Result · Wetherby · Saturday 31 October 2026
2:18 Wetherby result: Strong Leader wins the Bet365 Hurdle Race (grade 2) (registered As The West Yorkshire Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Grade 23m hurdleGoing Good3 ranTime 5m 52.38sWinner's prize £36,448
Strong Leader won the 2:18 at Wetherby on Saturday 31 October 2026, beating Lavida Adiva by 1¼ lengths. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the nine-year-old was sent off at 13/8 and covered the 3m on good ground in 5m 52.38s. Take No Chances was a further ½ length back in third at 1/1. Paggane was a non-runner.
2:18 Wetherby full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strong Leader (GB) 9yo · 11-6 · p |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 13/8 | 153 |
| 2 |
Lavida Adiva (IRE) 7yo · 10-9 |
Brian Hughes Ruth Jefferson | 1¼ l | 4/1 | 136 |
| 3 |
Take No Chances (IRE) 8yo · 10-9 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | ½ l | 1/1FAV | 148 |
Non-runner: Paggane
Wetherby 2:18 returns
Tote win£2.63Per £1 stake
Exacta£5.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.65Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£3.701st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:18 Wetherby result: FAQs
Who won the 2:18 at Wetherby on Saturday 31 October 2026?
Strong Leader, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 13/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Take No Chances, the 1/1 favourite, finished third, 1¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 52.38s over 3m on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Paggane. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
