Wetherby Race 2 - Racingtv.com Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
ARTHUR'S QUAY (3) now finds himself below his last winning mark. Brings several placings and fresh from a short break is capable of returning to winning ways. WILLIAM CODY (4) has struggled to break through this season delivering four in the frame efforts. Narrowly beaten at Southwell attempting latest. Worth including. GERYVILLE (1) is a regular here with three course and distance victories. Most recently was a surprise winner by 3.75L and though struggles to back up his wins must make the shortlist. RATH GAUL HILL (5) was very progressive a year ago. Lost his way so hopes are to be pinned on a rise in trip and the adoption of new headgear.

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last outing won by 4 len this track on January 22 over 3900m slow track defeating Genois carrying 71kg at $19 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fifth of 9 starters at this track on December 26 over 3900m, slow track; 13 len behind Genois with 71.5kg at $13. Impressed last start. Well placed here and can measure up again.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 5:34.56 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,690.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 71.5kg | 5:14.28 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 72kg | 6:33.00 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 5:07.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/11/2025 | 196 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:49.04 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73.5kg | 5:05.64 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,910.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 5:04.45 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,330.00 | Carlisle | 4928m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 6:30.30 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 49.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 67kg | 5:24.10 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69kg | 6:45.50 | 5-6-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/11/2024 | 190 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 6:14.10 | 8-7-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having had just one run last preparation raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a neck Fakenham on December 21 over 4200m slow track defeating Shantou Lucky with 69.5kg at $7 in a steeplechase. First up last campaign finished second in a small field at Uttoxeter on June 5 over 4190m, a head behind Hecouldbetheone with 71kg at $4.30. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/12/2025 | 71 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Soft | Jessica Milly Smith | 69.5kg | 5:56.31 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Charlie Price | 75kg | 4:03.10 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 4U | $19,330.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Charlie Price | 72.5kg | 4:14.32 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $15,700.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Charlie Price | 71kg | 5:20.88 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 5:06.45 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2025 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4196m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 5:30.67 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 99/8 | 20/03/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 5:31.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good | Liam Harrison | 76kg | 3:56.19 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 74.5kg | 6:04.60 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 99/14 | 23/01/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 72kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/12/2024 | 62 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 5181m | Soft | Charlie Price | 75.5kg | 7:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Ayr December 1 over 3300m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Truckers Cruising carrying 76kg at $11. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at Cartmel May 26 over 3500m, 1.0 len behind Sir Tivo carrying 75.5kg at $7.50. Must be considered.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/12/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Heavy | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 4:27.66 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 5:10.83 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:03.92 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/09/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Sedgefield | 4224m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:14.90 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 72.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 25/08/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 5:18.62 | 10-3-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/06/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $76,230.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good Soft | Jack Hogan | 68.5kg | 5:32.47 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2025 | 93 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,950.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 4:23.98 | 2-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $25,830.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 67.5kg | 5:06.07 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2025 | 82 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69kg | 5:24.10 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 4:51.01 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | 4:54.80 | 5-6-6-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after two months held ground to the line finished second of 7 starters at Southwell on February 18 over 4100m, slow track; 0.8 len behind He Knows Better carrying 72kg at $11. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Catterick on November 21 over 3800m, 1.75 len behind Sleeping Satellite with 72.5kg at $4.50. Fitter and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 70 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 72kg | 5:28.16 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $25,830.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Good | Paul O'brien | 68kg | 5:10.64 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jack Andrews | 72.5kg | 4:46.75 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2025 | 231 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 5:00.22 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,910.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:04.45 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 74.5kg | 5:24.66 | 7-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 73.5kg | 5:31.18 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2024 | 23 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,590.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:28.90 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | Connor Brace | 73kg | 5:06.13 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2024 | 206 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 72kg | 4:51.01 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 69.5kg | 5:02.42 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at Newbury on February 27 over 3300m, 26 len behind Daytime Dreaming carrying 70.5kg at $5. Run before pulled up at Sandown Park on January 31 over 3100m. Further improvement needed to be winning this.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 27/02/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,180.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70.5kg | 4:13.97 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/11 | 31/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 4:05.33 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73kg | 3:59.36 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/11/2025 | 240 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 68.5kg | 4:06.90 | 5-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 03/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 64.5kg | 3:54.54 | 6-10-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/02/2025 | 315 | HCP CHSE 5U | $39,930.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:12.20 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2024 | 27 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Ayr | 3319m | Soft | Robert Dunne | 68.5kg | 4:12.35 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/03/2024 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 66.5kg | 4:11.00 | 6-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 70.5kg | 5:05.00 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/6 | 24/01/2024 | 33 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $15,700.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 6:36.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 22/12/2023 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Robert Dunne | 71kg | 5:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 52 days. Returned from a spell and eased out of it in a steeplechase at Uttoxeter. At only start last preparation ran on from midfield; finished 11th of 12 runners at Ayr on November 12 over 4100m, slow track; 70 len behind Follow Charlie with 72.5kg at $51. Others rate better.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/8 | 24/01/2026 | 73 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73.5kg | 5:33.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 12/11/2025 | 202 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Ayr | 4114m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 72.5kg | 5:24.35 | 7-11-11 | 0 |
| 70.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2025 | 72 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:08.20 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 11/02/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 5:21.40 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $2.88 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2024 | 51 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 5:21.80 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/7 | 30/10/2024 | 189 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,420.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:33.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/04/2024 | 20 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:22.87 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/04/2024 | 27 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,660.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 74kg | 5:54.30 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 4046m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:45.25 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:23.90 | 6-6-5-3-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2024 | 66 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74kg | 4:15.90 | 1-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished sixth of 8 runners at this track on February 26 over 3900m, slow track; 24 len behind Largy Force carrying 69.5kg at $6. The start before that; finished second in a small field at Doncaster on February 5 over 4100m, on slow going 3 len behind Another Fine Mess carrying 65kg at $4.50. Tough assignment here. Overall strike-rate average and others preferred.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69.5kg | 5:11.13 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 4123m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 65kg | 5:32.76 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:20.59 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3822m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 66.5kg | 4:46.75 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | 196 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,690.00 | Ayr | 4123m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70.5kg | 5:27.39 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,160.00 | Carlisle | 4224m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 76kg | 5:31.38 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2025 | 58 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 75.5kg | 5:13.57 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/02/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 74kg | 5:17.00 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4040m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 73.5kg | 5:19.00 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 68.5kg | 5:13.95 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Sedgefield | 4250m | Good | Jamie Hamilton | 67.5kg | 5:30.08 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |