July 26 / 16.12 Uttoxeter

16.12

Good

Gary And Mavis Bird Family Raceday Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £9822.66
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Gary And Mavis Bird Family Raceday Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7PP-31

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
An improved third in a novice hurdle on final run for Paul Nicholls, whom he left for £21,000; made an immediate impact for James Owen when making all on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good; by 3l off 7lb lower); in deeper here but remains something of an unknown quantity.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Idaho Fire

10st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

An improved third in a novice hurdle on final run for Paul Nicholls, whom he left for £21,000; made an immediate impact for James Owen when making all on his handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good; by 3l off 7lb lower); in deeper here but remains something of an unknown quantity.

7/2

1st

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:16 Worcester

Idaho Fire

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Pulled up on first two hurdling starts for Paul Nicholls but seemed to be getting his act together when close third of five at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in May; subsequently changed hands for £21,000; open to significant further progress in handicaps for new stable.

5/1

3rd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:18 Ffos Las

Idaho Fire

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Second in a point and his bumper run wasn't devoid of promise; however, has stopped quickly in two maiden hurdles, with and without a tongue-tie.

14/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -36111 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Has done well since arriving from Ireland and was delivered late to win handicaps at Hexham (extended 2m7f), Cartmel (2m6f) and here on Friday (2m4f) when he sat last for a long way but won easily in the end; huge chance if turned out quickly with a penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

31st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Divilabother

11st 13lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

In excellent form this season, winning three times on good ground (2m4f-2m7f; once here); last month's clear second at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) was another career best but he's 5lb higher today and the forecast rain is a likely negative; goes beyond about 3m for first time; tongue-tie added.

11/4

2nd

8

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Divilabother

11st 3lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has done well since arriving from Ireland and was delivered late to win handicaps at Hexham (extended 2m7f), Cartmel (2m6f) and here on Friday (2m4f) when he sat last for a long way but won easily in the end; huge chance if turned out quickly with a penalty.

9/2

1st

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Divilabother

11st 10lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ex-Irish maiden; thriving for Tristan Davidson and bids for a hat-trick following handicap wins at Hexham (2m7f) and Cartmel (2m6f) last month, getting up late each time; up another 5lb but this likeable sort is a player once more.

6/1

Form: 5P14-2

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had all that much racing for an 8yo and he's a four-time winner over hurdles; not far off his best when runner-up in a small field over 2m4f at Worcester and he needs further than that ideally; player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Paddy De Pole

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

Hasn't had all that much racing for an 8yo and he's a four-time winner over hurdles; not far off his best when runner-up in a small field over 2m4f at Worcester and he needs further than that ideally; player.

7/1

2nd

4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Worcester

Paddy De Pole

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Paul Nicholls

4-14 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) in September; absent since a lesser effort over 2m7f in October, though, and might not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip.

6/1

4th

5

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Paddy De Pole

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

3-14 over hurdles, having battled well to beat two next-time-out winners at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) last month; effectively 7lb higher here if Freddie Keighley's reduced claim is considered; still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: /81/63 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Has had only four races for Olly Murphy, the last two after a long absence; held his own in a 2m7f Worcester handicap last month won by the progressive Sunray Shadow who contests the previous race; fair shout off just 1lb higher.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 83y

Class 2

15:45 Cartmel

Shallow River

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returned from long absence with two respectable runs this spring (2m4f/2m7f); has a point to prove after a lesser effort last month but will be favoured by the forecast rain here and is Olly Murphy's only runner on the card; worth a second look.

6/1

5th

2

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Shallow River

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has had only four races for Olly Murphy, the last two after a long absence; held his own in a 2m7f Worcester handicap last month won by the progressive Sunray Shadow who contests the previous race; fair shout off just 1lb higher.

5/1

3rd

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:42 Worcester

Shallow River

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Took a step forward on just his second run for Olly Murphy when landing 3m1f handicap hurdle at Carlisle in October 2024; went without his usual cheekpieces after 17 months off when a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Hexham handicap last month; can strip sharper now with headgear refitted.

7/2

Form: 56-427 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Worcester before another disappointing run over fences (0-3); no surprise to see him back hurdling but the first-time visor is a grey area; others perhaps safer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Runner-up at Worcester before another disappointing run over fences (0-3); no surprise to see him back hurdling but the first-time visor is a grey area; others perhaps safer.

9/1

7th

5

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Pike Road

11st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Two hurdle wins in 2025, at about 3m on good and soft, and his recent second here was a return to form; has lower chase mark but hard to assess back over fences, having weakened on chase debut then unseated rider three out at Ludlow (still led sole remaining rival) that month; shade to prove.

11/2

Form: 117-69 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Trip/ground is ideal but that was also the case when he finished tailed off here 19 days ago after wind surgery; that was his third underwhelming run on the bounce; tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Roger Pol

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

In career-best form when winning twice over today's trip in October but out of sorts this season; cheekpieces didn't help much at Uttoxeter six weeks ago; blinkers are tried here; revival needed.

12/1

8th

3

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Roger Pol

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Trip/ground is ideal but that was also the case when he finished tailed off here 19 days ago after wind surgery; that was his third underwhelming run on the bounce; tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces.

20/1

9th

1

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Roger Pol

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three 2m7f handicaps (all on good) in early part of last season, two over C&D; has failed to fire in two runs after a break but could be dangerous if all the better for a wind operation and new tongue-tie.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0F00-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle/Flat winner who left Willie Mullins for 24,000gns after some heavy defeats; he suffered another one on stable debut at Cartmel four weeks ago; unraced beyond about 2m4f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:53 Cartmel

Zillow

12st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Won Listed handicap at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding to soft) for Willie Mullins last November, but ended last season with some below-par efforts and was well beaten on both starts for new stable this summer (2m1f/2m7f).

33/1

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Zillow

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Faye Bramley

Dual hurdle/Flat winner who left Willie Mullins for 24,000gns after some heavy defeats; he suffered another one on stable debut at Cartmel four weeks ago; unraced beyond about 2m4f.

16/1

Form: 61-131 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Form: 1-7122 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(6)

24th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Tyson

9st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

slowly away, towards rear, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and some headway inside final furlong, made no impression

10/1

4th

6

(7)

6th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

19:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tyson

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and raced wide home turn, ridden over 1f out, hung left and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £11.29
Tricast £41.42
Trifecta £65.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Idaho Fire

POSTDATA:

Divilabother

WEST COUNTRY:

Karnaval Point

TOPSPEED:

Pike Road

The Sun:

Paddy De Pole

The Times:

Shallow River

RP RATINGS:

Idaho Fire

D Express:

Idaho Fire

Daily Mirror:

Idaho Fire

The Star:

Idaho Fire

Daily Record:

Idaho Fire

Telegraph:

Divilabother