-4-5 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/01/2025 | 30 | G2 OPEN 4U | $138,380.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74.5kg | 5:12.27 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.53 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 41 | G1 OPEN 3U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 4:20.93 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN 4U | $98,460.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 5:08.62 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2024 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:46.55 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2024 | 180 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 5:05.60 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2024 | 127 | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:57.86 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Boulta P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'Connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |
4
Winter Fog (4)32334x5019
Trainer: Willie Mullins (@Muine Bheag, Co Carlow)12 mths 31: 6-5-4
Jockey: Brian Hayes
Weight: 71kgs
11 yo Bay G
Sire: PAPAL BULL (GB)
Dam: BANPHRIONSA (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Flemensfirth
Stats
Prize Money$507,514.00
Avg $$16,371.42
Win %19.35%
Place %48.39%
Career31: 6-5-4
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance3: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up7: 1-1-0
2nd Up5: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good16: 1-4-2
Soft14: 5-1-2
Heavy1: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start finished ninth of 19 starters at Newmarket (Rowley) on October 11 over 3600m, 10 len behind Beylerbeyi carrying 53kg at $23. Race before won by a nose Tramore on August 14 over 3218m defeating The Banger Doyle carrying 70kg at $1.60. Likely to be prominent as he gets back over the obstacles.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/19 | 11/10/2025 | 58 | HCP 3U | $322,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 3621m | Good Firm | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53kg | 3:47.95 | 14-12-9 | 11 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Good | Aine O'Connor | 70kg | 3:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.62 |
| 11/19 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 4U | $468,270.00 | Galway | 3218m | Good | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 27.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/07/2025 | 63 | G3 OPEN 4U | $141,590.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | 3:47.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2025 | 51 | G1 OPEN 4U | $520,300.00 | Punchestown | 4727m | Y | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | 5:55.90 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2025 | 37 | G1 OPEN 4U | $797,380.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hayes | 74.5kg | 3:56.12 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 4U | $324,720.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:02.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/12/2024 | 36 | G1 OPEN 4U | $275,390.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 3:45.20 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2024 | 48 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | P W Mullins | 75.5kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/10/2024 | 33 | G3 OPEN 4U | $64,350.00 | Tipperary | 3218m | GY | Brian Hayes | 73.5kg | 3:44.09 | - | 0 |
| 16.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2024 | 19 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 3:07.18 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $2.10 |
5
Take No Chances (5)31531335x6
Trainer: Dan Skelton (Alcester)12 mths 21: 6-3-6
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 70.5kgs
7 yo Bay M
Sire: MILAN (GB)
Dam: COSCORRIG (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Pistolet Bleu
Stats
Prize Money$269,703.00
Avg $$12,843.00
Win %28.57%
Place %71.43%
Career21: 6-3-6
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance4: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 1-1-2
2nd Up4: 2-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good18: 5-2-6
Soft3: 1-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished sixth of 14 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 3900m, 7 len behind Rambo T with 73kg at $21. Previously second-up won by 10 len this track in a LR on November 2 over 3200m defeating Royal Eagle with 70kg at $4.50 in a jumps. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 11/10/2025 | 168 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Harry Atkins | 73kg | 4:50.00 | 9-7-6 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2025 | 23 | G2 HDLE 4U | $145,200.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:23.87 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2025 | 23 | G1 HDLE 4U | $461,250.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:59.15 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $29.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2025 | 52 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $223,130.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:53.87 | 8-8-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $110,700.00 | Ascot Uk | 3156m | Good | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 3:42.96 | 4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:08.05 | - | 0 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 4U | $208,720.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3218m | Good | Charlie Todd | 71kg | 3:47.21 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | LR OPEN M 4U | $54,450.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/17 | 12/10/2024 | 138 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 72kg | 4:48.32 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2024 | 9 | HCP HDLE 4U | $64,580.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 6:23.20 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/05/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Fergus Gillard | 73kg | 5:47.86 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |