The Resdev Way [M & D Easterby]

The Resdev Way (GB)

Sire

Multiplex

Dam

Lady Duxyana

Age

DOB

13 Feb 13

Sex

gelding

Passport

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Colour

bay

Country

Status

Not in training

Owner

Resdev Ltd

Breeder

Mickley Stud

S/name

'Dev'

Wins

Staff

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Horses don't come any tougher than The Resdev Way and today we can announce the retirement of the gallant twelve-year-old.

Owned by Nick and Paula Wright, the son of Multiplex made his debut back in 2015 at Doncaster for trainer Richard Guest. Little did the owners know at the time that their two-year-old would go on to win thirteen races over an eleven year racing career.

The Resdev Way joined us here at New House Farm in November 2023 from trainer Micky Hammond, after the owners decided that he needed a fresh outlook on life. He was placed in his first three races for Mick and David Easterby and showed how he was still enjoying his racing.

The Resdev Way became a firm favourite at the yard soon after arriving and became known simply as 'Dev'. He was usually ridden out by amateur jockey Serena Brotherton who held him in high regard.

Dev's final career win came on his 116th start as he defied his years to take the 'BetUK: It's Where The UK Bets Handicap' at Wolverhampton. He was cruising a furlong out and hit the front in the last 100 yards to score under jockey Sam James, beating three-year-old race favourite Albert Lasker by a length and a quarter. The veteran was going away at the post and looked to thoroughly enjoy his final career victory. The Resdev Way also carried a Remembrance Day poppy on his tail and won best turned out for groom Gypsy Liddelow.

"Wasn't he good?" said joint trainer Mick Easterby after the race. "What a battler, he's so genuine. He just loves doing it. What a remarkable horse."

Retired on the 1st April 2025, The Resdev Way's final career statistics showed 13 wins and 27 places from 120 starts. He ran 105 times on the flat and also over hurdles and in three 'Jumpers Bumpers' and earned over £80,000 in prizemoney. He won on seven different tracks, with three wins each at Wolverhampton and Newcastle showing his preference for the all weather.

Dev's versatility made him a dream horse for Nick and Paula as he continually defied his advancing years.

"He's been a real pleasure to train," said trainer David Easterby after announcing Dev's retirement. "He's a well regarded old timer whose love for racing has allowed his career to carry on for so long. He's finished his racing fit well happy. Instead of being greedy, we've decided to pull up stumps and allow him to enjoy retirement gracefully."

A firm favourite with the staff, Dev will stay with at the yard where he has a new job lined up.

"He will try to be a 'mother' or a companion horse for the young foals and yearlings once they've been weaned," said David.

"It's very specialized. Blue Spinnaker was brilliant at it, but it's not a job for every horse. But if he's no good at that, we'll make sure he has a wonderful life down at Bulmer."

We all hope that Dev's influence passes on to the younger horses and he can whisper some advice to them and we can find another horse or two who'll frequent the winners' enclosure as often as 'Dev'.

Links

•	Watch The Resdev Way win at Musselburgh

News

01Apr25	The Resdev Way retires after 120 race career

28Dec24	The Resdev Way in fine shape as 12th birthday approaches

04Nov24	Veteran The Resdev Way wins at Wolverhampton

05Jan24	The Resdev Way runner up on stable debut

Date

Race


04Nov24 video_library image	BetUK: It's Where The UK Bets Handicap 1m6f
	Wolverhampton
	Jockey: Sam James Owner: Resdev
	Trainer: Michael & David Easterby

28Apr22	Miller Homes Handicap 2m
	Musselburgh
	Jockey: Paula Muir
	Trainer: Micky Hammond

09Apr22	betyourway At Betway Amateur Jockeys' Handicap (Div II) 1m 4f
	Wolverhampton
	Jockey: Miss Becky Smith
	Trainer: Micky Hammond

26Jan22	betyourway At Betway Amateur Jockeys' Handicap 1m 5f
	Lingfield Park
	Jockey: Miss Becky Smith
	Trainer: Micky Hammond

28Apr21	EBC Group Amateur Jockeys' Handicap 2m ½f
	Wolverhampton
	Jockey: Miss Becky Smith
	Trainer: Micky Hammond

22May19	Grosvenor Casino Of Great Yarmouth Handicap 1m 6f
	Yarmouth
	Jockey: Paula Muir
	Trainer: Philip Kirby

29Aug18	Millbry Hill Handicap 1m 6f
	Catterick
	Jockey: Paula Muir
	Trainer: Philip Kirby

22Jul18	Go Racing In Yorkshire Future Stars Apprentice Handicap 1m 6f
	Redcar
	Jockey: Paula Muir
	Trainer: Philip Kirby

14May18	Betway Live Casino Handicap 1m 6f
	Southwell
	Jockey: P J McDonald
	Trainer: Philip Kirby

04Mar18	Betway Casino Handicap 1m 6f
	Southwell
	Jockey: P J McDonald
	Trainer: Philip Kirby

16Oct16	Equine Products UK Ltd Pioneering New Frontiers Handicap 1m 4½f
	Newcastle
	Jockey: Barry McHugh
	Trainer: Richard Whitaker

30Sep16	vertem.co.uk Handicap 1m 4½f
	Newcastle
	Jockey: Barry McHugh
	Trainer: Richard Whitaker

29Aug16	Fresh Approach At Vertem Handicap 1m 4½f
	Newcastle
	Jockey: Barry McHugh
	Trainer: Richard Whitaker

lock	Passport details are here (staff only)

THE RESDEV WAY bay gelding 13 Feb 13	Multiplex	Danehill	Danzig
			Razyana
		Shirley Valentine	Shirley Heights
			Slightly Dangerous
	Lady Duxyana	Most Welcome	Be My Guest
			Topsy
		Duxyana	Cyrano de Bergerac
			Sarong

Inbreeding

Northern Dancer: 4S X 4D
Nearctic: 5S X 5D
Natalma: 5S X 5S X 5D

Dosage

Dosage Profile: 4 2 11 1 2
Dosage Index: 1.35
Center of Distribution: +0.25

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MULTIPLEX (GB), Bay horse, 2003, by Danehill (USA), out of Shirley Valentine (GB), by Shirley Heights. Won 4 races, value £91,535, at 2 to 4, from 7 furlongs to 1 mile, Prix La Rochette, Longchamp, Gr.3, Prix Montretout, Longchamp, L, Prix de Saint Patrick, Deauville, L, also placed second in Prix du Chemin de Fer du Nord, Chantilly, Gr.3, and third in Prix Messidor, Maisons-Laffitte, Gr.3. Retired to Stud in 2008.