May 02 / 12.45 Uttoxeter

12.45

Good

QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.70
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 517- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Landed a 2m Worcester novice last June before winning four on the Flat between 1m2f-1m3f; last seen when beaten 22l in a Bangor novice (2m, soft) in November; has scope for further improvement in this sphere and an interesting contender on his handicap debut.
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5th

1

29th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

14:15 Sedgefield

Spartan Times

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Overcame a slipping saddle to score on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; 18-1, from 5lb lower) in May; kept busy on the Flat at Chester lately, producing creditable efforts (fourth and runner-up); still low mileage as a hurdler, with the potential to rate higher.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 87y

Class 5

17:25 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

A four-time Flat scorer at around 1m2f in 2025; also successful over hurdles at Uttoxeter in May and back in good form in this sphere, when fourth of 11 over 1m4f here a week ago; very much one to consider.

15/2

4th

10

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Spartan Times

10st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Won over hurdles in May; runner-up over C&D in June but only sixth behind Nibras Gold the following month; could still go well, having finished second in a division of this last year.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 46722- BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over C&D (good to soft) in March; needs to brush up his jumping but should run well.
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1st

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Saccary

11st 3lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Yet to win over hurdles but has filled the runner-up berth on his last three starts, latest when beaten a neck at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 20 days ago; looks sure to be thereabouts.

11/4

2nd

14

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Saccary

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over C&D (good to soft) in March; needs to brush up his jumping but should run well.

5/1

2nd

6

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Saccary

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Won on the Flat in Germany and France in his youth; 0-7 over hurdles but he was a creditable second off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m5f, good) 17 days ago; would have finished closer if he didn't make mistakes at the last two hurdles and he's a player if he can repeat that form back in trip.

7/2

40/1

  • Place: £14.40

Form: 36680- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed a juvenile hurdle for Sam England last October; sold to join new yard for 1,400gns in February but finished last of ten to complete on stable debut at Stratford (2m, good) in March; hard to fancy.
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7th

7

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Genbu

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Successful for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May and he ran well when close up there in July; however, a foray over fences didn't go well next time and he was out of contention when unseating back over hurdles last month; questioned for win purposes.

14/1

14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: U7312- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.
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4th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard J Bandey

No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Desert Halo

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Hasn't taken to fences this season but came right back to form reverting to hurdles last time, gaining a hard-fought win at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), his first success of any kind; handles most ground and 3lb rise leaves him still well treated on the pick of last season's hurdling form; leading contender.

4/1

Form: 16563- CD

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.
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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

Form: 7/214- D

Last run: 327 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m, good) last May off 6lb lower; may need the run following 11 months off.
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4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Free-going front-runner; just 1-14 over hurdles but was seemingly back in good form when placed at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month; could take some catching if he gets into a good jumping rhythm on chasing debut.

8/1

3rd

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to make all off 3lb lower at Warwick (2m, good) last May but, following a layoff, has dropped out quite tamely once headed here on both starts this season.

10/1

6th

3

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Made all for a narrow verdict at Warwick in May of last year; neither run since has been quite so good and current wellbeing is an issue.

14/1

Form: 61323- D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February; has held his form in three runs since and holds place claims at least.
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7th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Kalkaroo

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February; has held his form in three runs since and holds place claims at least.

6/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Billy Aprahamian

Battled gamely to reward good market support over C&D (soft) in February and has made the frame on both starts since, latterly when back here (good to soft) three weeks ago; strong contender again.

7/4

2nd

4

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Two wins over hurdles, the first a Fontwell maiden on good ground in August and the second a C&D handicap on soft in February; chance.

13/8

Form: 559/

Last run: 502 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole success on the Flat came in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; no joy in three runs over hurdles; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; makes handicap debut and probably best watched for now.
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5th

6

14th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 154y

Class 5

16:52 Wetherby

Westerton

11st 3lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

1m2f Flat winner for Alan King; yet to win over hurdles but a close second at Warwick in May (2m, good); fair run when stepped up to 2m6f at Cartmel in July (faded after the last) but bled from the nose when pulled up in a chase last time; bit to prove.

12/1

1

9th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 77y

Class 5

15:30 Sedgefield

Westerton

12st 0lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Alan King 6yo who is 1-30 overall, the win coming on the Flat in 2023; one effort of note for this yard when second over hurdles in May; well held on the Flat more recently; chase debut.

11/2

5th

4

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Westerton

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Alan King, with new yard this year; overall 0-7 over hurdles and 1-22 on the Flat; return to this sphere over 1m4f here (20-1) three weeks ago wasn't greatly persuasive but he is well down the weights.

10/1

Form: 17P56- D

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Worcester maiden (2m, good) last June but has been beaten in four handicaps since; his mark continues to drop but he doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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3rd

3

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Crown Of India

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Finished well when scoring at Worcester (2m, good) in May and he's held his form in four runs since including when runner-up at Fontwell (2m1f, good) two weeks ago; should give it another good shot and he's respected for in-form yard.

13/2

2nd

6

3rd Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Crown Of India

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Finished well when scoring at Worcester (2m, good) in May and he's held his form in three runs since including a close call at Market Rasen in July; should go well again and he's respected.

9/2

6th

6

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Crown Of India

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Bagged a second C&D success in May and has posted good efforts when runner-up over C&D and at Market Rasen (2m) since; up 2lb but he enters calculations once more.

6/1

Form: 112/F- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose sort who hasn't stood much racing since winning here (2m4f, soft) in July 2024; first run in this sphere since when a faller at Hereford in December; may need further and softer conditions to be at his best.
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6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: D J Jeffreys

Dual-purpose performer who ran well when last seen on the Flat in November, finishing third of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW); however, he's without a success since winning over hurdles two years ago and was well beaten in that sphere when last seen in May; cheekpieces return.

5/1

10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Ten Ten Twenty

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: D J Jeffreys

Dual purpose sort who hasn't stood much racing since winning here (2m4f, soft) in July 2024; first run in this sphere since when a faller at Hereford in December; may need further and softer conditions to be at his best.

20/1

3rd

4

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: D J Jeffreys

Won over C&D in April last year after which he scored twice over hurdles; not beaten far into sixth of 12 here (1m6f) seven weeks ago, but that race was run at a crawl; others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 13344- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.
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10th

5

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Diesel Line

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Yet to hit top gear after three runs this year (suffered heavy fall on penultimate outings) but won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and is back on a good mark now; could have a say.

12/1

Form: 44364-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole success came when trained in France in 2023; has had plenty of chances since and his mark continues to drop; blinkers replace cheekpieces and not one to have faith in.
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7th

6

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Raffles Nobu

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Nick Scholfield

Keeping busy this season and there have been ups and downs, but good to soft ground may not have suited at Chepstow last Friday and prior to that he was a good second at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good); might not be far away.

7/1

2nd

7

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Raffles Nobu

10st 12lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Won in good style here (2m2f, good to firm) in July and has been placed twice elsewhere since, albeit about 8l behind God Of Fire at Fontwell (2m1f, good) on latter occasion; slightly disappointing at Stratford last time but still considered each-way.

10/1

5th

6

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Raffles Nobu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Nick Scholfield

Newton Abbot winner over a similar trip in July when 4lb lower; hasn't been overly threatening since, though wasn't far behind Mojo Ego in his penultimate race and Jack Stenhouse now takes off 5lb.

4/1

Form: 345-

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three runs, latest when last of five at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January on handicap debut; should be capable of better however, and he's in the hands of the newly-crowned champion NH trainer.
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1st

4

17th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:17 Newton Abbot

Playful Fox

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Dual hurdle winner (latterly here) this summer who made quite promising chase debut and wasn't beaten far when fifth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m, good) a fortnight ago; can build on that performance and play a major role.

5/2

5th

7

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Playful Fox

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Dual hurdles winner this summer and may still have more to offer despite being unplaced last time; siblings include his stable's useful chaser Unexpected Party; respected on debut over fences.

4/1

5th

5

8th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:42 Bangor-on-Dee

Playful Fox

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Advanced his form when gaining a first win at Stratford (2m) in June and easily doubled his tally in four-runner novice (2m1f) at Newton Abbot 17 days ago; must enter calculations back in handicap company.

5/2

Form: 36497- D

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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12

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Portcammon

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

9th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

Portcammon

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Unable to land a telling blow when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but has shown some significant promise and may benefit from today's step up in trip; a possible.

10/1

Form: 560P6- D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.
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8

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Huntingdon mares' handicap winner (2m, good) on penultimate start for Chris Gordon just over a year ago, but basically regressive since; 3lb out of the weights this time and not hard to pass over.

100/1

6th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Now 20lb lower than when winning over 2m for Chris Gordon just over a year ago but has badly lost her way; huge leap of faith is required to support her.

33/1

13

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Olly Williams

Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.

50/1

Form: P86F4-

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.
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11th

12

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 1m4f AW winner for Hughie Morrison in 2023; seemed only poor over hurdles for Steph Cameron subsequently, pulled up at Uttoxeter 27 days ago; returns to this sphere for her new handler with something to prove.

50/1

16

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £278.60
Straight Forecast £130.32
Tricast £7032.70

Selections

D Express:

Playful Fox

The Times:

Desert Halo

WEST COUNTRY:

Saccary

SPOTLIGHT:

Diesel Line

POSTDATA:

Kalkaroo

TOPSPEED:

Little Soiree

Telegraph:

Westerton

The Star:

Playful Fox

Daily Record:

Playful Fox

The Guardian:

Desert Halo

Daily Mail:

Desert Halo

RP RATINGS:

Diesel Line

Daily Mirror:

Saccary

The Sun:

Saccary