June 05 / 17.05 Uttoxeter

17.05

Good

Quinnbet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Quinnbet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: /4334- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Last win was a two-runner handicap off a 9lb higher mark at Carlisle in December 2023 (2m1f, good to soft; started at 2-5); plenty of decent form since, including on last four runs over hurdles; conditions suit; each-way chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

4th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

14:10 Catterick

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: David Thompson

8-59, although his last win came in a two-runner affair at Carlisle (2m1f; 2-5 favourite; all out) in December 2023; latest Carlisle sixth (beaten 15l; 50-1) not overly inspiring; others more obvious.

10/1

6th

7

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Russian Virtue

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Thompson

Has won six times over hurdles, the latest a two-runner affair over C&D (good to soft) in December 2023; a couple of fair runs for this yard last year but pulled up when last seen out in January (reportedly never travelling); others appeal more.

20/1

4

25th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Russian Virtue

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: David Thompson

On a long losing spell and form figures of 246 this term reflect that a turnaround of sorts is required; admittedly appears well treated if that resurgence materialises, being 7lb below last winning mark.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41336-

Last run: 108 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has had just five runs over jumps, winning a Sedgefield maiden hurdle over 2m4f in November (good); sound run when third over this sort of trip at Catterick next time but well beaten on handicap debut and on the Flat since; a bit to prove now.
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Verdict Starting price

5

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

13:55 Wetherby

Reel Rosie

11st 5lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

On a reduced mark and she took a step back in the right direction at Sedgefield in November in this headgear combination, but she was still soundly beaten in third and needs to build on that effort today.

20/1

9th

3

30th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:37 Sedgefield

Reel Rosie

11st 13lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Not firing on all cylinders this year but her respectable fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) 19 days ago was a step back in the right direction and it's worth remembering that her only hurdle win was gained over this C&D.

11/2

2

11th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:35 Uttoxeter

Reel Rosie

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Out of form on the Flat/over hurdles in the spring and, following a three-month break, fell in early stages of a recent chase; should cope if there's rain about but needs to get career back on track.

12/1

Form: P/885/

Last run: 629 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Showed fair form over hurdles for Conor O'Dwyer in Ireland, best run when third of 13 in a Punchestown maiden on debut (2m4f, soft/heavy); didn't progress, although fair fifth in headgear in a Ballinrobe handicap on final start in September 2023 (2m6f, good); off since, and perhaps best watched down in trip on stable debut; tongue-tie tried.
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4

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Broken Bond

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Showed fair form over hurdles for Conor O'Dwyer in Ireland, best run when third of 13 in a Punchestown maiden on debut (2m4f, soft/heavy); didn't progress, although fair fifth in headgear in a Ballinrobe handicap on final start in September 2023 (2m6f, good); off since, and perhaps best watched down in trip on stable debut; tongue-tie tried.

20/1

4

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Broken Bond

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

Showed fair form over hurdles for Conor O'Dwyer in Ireland, best run when third of 13 in a Punchestown maiden on debut (2m4f, soft/heavy); didn't progress, although fair fifth in headgear in a Ballinrobe handicap on final start in September 2023 (2m6f, good); off since, and perhaps best watched down in trip on stable debut; tongue-tie tried.

20/1

5th

12

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 181y

16:15 Ballinrobe

Broken Bond

11st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Maiden after 7 hurdle starts; a bit better at Wexford last time when beaten 12l; down 2lb but needs to build upon that with cheekpieces added.

16/1

Form: 586-31 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
AW Flat winner who got off the mark on 12th run over hurdles at Worcester (2m, good) 13 days ago; obvious contender off 4lb higher mark here.
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2nd

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:51 Worcester

Scintillante

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual 2m course winner in early part of last season; has mixed record since and is not yet proven over this far but seemed to have benefited from a wind operation when close third of five here (2m, good) last month.

6/1

3rd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Dual C&D winner on good ground in early part of last season; below best on all three starts since returning from a break this spring, with his C&D run three weeks ago particularly disappointing, but he's well handicapped if a recent wind op proves successful.

9/2

6th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Scintillante

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Won twice here last summer and some sign of a return to form when fourth at Warwick last week; this mark isn't a gift but has each-way claims.

4/1

Form: 866-66 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, latest win coming off a 9lb higher mark in July 2024 (good); hasn't run up to his best in four starts this year but on a good mark now; no surprise if he were to stage a revival.
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Verdict Starting price

7

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

15:12 Cartmel

Ambassador

10st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Now 9lb lower than when making all over C&D (good) last August but his form has slumped since and a revival is needed.

12/1

9th

10

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ambassador

10st 10lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but form has slumped badly since and he has shown no sign of a revival in two runs since returning from a break in April.

66/1

8th

10

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Ambassador

10st 9lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Back to winning ways at Cartmel (2m1f) in August but his form has nosedived since, beating just one after a lay-off at Sedgefield (2m1f) 13 days ago.

33/1

Form: 5U/6P-

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; yet to win in 11 runs under rules and hasn't shown much in his two outings for this yard; plenty to prove at present.
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7

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Black Tonic

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

Ex-Irish; yet to win in 11 runs under rules and hasn't shown much in his two outings for this yard; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

7

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Black Tonic

10st 12lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Tom Gretton

Ex-Irish; yet to win in 11 runs under rules and hasn't shown much in his two outings for this yard; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

15:05 Warwick

Black Tonic

11st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tom Gretton

held up in rear, mistake 3rd, hit 4th, not fluent 5th

20/1

Form: 2973-7 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.
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6

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Yet to add to his juvenile hurdle win in 2022 and has not shown a great deal on two appearances for new stable this spring (2m4f/2mf); swaps blinkers for first-time visor here.

25/1

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

5th

9

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Penna Rossa

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 1-18 over hurdles; fair third at Ffos Las in January (2m4f, soft) but well beaten over same trip here after a break on stable debut last time; blinkers and tongue-tie back on (no improvement last time he wore them); others stronger.

16/1

Form: 746/3-

Last run: 389 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ex-Paul Webber; 0-6 over hurdles but creditable third in a Plumpton handicap (2m, good) in May last year when last seen out; chance off 4lb lower on stable debut.
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1st

3

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:07 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

Landed a gamble on stable debut over 2m here and might well have defied the 10lb rise on his return visit had he kept himself closer to the winner; up another 4lb but this longer trip promises to help him.

4/1

3

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

Still only a 6yo and, on stable debut, it was quite a gamble he landed when sent off odds-on for a C&D handicap (good to soft) a month ago, winning readily under a confident Sean Bowen; could still be well treated despite the 10lb hike.

9/4

10

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Crystal Mer

10st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Hughie Morrison

Ex-Paul Webber; 0-6 over hurdles but creditable third in a Plumpton handicap (2m, good) in May last year when last seen out; chance off 4lb lower on stable debut.

6/1

Form: /57-97 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon in August 2021 (1m7f, good to yielding); mainly disappointing since and has a tough task from 10lb out of the handicap; hood now tried.
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7th

11

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Whyzzat

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ex-Irish; won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon in August 2021 (1m7f, good to yielding); mainly disappointing since and has a tough task from 10lb out of the handicap; hood now tried.

50/1

11

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:05 Uttoxeter

Whyzzat

10st 2lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ex-Irish; won a maiden hurdle at Roscommon in August 2021 (1m7f, good to yielding); mainly disappointing since and has a tough task from 10lb out of the handicap; hood now tried.

50/1

7th

7

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Whyzzat

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Out of form over fences last spring and suffered another heavy defeat when reappearing over hurdles this month (raced too freely); sports refitted tongue-tie today; has too much to prove.

33/1

Non-runners

Junior Des Bordes, Cawthorne Cracker

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crystal Mer

The Times:

Scintillante

TOPSPEED:

Cawthorne Cracker

Daily Mail:

Junior Des Bordes

D Express:

Reel Rosie

Daily Mirror:

Russian Virtue

RP RATINGS:

Ambassador

LAMBOURN:

Crystal Mer

Telegraph:

Crystal Mer

The Guardian:

Crystal Mer

POSTDATA:

Cawthorne Cracker

The Sun:

Scintillante

The Star:

Scintillante

Daily Record:

Scintillante