Wetherby Race 3 - Sebden Steel Celebrating 30 Years In Business Novices' Limited Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
FLORIDA DREAMS (2) won at Wetherby by 0.5L on his second fences start last time. Previously runner-up in October 2025 racing for a different trainer. Freshened on the flat recently and receives a competitive handicap mark. LE BEAU MADRIK (1) finished second to the main selection trying 3900m at this course in October. Showed early speed but jumping was not as fluent. Worse off in the weights now tackling handicaps. SPADESTEP (4) proved consistent all last season managing four seconds from five fences outings. Wind operation will help him at the finish but might find two too good. SMART DECISION (3) makes his chasing debut following five wins from twelve hurdle attempts. Resumes after 224 days off the track.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished ninth of 17 runners at Chepstow on October 9 over 3200m, 32 len behind Pioneer Pete carrying 72kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield; ran last in a small field at this track on October 30 over 3900m, 0.5 len behind Florida Dreams carrying 72kg at $1.20. Go close. Could be making the frame today.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 30/10/2026 | 21 | CHSE 4U | $22,020.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 4:54.49 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.18 |
| 9/17 | 09/10/2026 | 177 | HDLE HCP 5U | $93,690.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72kg | 3:59.11 | 4-7-9 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 15/04/2026 | 46 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 5:11.54 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $2.75 |
| 0/10 | 28/02/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN 4U | $154,000.00 | Kelso | 3621m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 4:31.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 59 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 75.5kg | 5:24.71 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | MHDLE HUNT 46 | $36,300.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:04.27 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.62 |
| 2/11 | 25/10/2025 | 187 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:54.59 | 11-8-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $46,750.00 | Plumpton | 3520m | Good | Harry Skelton | 67.5kg | 4:22.39 | 7-5-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len this track on October 30 over 3900m defeating Le Beau Madrik carrying 72kg at $4.50 in a steeplechase. Start before made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 12 runners at Hamilton Park on September 21 over 2400m, slow track; 4.5 len behind Perseus Way with 61kg at $13. Promising galloper. Could prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 30/10/2026 | 39 | CHSE 4U | $22,020.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 72kg | 4:54.49 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/09/2026 | 15 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Soft | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 2:40.95 | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2026 | 73 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 3269m | Good Soft | M P Sheehy | 57.5kg | 3:37.46 | 9-8-8 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 15 | MDN 3U | $20,870.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good Firm | M P Sheehy | 64.5kg | 1:57.24 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/06/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $24,500.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 64.5kg | 2:24.21 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $23,590.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Soft | Kevin Stott | 64.5kg | 2:39.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/05/2026 | 70 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Soft | Patrick Wadge | 72.5kg | 5:30.36 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,750.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 51.0L | $3.75 |
| 6/13 | 01/02/2026 | 37 | HDLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 5:55.20 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 4:58.67 | 3-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 4:31.25 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5 of 11 starters at Haydock Park April 4 over 3100m, 7 len behind Dance And Glance carrying 68.5kg at $12. Previously first up; 3 of 7 starters at this track November 15 over 3900m, slow track; 1.5 len behind Get On George with 69.5kg at $3.50. Prepared to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 224 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 | 04/04/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | James Bowen | 68.5kg | 3:41.06 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Soft | Thomas Easterby | 73.5kg | 4:33.27 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,750.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 71kg | 5:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 59.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $22,140.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 75kg | 4:16.76 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 67kg | 3:51.14 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 74kg | 4:42.83 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 70kg | 3:58.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | 215 | HDLE APP 4U | $17,240.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 69.5kg | 5:15.93 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2025 | 36 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | William Easterby | 74.5kg | 4:16.55 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 09/03/2025 | 69 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,610.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | William Easterby | 73kg | 4:25.73 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 0/6 | 30/12/2024 | 31 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: D R Fox
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after eight months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 12 runners at Carlisle March 22 over 3200m, 20 len behind Marty Mcfly carrying 73.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 5 len Hexham October 3 2025 over 3250m defeating Mornington Beach with 70kg at $1.30. Should stay out of trouble in the small field and is sure to play a big role.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/03/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Carlisle | 3218m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 73.5kg | 4:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 25 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 76kg | 4:13.38 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/01/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,650.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3319m | Heavy | Derek Fox | 75.5kg | 4:25.95 | 1-3-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 75.5kg | 4:05.07 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/6 | 26/10/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,510.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good | Derek Fox | 66.5kg | 3:52.45 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 161 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Derek Fox | 70kg | 4:24.59 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/9 | 25/04/2025 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Patrick Wadge | 70kg | 4:01.67 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 09/03/2025 | 141 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 72kg | 4:24.89 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/10/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |