1:20 Wetherby
This Class 3 beginners' steeple chase at Wetherby over 2m3f85y on good ground features a small but high-quality field of just two runners. Both horses step up in trip for their chasing debuts, bringing hurdles form that includes respectable official ratings and placed efforts at today's distance. The KTB numbers highlight a clear difference in class and recent record, with one horse holding a significant edge on figures and trainer form at the track.
How the race shapes up
With the pace shape unclear due to limited evidence, the race lacks a definitive early leader. Le Beau Madrik is likely to race prominently and could set the fractions or sit close to them, while Florida Dreams is a hold-up type who will look to produce his effort from off the pace. The key question is whether the prominent runner can dictate matters on this step up in trip or if the late runner can close effectively in what may become a tactical affair.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Le Beau Madrik KTB Selection70/100
Le Beau Madrik arrives with strong claims on his official rating of 136 and a recent record that includes two wins from his last four starts. He is a high-class performer on the figures who drops in class for this beginners' chase. The five-year-old steps up in trip having last run over 2m, which introduces a fresh question, though his prominent run-style should see him race handily on or close to the lead. Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton team up with above-average strike rates at Wetherby, the trainer on 28% from 356 runs and the jockey on 31% from 262 rides, while the combination shows a 22% record together. He holds a solid going record with one win from three starts on good ground.
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2Florida Dreams48/100
Florida Dreams is a smart performer on his day but comes into this off the back of a modest eighth on his most recent start. Rated 119, he steps up in class as an eight-year-old making his chasing debut. He has been placed at this distance without winning and possesses a solid record on good ground with one win and two places from three runs. The horse is a hold-up type who usually produces his effort late. Trainer Sandy Thomson has no recorded runs at Wetherby and an overall 13% strike rate from eight runs, while jockey Brian Hughes operates at a 13% strike rate here that aligns with his record elsewhere.
KTB verdict
Le Beau Madrik stands out as the KTB Selection. He is a high-class performer on the figures with a strong recent record that includes two wins from his last four starts, and the Skelton team boast above-average strike rates at Wetherby. The prominent run-style should suit him well in a race where pace is hard to gauge. Florida Dreams is the only danger as a smart performer with placed form at the trip and a good record on this ground, though his modest recent effort and step up in class make the task tougher.
KTB Selection Le Beau Madrik
Early prices
The best price per runner across the bookmakers we track, each as first seen (UK time). Every runner had a price by 12:03am, 30 Oct. Prices move — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Early price | Bookmaker, time |
|---|---|---|
| Le Beau Madrik | 1/4 | Bet Victor, 12:03am |
| Florida Dreams | 3/1 | Bet365, 12:03am |
This is the narrative read of the 1:20 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
Which horse is dropping in class for this beginners' chase?
Le Beau Madrik is dropping in class.
How does the Skelton team perform at Wetherby?
Trainer Dan Skelton has a 28% strike rate at Wetherby from 356 runs and jockey Harry Skelton has a 31% strike rate from 262 rides; together they are 22%.
What is Florida Dreams' record on good ground?
One win from three runs on good ground with two places.
What are the respective recent form figures of the two runners?
Le Beau Madrik is 11P1-9 and Florida Dreams is 3366-8.
Which horse usually races prominently?
Le Beau Madrik usually races handily, on or close to the lead.
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