May 20 / 20.35 Uttoxeter

20.35

Good

1652 Bar And Restaurant, Weston Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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1652 Bar And Restaurant, Weston Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: /4960-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Looked quite promising in bumpers but he's been beaten 25l or more in his four hurdle runs, including a 2m4f handicap at Southwell (first run after wind surgery) last month; with a top yard and still early days in this sphere but cheekpieces need to make a difference.
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5th

6

6th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Warwick

Steal My Sunshine

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6P02-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but placed under front-running tactics in his last two starts and beaten less than 1l at Fakenham (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; up another 2lb but another bold bid can be expected.
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9th

8

21st May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

20:10 Huntingdon

Lighthouse Mill

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer.

14/1

9th

8

21st May 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

20:10 Huntingdon

Lighthouse Mill

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

1-19 over hurdles, the win gained at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) just under a year ago; back down to a workable mark now but absent since two disappointing runs towards the end of last summer.

14/1

8th

1

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Lighthouse Mill

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: David Dennis

Came good with clearcut win at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) in June and was very close second in quite valuable contest at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft) the following month; good claims if judged on that evidence but needs to bounce back from a poor run a fortnight ago.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 3P46-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his old hurdles form but he's still a maiden after 18 starts and was only fifth of nine at Fakenham (2m4f, good) 11 days ago; others preferred.
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4th

6

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

If Karls Berg Did

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Won twice on good ground for Milton Harris last summer (2m4f/2m7f); good third at Uttoxeter after 322-day break on stable debut last month (2m4f, soft); should come on for that; a contender.

3/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

3rd

5

26th May 2024

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

If Karls Berg Did

11st 1lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

held up in rear

7/1

Form: 79625-

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo who had a near miss in a Doncaster handicap (2m3f, good) in February and ran well for a long way before his effort flattened out over 3m at Southwell last month; could resume his progress on this drop back in trip and he's an interesting contender.
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6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Cant Beat History

11st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come.

4/1

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

Form: 64P8P- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer who made winning handicap hurdle debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last June but he's generally struggled since and was pulled up at Bangor (2m3f, good) last month; has plenty to prove with cheekpieces now tried and he needs to turn things around.
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0

4

30th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Prison Break

11st 6lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Won off 6lb higher over hurdles in June 2022 but hasn't really fired this year; chasing debut and others have less to prove.

10/1

Form: PP25-P D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a 20-1 win over fences at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December but pulled up in four of his six runs since, including at Fakenham (2m5f, good) 11 days ago; on dangerous mark on this switch back to hurdling but he needs another bolt from the blue.
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7

26th Aug 2024

Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 5

14:52 Cartmel

The Knot Is Tied

10st 7lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Became very disappointing for Neil King last year and has been soundly beaten in two Flat races, a chase and a hurdle for new stable this spring; has huge amount to prove but still worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

6th

6

1st Jun 2024

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

19:07 Hexham

The Knot Is Tied

10st 9lb

J: Miss Ella McGarty-Jones

T: Ryan Potter

Flat, hurdle and chase winner at up to 2m4f; not ground dependent; below par in two Flat starts and a chase since joining this trainer; others preferred.

16/1

3rd

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

The Knot Is Tied

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Ryan Potter

Very versatile 9yo who has two chases among his seven career wins; signed off for Neil King with some disappointing efforts over jumps last spring and was well beaten on both Flat starts for new stable last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

12/1

Form: U7245- D

Last run: 184 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two handicap wins (good/good to soft) for Olly Murphy in 2021; good start for this yard when second at Hereford (2m5f, good to firm) in October but he couldn't land a blow in final two runs last year; bit to prove again and needs to rediscover some spark after 184 days off.
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11

7th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Rock The House

11st 5lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Ben Lund

Landed a hat-trick (for Katy Price) in May/June but has been pulled up in both starts since joining current yard.

100/1

0

2

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:35 Wincanton

Rock The House

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ben Lund

in rear

33/1

0

6

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:45 Newton Abbot

Rock The House

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Ben Lund

always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 42834-

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 11-race maiden but he was runner-up in a Musselburgh handicap (2m4f, good to soft) in November and got back near his best when fourth of 12 at Perth last month; continues to edge down the weights and he's not ruled out.
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8th

4

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Kilbrainy

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear throughout

6/1

8th

4

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:15 Kelso

Kilbrainy

11st 6lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

towards rear throughout

6/1

Form: 41533- C

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won a selling hurdle here (2m, good) last June but only two finished in that race and he's not made an impact in three small-field handicaps (chase/hurdle) since; may have needed the run at Huntingdon on his return in March but he doesn't look particularly well handicapped and others are more persuasive; blinkers (absent last time) are reapplied.
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7

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:18 Uttoxeter

Rock On Tommy

10st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Seems to reserve his best for Uttoxeter and he gained his fourth course success over this trip in May (good ground; handles heavy); however, he was disappointing here just before Christmas and needs a revival.

9/2

6th

8

7th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

15:07 Huntingdon

Rock On Tommy

10st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Five hurdle wins, the latest a hard-fought success at favourite track Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May; didn't run badly last month, after a break, but is not one to rely upon heavily.

11/2

Form: 793UP- BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made an encouraging handicap debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in February but he didn't get very far at Fontwell next time and was pulled up at Wincanton (15-8 favourite) in March; should still have potential but he needs to get back on track after a short break.
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8

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:35 Uttoxeter

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Ian Williams

Made an encouraging handicap debut when third over C&D (good to soft) in February but he didn't get very far at Fontwell next time and was pulled up at Wincanton (15-8 favourite) in March; should still have potential but he needs to get back on track after a short break.

7/1

5

27th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, ridden and hung right then jockey looked down to see if something was amiss before 2 out, pulled up just after 2 out

2/1

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 3f 49y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Mount South

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st, soon unseated rider

5/2

Form: 06/11- D

Last run: 244 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Back from 18 months off with wins at Worcester and Plumpton (both 2m4f, good) last year; returns after another lengthy absence but she's very lightly raced for her age and could easily have more to offer; respected in hat-trick bid.
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6th

8

10th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Boomtime Banker

11st 3lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: D J Jeffreys

Returned from long layoff with 2m4f handicap wins at Worcester and Plumpton last year (both on good ground) but, following another break, has been soundly beaten on both outings this year; needs to turn things around.

6/1

5th

7

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Worcester

Boomtime Banker

10st 9lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: D J Jeffreys

Back from a long absence when winning over C&D a year ago; followed up at Plumpton two months later but seen only once since, when tailed off at Southwell in May; could leave that behind, especially if backed.

10/1

9th

8

24th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

20:50 Southwell

Boomtime Banker

10st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: D J Jeffreys

prominent, led after 1st, disputed lead 3rd, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon weakened quickly

11/4

Form: 43526- D

Last run: 205 days

W: 10st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times (2m2f/2m5f) on good ground last year but he's now 1-21 over hurdles and his last success was in 2019; looks opposable back from 205 days off.
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5th

11

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:22 Market Rasen

Rebel Royal

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ben Case

Blinkers replaced by cheekpieces when beaten 11l at Stratford (2m2f+, good), a track he tends to run well; 3lb out of the weights and with a strike-rate of 2-34, he's not wildly appealing.

16/1

5th

10

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Rebel Royal

10st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ben Case

Just 1-23 over hurdles, the win gained in 2019; ran well to a point at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month, though, and was placed on three of his four previous C&D starts; not ruled each-way out off career-low mark; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces; effective on good and soft ground.

14/1

10

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Rebel Royal

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Ben Case

Is 4lb wrong but is still weighted to be involved if repeating the form of his C&D third last July; however that's not guaranteed as he was pulled up on return from a break and finished last of seven at Fakenham since.

12/1

Form: 02F6-

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo but her best effort was a remote second of four at Hereford (2m, good) in February; now goes handicapping at this new trip but she's 8lb out of the weights and has plenty of work to do.
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9th

2

(6)

23rd Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:22 Kempton (AW)

Quality

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Lightly raced 4yo whose best form for the Hobbs and White yard was probably her remote second of four over hurdles at Hereford (2m, good) in February; backward steps afterwards; makes debut under Flat rules and is Flat bred.

50/1

13

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:35 Uttoxeter

Quality

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Very lightly raced 4yo but her best effort was a remote second of four at Hereford (2m, good) in February; now goes handicapping at this new trip but she's 8lb out of the weights and has plenty of work to do.

14/1

6th

13

21st Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

17:00 Exeter

Quality

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Didn't achieve a lot when a remote second at Hereford (four ran) and she was on the retreat when falling at Huntingdon; needs to improve, even in this modest contest.

10/1

Non-runners

Kilbrainy, Boomtime Banker

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £41.85
Tricast £287.01
Trifecta £293.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Can't Beat History

RP RATINGS:

Mount South

POSTDATA:

If Karl's Berg Did

The Sun:

Boomtime Banker

WEST COUNTRY:

Quality

Telegraph:

Rock The House

The Guardian:

Can't Beat History

Daily Mail:

Can't Beat History

Daily Mirror:

Can't Beat History

The Times:

Mount South

The Star:

Mount South

D Express:

If Karl's Berg Did

Daily Record:

Boomtime Banker