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Wetherby
Fri 30th Oct
Good-Good to Firm in places View all races

Formscan  - Service Minimum could prove popular following a third in a better race at Uttoxeter, where a mistake four out didn't help her chance. She is not comfortably overlooked, but a chance is taken on HANDLETHEKETTLE. The winner of two Worcester races during the summer of 2025, he finished second at the same track on his return last month and tries for another victory while the ground remains on the good side. Spot On Soph steps up two classes, but may still be good enough for third.

1
-713
Service Minimum (FR) 6,ch m 12-2

Doctor Dino (FR)-Zanzibelle(Zanzibari)

(14) d2 (Susan Johnson)
Rated 132

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
UK1655-2.01

16th Oct 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 132 6/4Fav 12-0 Harry Skelton 3rd of 6 runners, 1.25L and 7.5L behind Seamoon Story and Static

18th Sep 26 Newton Abbot(2m 5f 122yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 126 4/1 12-0 Harry Skelton 1st of 6 runners, by 2.5L and 1L from Kom Tu Voudras and Rebel Tribesman

24th May 26 Uttoxeter(2m 3f 207yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 126 3/1Fav 11-10 Harry Skelton 7th of 11 runners, 63.75L behind Sir Galahad

2
11-2
Handlethekettle (IRE) 7,b g 11-6

Youmzain (IRE)-Tooreen(Gold Well)

(56) d2 (Rc Syndicate Viii)
Rated 122

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE101-1.00
UK7425.25
P2P200

4th Sep 26 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 122 9/4 12-2 G Sheehan 2nd of 8 runners, 3.25L behind That s Nice

7th Jul 25 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 121 6/4Fav 11-0 G Sheehan 1st of 7 runners, by 0.5L and 2L from My Chiquita and The Height Of Fame

18th Jun 25 Worcester(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 116 9/2 10-7 G Sheehan 1st of 5 runners, by 5L and 2L from Ukantango and Whizz Kid

3
80-7
Washington (GB) 10,br g 11-6

Westerner (GB)-Present Leader(Presenting)

(20) (Syders & Burkes)
Rated 122 Won When Rated 128

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
IRE2103.00
UK2366-6.33

10th Oct 26 Chepstow(2m 3f 100yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Good in places)) Rated 124 18/1 10-4 Paul O Brien 7th of 17 runners, 14.25L behind Daylatedollarshort

28th Apr 26 Punchestown(2m 132yds Hcap Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) Rated 127 40/1 10-4 Paul O Brien 10th of 21 runners, 21.25L behind Kalix Delabarriere

10th Jan 26 Kempton(2m Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Soft in places)) Rated 129 40/1 11-6 Megan Fox (7) 8th of 8 runners, 33.13L behind Williethebuilder

Trainer Quotes

Quotes on Washington (GB)

this is the biggest race I've won so far in my career and it's very cool, because this horse is a little bit older and has a few miles on the clock. To get him back loving it like this and to put in a performance like that was exceedingly satisfying. this race closes early and I thought with the ground in Ireland being quite dry this autumn, that it might suit us and this horse has very sporting owners. We had it in our mind as it obviously has huge prize-money and I thought the track would really suit him. When he won at Chepstow last time out I considered the Greatwood but I thought the track wouldn't suit at all. On this place, with a big galloping track, I thought it would be perfect for him. Very rarely in horse racing a plan comes together but this one actually did!
After Washington (GB) finished 1st at Fairyhouse on Sun, 1st Dec 2024 2m Hcap Hurdle Yielding

4
-112
Spot On Soph (IRE) 10,b m 10-7

Walk In The Park (IRE)-Gwenadu(Cadoubel)

ts+(22) d3 (Mowbray Park)
Rated 109

Last Three Runs
NH StatisticsRunsWinsPlaces€Level
UK457141.50

8th Oct 26 Market Rasen(2m 7f 16yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 104 7/4Fav 11-7 Rebecca Hitchen (7) 2nd of 8 runners, 3.75L behind Quick Of The Night

1st Oct 26 Southwell(2m 4f 88yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 104 5/2 11-4 Rebecca Hitchen (8) 1st of 3 runners, by 4.75L and from Crack Ops and

9th Sep 26 Sedgefield(2m 3f 188yds Hcap Hurdle, Good (Good to Firm in places)) Rated 100 10/1 11-4 Rebecca Hitchen (10) 1st of 7 runners, by 1.5L and 0.5L from Stellarmasterpiece and Curious Mrs Fox

Previous Winners of this Race by Trainer (Since 1990)

Wins
Trainer
Winning Horses
1
A Ralph
2024 - Welsh Charger(3/1)
1
C L Tizzard
2015 - Billy No Name(9/1)
1
Dan Skelton
2022 - Rocky Man(11/4)
1
F M O'Brien
2017 - Diamond Fort(5/1)
1
I Williams
2016 - Blue Rambler(11/8Fav)
1
J Jefferson
2014 - Secrete Stream(7/2J Fav)
1
J O'keeffe
2019 - Mr Scrumpy(11/2)
1
Jonjo O'Neill
2020 - Arrivederci(4/1J Fav)
1
M Hammond
2025 - Singapore Trip(12/1)
1
Mrs P Sly
2021 - Haafapiece(15/2)
1
Oliver Greenall
2023 - Windtothelightning(4/1)
1
P A Kirby
2018 - Wemyss Point(7/4)

Previous Winners of this Race by Jockey (Since 1990)

Wins
Jockey
Winning Horses
2
B Hughes
2016 - Blue Rambler(11/8Fav), 2014 - Secrete Stream(7/2J Fav)
2
P J Brennan
2017 - Diamond Fort(5/1), 2015 - Billy No Name(9/1)
1
Alice Stevens
2025 - Singapore Trip(12/1)
1
David Noonan
2024 - Welsh Charger(3/1)
1
Harry Skelton
2022 - Rocky Man(11/4)
1
Henry Brooke
2023 - Windtothelightning(4/1)
1
J J Burke
2020 - Arrivederci(4/1J Fav)
1
Jack Andrews
2021 - Haafapiece(15/2)
1
Joe Colliver
2019 - Mr Scrumpy(11/2)
1
Thomas Dowson
2018 - Wemyss Point(7/4)

Previous Winners of this Race by Age

Wins
Age
Winning Horses
5
5yo
2023 - Windtothelightning(4/1), 2020 - Arrivederci(4/1J Fav), 2019 - Mr Scrumpy(11/2), 2017 - Diamond Fort(5/1), 2014 - Secrete Stream(7/2J Fav)
3
6yo
2024 - Welsh Charger(3/1), 2018 - Wemyss Point(7/4), 2016 - Blue Rambler(11/8Fav)
2
7yo
2025 - Singapore Trip(12/1), 2015 - Billy No Name(9/1)
1
4yo
2022 - Rocky Man(11/4)
1
8yo
2021 - Haafapiece(15/2)

Previous Winners of this Race by Sire (Since 1990)

Wins
Sire
Winning Horses
2
Westerner (GB)
2024 - Welsh Charger(3/1), 2015 - Billy No Name(9/1)
1
Champs Elysees (GB)
2018 - Wemyss Point(7/4)
1
Doctor Dino (FR)
2022 - Rocky Man(11/4)
1
Fruits of Love (USA)
2014 - Secrete Stream(7/2J Fav)
1
Gamut (IRE)
2017 - Diamond Fort(5/1)
1
Goken (FR)
2025 - Singapore Trip(12/1)
1
Haafhd (GB)
2021 - Haafapiece(15/2)
1
Martaline (GB)
2020 - Arrivederci(4/1J Fav)
1
Monsun (GER)
2016 - Blue Rambler(11/8Fav)
1
Passing Glance (GB)
2019 - Mr Scrumpy(11/2)
1
Sans Frontieres (IRE)
2023 - Windtothelightning(4/1)

Probable SP 5/4 Service Minimum, 13/8 Handlethekettle, 11/2 Spot On Soph, 8/1 Washington.

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