July 27 / 14.07 Uttoxeter

14.07

Good

Roys Ices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Roys Ices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 53-P44

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles and her tendency to race too freely remains a worry but she comes here after two pretty good fourths at Perth (2m, good) this month and her current mark ought to be workable.
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6th

9

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:22 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Last year's winner (from 7lb lower); form figures here (2m-2m4f) this year read 544343; finished in front of two of these rivals (Try Them and Nobotheratall) when a keeping-on third to Inappropriate over C&D latest; eased 1lb, and is back on her last winning mark (Hexham).

7/1

3rd

6

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:20 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was placed off 1lb higher in a bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) in July and was respectable fourth in Class 2 C&D contest last month; each-way claims at least.

7/1

4th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 2

16:05 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 3lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who was seemingly back in good form when close third in bunch-finish here (2m4f, good) five weeks ago; up in grade today but remains on a good mark; no surprise if she features.

13/2

Form: 772-37

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire when last in action but was placed in her first two handicaps (2m3f/2m5f, good) and has possibilities if back on song over today's shorter trip.
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5th

3

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:49 Stratford

Granny Hawkins

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

2m hat-trick in November-April last term, with the final leg at this track; close third at Market Rasen in July but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Southwell 16 days ago.

8/1

5th

8

1st Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Granny Hawkins

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Completed a hat-trick at Stratford (2m) in April; continued her progress on her return with a close third of seven in 2m1f handicap at Market Rasen in July; goes well off a break too so she merits serious consideration.

7/2

3rd

2

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Granny Hawkins

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Progressive mare who kept on well at Stratford (2m, good) in April to complete a hat-trick; absent for 11 weeks since but latest 6lb rise does not look excessive and the return to a right-handed track should be no issue; respected.

5/2

Form: 212-23

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

Milajess

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained a breakthrough success at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and has continued in very good form, third of 12 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; cheekpieces replace blinkers and she's a likely player after a break.

4/1

3rd

6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Milajess

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.

12/1

2

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Milajess

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Beat last weekend's winner Tara Iti at Sedgefield in April (2m1f, good); similar form in finishing second the last twice and although some 13l behind Auntie Maggie in her penultimate race, she has a hefty swing in the weights with that rival; regularly partnered by Joshua Thompson.

4/1

Form: 54-U22 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider.
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4th

12

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider.

13/2

2nd

15

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Bluebella

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Sole win was in May 2023 but that was a clearcut success over C&D (good); still 3lb higher than for that win but she's had only two runs for current yard and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter last time; should get a good tow into this race and she's in the mix back at this track; tongue-tie reapplied and wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

5

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Only won the once and that was over two years ago, over 2m on good ground off 3lb lower; one of the favourites for recent stable debut at Ffos Las but was beaten when departing late on; that run was after a break and she could be sharper all round this time.

7/1

Form: 1-4116 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made all three times this spring, most recently over C&D (good to soft) last month; not quite in same form when sixth behind Quick Of The Night at Worcester recently but further progress remains possible.
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7

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:12 Bangor-on-Dee

Auntie Maggie

10st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

A dual 2m hurdles winner last summer; pulled up over fences at Worcester (2m) in June but not disgraced back in this sphere with fourth of 11 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; possibilities eased 1lb.

8/1

4th

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Front-runner who won three times (once over C&D) last spring; pulled up over fences at Worcester last month but her second there in May was a fairly good effort and she reverts to hurdling on a workable mark.

8/1

4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again.

7/2

15/2

Form: 6-9334

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of her five starts for Ryan Potter this year, more recently when third of 15 behind Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; also ran well at Cartmel last week; player if aided by new cheekpieces.
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3rd

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jlow

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

20-race maiden under both codes and did plenty wrong when pulled up last time at Warwick (2m5f); opposable.

12/1

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Jlow

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to get her head in front after 12 attempts and recent efforts don't suggest she's about to make that breakthrough here, despite a 2lb easing of his mark.

14/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Jlow

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Longstanding maiden who made it 0-11 over hurdles when a well-held fourth in Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good to soft; 25-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 1376-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Retuned from break in prime form at Worcester (2m, good; first run after wind op) three weeks ago, keeping on well to beat Bluebella and 13 others; back up to career-high mark here but still respected.
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4th

7

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

19:15 Stratford

Quick Of The Night

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Beat 14 rivals at Worcester (2m, good) last July but she's not matched that form since and was only sixth of ten at Market Rasen three weeks ago; now 9lb lower than for her last success but she's untried over this far and others are preferred.

6/1

6th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

20:04 Market Rasen

Quick Of The Night

10st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Best recent run was the 9l third at Worcester (2m, good) in a race she'd won twice before; ran no race back there last time and others appeal more.

12/1

10th

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Quick Of The Night

10st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Built on June's reappearance when keeping on for third over 2m here 12 days ago, in a race she had won in 2024 and 2025; yet to prove she needs this far but is on a good mark and could figure if staying the trip.

10/1

Form: 35573- BF

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Kept on for respectable third at Stratford (2m, good) in March but is 0-6 over hurdles now and needs to find something extra on this first appearance for four months.
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3rd

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Belle Montrose

10st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has a fondness for Fakenham and she put up a good show when winning her second chase on that track (2m5f, good to soft) in January from out of the weights; has continued in form there since but others might be stronger finishers away from that track.

4/1

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:14 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won for the second time here, but the first over this distance, in January at 40-1; unlucky not to finish closer when second of three finishers back over C&D (soft) four weeks ago and must be on the shortlist.

2/1

2nd

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Made it 2-3 here when coming from off the pace on good to soft a month ago and that was from 6lb out of the weights; that was a return to form from nowhere but it was her first go over this far under rules; 4lb higher.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: F4241- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Battled on well for narrow win at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February and is now 2-11 over hurdles; has fitness to prove after 167-day break but is only 2lb higher here and will be fine on the faster ground.
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1st

5

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Getmetothemoon

10st 5lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Two of her three wins have been here and the other was at Plumpton, another sharp left-handed track; on a handy mark and her record when fresh is eye-catching; considered.

9/1

6th

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Getmetothemoon

10st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again.

8/1

Form: 689-35 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bettered disappointing handicap debut when third of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May but her recent Bangor run was a backward step (raced too freely); needs first-time hood to help her settle better here.
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5th

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Buttercup

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Very modest form over hurdles and well beaten at 25-1 on her Flat handicap debut here (1m4f, good) two months ago; she's hard to fancy on the back of that but the first-time tongue-tie may help this bumper winner and she's not written off.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Lady Buttercup

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Donald McCain

0-7 over hurdles and hasn't threatened on her first three Flat starts; however, this bumper winner goes up in trip off a lowly opening Flat mark and Hollie Doyle has been booked; no surprise to see a good run.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Wetherby

Lady Buttercup

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner in September 2024 but 0-7 over hurdles, followed by two low-level performances under Flat rules; best watched for now.

100/1

Form: P7FP-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who shaped with some promise when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, her first start since November; effectively on same mark for this drop back in trip but could have a say if that recent outing brought her on.
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9th

10

(11)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prophet Squeeze

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Kept on for modest third at triple-digit odds over C&D two starts ago but is 0-20 under all codes and remains difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

3rd

3

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

13:31 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prophet Squeeze

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Respectable fifth at a massive price at Ffos Las (1m2f classified) on her penultimate run but that is her standout effort this season and she's a temperamental maiden who has refused to race.

25/1

Form: 07-4U0

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.
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10

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Remember Moi

10st 11lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.

33/1

11th

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Remember Moi

11st 3lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Nine-race maiden who was well held in her first two handicaps and she unseated at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last time; still only a 5yo but she needs overall improvement to get involved.

16/1

3

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:27 Newton Abbot

Remember Moi

11st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

0-5 over hurdles; arguably ran better than eventual 22l defeat suggests when fourth of six at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip but others appeal more.

8/1

Non-runners

Queens Wish, Pacific, Violeta

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £145.91
Tricast £1764.55

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Queens Wish

POSTDATA:

Quick Of The Night

The Star:

Auntie Maggie

WEST COUNTRY:

Pacific

SPOTLIGHT:

Jlow

Telegraph:

Bluebella

The Times:

Pure Gold

D Express:

Queens Wish

Daily Mirror:

Queens Wish

Daily Record:

Quick Of The Night