December 06 / 13.55 Uttoxeter

13.55

Good To Soft

Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: P2519- CD BF

Last run: 260 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Battled on determinedly when breaking her duck over C&D (soft) in February and that form worked out quite well; reportedly showing signs of being in season and also bled when disappointing at Southwell; on a decent mark if returning in good order.
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2nd

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Flintara

11st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Two course wins over hurdles and fences, one over C&D; has been below par over fences on her last three starts but it is hoped that a return to hurdling on this track can bring about a revival.

5/1

5th

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:40 Leicester

Flintara

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Triple hurdle winner but she's 1-11 over fences and has been well held back in this sphere in her last two starts; on reduced mark and conditions are no problem but she needs a major revival.

14/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 02-647

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has not yet reproduced some fair bumper form over hurdles but there's still time and going handicapping over further could trigger some improvement; makes the shortlist.
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4

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has lost her way since winning over C&D last March but she's back to a similar mark now and her latest run here on ground softer than ideal was a step back in the right direction; considered.

12/1

4

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:15 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Has lost her way since winning over C&D last March but she's back to a similar mark now and her latest run here on ground softer than ideal was a step back in the right direction; considered.

12/1

5th

2

26th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Taunton

Spitfire Girl

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quickly lost her way after finishing first (subsequently demoted to second) on seasonal/chase debut in October and again struggled when reverted to hurdling last month; now only 2lb higher than when winning this race a year ago (good to soft) but it takes a leap of faith to support her.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £9.90

Form: 9658-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied first time but weakened right out of it at Southwell (2m, good) on handicap/seasonal debut, finishing behind two of today's opposition; clearly needs to find something on that form.
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9

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Talk Of The Moon

10st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

0-6 over hurdles but returned from mammoth absence with an encouraging fourth of seven at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) last month and has possibilities if she comes on for the run.

10/1

4th

8

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

19:55 Ffos Las

Talk Of The Moon

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Third of 16 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) on second handicap start but that was nearly two and a half years ago and she's probably best watched back from a such a long absence.

14/1

4th

8

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

19:55 Ffos Las

Talk Of The Moon

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Third of 16 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) on second handicap start but that was nearly two and a half years ago and she's probably best watched back from a such a long absence.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 34

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won a mares' maiden point in March; fair third behind in-form rival at Worcester before faring less well at the ultra-stiff Hexham; might be on a decent mark for this handicap debut over a longer trip that should suit.
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5th

9

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Noplacetobe

10st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Mel Rowley

Winning pointer; lost her way for former yard and never figured on debut for this one in a 2m3f handicap at Chepstow; others safer.

25/1

9th

9

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:17 Chepstow

Noplacetobe

11st 1lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Mel Rowley

Placed in two handicaps for Michael Scudamore (2m4f/2m6f) during 2022-23 season but absent since two disappointing runs at end of that campaign; market may guide before today's stable debut.

66/1

9th

5

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:50 Ludlow

Noplacetobe

11st 5lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 4th, pushed along after 5 out, ridden and no impression after 4 out

8/1

7/1

Form: 25U5/1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Justified market support on stable debut after a long absence at Fontwell (2m3f, good; hurdles), overcoming some sloppy jumps and a wide trip; could be progressive enough to defy a 6lb rise if she can hold her form.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two

7/1

3rd

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:35 Huntingdon

Annie Day

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, jumped left 2nd, outpaced after 3 out, no match for first two

7/1

6th

6

4th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Annie Day

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Won on reappearance at Warwick (2m3f, soft) in November and just 2lb higher here, but she's struggled on her three outings since.

16/1

Form: 4/3-67

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Left former yard for only for £1,800; hung right around Chepstow (2m3f) and then left at Ludlow (2m5f; in this headgear) so she's not looking straightforward.
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1

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:55 Uttoxeter

Davitt Road Glory

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ryan Potter

prominent

25/1

7th

1

21st Nov 2022

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

Davitt Road Glory

12st 2lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Ryan Potter

Ex-Irish maiden; third of 15 on her only run for Richard Newland last November and was sold on for £1,800; hung right-handed when beaten 16l on her stable debut at Chepstow and returning to a clockwise track will help; cheekpieces also added.

10/1

6th

1

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:52 Chepstow

Davitt Road Glory

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Ryan Potter

Pleasing British debut when third of 15 at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) for Richard Newland last November but hasn't raced again since and was sold on for £1,800 in May.

6/1

Form: 0-4F32

Last run: 25 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred mare and lightly raced so commands attention after an improved second on her handicap debut at Southwell (2m, good; some of these behind); bred to get this far.
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11th

2

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

Symbolic Spirit

11st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Always prominent when off the mark with a narrow verdict at Hereford (2m, good) two weeks ago; had little in hand and she's gone up 6lb, yet the runner-up had won his previous race.

5/2

1st

6

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Hereford

Symbolic Spirit

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-11 over hurdles; managed only third of six when warm favourite for stable debut in March (2m) and was pulled up last month (2m4f); however, she was found to be slightly lame after that latest run and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

8/1

1st

6

24th May 2024

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Hereford

Symbolic Spirit

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-11 over hurdles; managed only third of six when warm favourite for stable debut in March (2m) and was pulled up last month (2m4f); however, she was found to be slightly lame after that latest run and may yet come good for Dan Skelton.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1612 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Took strike-rate in handicaps to 3-5 when scoring nicely over 3m at Ffos Las and produced similar form when runner-up off 4lb higher at Chepstow; a further 2lb nudge is not the end of the world and she's fine at this shorter trip.
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3

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:55 Uttoxeter

Camembert Electric

11st 13lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

in touch with leaders

13/2

2nd

2

2nd Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 5

16:22 Chepstow

Camembert Electric

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Made it 3-5 in handicaps when scoring in ready style at Ffos Las last month, on her first attempt at 3m; has won on good and heavy while 4lb rise for the latest win seems fair; obvious credentials.

15/8

1st

6

9th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:45 Ffos Las

Camembert Electric

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

in touch with leaders, headway 8th, slight lead when stumbled 2 out, soon ridden, kept on well

4/1

Form: 33PP-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
One of her two bumper wins for Jedd O'Keeffe came here and she showed promise in novice hurdles for that yard before losing her way; made a quiet start for new connections in a Plumpton maiden but she'll probably turn things around at some point.
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4

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:55 Uttoxeter

Martha Willow

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

in touch with leaders before 2nd

12/1

4

21st Nov 2022

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:15 Ludlow

Martha Willow

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

One of her two bumper wins for Jedd O'Keefe came here and she showed promise in novice hurdles for that yard before losing her way; made a quiet start for new connections in a Plumpton maiden but she'll probably turn things around at some point.

9/1

Form: 4-3243

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form in defeat in bumpers and in two runs over hurdles, the latest over this trip; on the RPRs she's been producing this mark is no gimme, but it's still early days.
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8th

5

21st May 2023

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

Treefinch

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Took good step in right direction when fifth at Warwick (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and could quite plausibly have untapped potential over staying trips, but she didn't look straightforward when soundly beaten in her first two handicaps and there are safer options here.

16/1

5th

13

1st May 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Warwick

Treefinch

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Placed in two bumpers last season and began hurdling career with two quite promising runs but looked far from straightforward when soundly beaten in her first two handicaps and is a risky proposition at the moment.

25/1

7th

9

10th Apr 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Treefinch

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Stuart Edmunds

Minor honours in five of her seven races; soundly beaten, however, when 16-1 for handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) four months ago when last seen; best of her earlier form also requires improvement.

14/1

Form: P234-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise earlier this year in maiden/novice events but handicap form leaves something to be desired, having finished behind over 3m and 2m3f; a 7lb drop should help if nothing else.
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9th

8

15th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 3

13:50 Cheltenham

Mad About Sally

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Two chase wins over about 2m6f last winter but she showed something new when easily accounting for her four rivals over about 3m at Chepstow (soft) on reappearance three weeks ago; 9lb higher today and back down in trip but she did it well last time.

11/2

1st

2

24th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

14:50 Chepstow

Mad About Sally

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Oliver Signy

Two chase wins last winter over shorter; hasn't looked the strongest stayer in three runs over 3m under rules and she'll need to be cherry ripe to take this back from 232 days on the sidelines.

7/1

Form: 355-20

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a 3m point so it was no great surprise to see her improve for going beyond 2m when a neck second on her handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good; first-time tongue-tie); Exeter was disappointing but she's had wind surgery in the meantime.
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7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

7

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:30 Huntingdon

Sadie Hill

10st 6lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

in touch with leaders

25/1

9

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Sadie Hill

10st 9lb

J: Mr Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

She's 7lb lower than when winning at Ffos Las in April 2023 for Alastair Ralph but that's her sole win from 17 rules attempts and she's been absent since tailing off at Fakenham last April; makes stable debut.

16/1

Form: 12767

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
50-1 winner of a mares' hurdle and not beaten too far when blinkered in a 2m2f Stratford handicap in October; failed to build on that at Hereford though and overall profile isn't that convincing.
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6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 3rd

25/1

6th

8

9th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Huntingdon

Quiet Thunder

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice hurdle in June 2022; fit from Flat and continues down the weights as a hurdler but others are more persuasive.

25/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Quiet Thunder

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

midfield

20/1

Form: 946-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Never far away but lacked the gears to land a blow when beaten 7l into fourth on her handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good); dropped 2lb and now has Ben Bromley's 7lb claim on side, so should go well.
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1st

5

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:30 Taunton

Hay There Mona

11st 5lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

Six-race maiden whose closest finish came when 7l fourth in a mares' handicap at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last November; below that level in both starts since; tongue-tie (fitted for latest start) stays on; better is needed.

8/1

4th

8

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 5f 192y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Hay There Mona

11st 5lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Harry Fry

Easily her closest finish when 7l fourth of 11 on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good) in November; 5-1, made most when beaten 27l behind Spitfire Girl at Uttoxeter (2m4f) latest; unraced on worse than good to soft; now has her tongue tied.

10/1

10

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:55 Uttoxeter

Hay There Mona

11st 7lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Harry Fry

disputed lead, led before 2nd

7/1

Form: 69U-6P

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Running fairly well when unseating on her handicap debut in March and there were positives to take from her reappearance; pulled up with a slipping saddle last time; one to consider.
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15

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

13:55 Uttoxeter

Rio Silva

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

in touch with leaders

10/1

4

26th Nov 2022

Heavy

2m 7f 7y

Class 5

15:13 Bangor-on-Dee

Rio Silva

10st 5lb

J: Daire Davis

T: Olly Murphy

Only about 9l off the pace before last-flight mishap on handicap debut in March and positives can also be drawn from last month's reappearance run; needs to improve here but that's possible if the move up from 2m4f suits.

9/1

6th

13

28th Oct 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Uttoxeter

Rio Silva

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

towards rear, mistake 7th, ridden and headway into midfield 2 out, no impression and well held when mistake last

20/1

Form: -70323

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Better the last twice in 2m handicaps, latterly finishing close behind Symbolic Spirit at Southwell; she's another who is bred to benefit from going over this far.
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4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

4th

13

3rd Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Southwell

Well Done Dani

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Three wins over hurdles, the latest at Kelso in September; placed on both starts since, last time finishing runner-up to a subsequent winner at Huntingdon (2m4f, good); acts on good to soft; contender.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £122.30
Straight Forecast £131.59
Tricast £6310.04
Trifecta £1738.50

Selections

RP Ratings:

Hay There Mona

Daily Mirror:

Symbolic Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Spitfire Girl

POSTDATA:

Camembert Electric

Telegraph:

Annie Day

The Sun:

Noplacetobe

Daily Record:

Symbolic Spirit

WEST COUNTRY:

Hay There Mona

Daily Mail:

Hay There Mona

D Express:

Hay There Mona

The Times:

Spitfire Girl

The Guardian:

Camembert Electric

The Star:

Annie Day