Uttoxeter Races & Results Tomform Saturday 15th March 2025
There were 42 Races on Saturday 15th March 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Southwell, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 15th March 2025
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(14) Lucky One 50/1, Pulled up on final start for Dan Skelton in May 2022. Successful twice at Auteuil for Sophie Leech since but hasn't progressed in a couple of starts for current yard, albeit in stronger company than he needed to contest last time. Others make more appeal. Well handicapped on old form but well beaten on both runs this winter after long absence.
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1st (13) (11/4 -22%) Hidden History
2.75
11/4(-22%)
(13) Hidden History 11/4, Irish point winner was off the mark under Rules in heavy ground at Lingfield. Given a considerate ride on handicap debut at Chepstow before runner-up over a longer trip at Fontwell (25.8f) when well-backed on final run for Chris Gordon. Makes plenty of appeal from current mark on stable debut. Runner-up on second handicap start; makes debut for Dan Skelton; open to improvement.
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2nd (6) (10/3 +5%) Wellington Arch
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(6) Wellington Arch 10/3, Fairly useful bumper is proving even better in this sphere, chased home subsequent listed scorer Fingle Bridge over extended 18f trip at Market Rasen in January before making most of a good opportunity to land second hurdles win at same venue 11 days ago. Player with longer trip expected to suit. Two-time novice winner who brings potential to handicap debut, especially now up in trip.
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3rd (5) (25/1 -108%) Blenkinsop
25
25/1(-108%)
(5) Blenkinsop 25/1, Progressive in handicaps in 2022, still looking well ahead of his mark when completing the 4-timer at Newbury (20.5f, soft) in December of that year. Likely needed the run on his return to handicaps after 22-months off. Market should reveal what's expected on second outing after absence. Prolific in h'caps in late 2022; signs of promise last month when back from long absence.
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4th (12) (8/1 -7%) Below The Radar
8
8/1(-7%)
(12) Below The Radar 8/1, Still looked raw when winning each of his 2 starts in novice hurdles (latest win came at this venue). Shaped better than beaten distance suggests on return to this track in November but his subsequent two efforts have been well below his best. Talented but needs to put it all together. Two novice wins early last year but hasn't threatened this season in first three handicaps.
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5th (8) (40/1 -233%) Party Business
40
40/1(-233%)
(8) Party Business 40/1, Ran creditably at Galway in August but it's possible that he's not the force of old now, was pulled up over hurdles at Sandown in testing conditions on penultimate run and again failed to complete when returned to fences at this course 49 days ago. Something to prove at present. Pulled up the last twice but has had excuses and he's dropped to a dangerous mark.
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6th (4) (16/1 -14%) Whatsupwithyou
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) Whatsupwithyou 16/1, C&D winner capitalised on falling handicap mark when making-all at Ludlow (21.3f) last month, having enjoyed the run of the race. He's yet to win off a mark this high and needs a career-best now upped in grade. 11yo who won at Ludlow last month; takes on unexposed types but has an each-way chance.
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7th (1) (5/1 +50%) Jilaijone
5
5/1(+50%)
(1) Jilaijone 5/1, Ended long losing run when easy winner at Uttoxeter in testing conditions in January and ran at least as well on first crack at a staying trip when fourth of 17 in a well-run handicap Ascot (23.5f) the following month. Drops back in distance and should give another good account. Wide-margin C&D win in January and another big run when 4th at Ascot latest; thereabouts.
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8th (15) (33/1 +18%) D'jo Dela Barriere
33
33/1(+18%)
(15) D'jo Dela Barriere 33/1, Got off the mark in novice hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in November. Failed to take to chasing but stepped up on recent run returned to this sphere when fourth in 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f) last month. Needs to build on that now stepping up in grade. Fair fourth at Ludlow last time and a stronger pace could help in this bigger field.
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9th (7) (10/1 +44%) Nowmelad
10
10/1(+44%)
(7) Nowmelad 10/1, Made all in 2m maiden at Uttoxeter in October and novice at Hereford following month. Handed stiff opening mark from which he struggled on handicap debut last month, fourth of 7 at Catterick (15.7f) and the step up in trip will need to bring about some improvement. Two novice wins last autumn but soundly beaten in fourth on last month's handicap debut.
10
|U| (10) (50/1 -525%) Kahavari
50
50/1(-525%)
(10) Kahavari 50/1, Fair hurdle winner in France for N. George & A. Zetterholm. Went without headgear when conceding 7 lb to a promising type on stable debut, second of 8 in novice hurdle at Carlisle (17f, good to soft). Might be sharper for that run but needs to improve to defy opening handicap mark. Ex-French 5yo who could be suited by the step up in trip on handicap debut.
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10th (9) (14/1 +58%) Monviel
14
14/1(+58%)
(9) Monviel 14/1, In good form last spring but has struggled for form so far this season, again ran below form (with usual cheekpieces left off) when down the field at Kempton 3 weeks ago. Headgear reapplied today and although his handicap mark continue to fall, he's difficult to be bullish about on recent evidence. Struggling for form but well handicapped and the return of cheekpieces could help.
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11th (11) (20/1 +0%) Kamaxos
20
20/1(+0%)
(11) Kamaxos 20/1, Dual hurdle winner hasn't hit top form this season, although did take a step in the right direction when fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Kempton (21f, soft) 21 days ago. Each-way claims back down off last winning mark. Attractively handicapped on his form last spring but hasn't been at same level this season.
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12th (3) (40/1 -100%) Lihyan
40
40/1(-100%)
(3) Lihyan 40/1, Enjoyed a good start to his campaign, posted a career-best at this venue (23.3f) in October, doing well to come from last to first in a falsely-run race. Far from disgraced when third at Aintree later that month, although does race from a career high mark on his return from 139-day absence. Better than ever in the autumn but returns from a break over a shorter trip today.
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13th (2) (125/1 -89%) Statuario
125
125/1(-89%)
(2) Statuario 125/1, Campaigns primarily as a chaser and enhanced excellent Perth record with another brace of small-field wins in that sphere back May/June. Disappointed on most recent outing over fences this season and doesn't look obviously well-handicapped reverted to hurdles. Well treated on last year's chase form but questionable whether return to h'dles will suit.
13:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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HIDDEN HISTORY failed to justify favouritism when taking the silver medal home over 3m2f at Fontwell on Boxing Day, but he takes a drop in trip and makes his first start for the Dan Skelton yard. The seven-year-old has plenty of scope for improvement and he looks the way to go. Whatsupwithyou struck in good style at Ludlow last month and provided the veteran remains in similar form, he ought to go close. Lihyan and Jilaijone are just two others to consider.
Having been well-backed when runner-up on final start for previous connections, HIDDEN HISTORY makes plenty of appeal off his current mark on debut for the Skelton team. Dual hurdles winner Wellington Arch has shown plenty in novice company and should be suited by this step up in trip, while Below The Radar could be interesting if putting it all together back at the scene of his last victory.
A chance is taken on last year's runner-up MONVIEL, for whom the returning cheekpieces could be a major positive.
(17) Equinus 150/1, Fairly useful winner at 25f over hurdles for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Early faller on his return/chase debut starting out for new yard at Aintree (25f) in November but showed little interest when pulled-up on subsequent start last month. Return to hurdles unlikely to produce a better outcome. He's failed to complete in both chases for this yard and was 150-1 for the latest.
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1st (3) (22/1 -22%) Red Risk
22
22/1(-22%)
(3) Red Risk 22/1, Course winner was second in the Grade 2 West Yorkshire Hurdle at Wetherby last season after a break and again proved effective fresh (racing off last winning mark) when third in a Pertemps Qualifier at Musselburgh (23.8f, good to soft) 41 days ago. Each-way prospects again off 1 lb higher. Exposed but back on a better mark and latest closing third was after 261 days away.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Joyeux Machin
3
3/1(+33%)
(4) Joyeux Machin 3/1, Useful for Paul Nolan and has been working his way back to form for this yard, shaping with a serious amount of promise when third in a big-field handicap at Wetherby (19.7f) and again when finishing strongly behind Altobelli at Ascot last month. Makes plenty of appeal stepping back up in trip. Kept on for 2nd at Ascot and interesting now returned to further as he has won at 3m.
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3rd (11) (11/1 -29%) Patriotik
11
11/1(-29%)
(11) Patriotik 11/1, Has some notable form this season, finishing fifth in a strong renewal of the Silver Trophy at Chepstow (19.5f) and chasing home Red Dirt Road at Aintree on Boxing Day. Found longer trip much more to his liking when winning at Doncaster (24.4f) 2 weeks ago and remains of interest off 3 lb higher. Only his second attempt over this far under rules when staying on well to win at Doncaster.
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4th (9) (6/1 +40%) Blaze The Way
6
6/1(+40%)
(9) Blaze The Way 6/1, Bumper winner proved a different proposition when winning on handicap hurdle debut at Navan (25f) in December, relishing the greater test of stamina. Improved again when runner-up back down in trip at the same venue 56 days ago, faring much the best of those up with the pace. One for the shortlist. Improving Irish raider who will appreciate returning to this longer trip; much respected.
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5th (6) (20/1 -82%) Samuel Spade
20
20/1(-82%)
(6) Samuel Spade 20/1, Five-time winner over hurdles for this stable including on most recent outing when landing a 17-runner handicap at Ascot (23.5f) last month, proving his stamina for this sort of trip. An 8lb rise prompts a step up in grade but he arrives in good heart with a valuable 5 lb conditional in the saddle. Decisive winner at Ascot (2m7f) and jockey's claim takes care of 5lb of the 8lb rise.
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6th (10) (25/1 -25%) Up For Parol
25
25/1(-25%)
(10) Up For Parol 25/1, Capitalised on falling handicap mark and ended long losing sequence when successful in a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (23.9f, heavy) in January, quickening clear. Wasn't in the same form at Newbury subsequently though and he needs to bounce back to form if he's to go close here. Never threatened to defy this mark at Newbury and he's in another competitive race.
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7th (8) (25/1 -25%) Phantomofthepoints
25
25/1(-25%)
(8) Phantomofthepoints 25/1, Doubled his hurdles tally when successful at Wincanton (3m, soft) in January, finding plenty for pressure on that occasion. Found it tougher off a higher mark when eighth of 12 at Exeter (23.1f) the following month and cheekpieces now applied in the hope of unlocking a bit more improvement. An improver this season at about 3m and cheekpieces go on after a lesser display at Exeter.
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8th (7) (14/1 -27%) Backmersackme
14
14/1(-27%)
(7) Backmersackme 14/1, Bumper winner is yet to get his head in front over hurdles but he has shaped well in some valuable handicaps on both sides of the Irish Sea. Only narrowly beaten at Navan (25f, soft) on penultimate start and shaped as though still in form at Leopardstown last time. Chance in first-time cheekpieces. Solid efforts in Listed handicaps in Ireland the last twice; cheekpieces added; likes soft.
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9th (5) (6/1 +40%) Guard Duty
6
6/1(+40%)
(5) Guard Duty 6/1, Successful in 3 of his 6 completed hurdles starts and has jumped more fluently with experience. Followed up his victory at Windsor's Winter Million meeting with a smooth-travelling success at Newbury (20.5f) 2 weeks ago. This should be run to suit and thriving sort remains of interest up in trip. Easy Newbury winner and could be progressive enough to handle the 10lb rise; should stay.
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10th (16) (17/2 -6%) Chasingouttheblues
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(16) Chasingouttheblues 17/2, Progressive sort has won 3 of his 6 hurdles starts, improving for the step up to 3 miles when landing a 9-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr and more than matched that when unlucky in a valuable stayers' hurdle at Haydock last month, badly hampered. Lightly-raced sort has to remain of interest. Unlucky not to be closer in a good race at Haydock; on the upgrade and has a chance.
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11th (12) (12/1 +40%) Dartmoor Pirate
12
12/1(+40%)
(12) Dartmoor Pirate 12/1, Didn't take to chasing this season but back on track and seemingly suited by the longer trip when second of 10 in a Pertemps Qualifier at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) on Boxing Day. Wasn't in the same form in a stronger race when a well-held fifth behind Red Dirt Road. May find a few too good again. Has to bounce back from a poor last run but better than that and not badly handicapped.
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12th (15) (28/1 -27%) Fingal's Hill
28
28/1(-27%)
(15) Fingal's Hill 28/1, Recorded a 4-timer in handicaps in 2023 and has been working his way back to form this season, posted best effort when reverted to front-running tactics over shorter earlier this month, third of 10 at Kelso (20.9f). Should just about see out this longer trip but may face competition for the lead. Has been running well this season but it doesn't get any easier here.
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|PU| (2) (8/1 -33%) Red Dirt Road
8
8/1(-33%)
(2) Red Dirt Road 8/1, Winner of 4 of his 8 hurdles starts, back-to-back victories in his most recent starts, having been well-suited by positive tactics. Overcame a 5lb rise to emphatically land a valuable Sandown handicap (23.5f, Heavy) last month. Faces different conditions off 9 lb higher but may still be improving. Up the weights but very progressive and will run well if coping with the drying ground.
13
|PU| (13) (16/1 +0%) Strackan
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Strackan 16/1, Has returned an improved performer, completing a hat-trick on soft/heavy when seeing off 8 rivals at Cheltenham on New Year's Day having been well positioned the way that race unfolded. Winning run came to an end off 6 lb higher mark at Exeter last month but shaped as though still in good form. His productive campaign has come at a cost mark-wise and only fifth at Exeter last time.
14
|PU| (14) (25/1 +24%) Castelfort
25
25/1(+24%)
(14) Castelfort 25/1, Fairly useful form when winning pair of juvenile hurdles last season and has matched that form in handicaps, successful at Chepstow (2m) over Christmas. Stayed the longer trip but undone by 8 lb rise when third at same venue 46 days ago. Needs to improve again for this greater stamina test. In deeper here over a longer trip but his trainer considers him a future staying chaser.
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|PU| (1) (80/1 -100%) Indiana Dream
80
80/1(-100%)
(1) Indiana Dream 80/1, Won a bumper for Emmanuel Clayeux in France and a maiden hurdle/chase for WiIlie Mullins in Ireland on his first 3 starts. However, lost his unbeaten record with a whimper after another absence in a Windsor chase for new yard and shaped similarly when pulled-up last month. Plenty to prove. Promising in Ireland but has shown nothing in two chases since joining current yard.
14:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 23f Race Class Flow
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Red Dirt Road made every yard of the running in heavy ground to run out an eight-length victor in a warm handicap at Sandown last month and is likely to have his supporters. However, this requires another career-best effort off a 9lb higher mark and, with that in mind, GUARD DUTY gets the nod. Emma Lavelle's eight-year-old may have been worth more than the winning margin suggests at Newbury earlier in the month and this step up in trip could unlock further improvement. Red Risk and Patriotik complete the shortlist.
JOYEUX MACHIN has seemingly been brought to the boil at just the right time by master-target-trainer Dan Skelton and he's taken to land this decent pot. Guard Duty is progressive and will enjoy getting plenty of cover in this big-field handicap, so he's the main danger ahead of Irish-raider Blaze the Way who remains unexposed over this sort of trip. Of the several other interesting types, Chasingouttheblues deserves an honourable mention following his luckless passage at Haydock last month.
This is seriously competitive. BLAZE THE WAY has been improving in Ireland and his latest second was over an inadequate 2m4f.
(1) Mr Vango 11/1, Has quickly made up into a smart chaser and followed up a winning return at Sandown (3m4f) with a game success in Peter Marsh at Haydock in January. Up another 3 lb but this really likeable type is a likely player in his hat-trick bid. Out-and-out stayer built to carry the weight but all his best form is in the mud.
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2nd (6) (14/1 -65%) Tanganyika
14
14/1(-65%)
(6) Tanganyika 14/1, Very much on the up since sent chasing, scoring at Market Rasen (3m) then following up impressively at Carlisle (3m) last month. This demands more but he's a major player with better still to come now tackling a marathon trip for the first time. Improving and if his stamina reserves can stretch this far then he might not be far away.
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3rd (13) (11/1 +45%) Passing Well
11
11/1(+45%)
(13) Passing Well 11/1, Yet to score this season but this reliable sort has been placed on all five runs, a solid third of 17 to Knockanore in Eider at Newcastle 21 days ago. Can go well again. Consistent gelding but only 1lb lower than when a remote third in the Eider.
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4th (16) (22/1 +0%) My Silver Lining
22
22/1(+0%)
(16) My Silver Lining 22/1, Bagged Warwick's Classic Chase last season but he's been pulled up in three of his four runs this term, latest when tried in cheekpieces at Wincanton in January. Others more persuasive. Former winner of Warwick's big staying chase but she's having a disappointing season.
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5th (10) (10/1 +0%) Fortunedefortunata
10
10/1(+0%)
(10) Fortunedefortunata 10/1, Irish challenger left his previous chasing efforts behind when bagging 17-runner handicap chase at Punchestown (27f) 23 days ago, overcoming last-fence error. Likely to do better still stepping up in trip. Well in the mix. H'cap debut in this discipline when beating 16 rivals at Punchestown; may prefer the mud.
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6th (12) (4/1 +33%) Knockanore
4
4/1(+33%)
(12) Knockanore 4/1, Opened his chase account over 2m4f here in December and took his form up a couple of notches when a wide-margin winner of Newcastle's Eider three weeks ago. Hiked up 10 lb but not taken lightly with talented 5 lb claimer Freddie Mitchell again up. Easy winner of the Eider three weeks ago off 10lb lower; very unexposed as a stayer.
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7th (15) (14/1 +30%) Bodhisattva
14
14/1(+30%)
(15) Bodhisattva 14/1, Irish challenger is on a losing run but he posted a good second in the Edinburgh National at Musselburgh in February before unseating 18th in Eider at Newcastle three weeks ago. Possibilities. Staying-on second in the Edinburgh National before unseating 7f out in the Eider.
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|PU| (17) (8/1 +43%) Invincible Nao
8
8/1(+43%)
(17) Invincible Nao 8/1, On the up since the hood went on and bids for a hat-trick after a pair of handicap wins at Plumpton, getting up late on latter occasion over 28.5f. No forlorn hope on his first go over a marathon distance. Recent wins have been at 3m1f/3m4f and he's unexposed as a stayer; lightly weighted.
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|PU| (2) (9/2 +44%) Apple Away
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(2) Apple Away 9/2, Yet to score this season but she is knocking on the door and came in a clear second of 9 in Grand National Trial at Haydock four weeks ago. This longer trip promises to suit so big shout off just a 1lb higher mark. Classy mare; unraced over this far but likely to remain in her comfort zone for a long way.
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|PU| (3) (11/1 +31%) Galia Des Liteaux
11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Galia Des Liteaux 11/1, Listed/Graded winner who showed she can also be competitive in staying handicaps when second in the Classic Chase at Warwick (29f) early last year. Not been in quite same form this season, however, so others are preferred. Last year's Grand National 8th; fair run last time and she's easing in the weights.
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|PU| (14) (12/1 +25%) Ioupy Collonges
12
12/1(+25%)
(14) Ioupy Collonges 12/1, Resumed winning ways in 3m1f handicap at Wincanton on Boxing Day and backed it up with a good second of 6 there following month when fitted with cheekpieces. This consistent can make his presence felt if his stamina holds out. Lightly raced chaser; unraced beyond 3m1f but he doesn't do much in a hurry.
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|PU| (5) (16/1 +0%) Saint Davy
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Saint Davy 16/1, Made a promising start in this sphere when third at Sandown but hasn't gone on in two subsequent starts, a fading fourth of six in 23f Newbury handicap last month. Takes a big step up in trip now and others appeal more. Lightly raced chaser; interesting if finding some rhythm and staying okay in new blinkers.
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|PU| (11) (20/1 +0%) Anglers Crag
20
20/1(+0%)
(11) Anglers Crag 20/1, A big improver for current stable after wind surgery last term, completing the four-timer in Newcastle's Eider. Caught the eye when fourth of 14 in Edinburgh National at Musselburgh last time so he's very much one to consider eased 1 lb. Four wins last season included the 4m1f Eider; hinted at a return to form on final start.
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|PU| (4) (22/1 -38%) Iron Bridge
22
22/1(-38%)
(4) Iron Bridge 22/1, Useful handicapper but winless since 2022 and he failed to build on his reappearance Carlisle third when pulled up in Welsh National at Chepstow. Needs to get back on track after a break. Has his off days but a smart stayer who does have form here; tries blinkers.
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|PU| (9) (28/1 -12%) Where It All Began
28
28/1(-12%)
(9) Where It All Began 28/1, Irish raider landed Grand National Trial at Punchestown last February. Hasn't come close to that form since though, looking increasingly temperamental and he fell in last month's repeat bid. Others appeal more. Inconsistent but a 3m3f winner and ran well in the Welsh National until clouting four out.
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|PU| (8) (33/1 -65%) Egbert
33
33/1(-65%)
(8) Egbert 33/1, Dual chase winner at up to 3m last season and added Haydock's Tommy Whittle in December. Running well, though held in third, when fell last in Eider at Newcastle since. No easy ride but he could have a part to play off the same mark. Can run well again but others might be better equipped to see this out stronger.
15:00 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 1) 34f Race Class Flow
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Last year's third My Silver Lining returns competing off a 7lb lower mark, but she has only completed a race once in her last four starts, which is a real concern. If she can reproduce her third at Hereford two starts ago, she may be able to be there when it matters. However, KNOCKANORE looks the much safer bet. Ryan Potter's eight-year-old relished the step up in distance when bolting up in the Eider at Newcaslte last month and even a 10lb rise might underestimate his authority over his rivals that day. Galia Des Liteaux is a classy performer on her day and has to be respected, along with the hat-trick seeking Mr Vango.
This is wide open but KNOCKANORE proved a revelation on his first go over a marathon trip when routing his field in Newcastle's Eider Chase and with ground conditions again likely to be far from testing he can follow up with talented claimer Freddie Mitchell once more taking off 5 lb. The admirable Mr Vango is feared most in his hat-trick bid, although Tanganyika, Apple Away and Val Dancer all seem sure to have a say too. Invincible Nao completes the shortlist in a cracking Midlands National.
Classy mare APPLE AWAY (nap) should move with purpose for a long way and that can count for a lot in these competitive staying chases.
(9) Minella Blueway 13/2, Winning pointer and matched his hurdles form on third chase start when second of 5 in handicap at Windsor in December. Went one better in convincing fashion in 4-runner handicap chase at Ludlow (23.8f, soft) recently and not out of things up in grade. Won in cheekpieces at Ludlow in a race that fell apart, but he was impressive nevertheless.
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2nd (7) (11/4 +45%) Eyed
2.75
11/4(+45%)
(7) Eyed 11/4, Fair hurdler/chaser for Paul Webber and confirmed stable debut promise when off the mark in this sphere at Market Rasen. Got no further than the first fence at Lingfield next time but hasn't looked back since, scoring at former course and Kempton in recent weeks. Another 5 lb rise to deal with. Has won his last three completed starts and latest 5lb rise may not stop him.
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3rd (2) (22/1 -100%) Isaac Des Obeaux
22
22/1(-100%)
(2) Isaac Des Obeaux 22/1, Back-to-back hurdles winner last winter and signed 2023/24 campaign off by finishing a close third in 3m handicap at Taunton in April. Still early days in this sphere but will need to show much more than he has in handicap chases so far if he's to figure prominently. Cheekpieces applied. Ran in snatches when soundly beaten third last time and first-time cheekpieces could help.
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4th (3) (6/1 +29%) Fortunate Man
6
6/1(+29%)
(3) Fortunate Man 6/1, Won 2 of 4 races over hurdles and made third start over fences a winning one when landing an Aintree handicap (25f, soft) on Boxing Day. Ran at least as well when placed on both subsequent outings and should remain competitive. Blinkers the headgear of choice this time. Needs another step forward but only six and could still have more left in the tank.
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5th (1) (6/1 -100%) Deafening Silence
6
6/1(-100%)
(1) Deafening Silence 6/1, Grade 2 winner over hurdles and, after almost a year off, shaped well on chase debut when third at Haydock in November. Made it fourth time lucky in this sphere with cheekpieces applied in 3-runner novice at Warwick (24f, soft) just over 3 weeks ago and can kick on back in handicap company. Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences last time; solid claims.
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|PU| (4) (4/1 +11%) Walk On Quest
4
4/1(+11%)
(4) Walk On Quest 4/1, Promise on 2 of his 4 starts over hurdles and much-improved switched to larger obstacles, completing a 4-timer in 5-runner handicap at Kelso (21.6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago. Likely to continue to improve for a while yet, he can defy a further 4 lb rise in the weights. Made it 4-4 over fences at Kelso and a 4lb rise could prove lenient; strong contender.
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|PU| (5) (7/1 -8%) Latenightrumble
7
7/1(-8%)
(5) Latenightrumble 7/1, Four-time point winner who surpassed his hurdles form when making a winning handicap chase debut over 3m at Wetherby in December. Would have won there again last month but for sprawling on landing at the last (neck ahead and yet to be asked for effort at the time) and should go close again. Won at Wetherby in December and runner-up the next twice; might not be far away.
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|PU| (6) (10/1 +55%) Stans The Man
10
10/1(+55%)
(6) Stans The Man 10/1, Done well since switched back to fences, landing 4-runner Exeter handicap in November prior to following up at Doncaster (3¼m, good) later that month. Has found just one too good on his last 2 starts and respected once more despite career-high mark. Two wins in November; heavy ground perhaps not ideal last time; each-way shout.
15:35 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 2) 24f Race Class Flow
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DEAFENING SILENCE was second off this mark in a competitive event at Windsor two starts ago and followed that up when winning at Warwick last time. A reproduction of either of those efforts would give Dan Skelton's gelding a big chance here. Walk On Quest is a progressive six-year-old and he has to be noted on the back of four victories, while similar comments apply to Eyed. Others to note are Fortunate Man and Isaac Des Obeaux.
Cases can be made for most of these, but the suggestion is WALK ON QUEST, who is unbeaten in 4 starts over fences and Lucinda Russell's 6-y-o had plenty up his sleeve when scoring at Kelso a fortnight ago. Heading up the dangers is Latenightrumble, who looked an unlucky loser at Wetherby last month, with Deafening Silence and Minella Blueway taken to fight out minor honours.
There can be optimism the fast-improving 6yo WALK ON QUEST will be fine now back up to 3m and he is taken to make it 5-5 over fences.
(10) The Jukebox Kid 4/1, Bought for £135,000 after easily winning sole start in Irish points and is a half-brother to 4 winners, including fairly useful hurdle winner/smart chaser Yeah Man (23f-3½m winner) and useful hurdler Fletcher (19f/2½m winner, both by Westerner). Notable Rules debutant. Didn't beat a lot in his point but did so by an easy 16l at odds-on; bought for £130,000.
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2nd (4) (13/2 +19%) Royal Rambler
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(4) Royal Rambler 13/2, Built on hurdling debut promise at the second attempt when winning a 14-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 34 days ago. Open to further improvement but is faced with less testing ground than previously. Strong when it mattered to win at Chepstow; still looks raw and has plenty more to offer.
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3rd (1) (15/2 0%) I'm A Lumberjack
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(1) I'm A Lumberjack 15/2, Fairly useful bumper performer who confirmed hurdling debut promise when running out a tidy winner of 11-runner maiden (6/5) at Warwick (21f, soft) in December, suited by the longer trip. Proved too free prior to falling at Market Rasen subsequently and remains open to improvement. Fell last time but could return to patient tactics and he retains potential.
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4th (2) (7/4 +50%) King Of Answers
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(2) King Of Answers 7/4, Point runner-up who was third at Bangor only start in bumpers and proved a different proposition to on hurdling debut when winning 13-runner maiden at Newcastle (20.3f) 30 days ago, forging clear. That performance is supported by the timefigure, so merits respect under a penalty. Point form reads well and he showed his true colours in winning easily at Newcastle.
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5th (3) (8/1 -60%) Lieutenant Mayne
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(3) Lieutenant Mayne 8/1, Dual bumper winner who completed a straightforward task in uncomplicated fashion on hurdles debut at Naas (18.9f) in November. Folded tamely at Carlisle 3 weeks later but is clearly better than that. Ran no race when odds-on last time but he's a lot better than that and won three times.
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6th (9) (33/1 +34%) Swift Jet
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(9) Swift Jet 33/1, Beaten a long way on Rules debut in an Exeter bumper has shown fair form both starts in maiden hurdles, including when third in 7-runner maiden at Ludlow (23.8f) in February. More needed in a deeper race here, however. Others in here have superior form but they are penalised; could go well.
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|F| (7) (33/1 -106%) Choice Runner
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(7) Choice Runner 33/1, Has shaped with some encouragement on both starts in bumpers. Makes hurdles debut up in trip. Beaten 12l and 13l in his two bumpers and faces no easy introduction to hurdling.
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|F| (8) (125/1 -279%) Maillot Vert
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(8) Maillot Vert 125/1, Showed fair form when third in pair of 4-y-o events at Fontainebleau in 2023/24, but hasn't been seen since. Has ability but has been on the sidelines for a lengthy period and looks best watched.
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|PU| (6) (12/1 -9%) Akimos
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(6) Akimos 12/1, Westerner gelding who ran to just a modest level when fifth of 11 in introductory hurdle at Newbury (16.3f, good to soft) on debut 77 days ago. Up in trip. Open to progress. Weak 11-1 chance at Newbury and he was beaten about 20l.
16:10 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow
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In an open race marginal preference is for KING OF ANSWERS, who bolted up at Newcastle last time and the second from that event has subsequently placed at Listed level. Lieutenant Mayne failed to fire when last seen but is a player based on his previous performances. The Bluesman has to be of some interest on his return to action, while any market support for The Jukebox Kid would have to be noted.
KING OF ANSWERS was much improved from hurdling debut when scoring at Newcastle last month and, with the performance more or less backed up by the timefigure, he's selected to defy a penalty at the first time of asking. I'm A Lumberjack could settle better returning to a bigger field and remains with potential, with The Bluesman and winning Irish pointer The Jukebox Kid others to note in an interesting novice hurdle.
The 6yo KING OF ANSWERS ran really well in an Irish point and finally delivered on that promise with an eyecatching win at Newcastle.
(3) Jackpot D'athou 13/2, Bagged 2 of his first 3 starts over hurdles last term but his handicap career has been disappointing. Down in the weights now he goes chasing. Yet to fire in three handicaps this term; goes chasing now with something to prove.
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1st (4) (4/1 -45%) Intimate
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(4) Intimate 4/1, Back on track over fences when keeping on for second, having been patiently ridden, at Hereford (19f) 3 weeks ago. Clearly has a race like this in him. Back to form when second in Hereford handicap chase 20 days ago; must enter calculations.
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2nd (2) (15/2 +17%) Sageburg County
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(2) Sageburg County 15/2, Three-time winner over fences last season. Couple of good runs in the autumn but poor runs the last twice, failing to complete. Down 2 lb. Winless this season and failed to complete on last two starts; hard to make a case for.
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3rd (6) (7/2 +0%) Zero Tolerance
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(6) Zero Tolerance 7/2, Maiden who has made an encouraging start over fences, shaping like the clear second best at the weights at Warwick (25.5f) 8 weeks ago until his front-running exertions took their toll after an uncharacteristic late error. Down in trip and may be able to dictate back in a small field. Yet to register a victory but he's knocking on the door; can go well off unchanged mark.
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4th (5) (13/8 +19%) Jupiter Des Bordes
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(5) Jupiter Des Bordes 13/8, Fair winning hurdler in France who has offered plenty to work on in 2 runs in similar handicap chases at Warwick for new yard. Might benefit from further but he's got to be of interest here. Positive start over fences, clear third at Warwick latest; likely player off the same mark.
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5th (1) (14/1 -56%) La Domaniale
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(1) La Domaniale 14/1, Dual C&D winner in summer 2022 but not hit top form for a while. Potentially very well handicapped as a result though and is down in class here. A market move would be interesting. A dual C&D scorer but she was pulled up at Hereford in December; others appeal more.
16:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
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JUPITER DES BORDES has run with plenty of credit since joining the Richard Hobson stable from France and was well backed when third at Warwick last time out. The switch to better ground here looks like a plus and he gets the vote ahead of Intimate, who goes slightly up in trip, having gone close at Hereford last time out. Jackpot D'athou could be interesting on his chase debut, but he will need to improve on recent form.
ZERO TOLERANCE has been shaping up well in this sphere and may be able to dictate back down in trip in this small field. Jupiter des Bordes is of firm interest, while market support for the well-handicapped La Domaniale might be significant.
Richard Hobson's French recruit JUPITER DES BORDES is taken to build on a promising Warwick third and get off the mark over fences.
(1) Queenofthejukebox 2/1, Second in a point and built on promising start in this sphere at Aintree when easily winning at Wetherby (soft) in November. Creditable 6¾ lengths fifth of 10 to Kingston Queen in listed bumper at Market Rasen (good to soft) in January. Likely to be thereabouts. Wetherby winner and fifth in Listed latest; should be very competitive despite penalty.
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2nd (5) (11/4 +66%) Gidge
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(5) Gidge 11/4, Soldier of Fortune mare. Half-sister to dual bumper winner/smart hurdler Crambo. Dam French 17f-19f hurdle/chase winner. One to take seriously on debut. Makes obvious paper appeal, being a sister to connections' smart Crambo.
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3rd (4) (7/1 +42%) Flamingo Grove
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(4) Flamingo Grove 7/1, Point winner. 13/2 and tongue strap on, fifth of 11 in bumper at Warwick (soft) in November. Off since. Easy Irish point win; faded into fifth on bumper debut in November but retains potential.
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4th (8) (16/1 +60%) Kayleigh
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(8) Kayleigh 16/1, Jukebox Jury mare. Dam (c109/h101), 2½m chase winner (stayed 3¼m), sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Three Ways. Stable not a regular source of bumper winners. Yard not a regular source of bumper winners and likely best watched.
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5th (6) (100/1 +0%) Izakaya
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(6) Izakaya 100/1, 66/1, ninth of 10 in bumper at Ascot (good) on debut 28 days ago. 66-1 when well held on Ascot debut four weeks ago; outsider again.
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6th (13) (16/1 +0%) Sharp Glance
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(13) Sharp Glance 16/1, Fair form at best in 2 bumpers and vulnerable unless finding improvement. Only fair form at best both starts; likely vulnerable here.
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7th (14) (50/1 -52%) Topsout
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(14) Topsout 50/1, Telescope filly. Dam (h90) 3m hurdle winner. Jockey bookings would suggest that On Top Of The Moon is the stable first string. On Top Of The Moon probably stable first string but betting will provide some clues.
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8th (7) (18/1 -13%) Jetty May
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(7) Jetty May 18/1, £45,000 recruit after finishing second in an Irish point in November. One of 2 interesting runners for Fergal O'Brien. Second in Irish point in October; interesting to see how she compares in betting to Gidge.
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9th (9) (40/1 -150%) Mouthshuteyesopen
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(9) Mouthshuteyesopen 40/1, £15,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in January. The betting should help guide to expectations on Rules debut. £15,000 purchase after Irish point win in January; worth a look in betting.
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10th (2) (18/1 -13%) Annie Hathaway
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(2) Annie Hathaway 18/1, Promising second on Warwick debut in November. Raced too freely when well here the following month and now fitted with a hood. Second on Warwick debut but well beaten over this C&D since; has a hood added now.
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11th (3) (9/1 +0%) Brooklyn Callin
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9/1(+0%)
(3) Brooklyn Callin 9/1, £42,000 buy after winning an Irish point in November. Joined a leading stable for her Rules career. Won four-runner point in November; joined a good yard for her rules career.
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12th (10) (10/1 +17%) On Top Of The Moon
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(10) On Top Of The Moon 10/1, Pether's Moon mare. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Vienna Court and bumper winner/fair hurdler Spring Meadow. Yard gets bumper winners and seemingly preferred by Sam Twiston-Davies to Topsout. Good pedigree and the choice of Sam Twiston-Davies from yard's pair.
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QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX didn't do herself any favours when racing wide on the home turn at Market Rasen last time out, but she did well to rally for fifth and this drop in grade looks like an ideal opportunity. Queensworthy represents top connections on her Rules debut and is expected to be in the mix. Another well-related sort, being a half-sister to the stable's Grade 1-winner Crambo, Gidge must enter calculations, as well as Brooklyn Callin.
Dan Skelton has been mopping up in bumpers this season so the vote goes to his point recruit QUEENSWORTHY before any betting clues are known. Brooklyn Callin has a similar profile to the selection, while previous bumper winner Queenofthejukebox ought to be very competitive under the penalty. Gidge and On Top of The Moon also make paper appeal in an interesting end to Midlands National day.
The strength in the betting behind ROCK SENSATION on her C&D debut suggests she's well regarded and she's given another chance.
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