4:52 Wetherby
This Class 5 handicap hurdle at Wetherby over 2m3f154y on good to firm ground features a field of seven where the KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched at the top. The principals are headed by Noonetellsmenothin on a mark of 105, closely followed by Centurion's Sister also on 105, Got Grey on 104 and Farhh Echo on 103. With all runners dropping in class and no previous course form of note for the majority, the race looks competitive and hinges on how the steadily-run pace shape plays out.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape lacks a clear leader and is expected to produce a steadily-run, tactical affair in which being handy should pay dividends. Noonetellsmenothin is the only prominent runner and will likely race on or close to the lead, while the remaining six are all held-up types who look to produce their efforts late. This sets up a key question of whether the prominent runner can dictate matters or if the closers will be able to time their runs effectively off what is likely to be an even gallop.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Noonetellsmenothin KTB Selection66/100
Noonetellsmenothin arrives with a KTB Fit score of 66 and is the selection. A smart performer who has already won over today's trip, he showed useful form when placed in stronger company last season. He drops back from 3m, which looks a sensible move given his record at shorter distances. The 5-year-old is rated 105 on official figures, with recent form figures of 13P43-. He usually races handily on or close to the lead. Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill have a 18% strike rate at Wetherby with an A/E of 1.05 from 33 runs, while jockey Benjamin Macey has a 25% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.97 from 12 rides. The combination of trainer and jockey both operating at a high level here with positive A/E figures makes him a strong contender.
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2Centurion's Sister63/100
Centurion's Sister has a KTB Fit score of 63. Rated 105, she is a smart performer who arrives in solid form having won last time out and finished in the first three in four of her last five starts, as shown by her recent form figures of 3-2231. She drops back in trip today having been unsuccessful in her only previous run at this distance while the lack of experience on good to firm ground adds an unknown. The 6-year-old is held up and usually produces her effort late. Trainer Nicky Richards has a 19% strike rate at Wetherby with an A/E of 1.02 from 188 runs, and jockey Danny McMenamin has a 14% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 0.95 from 100 rides. Trainer and jockey both have solid records at Wetherby.
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3Got Grey57/100
Got Grey is rated 104 with a KTB Fit score of 57. A useful performer on the balance of his ratings and long race history, he steps up in trip today having failed to place in three previous tries at this distance. The 7-year-old makes his first appearance at Wetherby. His recent form figures read 6-3546. He is held up and usually produces his effort late. The yard records an 8% strike rate here from 92 runs while Brian Hughes has a 13% strike rate from 872 rides at the track. He has a 1 win from 1 run on good to firm.
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4Farhh Echo54/100
Farhh Echo carries a KTB Fit score of 54 and is rated 103. A useful performer on recent evidence with a solid record of two wins from his last three starts, shown by recent form figures of 0-P112, he drops back to a trip he has already won over. He has never tackled good to firm ground and makes his first visit to Wetherby. The 5-year-old is held up and usually produces his effort late. Trainer D. J. Jeffreys holds a 9% strike rate here from 11 runs while jockey Beau Morgan is operating at 14% from seven rides at the track.
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5Dream Jet50/100
Dream Jet is rated 95 with a KTB Fit score of 50. A useful performer who has been placed on good to firm ground and arrives in solid recent form, he steps up in trip today having failed to win in six previous tries at this distance. Trainer and jockey both hold respectable records at Wetherby.
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6Westerton46/100
Westerton is rated 96 with a KTB Fit score of 46. A useful performer who has been largely out of form this season with a string of pulled-up efforts, he steps up in trip for the first time today which asks a fresh question of him while this is also his first run at Wetherby. Trainer operates at an 8% strike rate here from 140 runs and the jockey is 11% from 360 rides.
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7Fine Point43/100
Fine Point is rated 97 with a KTB Fit score of 43. A useful performer on the balance of ratings and recent efforts, finishing second and fourth in his last two completed starts, he has shown he handles good to firm ground and has placed over today's trip though he steps up in distance for the first time in this race. The yard's modest record at Wetherby is a slight negative while the jockey has a fair strike rate here.
KTB verdict
Noonetellsmenothin stands out as the KTB Selection. He brings smart form, has already won over the trip, and looks ideally suited by the drop back from 3m while his prominent run-style should be an asset in a steadily-run race. The selection is backed by positive trainer and jockey figures at Wetherby. The main dangers are Centurion's Sister, who arrives in excellent form after a recent win, and Got Grey, who is useful on his best figures despite the step up in trip.
KTB Selection Noonetellsmenothin
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:05 UTC, 14 Oct. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Got Grey | 17/2 | Midnite |
This is the narrative read of the 4:52 Wetherby. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Wetherby racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Wetherby results & records page. How favourites, trainers, jockeys and the draw have fared here over the last five years is on the Wetherby racecourse statistics page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Why does the drop back in trip suit Noonetellsmenothin?
Drops back from 3m which looks a sensible move given his record at shorter.
What is the main unknown for Centurion's Sister?
The lack of experience on good to firm ground adds an unknown.
How has Got Grey performed at this trip previously?
Having failed to place in three previous tries at this distance.
What recent record does Farhh Echo bring to the race?
A solid record of two wins from his last three starts.
What does the pace shape suggest for race tactics?
Likely a steadily-run, tactical affair where being handy pays.
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