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14:22 Wetherby 01 Nov 2025

bet365 Hurdle

Grade 2 | Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus

Winner £35,594 - 5 declared to run

3m 26y

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Weather: Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny

Temperature: 6.0° - 12.7°

Rainfall: none

Wind: 8.5 mph SW

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Last Update: 31/10/2025 17:00x

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Strong Leader 210

b g Passing Glance - Strong Westerner (Westerner)

Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 0 places, 25%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 12 runs, 5 wins, 4 places, 41.67%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 10 runs, 2 wins, 3 places, 20%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
8 11-8
157
162

Made mistakes but returned to form when second, beaten 3l in the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form and sets form standard as a Grade 1 winner.

Winner of five hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 3m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Beaten 2 3/4l by Hiddenvalley Lake when second of 11 at 5-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Ivy Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree over 3m 1f (good) in April.

Made mistakes but returned to form when second, beaten 3l in the Ivy Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) over 3m1f at Aintree last time; trainer in form and sets form standard as a Grade 1 winner.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 14 5 3 35.7%
Hurdle 14 5 3 35.7%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 4 1 0 25%
G Similar Going 12 5 4 41.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 15 6 4 40%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 10 2 3 20%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J S Bowen 12 5 3 41.7%
T O Murphy 16 6 4 37.5%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Doddiethegreat (IRE) 184

b g Fame And Glory - Asturienne (Sleeping Car)

Distance: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
D has a 50% or better record at this distance
D
Similar Going: 10 runs, 5 wins, 2 places, 50%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Current Headgear: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap and cheek pieces

Tongue Strap: 2 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 50%
HG has a 50% or better record wearing a tongue strap

Cheek Pieces: 3 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 33.33%
HG has previously won wearing cheek pieces
HG
Class: 4 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 25%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
9 11-6 t p
142
140

Had every chance and ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; Coral Cup winner previously; needs to find plenty more.

Winner of three hurdle races and two NH flat races from 2m to 3m on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 4 1/2l by Jeriko Du Reponet when second of 23 at 14-1 on his latest outing in a hurdle race at Punchestown over 2m 7f (yielding) in May.

Had every chance and ran to form when second, beaten 4 1/4l in a Listed handicap hurdle at Punchestown last time; Coral Cup winner previously; needs to find plenty more.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 12 3 4 25%
Hurdle 11 3 4 27.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 2 1 1 50%
G Similar Going 10 5 2 50%
Headgear
HG Today (T & P) 2 1 1 50%
HG Cheek Pieces 3 1 2 33.3%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 4 1 2 25%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J James Bowen 1 0 1 0%
T N J Henderson 14 5 4 35.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Potters Charm (IRE) 234

b g Valirann - Autumn In New York (Shantou)

Distance: 1 run, 0 wins, 1 place, 0%
D has previously placed at this distance
D
Similar Going: 3 runs, 2 wins, 0 places, 66.67%
G has a 50% or better record on similar going
G
Class: 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 place, 50%
Cl has a 50% or better record in this class
Cl
6 11-5
145 WS
149

Outpaced after the second last but stayed on well when comfortably held in the Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; a stiffer test should suit and he looks the market's pick though may want slower ground.

Winner of four hurdle races and a NH flat race from 2m to 2m 5f on ground varying from good to heavy. Finished 18l behind The New Lion when fifth of 11 at 12-1 on his latest outing in a Grade 1 hurdle race in the Group 1 Turners Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham over 2m 5f (good to soft) in March.

Outpaced after the second last but stayed on well when comfortably held in the Turners Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m5f at Cheltenham last time; a stiffer test should suit and he looks the market's pick though may want slower ground.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 6 4 1 66.7%
Hurdle 6 4 1 66.7%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 1 0 1 0%
G Similar Going 3 2 0 66.7%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 7 5 2 71.4%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 4 2 1 50%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Sam Twiston-Davies 7 5 1 71.4%
T Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies 7 5 1 71.4%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Winter Fog (IRE) 93 (21F)

b g Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (Flemensfirth)

Distance: 8 runs, 1 win, 2 places, 12.5%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 23 runs, 4 wins, 5 places, 17.39%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 13 runs, 1 win, 3 places, 7.69%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
11 11-2
148
163

Ran to form when finishing down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time; best suited to small fields when ridden to pick up the pieces; danger.

Winner of five hurdle races from 2m to 3m on soft and yielding ground, also won a flat race in August. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Ndaawi when 11th of 19 on his latest NH outing in a Grade 3 hurdle race in the Group 3 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap at Galway over 2m (good) in July.

Ran to form when finishing down the field in a 2m2f handicap at Newmarket last time; best suited to small fields when ridden to pick up the pieces; danger.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 27 5 5 18.5%
Hurdle 25 5 4 20%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
Course 0 0 0 -
D Distance 8 1 2 12.5%
G Similar Going 23 4 5 17.4%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 33 6 6 18.2%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 13 1 3 7.7%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Brian Hayes 9 1 2 11.1%
T W P Mullins 23 5 5 21.7%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
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Take No Chances (IRE) 21

b m Milan - Coscorrig (Pistolet Bleu)

Course: 1 run, 1 win, 0 places, 100%
C has a 50% or better record at this course
C
Distance: 4 runs, 1 win, 1 place, 25%
D has previously won at this distance
D
Similar Going: 17 runs, 5 wins, 7 places, 29.41%
G has previously won on similar going
G
Class: 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places, 28.57%
Cl has previously won in this class
Cl
7 11-1
145
164

The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race; had too much to do and was never put into the race when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 3m and an admirably consistent mare.

Winner of five hurdle races and a point-to-point from 2m to 3m 1f on good and good to soft ground. Finished 8l behind Rambo T when sixth of 14 at 20-1 on her latest outing in a hurdle race at Chepstow over 2m 3f (good) last month.

The yard has won two of the last five runnings of this race; had too much to do and was never put into the race when beaten 8l in a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective from 2m to 3m and an admirably consistent mare.

Race Record Runs Wins Places Win Rate
All Jumps Races 16 5 5 31.3%
Hurdle 16 5 5 31.3%
Conditions
Course and Distance 0 0 0 -
C Course 1 1 0 100%
D Distance 4 1 1 25%
G Similar Going 17 5 7 29.4%
Headgear
Today (No Headgear) 21 6 8 28.6%
Class & Handicap Rating
Cl Class 1 7 2 2 28.6%
This Handicap (OR) or Higher 0 0 0 -
Connections
J Harry Skelton 14 3 7 21.4%
T Dan Skelton 19 5 8 26.3%
  • Grey = Horse has placed form
  • Blue = Horse has winning form
  • Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record

At The Races Verdict

Winter Fog posted a personal best with a surprise third in last year's Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival. However, it's worth remembering the Willie Mullins-trained gelding has winning form over 3m and could be a player back up in trip. However, STRONG LEADER is a more proven stayer and the 2024 Liverpool Hurdle winner could be difficult to overhaul with his suitability for a flat galloping course lay-out assured. Take No Chances won on this card 12 months ago and is feared more than Potters Charm, who resumes after wind surgery and a 234-day break.

Expert View Verdict

STRONG LEADER sets the form standard after a fine second in the Grade 1 Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree back in April, shaping as if this trip is ideal. That top-level form is argubly a class above the rest here and the one to beat if jumping cleanly. Potters Charm stayed on well when third in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham and looks the main threat stepping into open company over the small obstacles, with this stiffer test likely to play to his strengths. Take No Chances, a reliable mare from the in-form Skelton yard, steps up in grade but stays well and could outrun her odds if the race turns tactical.

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Previous Winners
Year Going Ran Winner Draw Age Weight OR Form Last run Trainer (Distance) Jockey SP Time
2024 Good 4 Beacon Edge 10 11 2 - 6-21245 7 days G Elliott Danny Gilligan 9/ 4 6:05.70
2023 Soft 6 Botox Has 7 11 6 - 31-2174 280 days G & J Moore (242 miles) Caoilin Quinn 15/ 2 6:10.87
2022 Good to Soft 6 Proschema 7 11 2 - 52F-307 21 days D Skelton (146 miles) Harry Skelton 9/ 2 5:57.30
2021 Good to Soft 8 Indefatigable 8 10 7 - 36472-1 26 days P R Webber (148 miles) Daryl Jacob 5/ 1 6:05.19
2020 Soft 8 Roksana 8 10 7 - 12-2524 235 days D Skelton (146 miles) Harry Skelton 13/ 8 6:19.28
2019 Soft 7 The Worlds End 8 11 0 - 1316P9 210 days T R George (187 miles) Adrian Heskin 7/ 2 6:24.07
2018 Good 5 Nautical Nitwit 9 11 0 - 5-64182 17 days P A Kirby (43 miles) T Dowson 15/ 2 5:45.03
2017 Soft 7 Colin's Sister 6 10 10 - 2-11115 202 days F O'Brien (170 miles) Paddy Brennan 10/ 1 6:16.60
2016 Good 6 Silsol 7 11 1 - 43132-8 139 days P F Nicholls (241 miles) Jack Sherwood 13/ 2 5:52.40
2015 Soft 9 Kilcooley 6 11 9 - 721P17 216 days C E Longsdon (165 miles) Richard Johnson 5/ 1 6:10.90
2014 Good 3 Cole Harden 5 11 0 - 411272 211 days W Greatrex (113 miles) Gavin Sheehan 9/ 4 5:56.15
2013 Good to Soft 6 Tidal Bay 12 11 8 - 541-121 309 days P F Nicholls (241 miles) Sam Twiston-Davies 11/ 4 6:19.30
2012 Good to Soft 6 Tidal Bay 11 11 0 - U-32541 189 days P F Nicholls (241 miles) Ruby Walsh 9/ 2 6:27.70
2011 Good 8 Restless Harry 7 11 0 - 337339 226 days R Dickin (146 miles) H Oliver 7/ 2 6:15.40
2010 Good 8 Fair Along 8 11 8 - 701570 226 days P Hobbs & J White (248 miles) R Flint 6/ 1 6:09.90
2009 Good 6 Fair Along 7 11 4 - 1393-70 14 days P Hobbs & J White (248 miles) R Flint 3/ 1 6:02.20
2008 Good to Firm 8 Pettifour 6 11 4 - 42111 211 days N & W Twiston-Davies (170 miles) Paddy Brennan 3/ 1 6:04.20
2007 Good to Firm 6 Black Jack Ketchum 8 11 8 - 11-15F2 205 days J & A O'Neill (170 miles) A P McCoy 4/ 6 6:08.20
2006 Good 7 Redemption 11 11 0 144 648U07 205 days N & W Twiston-Davies (170 miles) Timmy Murphy 12/ 1 0:00.00
2005 Soft 11 Inglis Drever 6 11 8 159 221112 203 days J Howard Johnson (67 miles) Graham Lee 2/ 1 6:14.00

Race Favourite Stats
Year Favourite Finish Position Winner Market Position
2024 3 2
2023 3, 4 3
2022 4 3
2021 3 4
2020 1 1
2019 4 2
2018 3 4
2017 3, 2 4
2016 DNF 4
2015 2 3

Race Record
Distance Record Time
3m 26y 5:36.90

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