January 28 / 12.47 Uttoxeter

12.47

Good To Soft

Greenbank Group UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4465.72
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Greenbank Group UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of his four Irish points last season and caught the eye when finishing well for third on stable/hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) on Boxing Day; has strong claims if able to build on that recent effort .
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3rd

6

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Benassi

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Very inconsistent and pulled up last time; however, he stayed on well for second in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) two starts ago and is well worth a go at this new trip; a possible.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 38/3-

Last run: 563 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in heavy-ground bumper for Gary Brown in January 2021 and made a satisfactory stable/hurdle debut when third here (2m4f, good) the following summer; now returns from 563-day absence.
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10th

6

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

15:30 Market Rasen

Saturday Song

11st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

0-7 but he's getting there and was only denied on the post at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) two months ago; looks a player off 4lb higher.

6/1

2nd

12

11th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Saturday Song

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Looked promising when keeping on well for second in Uttoxeter maiden (2m, good to soft) in January but both subsequent handicap runs (2m3f/2m5f) have been underwhelming; still has plenty of time to do better but others appeal more here.

16/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 10/2- D BF

Last run: 630 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made all to win soft-ground Wetherby bumper by over 9l on rules debut in February 2021; found one just too good when short-priced favourite for hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, soft) the following spring and hasn't raced since but still features prominently in calculations.
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3rd

14

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:47 Uttoxeter

Milans Edge

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, prominent

11/8

20/1

Form: 26

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
/No match for winner when second of five on bumper debut at Fakenham in November and made just a mildly encouraging start to hurdling career when well-held sixth at Hereford (2m, soft) last month; improvement required.
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2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Dual hurdle winner last season (2m7f/3m) and returned from ten-month break with two good efforts in February, latterly when second to Felicie Du Maquis at Ludlow (3m, soft); will probably be in the shake-up again.

5/1

2

16th Apr 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:45 Ffos Las

Gaye Legacy

11st 11lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

never going well, in touch with leaders, nudged along from 6th, weakened before 2 out, soon pulled up

5/1

2nd

2

27th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Gaye Legacy

11st 13lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Very solid campaign last season, winning twice (2m7f/3m, good to soft/soft), and she was a fair fourth in a tough handicap at Sandown (2m7f, heavy) on this month's belated reappearance; drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

7/2

Form: 70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well down the field when 300-1 for recent hurdling debut at Huntingdon; not the obvious answer here.
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5th

6

11th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell

Warners Cross

10st 11lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Has won over hurdles and finished second as a chaser; however, pretty poor in both disciplines since returning from a long absence.

40/1

5

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Warners Cross

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Clare Hobson

Runner-up on chase debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year and was also well beaten when back over fences in March (2m5f; first run after wind op); upped to 3m for first time under rules; needs to prove his ability remains.

16/1

5th

5

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Warners Cross

11st 1lb

J: Mr R Sugrue

T: Clare Hobson

Runner-up on chasing debut in summer 2024 but returned from long absence with two disappointing hurdle runs towards end of last year; had wind op during latest 113-day break and now sports first-time cheekpieces; current ability hard to gauge.

20/1

Form: 9-90

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Down the field in both bumpers last year and struggled when 150-1 for subsequent hurdle debut.
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8th

3

12th Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

12:28 Huntingdon

Libor Lad

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

in touch with leaders

20/1

4

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

Libor Lad

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd

20/1

4

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

12:50 Market Rasen

Libor Lad

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: David Dennis

midfield, bad mistake and unseated 2nd

20/1

Form: 88

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on first two hurdling starts (hooded for both) and low-grade handicaps are probably on the agenda after this.
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1st

14

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Via Dante

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-11 under rules; kept on well for second over fences at Fakenham (3m, good) in April and didn't run badly on soft ground last month, but makes only limited appeal on this return to hurdling; 1lb wrong; tongue-tie added.

16/1

6th

10

17th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Via Dante

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fell on his first two attempts over fences, but had the race at his mercy at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft; from 3lb higher) on the second occasion; has failed to sparkle since - usually labouring in rear - although there was a glimmer of spark at Fakenham over Easter.

11/2

2nd

6

1st Apr 2024

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

15:42 Fakenham

Via Dante

10st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: David Pipe

Unlucky not to open his account at Newton Abbot (3m2f, soft) just under a year ago and ran well when fourth at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft) on Boxing Day, after a layoff, but was struggling from fairly early stage at Chepstow in January and can't be supported with any confidence after that.

7/1

Form:

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 43l on stable/hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) three weeks ago; probably one for further down the line.
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8th

2

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

12:47 Uttoxeter

Finest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

took keen hold, prominent, jumped slightly left and bumped rival 2nd

25/1

13th

4

7th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

12:55 Wincanton

Finest Hour

11st 8lb

J: Angus Cheleda

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Safely held when fourth in fast-ground point bumper in March and unseated rider at third fence in his first jumping point a few weeks later; probably best watched on today's rules debut.

25/1

Form: 6F-

Last run: 352 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on hurdle debut for Warren Greatrex a year ago but was in contention for a place before last-flight fall at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) a few weeks later; changed hands for £20,000 in the spring and has possibilities here if fully tuned up for today's stable debut.
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7

21st May 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Iconic Rock

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Safely held in all three handicap hurdles, albeit she was prominent for a long way at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) on latest outing last month; needs to improve on today's chasing debut but her Irish point second in 2021 bodes well, and she's worth a glance in the betting.

14/1

10th

6

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:23 Ludlow

Iconic Rock

11st 3lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Alastair Ralph

Soundly beaten on all three starts for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps (2m-2m4f); considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

2

18th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:45 Uttoxeter

Iconic Rock

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Alastair Ralph

Went close in Irish point last winter; has had few chances over hurdles but effort was short-lived on handicap debut at Ffos Las 13 days ago (2m5f, good) and needs much more for the return to 2m.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 59

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to land a significant blow when beaten about 31l on consecutive starts at Leicester (1m7f, soft/heavy) last month; likely to be of greater interest once qualified for handicaps.
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3

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won off 6lb lower at Punchestown last November (24.5f, good); latest third at Killarney was a remote one; best form is on a sound surface so the forecast rain is a worry.

9/1

3rd

4

18th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:15 Killarney

General Hubble

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won twice in the space of four days over fences in November 2024; came on from return with a 3l defeat at Punchestown last month despite some errors; however, subsequent effort at Tipperary wasn't encouraging; 7lb above last winning mark.

10/1

10th

9

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 35y

15:18 Tipperary

General Hubble

10st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Posted consecutive chase wins last November; best run since at Punchestown last time and has a shout off the same mark.

6/1

Form:

Last run: 88 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only two home in 16-runner Warwick bumper on debut in November; huge improvement needed on this hurdling debut.
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0

16

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:05 Taunton

Dolly Bird

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Showed no promise in three 2m maiden/novice hurdles last season and is 21lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut; could be considered only if lively in the betting.

40/1

7th

9

10th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:25 Chepstow

Dolly Bird

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Chris Honour

Beat only two home in 16-runner Warwick bumper on debut in November and has struggled in two maiden hurdles this year; tongue-tie added today.

100/1

Form: 58/2-

Last run: 634 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers for Shane Donohoe in 2021, most notably when second of nine in run-of-the-mill contest at Ayr (soft), but today's stable/hurdle debut comes after a 634-day absence.
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9th

1

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

Mr Hailstone

12st 0lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Dr Richard Newland

midfield

7/2

1st

4

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Mr Hailstone

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent in chasing group, disputing second and wandered around 2nd

5/1

2nd

2

23rd Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

14:15 Sedgefield

Mr Hailstone

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Only a modest fourth in maiden event at Fontwell two weeks ago but should improve a couple of places this time; he's second-best in this field judged on bumper/hurdles form.

5/1

Form: 65

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Scored on point debut just over a year ago but has shown only minor promise on his two starts over hurdles this season (2m/2m5f) and today's drop back in trip may not be ideal.
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7

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Pedley Wood

10st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Joe Tizzard

Has C&D form and he won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f on good to soft; 3m1f on heavy) last midwinter; mixed results since but back on his latest winning mark and adding cheekpieces could help; ought to go well.

9/2

3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Pedley Wood

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won two in a row at Wincanton (2m4f/3m1f) last winter and latest was off 1lb lower on heavy ground; looks interesting on that form but he's been up and down since and was pulled up here on Boxing Day; needs to bounce back again after that and he comes with risks attached.

8/1

6th

6

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Pedley Wood

11st 6lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

midfield, dropped to rear 9th, struggling 14th, weakened 4 out

9/2

Form: 73-9

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered low-key bumper debut when close third at Chepstow (good) last March but was tailed off over C&D (good) when switched to hurdling in October; hood removed after one use.
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7th

8

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Worcester

Black Sam Vicki

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Close third in a Chepstow bumper last March but she's struggled at big prices in three hurdle runs since; takes a big drop back in trip but she needs considerable improvement.

16/1

9th

3

9th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:25 Ludlow

Black Sam Vicki

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Third in a Chepstow bumper but she has offered little in two runs in this sphere, pulled up in Southwell maiden (2m4f) in January; others appeal more.

66/1

11

29th Jan 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Black Sam Vicki

11st 3lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Close up in a Chepstow bumper but 50-1 when tailed off in a maiden for mares at Uttoxeter.

100/1

Non-runners

Black Sam Vicki

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.40
Straight Forecast £14.17
Trifecta £46.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Milans Edge

SPOTLIGHT:

Benassi

Daily Mail:

Gaye Legacy

WEST COUNTRY:

Pedley Wood

POSTDATA:

Benassi

Telegraph:

Benassi

The Sun:

Benassi

The Star:

Benassi

The Times:

Milans Edge

The Guardian:

Milans Edge

D Express:

Milans Edge

Daily Mirror:

Milans Edge

Daily Record:

Milans Edge