13:00 Wetherby 27 Dec 2025
William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Novices' Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £3,812 - 11 ran
made all, slick jump 3 out and forged on, pushed along 2 out, ridden before last and stayed on well, unchallenged
handy in second, ridden after 2 out, stayed on but not pace to challenge winner
mid-division, closed into fourth 3 out, kept on, never troubled front pair
mid-division, pushed along before 3 out where not fluent, pushed along after 2 out, plugged on, never threatened
front mid-division, not fluent 3rd, soon chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, no impression
wore red hood to post, front mid-division, disputed third 5th, ridden and faded after 2 out
chased leaders, weakening when mistake 3 out
rear mid-division, out of contention when badly hampered jumping 3 out and 2 out
towards rear, no progress when hampered jumping 3 out, soon held
in rear, not fluent 5th, well beaten when jumped badly left 3 out and 2 out
towards rear, not jump fluently, always behind
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £24.13 (7, 1) |
| Win | £8.90 (7) |
| Place | £2.20 (7), £1.60 (1), £5.00 (5) |
| Swinger | £11.50 (1, 5), £4.60 (1, 7), £20.10 (5, 7) |
| Exacta | £35.60 (7, 1) |
| Trifecta | £496.80 (7, 1, 5) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Div 1) | Good to Soft | 9 | Maghlaak | 5 | 11 0 | - | 399444 | 21 days | A Keatley (32 miles) | Danny McMenamin | 7/ 4 | 4:08.50 | |
| 2024 (Div 2) | Good to Soft | 9 | Lawrenny | 5 | 11 0 | - | 4Y2Y1Y-5H | 22 days | Jennie Candlish (79 miles) | Sean Quinlan | 5/ 1 | 4:08.00 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 17 | Quick Sharpener | 5 | 11 0 | - | P1-55 | 32 days | Dr R Newland & J Insole (144 miles) | Charlie Hammond | 17/ 2 | 4:13.49 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 5 | Harbour Lake | 5 | 11 5 | - | 1 | 59 days | A King (207 miles) | Brian Hughes | 8/ 13 | 4:16.75 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 8 | Lunar Sovereign | 4 | 10 12 | - | 6563 | 24 days | F O'Brien (170 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 15/ 2 | 4:32.54 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 7 | Black Pirate | 7 | 10 12 | - | 1-112 | 615 days | J Ewart (132 miles) | Brian Hughes | 5/ 2 | 4:17.50 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 12 | Northern Soul | 5 | 10 12 | - | 51-P | 53 days | Ruth Jefferson (32 miles) | Jamie Hamilton | 12/ 1 | 4:02.00 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 12 | Lisdoonvarna Lad | 5 | 10 12 | - | 28 | 38 days | C E Longsdon (165 miles) | Brian Hughes | 8/ 1 | 4:11.00 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 14 | Craggaknock | 5 | 11 5 | - | 42-4251 | 34 days | M Walford (28 miles) | Jake Greenall | 7/ 2 | 4:01.00 | |
| 2014 | Soft | 11 | A Boy Named Suzi | 6 | 10 12 | - | 22334-2 | 20 days | L Wadham (164 miles) | Dougie Costello | 7/ 2 | 4:13.90 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 13 | Secrete Stream | 4 | 10 12 | - | 5-152 | 30 days | J M Jefferson (32 miles) | Brian Hughes | 9/ 4 | 4:09.60 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 12 | King Of The Wolds | 5 | 10 12 | - | 913-32 | 41 days | J M Jefferson (32 miles) | Brian Hughes | 11/ 10 | 4:21.50 | |
| 2011 | Soft | 13 | Embsay Crag | 5 | 10 12 | - | 677057 | 23 days | Mrs K Walton (38 miles) | R McGrath | 16/ 1 | 4:15.30 | |
| 2008 (Div 1) | Soft | 10 | Teenage Idol | 4 | 10 12 | - | 134-2 | 49 days | J Howard Johnson (67 miles) | Denis O'Regan | 5/ 2 | 3:59.90 | |
| 2008 (Div 2) | Soft | 11 | Abstinence | 0 | 5 | 10 12 | - | 1H/0H7H-2H1H | 219 days | J Howard Johnson (67 miles) | D F O'Regan | 6/ 4 | 4:04.50 |
| 2007 (Div 1) | Good to Soft | 17 | Striking Article | 5 | 10 12 | - | 11 | 39 days | J Howard Johnson (67 miles) | Denis O'Regan | EVENS | 4:03.10 | |
| 2007 (Div 2) | Good to Soft | 16 | Greenbelt | 6 | 10 12 | - | 6H | 28 days | G M Moore (38 miles) | G Lee | 14/ 1 | 4:05.10 |
