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Wetherby — Quick recap of yesterday’s action
Yesterday’s seven‑race card at Wetherby, run on GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; watered; 7.4), produced a series of decisive finishes and a notable set of rides. Clifford Lee was the star rider of the afternoon, taking three winners aboard Starlight Mirage, Thornaby Annie and Bayraat. Other winners included Machadadorp, Roaring Ralph, Crafty Spirit and Bradbury. Sailor Batt was withdrawn via self-certification and did not run.
Key moments and takeaways
Starlight Mirage made a comfortable return to the front in the 13:30 EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, pulling clear of Wise And Wonderful. Andrew Balding’s Machadadorp (14:00) made all in the Novice Stakes but had to dig deep to hold Rogue Invincible by a nose. The Heineken 0.0 Handicap saw Thornaby Annie get up late to deny Inferno, while the apprentice contest went to Roaring Ralph. In the evening pair of handicaps Clifford Lee and Tom Tate combined for Bayraat (Div I), John Wainwright’s Crafty Spirit prevailed in Div II after staying on strongly and the card ended with Bradbury edging clear inside the final 110 yards despite flashing his tail and hanging right.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Odds | Jockey | Trainer | Winning Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:50 | William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap | Bradbury | — | Kevin Stott | Edward Bethell | 1/2 | Led late, flashed tail and hung right to the finish |
| 16:15 | William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div II) | Crafty Spirit | 4/1 | Barry McHugh | John Wainwright | hd | Led over 1f out, all out |
| 15:40 | William Hill Extra Places Every Day Handicap (Div I) | Bayraat | 9/4 | Clifford Lee | Tom Tate | 1 | Challenged and led inside final 110yds |
| 15:07 | Amstel Apprentice Handicap | Roaring Ralph | 15/2 | Rhys Elliott | Michael Dods | 1 1/2 | Switched right, led 1f out and kept on |
| 14:32 | Heineken 0.0 Handicap | Thornaby Annie | 5/1 | Clifford Lee | Adrian Nicholls | nk | Headway 2f out, led final 110yds |
| 14:00 | William Hill Epic Boost 8am Tomorrow Novice Stakes | Machadadorp | 10/11 | Oisin Murphy | Andrew Balding | nse | Made all, kept on to just do enough |
| 13:30 | William Hill Royal Ascot Epic Boosts EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes | Starlight Mirage | 8/13 | Clifford Lee | K R Burke | 3 1/4 | Headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on comfortably |
Course note: the going stayed GOOD TO FIRM (Good in places; watered; 7.4) for the whole card. Connections of the winners will be encouraged by the finishing speed displayed throughout the afternoon — Clifford Lee in particular produced an excellent set of rides to take a treble. Trainers and owners will look forward to seeing how several of these winners progress over the summer on similar ground.
Wetherby Tips and Today’s Races
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Wetherby Race Results
The Wetherby jump season kicks off in October with the Opening Meeting followed by the Charlie Hall Chase meeting in early November. The featured event is one of the first big steeplechases of the season and often attracts Cheltenham Gold Cup contenders. The meeting also features the valuable West Yorkshire Hurdle and the Wetherby Mares’ Hurdle.
The 2-day Christmas fixture features the Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase on Boxing Day and the Castleford Chase on 27th December. Flat racing currently takes place during April and May with a Family Race day and a popular Ladies’ Day.
GG publish full Wetherby race results as soon as the weigh in has been confirmed. We also list all of yesterday’s results and you can see the complete finishing order by clicking on each race title.
Racecourse Guide
Wetherby has long been established as one of the leading northern National Hunt courses. The new Millennium Stand was officially opened in 1999 and in 2015 Wetherby staged its first flat race meeting.
Wetherby is a slightly undulating, left-handed track of about a mile and a half. The fences have a reputation for being quite daunting here, although they are not as severe as they once were. There are four fences to be jumped in the home straight and the track favours front runners, particularly on good or fast ground. A top class track and a stalwart fixture during the winter months.
The flat racing track also favours horses who like to race up with the pace. There is no straight sprint track at Wetherby with 5 1/2 furlong races starting from a chute near the end of the back straight. It is particularly important to get a good position before the turn into the home straight.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
The Wetherby Millennium Stand provides the very best in hospitality with stunning views extending beyond the race track and over the Yorkshire countryside. Private suites are available on the upper floors with a choice of top quality packages and three or four course menus. The Meyrick and The Montagu packages can be reserved for parties of 13-250 guests. Other dining options include the White Rose Bistro and White Rose Restaurant and there are numerous food and drink outlets around the racecourse.
Wetherby racecourse is just 12 miles from Leeds city centre and 15 miles from York. There is no railway station at Wetherby but there are regular bus services from Leeds, York and Harrogate. A shuttle bus service runs from Wetherby Town centre on selected race days.
Tickets
Tickets for all enclosures can be purchased online in advance or at the turnstiles on the day. General Admission options are the Premier, Paddock or Course Enclosure. Car parking is free at the racecourse but you can book a Cars to Course Enclosure ticket if you specifically wish to take your vehicle into the course.
The Effect of the Draw
There is a slight advantage in being drawn low in sprint races at Wetherby and the course certainly favours runners that like to race prominently. It is very difficult for horses drawn high in large fields.
Contact and Location
Wetherby Racecourse, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS22 5EJ. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.wetherbyracing.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- C Cars (0.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 1937 584675 - C T S Private Hire (0.6 miles away)
Tel: +44 1937 548300 - Elite Licence Private Hire (0.7 miles away)
Tel: +44 1937 589589
Places to Eat
- Swan & Talbot (0.9 miles away)
34 N Street, Wetherby LS22 6NN, UK
Tel: +44 1937 582040 - Mango Vegetarian (1 mile away)
12-14 Bank Street, Wetherby LS22 6NQ, UK
Tel: +44 1937 585755 - Wetherby Whaler (1 mile away)
18 Market Place, Wetherby LS22 6NE, UK
Tel: +44 1937 582968