Uttoxeter Races & Results Tomform Thursday 6th June 2024
There were 35 Races on Thursday 6th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 6th June 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(5) Dr Seb 9/4, Rather green in 2 bumpers but fair form in pair of maiden hurdles 20 months apart, shaping as if this longer trip would suit when third (16.5f) in November. Again looked a stayer over 20.6f since so this further step up in distance should suit. Stamina for this far is unproven and his pedigree casts some doubts on that score.
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2nd (9) (50/1 -52%) Westbrook Lad
50
50/1(-52%)
(9) Westbrook Lad 50/1, Displayed more temperament than ability so far and a doubtful stayer over this trip given how hard he pulls. Made no impact in a low-grade handicap at Bangor last time and up against it in a novice.
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3rd (10) (7/1 +7%) Youlneverwalkalone
7
7/1(+7%)
(10) Youlneverwalkalone 7/1, Clear signs of ability in bumpers last year and some encouragement when fourth in a novice at Ludlow (21.2f) on hurdling debut. Disappointing twice since, though. Will need to return to the form he showed when fourth in a Ludlow maiden; now tongue tied.
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4th (4) (125/1 -150%) Champetre
125
125/1(-150%)
(4) Champetre 125/1, Fair bumper performer for Harry Whittington but limited impact completed start over hurdles. Respectable bumper form for Harry Whittington but pulled up/tailed off on last three runs.
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5th (1) (9/4 +25%) Artiste D'ainay
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(1) Artiste D'ainay 9/4, Fair hurdler who has finished in the money on each of his 7 start in this sphere. Having won a point, he did falter close home starting out for new yard at Fontwell last month. Re-application of tongue tie may help in that regard up in trip. Below his best Irish form when well held in a good-ground maiden at Fontwell last month.
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6th (8) (10/1 +0%) The Brickey Ranger
10
10/1(+0%)
(8) The Brickey Ranger 10/1, Winning pointer who made a sound start to Rules career when runner-up in a hunter at Tramore in April. Since moved yards and now goes hurdling at a realistic level. Runner-up in two points on either side of going close in a 2m6f hunter chase at Tramore.
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7th (6) (10/3 -33%) Impatient
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(6) Impatient 10/3, Quite expensive as a store horse and showed plenty to work on when second in a Newcastle bumper in December 2022. Also found only one too good sent hurdling in October but hasn't stood much racing and having had a wind op (also tongue tied) he was disappointing last month. Up in trip. Twice runner-up and perhaps not seen to best effect after a break at Ffos Las.
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|PU| (7) (200/1 -150%) Lucky Stripe
200
200/1(-150%)
(7) Lucky Stripe 200/1, Yorgunnabelucky gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler So Many Roads. Dam, winning pointer, half-sister to fairly useful 3m hurdle winner Teeton Babysham. Unplaced completed starts in points. Tried to refuse when unseating in his penultimate point and was then pulled up next time.
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|PU| (2) (200/1 -100%) Bold Yeoman
200
200/1(-100%)
(2) Bold Yeoman 200/1, £1,500 3-y-o, Youmzain gelding. Half-brother to modest 3¼m chase winner Dangan des Champs and a point winner. Looked badly in need of the experience in a bumper and well held sent hurdling 3 weeks ago. Blinkers quickly applied. Tailed off in a Newcastle bumper and maiden hurdle at Ffos Las; now blinkered.
14:13 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle
(Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
DR SEB just about sets the standard in this contest with an official rating of 107 after finishing a well-beaten third at Market Rasen in March. Olly Murphy's seven-year-old takes a further step up in trip, which could unlock the improvement needed to get off the mark today. Artiste D'ainay produced a fair effort when hitting the frame over an extended 2m5f at Fontwell last month and he should go well, while Impatient is another to keep an eye on.
DR SEB doesn't do anything quickly so this further step up in trip could be just what he needs to open his account. Impatient and Artiste d'Ainay are the main threats on form, though The Brickey Ranger warrants a market check starting out for Ryan Potter.
Another chance is given to IMPATIENT, who found little fluency in his jumping after an early stumble at Ffos Las but can do better.
(6) Foxinthebox 17/2, Won a 25f Huntingdon maiden in May 2022 and probably needed the run after 2 years off when well held at Kempton (24.5f, good to soft) last month. Runner-up on sole start in points, he should have a future in this sphere. Maiden hurdle winner; recently back from a long absence and shaped okay; chase debut.
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1st (5) (5/2 +17%) Get Up Mush
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(5) Get Up Mush 5/2, Third on sole outing in Irish points and showed a good turn of foot to get off the mark over hurdles at Wetherby (19.7f) last February. Unable to progress next time, but is still rough around the edges and ought to make a better chaser. Respected returning from 14 months off (has had a wind op). Lightly raced winning hurdler and bred to make a chaser; had wind op during long absence.
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2nd (1) (17/2 -13%) Opening Bid
8.5
17/2(-13%)
(1) Opening Bid 17/2, Won 5 times over fences last term and posted solid fourth back from 6 months off at Chepstow (19.4f, good) in April. Underperformed back hurdling at Warwick last month and quickly heads back over the larger obstacles. Rare start for him over hurdles these days last time out; others still preferred.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -140%) Olivers Travels
12
12/1(-140%)
(4) Olivers Travels 12/1, Successful both starts in bumpers and off the mark over hurdles at Worcester (23f) in September. Disappointed on his handicap debut the following month, but shaped well on return at Perth last month, making a chance-ending mistake 2 out. Worth considering on chase debut. Running well when clouting two out at Perth latest but that was over 3m2f.
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4th (3) (9/1 -13%) Yes Indeed
9
9/1(-13%)
(3) Yes Indeed 9/1, Fairly useful winning chaser in France and some decent placed efforts for this yard. However, he made little impact on his first start over hurdles in Britain at Southwell just over 6 weeks ago so will need to bounce back. Handicapper given him a chance. Very well handicapped should the new visor trigger a return to form.
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5th (2) (10/3 -33%) Kilta
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10/3(-33%)
(2) Kilta 10/3, Showed much improved form to get off the mark on handicap hurdle debut at Southwell in March and belied his position 12 lb out of the weights as he justified support to make a successful debut over fences at Cartmel (21.2f, soft) 8 days ago. May take some stopping under a penalty. Beat two rivals from out of the weights last week; 6lb well-in even with the penalty.
14:43 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4)
21f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
GET UP MUSH has had an up and down career so far, with his standout effort coming when he was victorious over the smaller obstacles at Wetherby in February last year. Dan Skelton's six-year-old has undergone a wind operation since he was last seen 444 days ago and now makes his handicap/chase debut, which could spark the improvement needed to defy his mark of 110. The main danger might be Kilta, who was racing from 12lb out of the handicap when scoring by a length in a class 3 event at Cartmel last time and, despite carrying a 7lb penalty today, he is still 5lb lower than for that victory. Opening Bid can prove best of the rest.
A few in with chances but KILTA made the perfect start over fences (from 12 lb out of the weights) when scoring at Cartmel last week so, with improvement on the cards, Sam England's charge is fancied to follow up under a penalty at the expense of Get Up Mush, who makes his chase debut/reappearance for the red-hot Skelton team. Olivers Travels, who is another newcomer to chasing, completes the shortlist.
An absence doesn't usually stop one of Dan Skelton's and GET UP MUSH is bred to do well in this discipline.
(5) Theirshegoes 9/1, Still to get her head in front but did run up to her best (briefly looked most likely winner) when fourth in 11-runner novices' handicap at Musselburgh (19.8f) in February. Interesting connections opt for a return to minimum trip back from a break and not discounted. Has the ability to cope with this mark and perhaps this sharper test will suit.
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2nd (9) (22/1 -83%) Milajess
22
22/1(-83%)
(9) Milajess 22/1, Modest form at best over hurdles for Michael Griffin in Ireland and bettered previous efforts for current yard when third at Musselburgh in January. Mixed bag since but much more encouraging signs at Sedgefield (16.8f) 4 weeks ago, in mix when bad mistake 2 out. One to bear in mind. Her third and fourth finishes earlier this year were remote; has fared less well since.
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3rd (1) (5/1 -11%) Just Dottie
5
5/1(-11%)
(1) Just Dottie 5/1, Offered little in bumper/on Flat but found her feet over hurdles for this yard, better for her reappearance when landing mares' handicap at Perth (16.2f) for second successive year 3 weeks ago. Up 5 lb as a result but claims if arriving in same form. Raised 5lb for Perth and this new mark has found her out before; still respected.
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4th (3) (22/1 -83%) On Se Calme
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) On Se Calme 22/1, Irish point winner who ran out an easy winner of a mares' maiden hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) in October. However, she found things tougher switched to a handicap at Huntingdon (20.6f) a month later. Steps back down in trip for return. Hereford maiden winner and there were excuses on her subsequent handicap debut.
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5th (6) (66/1 -100%) At A Pinch
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66/1(-100%)
(6) At A Pinch 66/1, Yet to offer much in a handful of starts for this yard, well held at Fontwell (17.7f) 21 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to have positive effect now. Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year, the last time she sported a hood.
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6th (7) (100/1 -733%) Vision Of Hope
100
100/1(-733%)
(7) Vision Of Hope 100/1, Recorded narrow successes at Huntingdon and Market Rasen for James Owen last summer. Holding form well in staying handicaps on Flat for current yard in recent weeks and she's not out of things returned to this discipline. Fair fourth at Fakenham in April and two competitive runs on the Flat have followed.
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7th (10) (400/1 -3536%) Well Done Dani
400
400/1(-3536%)
(10) Well Done Dani 400/1, Dual hurdles winner during 2023 and respectable return from 10 months off when fourth of 6 in a C&D handicap in April. Shade disappointing she couldn't build on that at Huntingdon (15.8f) latest but she comes here operating from last winning mark and better showing not ruled out. Dual winner; guard has dropped in two runs after a break but she could be fitter this time.
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8th (4) (450/1 -5900%) Morning Fortune
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450/1(-5900%)
(4) Morning Fortune 450/1, Placed on second of 2 starts in Irish points and displayed promise on 2 of her 3 starts in maiden/novice hurdles this spring, fifth of 14 in a Hereford maiden (16.2f) 13 days ago. Switch to handicaps a plus but she is bred to be suited by further. Under 4l away in latest maiden and doesn't look overburdened for h'cap debut on that form.
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9th (11) (350/1 -2088%) Lenebane
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350/1(-2088%)
(11) Lenebane 350/1, Maiden hurdler who never figured when ninth of 10 in handicap at Market Rasen (16.6f) 4 weeks ago. However, that was her first start for 3 months and feasible to think she'll be sharper with that run under her belt. Comes here operating from career-low mark. Has performed okay in two of seven handicaps but doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.
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10th (8) (400/1 -1900%) Ruler Of The River
400
400/1(-1900%)
(8) Ruler Of The River 400/1, Maiden on the Flat who stayed on well to open her account in a juvenile maiden at Kelso (16.2f) in March. Fit from pair of spins on Flat but below best in selling handicap at Cartmel (17.2f) 8 days ago. Struggled in handicaps under both codes since winning a juvenile hurdle in March.
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11th (2) (350/1 -13900%) Symbolic Spirit
350
350/1(-13900%)
(2) Symbolic Spirit 350/1, A fair maiden hurdler for Amy Murphy who got off the mark at third attempt for new yard under a forceful ride in 10-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (16.2f) last month, all out to hold on. More needed from revised mark but she may yet have more to offer for this yard. Up 6lb for narrow Hereford success but the runner-up had won his previous race.
15:13 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
JUST DOTTIE went clear to score by over six lengths in this grade at Perth last month and she may have been let off lightly with only a 5lb rise for that victory. Mike Smith's mare looks to have lots in her favour once again and she looks difficult to oppose. Symbolic Spirit did just enough to be successful by a head at Hereford on his latest outing and she is 6lb higher now, but she should remain competitive, while Vision Of Hope can pick up any pieces.
THEIRSHEGOES has yet to get her head in front but there has been enough in her efforts (often travels strongly) to suggest a well-run race at the minimum trip could well play to her strengths and she shades the vote in an open-looking mares' handicap. Last-time-out winners Just Dottie and Symbolic Spirit are others to consider, with Milajess also making some appeal having shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests at Sedgefield last time.
The suggestion is THEIRSHEGOES who has been moving okay in her races but not getting home over longer trips.
(11) Love That 25/1, Point winner who posted a good fourth of 10 in novice hurdle at Perth (20.2f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut and needs considering. Maiden point winner; fair form over hurdles; quite interesting on handicap debut.
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1st (8) (11/2 -83%) Faithfulflyer
5.5
11/2(-83%)
(8) Faithfulflyer 11/2, Got back on track when landing 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kelso (20.9f, good) 29 days ago, quickening clear. Up 7 lb but still holds very good claims. Back to form to win at Kelso last time; that form is sound; has a chance off 7lb higher.
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2nd (7) (7/1 +50%) Charlie's Glance
7
7/1(+50%)
(7) Charlie's Glance 7/1, In decent nick over hurdles/fences until coming in only seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (15.8f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed. All wins at around 2m; decent third after a break over 2m4f in April; wouldn't rule out.
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3rd (2) (7/4 +68%) World Of Dreams
1.75
7/4(+68%)
(2) World Of Dreams 7/4, Went backwards from last month's reappearance when thirteenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.4f, good to soft) 37 days ago. Has a bit to prove. Dual bumper/novice hurdle winner; below best since 809-day break but on a good mark now.
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4th (1) (13/2 +7%) Jaramillo
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(1) Jaramillo 13/2, Unreliable sort. Creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (19.6f, good) 28 days ago but needs to back it up now. Last win was Feb 2023; best run for a while when second at Huntingdon last time; chance.
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5th (5) (350/1 -4018%) Two To Tango
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350/1(-4018%)
(5) Two To Tango 350/1, Lightly-raced maiden who was in good form until pulled up in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good to soft) 67 days ago. Needs to bounce back after a break. Promise in novice/maiden hurdles; bled from the nose when pulled up on h'cap debut; chance.
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6th (3) (9/1 -50%) Bullets Hill
9
9/1(-50%)
(3) Bullets Hill 9/1, Scored decisively at Exeter/Ffos Las in April but went without his usual cheekpieces when pulled up on his chasing debut at Ffos Las last time. Headgear refitted now so needs considering back in this sphere. Made all to win at Exeter and Ffos Las in April; up 14lb; pulled up on chase debut latest.
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7th (6) (400/1 -1900%) Masked Crusader
400
400/1(-1900%)
(6) Masked Crusader 400/1, Landed a pair of novice hurdles in 2022. Temperament has come under suspicion since and only seventh of nine at Carlisle (2m3f) 68 days ago. More is required after a lay-off. Winning pointer/novice hurdler but patchy form over hurdles and fences recently.
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8th (10) (450/1 -3114%) Ironopolis
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450/1(-3114%)
(10) Ironopolis 450/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles who was pulled up when tried visored in 2m Kelso handicap last time. Cheekpieces go back on for his handicap debut with something to prove. AW Flat winner; pulled op on soft last time but better judged on good third in October.
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|PU| (9) (100/1 -300%) Big Bad Bear
100
100/1(-300%)
(9) Big Bad Bear 100/1, First run since leaving Nicky Richards when pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (20.2f, soft) 42 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time now and it's 11 runs since his last win in 2022. Has won five hurdle races but has lost his form; tried in blinkers on 2nd run for new yard.
15:43 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BULLETS HILL was progressing nicely over hurdles with a brace of victories at Exeter and Ffos Las in the space of three days in April, before disappointing on his chasing debut at the latter venue on his latest start. Switching back to timber appears the right move and the extra half a mile could unlock further potential. World Of Dreams was fancied to run well at the Punchestown Festival when finishing down the field and is expected to find this an easier assignment, while Two To Tango is another capable of a decent showing.
FAITHFULFLYER came clear in good style at Kelso and could follow up if in the same form. Bullets Hill can do better back hurdling, while Love That is a possible improver now handicapping for a good yard.
This can go to the unexposed TWO TO TANGO who shaped with considerable promise when second in a Newbury maiden hurdle in January.
(4) Fair Frontieres 5/1, More miss than hit this year and doesn't look the force of old. Mark has become more appealing, however, and latest third at Kempton was much more like it. Worth considering. Three wins in 2021; didn't progress; on a good mark now and fair 3rd at Kempton last time.
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(5) (9/4 +25%) Kintail
2.25
9/4(+25%)
(5) Kintail 9/4, Scored in a bumper and on hurdling debut at Warwick and showed improved form at Cheltenham on penultimate outing. Disappointing on handicap debut at Lingfield 4 months ago but could get back on track after a break. Bumper/novice hurdle winner in 2023; below par on h'cap debut in Jan; off since; new trip.
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1st (3) (7/2 +36%) Edison Kent
3.5
7/2(+36%)
(3) Edison Kent 7/2, Off the mark for current yard at Fakenham in December and right back on track when runner-up at Huntingdon 16 days ago. Should make his presence felt again. 2-21 over hurdles; winner in December; pulled up next twice; good run latest; a possible.
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2nd (10) (15/8 +32%) Wavering Down
1.875
15/8(+32%)
(10) Wavering Down 15/8, Arrives on the up and travelled like one that's ahead of his mark when runner-up at Warwick a month ago. Looks sure to go well again. Not won since 2022; several good runs since including when second last time; contender.
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3rd (2) (10/1 +0%) Royal Pretender
10
10/1(+0%)
(2) Royal Pretender 10/1, Relatively unexposed over staying trips and returned with good second at Exeter. Out of sorts subsequently, though. Not won since 2021 and below form since good second last October; questions to answer.
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4th (7) (33/1 +34%) Storm Nelson
33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Storm Nelson 33/1, Won 5 of his 8 starts during a very good spell with Sandy Thomson. Far more miss than hit for current stable, though. Blinkers go on. Five wins for Sandy Thomson (latest in Jan 2023); disappointing since; blinkers now tried.
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5th (8) (350/1 -3789%) Front View
350
350/1(-3789%)
(8) Front View 350/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Joseph O'Brien back in 2020/21 and, having dropped in the weights, offered some encouraging signs that he retains ability last season. Interesting if the market speaks in his favour after a break with cheekpieces on. Formerly useful 2m hurdler/chaser; stays 3m; cheekpieces tried; each-way chance.
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6th (9) (15/2 +77%) Breaking Waves
7.5
15/2(+77%)
(9) Breaking Waves 15/2, Untrustworthy individual for Harry Whittington and hasn't made any sort of impact as yet for current yard. Has had a break. Acts on any ground and fair run in headgear (retained) on latest start (February).
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|PU| (1) (150/1 -200%) Calagogo
150
150/1(-200%)
(1) Calagogo 150/1, Last of 11 in novice chase at Galway (22.5f, good, 22/1). Off 22 months. Switches from chase to hurdles. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Has work to do. Three hurdle wins in 2021; lost his way since; best watched on yard debut after long break.
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|PU| (6) (400/1 -506%) Column Of Fire
400
400/1(-506%)
(6) Column Of Fire 400/1, Finished lame at Doncaster 15 months ago having left Gordon Elliott cheaply. Last of 4 finishers completed start in points, fell last time. Obviously has plenty to prove for new trainer. Formerly a very useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott; not as good these days; best watched.
16:18 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
It seems an interesting move for KINTAIL to be running at this time of the year, having not run up to scratch on his handicap bow at Lingfield in January behind Inthewaterside. Nicky Henderson's gelding may well have been inconvenienced by softer ground and promises to be suited by a step up in distance. Edison Kent bounced back when runner-up at Huntingdon on his return from a break. The eight-year-old is capable of being in the mix, with Fair Frontieres and Wavering Down completing the shortlist.
KINTAIL disappointed at Lingfield last time but remains with potential and appeals as the sort to benefit from a break, so he can get back on the up to get the better of the in-form Wavering Down, who travelled with purpose at Warwick. Front View is one to note if strong in the betting.
Last month's Warwick runner-up WAVERING DOWN looks a solid contender with Edison Kent also worth considering.
(13) Yesnosorry 80/1, Runner-up over hurdles at Plumpton (15.9f) last March but has been pulled up on all 3 starts over fences. 3 lb out of the handicap. Second in a soft ground 2m handicap hurdle but pulled up in all three chases.
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1st (1) (8/1 -191%) Phil De Pail
8
8/1(-191%)
(1) Phil De Pail 8/1, Failed to show much in 3 starts over hurdles since returning from a lengthy absence in February and having been towards the head of the betting for his chase debut, was let down by his jumping when unseating mid-race at Warwick (24f, good) 26 days ago. Too soon to write him off. Well treated on best hurdles form; no surprised if he is involved, granted a clear round..
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2nd (3) (22/1 -38%) Hey Brother
22
22/1(-38%)
(3) Hey Brother 22/1, Runner-up in an Irish point before running to a fair level when making the frame both starts in bumpers. Cut little ice over hurdles, though, and similar story both starts over fences, including on debut for this yard. Promise in bumpers and a hurdle; needs to be much better that his first two chase starts..
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3rd (6) (14/1 -75%) Batman For Ever
14
14/1(-75%)
(6) Batman For Ever 14/1, Fair winning hurdler/chaser at up to 2½m in France in 2021 but didn't offer much for Rebecca Menzies and in 2 starts again over hurdles for this yard earlier this year. Point winner since and third last time. Won a point in April but moderate form both under rules and in point either side of that..
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4th (7) (8/1 +43%) Dirk Gently
8
8/1(+43%)
(7) Dirk Gently 8/1, Placed in 3 handicaps last summer. Temperament has long been under suspicion, though, and went with little encouragement back over hurdles after 7 months off at Kelso last month. Never involved over hurdles on his reappearance last month; bit to prove..
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5th (5) (125/1 -1823%) Hattons Gardens
125
125/1(-1823%)
(5) Hattons Gardens 125/1, Mixed record over hurdles but winner of fifth start between the flags and made an encouraging debut over fences when fourth at Southwell last month, making his effort earlier than ideal. In capable hands and is open to improvement as a chaser. This longer trip may be beneficial and he has dropped to a workable mark; each-way player..
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6th (4) (125/1 -89%) Friends Don't Ask
125
125/1(-89%)
(4) Friends Don't Ask 125/1, Dual winner in 2021/22 for Martin Smith but doesn't seem to retain much ability these days, remote third at Fontwell 11 days ago. Impossible to recommend based on his last four starts since joining his current trainer..
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7th (2) (100/1 -1900%) Jeteye
100
100/1(-1900%)
(2) Jeteye 100/1, Runner-up on completed start in points and in handicap hurdle at Southwell in April. Ran poorly over fences there next time (again well backed) but no shock were he to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces. Pulled up on chase debut; competitive mark if he can get round this time; not written off..
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8th (8) (400/1 -1900%) Daranova
400
400/1(-1900%)
(8) Daranova 400/1, Back-to-back winner at Bangor 2 years ago but largely struggled since. Career-low mark and yard form are the positives. Dual 3m chase winner; well below par last three starts; much more needed..
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9th (11) (400/1 -1500%) Lough Salt
400
400/1(-1500%)
(11) Lough Salt 400/1, Successful twice in 3m handicap chases at Doncaster in early-2022. Form patchy since, and this veteran is opposable from 2 lb out of the handicap. Still throws in an occasional good run but has to shrug off three below-par performances..
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|PU| (10) (300/1 -971%) Cobra Commander
300
300/1(-971%)
(10) Cobra Commander 300/1, Won a brace of handicap chases in April 2022 but has drawn a blank since and he's basically not one to rely on, well-held seventh of 10 in handicap chase (10/1) at Warwick (24f, good to soft) 7 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Has struggled to get in a serious blow in his last three starts, the latest over 3m..
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|PU| (12) (350/1 -2400%) Ideal De Romay
350
350/1(-2400%)
(12) Ideal De Romay 350/1, Successful at the third attempt in Irish points but has little form under Rules. 3 lb out of the handicap. Irish point winner; poor form over hurdles but may improve going chasing back up in trip..
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|PU| (9) (350/1 -1650%) Talkingthetalk
350
350/1(-1650%)
(9) Talkingthetalk 350/1, Unreliable type and well held last 3 starts, including on return last month. However, she's 2 from 2 around here (off 1 lb lower) so big run wouldn't surprise. C&D winner last year when 1lb higher; tailed off on last month's reappearance..
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|PU| (14) (450/1 -3650%) Hey Day Baby
450
450/1(-3650%)
(14) Hey Day Baby 450/1, £45,000 buy after winning last of 4 starts in Irish points but has yet to make an impact under Rules. 3 lb out of the handicap on chase bow. Irish point winner; little worthwhile form under rules; has it to prove on chase debut..
16:50 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
A tentative vote goes to PHIL DE PAIL, who was unlucky not to get off the mark over hurdles and was going well from the front when unseating his rider six out at Warwick in this sphere last time. The seven-year-old gets to run off an unchanged mark and he is narrowly preferred to Hey Day Baby and Hey Brother, who is entitled to improve on his first start for new connections at Hexham. Hattons Gardens and Lough Salt cannot be ruled out either.
HATTONS GARDENS made an encouraging debut over fences when fourth at Southwell so makes the most appeal with most of his rivals arriving with something to prove. Talkingthetalk is a potential danger given her 100% record around here, while Daranova is running off a reduced mark for an in-form yard.
The suggestion is PHIL DE PAIL, who remains well treated from his hurdles form and, if jumping around, can atone for his recent mishap.
(2) Jack's A Legend , Off 10 months before getting off the mark in 4-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (15.8f, heavy) in November but wasn't in same form at Newbury last time and returns from further 3-month absence now. Drops 2lb to a mark that would give him claims if able to repeat his penultimate effort..
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(10) (20/1 -43%) George Mallory
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(10) George Mallory 20/1, Opened account over C&D last summer but looked badly in need of run, on first start since, when last of 13 at Cartmel 8 days ago. Makes limited appeal. Tailed off after a lengthy break last month; more needed..
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1st (9) (9/1 +18%) Lucky Lover Boy
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(9) Lucky Lover Boy 9/1, Scored 4 times (including over C&D) in 2022 but been generally disappointing since. Back on a lenient mark but percentage call is to look elsewhere. Beaten favourite when dropped in grade at Sedgefield latest and this is no easier task..
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2nd (8) (12/1 -85%) Chef De Troupe
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12/1(-85%)
(8) Chef De Troupe 12/1, Belied market weakness when returning to winning ways in 6-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (soft) 11 days ago. More on plate under 7 lb penalty now, though. Won over C&D on his first hurdles start since 2022; penalised for that but respected..
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3rd (11) (10/1 +64%) Rock On Tommy
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(11) Rock On Tommy 10/1, Three-time C&D winner but comes here out of sorts and is hard to recommend. Well treated on C&D winning form from last year but plenty to prove after recent efforts..
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4th (4) (13/2 +0%) Ambassador
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(4) Ambassador 13/2, Won for third time over C&D when landing 7-runner handicap hurdle (soft) 33 days ago. 5 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. Kept on well when scoring here latest; up 5lb and same claimer now claims 3lb less.
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5th (7) (9/4 +25%) Orchestra
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(7) Orchestra 9/4, Fair performer on Flat who matched his best form over timber when close second of 11 in handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 19 days ago. Just 1 lb higher now and is one for shortlist. Headed close home over C&D (good to soft) latest; up 1lb; player..
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6th (1) (18/1 -80%) Ve Day
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(1) Ve Day 18/1, Sole success came in 4-runner event last year and finished well held, back from 7 months off, in Kempton handicap hurdle 45 days ago. Now tried in blinkers for first time. Gets a slight ease in grade here; blinkers go on and he could have a big say..
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7th (6) (16/1 -60%) Kentucky Bluegrass
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(6) Kentucky Bluegrass 16/1, Fairly useful on the Flat for David O'Meara and posted much his best effort in this sphere when third of 14 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Goes handicapping now and may have more to offer. Initial mark likely to demand improvement but no surprise if he is thereabouts..
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8th (3) (33/1 -136%) Never No Trouble
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(3) Never No Trouble 33/1, Largely consistent sort who clearly wasn't 100% on the day when last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8) in November. Not the easiest to win with, though. Blinkers reapplied. Reappears on a 2lb lower mark than where she left off last November; not ruled out..
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9th (5) (9/2 +25%) Defence Witness
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(5) Defence Witness 9/2, Won sole start in points and showed fairly useful form when landing a Catterick bumper on Rules debut in November. Made the frame both starts in this sphere since and remains with potential on switch to handicapping. Back in trip for handicap debut and is a player from what could prove a handy mark..
17:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
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The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Denied by the narrowest of margins over C&D last time out, ORCHESTRA can gain compensation on this occasion off a 1lb higher mark. The four-year-old has done well without winning since beginning his career in this sphere for new connections and he gets the vote ahead of unexposed handicap debutant Defence Witness and Ambassador, who was a comfortable winner over track and trip last month.
ORCHESTRA did little wrong when nabbed on the line here last month and can gain compensation. Handicap debutants Kentucky Bluegrass and Defence Witness head the list of dangers.
The suggestion is DEFENCE WITNESS (nap), who has shown promise and may have got in lightly.
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