WetherbyBourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire

Ben Pauling at Wetherby — Record, Stats & Winners

Last updated: 28 March 2026

Approx. 16%
Strike Rate at Wetherby
Around 8
Total Winners at Wetherby
Novice Hurdles/Chases
Best Race Type
Listed Hurdle
Notable Wins

Lambourn-based trainer Ben Pauling has established a solid, albeit selective, record at Wetherby over the years. While not a high-volume raider to the Yorkshire track, when Pauling sends a runner north, it's often worth noting. He typically targets this galloping course with well-schooled, promising young stock, particularly in novice and maiden contests, using the fair nature of the track to gain valuable experience or secure a valuable prize. Punters have learned to pay attention when his colours are on display at Wetherby.

Ben Pauling at Wetherby — Analysis

Ben Pauling's approach to Wetherby often revolves around his younger, progressive horses. The track's long straights and gentle undulations make it a fair test, ideally suited for horses learning their trade over hurdles or fences, or those who benefit from a stamina-sapping gallop. Pauling frequently introduces novice chasers or hurdlers here, seeking a confidence-boosting win or a strong educational run.

You'll typically find his runners competing in maiden, novice, and handicaps up to Class 2. While he's had success across the jumps season, his Wetherby winners often come during the core autumn and winter months, when the track is in full swing. His horses are generally fit and well-schooled, a hallmark of Pauling's yard, and they often arrive with a solid preparation run or are making their seasonal debut with plenty of home expectation. He has a knack for placing them in races where they can be competitive.

Look for Ben Pauling's novice hurdlers and chasers at Wetherby, especially those making a seasonal debut or having their second start over obstacles – they are often well-primed.

Key Runners at Wetherby

The CobImpressive winner of the Listed West Yorkshire Hurdle in 2020.
Global CitizenRan here in the early stages of his chasing career, performing creditably.
Silver HallmarkRan a strong race to be placed in a novice chase at Wetherby, indicating his class.
KildisartSuccessful at the track earlier in his career for Pauling, highlighting the trainer's ability with good horses.

Preferred Jockeys at Wetherby

Kielan WoodsPauling's stable jockey, often gets the pick of the rides and has partnered many of his winners here.
Luca MorganHas ridden for the yard and secured wins at Wetherby, often on horses carrying a lighter weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of horses does Ben Pauling run at Wetherby?

Ben Pauling typically targets Wetherby with his promising young stock, particularly novice hurdlers and chasers, often looking for a confidence-boosting win or a valuable educational run on a fair track.

When is Ben Pauling most successful at Wetherby?

While Pauling can strike at any time, his Wetherby successes tend to concentrate during the core autumn and winter jumps season, when the track hosts its more competitive novice and handicap contests.

Who are Ben Pauling's key jockeys at Wetherby?

Kielan Woods is Ben Pauling's primary jockey and takes many of the rides at Wetherby. Other jockeys like Luca Morgan also get opportunities and have partnered winners for the yard at the track.