17:33 Wetherby 01 Feb 2025
Wilmot-Smith Memorial Maiden Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,357 - 14 ran
raced bit keenly, chased leaders, challenged from 3 out, led and kept on well run-in
pressed leader, led after 3rd, headed and lost place slightly last, rallied and went 2nd again run-in
held up towards rear, headway 6th, chased leaders out wide and not fluent 4 out, led narrowly when not fluent last, headed and no extra run-in
chased leaders, outpaced after 4 out, rallied 2 out, went 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
raced keenly in mid-division, headway 7th, weakened soon after 2 out
chased leaders, weakened 2 out
led until 3rd, chased leader, mistake next, not fluent 5th and next, weakened after 4 out
towards rear, some headway when not fluent 4 out, no impression when hit 2 out, weakened quickly
chased leaders early, dropped to mid-division 6th, lost place and struggling 4 out
chased leaders, lost place and in rear at 7th, never any chance after, tailed off
always behind, never a factor, tailed off
behind, mistake 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soft | 7 | Leading Choice | 7 | 11 4 | - | 15-32 | 448 days | Nicky Martin (248 miles) | Sean Houlihan | 5/ 1 | 5:28.34 |