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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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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3rd

7

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Herja

11st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Mrs P Griffin

Winning hurdler; made little impact over fences until finishing a fine third in a competitive 2m2f handicap chase at Galway; best form is on good ground so connections will not want to see a deluge.

3/1

2nd

14

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Herja

11st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Patrick Griffin

Winning hurdler yet to make much impression over the bigger obstacles; remote second at Bangor in May her best effort but soundly beaten at Hexham on latest; needs more.

20/1

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

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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4th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:34 Market Rasen

The Clonmel Kid

12st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

2m4f winner at Newcastle in April and his following thirds were respectable, at about 3m; however, last two runs (2m4f) not so encouraging and has a lot of weight.

7/1

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

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