October 15 / 13.43 Wetherby

13.43

Good

Wetherby Racecourse Supporting Spinal Research Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3812.2
  • 2m 3f 154y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Wetherby Racecourse Supporting Spinal Research Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 112-1

Last run: 165 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two bumpers before highly commendable Grade 2 second at Aintree (good) in April, then easily justified skinny odds on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) the following month; likely to be suited by today's step up in trip and ought to be very hard to beat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 4

13:43 Wetherby

Destination Dubai

11st 7lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Won two bumpers before highly commendable Grade 2 second at Aintree (good) in April, then easily justified skinny odds on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good to soft) the following month; likely to be suited by today's step up in trip and ought to be very hard to beat.

1/3

1st

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Destination Dubai

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start.

2/5

1st

3

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

17:00 Hexham

Destination Dubai

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Fourth in one of his points and very talented in bumpers, finishing second in Grade 2 at Aintree (2m1f, good) four weeks ago; he'll be extremely tough to beat if anything like as good on this first hurdle start.

2/5

Form: -22F12 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning Sedgefield maiden (2m4f, good) by over 7l last month, and her subsequent Perth second (2m4f, good) was perfectly respectable; faces a tough opponent here but is likely to give another good account.
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6th

6

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Herja

10st 9lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Patrick Griffin

Just 1-10 over hurdles and yet fully to convince after three chasing starts; only third best on merit and no threat to winner when second at Bangor (2m4f, good) last month; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2nd

3

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Herja

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Patrick Griffin

Won a 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last September, but has failed to make an impact in her two starts over fences; has another go on her handicap debut but will need to improve.

11/2

3rd

5

4th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:45 Down Royal

Herja

11st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Patrick Griffin

Won a 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle last September; twice well beaten over fences but mostly solid efforts in defeat over hurdles since; has a bit to find with some of these.

8/1

Form: 23P2-P

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Fair form when making the frame twice over hurdles last season, latterly when second in Hexham maiden (2m4f, good to soft) in March; won't be far away if in similar form here but was pulled up when back at Hexham for recent handicap debut.
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7th

7

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

The Clonmel Kid

11st 2lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Hasn't really kicked on since making the breakthrough over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) in April and Hexham last time was a backward step; previous efforts weren't too bad, so if forgiven that last run a case could be made off this mark.

12/1

6th

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

17:40 Hexham

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won on second chase start at Newcastle (2m4f, good; from 4lb lower) in April; still bang there when a bad mistake at the last proved costly here (3m, good; 9-2) latest; risks are attached in this slightly more competitive contest.

7/1

3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:20 Hexham

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Got off the mark on his second start over fences at Newcastle (2m4f, good) last month and wasn't beaten far when last of three at Kelso (2m7f, good) 13 days ago; this looks easier and he shouldn't be far away.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to very useful chaser De Rasher Counter; beaten about 29l when fourth of six on Irish point debut in May (good ground), after which he changed hands for £7,000; probably best watched on rules debut.
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6th

1

8th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

De Deli Counter

12st 0lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Came good over hurdles at eighth attempt, winning from the front over C&D (good) in first-time cheekpieces last month; subsequent 5lb rise doesn't look excessive and further progress is possible; must be considered.

7/4

1st

4

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:48 Market Rasen

De Deli Counter

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

0-7 over hurdles but ran ran big race from the front when close/clear second over C&D (good to soft) in early February and returns here after pretty good third at Sedgefield (2m4f, good) last month; visored for recent runs; could be hard to catch if he responds well to first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £1.50
Straight Forecast £1.72
Trifecta £1.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Destination Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Herja

TOPSPEED:

The Clonmel Kid

Daily Record:

Herja

POSTDATA:

The Clonmel Kid

RP RATINGS:

Destination Dubai

The Times:

Destination Dubai

Telegraph:

Destination Dubai

The Guardian:

Destination Dubai

Daily Mail:

Destination Dubai

D Express:

Destination Dubai

The Star:

Destination Dubai