Result · Wetherby · Saturday 1 November 2025
2:22 Wetherby result: Strong Leader wins the bet365 Hurdle (Grade 2) (Registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Strong Leader won the 2:22 at Wetherby on Saturday 1 November 2025, beating Take No Chances by ¼ length. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the eight-year-old was sent off at 15/8 and covered the 3m26y on good ground in 5m 50.20s. Doddiethegreat was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 14/1. Non-finishers: Potters Charm (fell).
2:22 Wetherby full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strong Leader (GB) 8yo · 11-8 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 15/8 | 157 |
| 2 |
Take No Chances (IRE) 7yo · 11-1 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | ¼ l | 9/2 | 145 |
| 3 |
Doddiethegreat (IRE) 9yo · 11-6 · tp |
James Bowen Nicky Henderson | 1¼ l | 14/1 | 142 |
| 4 |
Winter Fog (IRE) 11yo · 11-2 |
Brian Hayes W P Mullins | 5 l | 8/1 | 148 |
| F |
Potters Charm (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 · Fell |
Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | — | 13/8FAV | 145 |
Wetherby 2:22 returns
2:22 Wetherby result: FAQs
Who won the 2:22 at Wetherby on Saturday 1 November 2025?
Strong Leader, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 15/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Potters Charm, the 13/8 favourite, fell.
What was the winning time?
5m 50.20s over 3m26y on good ground.




