Full Result 2.07 Wetherby | 3 February 2024

Wilmot-Smith Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m3f154yds) 2m3½f Soft 9 hurdles 2 omitted

1st £4,356.80 2nd £2,007.20 3rd £1,003.20 4th £502.40

Error

Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	3. Leading Choice (IRE) 5/1 Sean Houlihan Nicky Martin	Sean Houlihan Nicky Martin	7	114	115	62	116	–
b g Leading Light (IRE) - Rachel's Choice (IRE) (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Prominent, disputed lead and going best 3 out, ridden and sustained duel with runner-up approaching last, kept on (op 13/2)

2 hd	7. To Chase A Dream 6/5F Mr John Dawson ³ Paul Collins	Mr John Dawson ³ Paul Collins	5	111	114	62	115	–
ch g Cannock Chase (USA) - Mcgregor's Cottage (IRE) (Brian Boru)
Raced in second, ridden 2 out, sustained duel with winner approaching last, kept on (op 11/8 tchd Evens)

3 25 [25¼]	4. Rock Steady Eddie 66/1 Edward Austin ⁵ Susan Corbett	Edward Austin ⁵ Susan Corbett	6	1013	–	34	92	–
gr g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela (Beat Hollow)
Soon pushed along, in rear, no chance but stayed on from 3 out, went modest third run-in, never dangerous

4 nk [25½]	2. Kinder Kid (IRE) 150/1 Ross Chapman Tina Jackson	Ross Chapman Tina Jackson	6	114	–	33	90	–
b g Milan - Another Nudge (IRE) (Getaway)
In touch with leaders, struggling after 6th, no chance from 3 out, disputing third and kept on run-in (op 100/1)

5 12 [37½]	8. Walk On Quest (IRE) 15/2 Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell	Stephen Mulqueen Lucinda Russell	5	114 t	–	20	79	–
b g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Aure Antique (FR) (Network)
In rear, headway with one circuit to go, prominent 6th, weakened from 3 out, jumped left last (op 11/2)

6 hd [37¾]	6. Tarras Wood (IRE) 9/4 Lorcan Williams Paul Nicholls	Lorcan Williams Paul Nicholls	6	114	–	19	80	–
b g Kayf Tara - Wood Lily (IRE) (Definite Article)
Led, lost two places 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened from 2 out, jumped left last (trainer's rep said gelding made a respiratory noise) (op 7/4)

7 22 [59¾]	1. Jo Arengeot Bey AA (FR) 25/1 Theo Gillard Donald McCain	Theo Gillard Donald McCain	5	114	–	–	56	–
gr g Polarix - Totoche Bey (FR) (Kapgarde)
Never better than midfield, dropped to rear and weakened home turn, tailed off (trainer's rep said gelding made a respiratory noise) (tchd 22/1)

7 ran Off time: 2:07:36 Winning time: 5m 28.34s (slow by 49.34s) Total SP: 111%
Non-runners: Ronnies Reflection (self certificate)
1st owner: Bradley Partnership (Leading Choice) 1st breeder: Seamus McKeogh & Fionnuala Adams
2nd owner: Mrs D W Davenport (To Chase A Dream)
3rd owner: Girsonfield Racing Club (Rock Steady Eddie)
Tote win: £6.40 PL: £2.40 £1.40 Ex: £14.20 CSF: £11.13 Trifecta: £153.70

The final hurdle in the back straight was omitted from all races

2:07 Wetherby 3 Feb 2024

Wilmot-Smith Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)