August 30 / 19.50 Uttoxeter

19.50

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6P54-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far on handicap debut at Exeter in March, despite looking unsuited by going right-handed (not for the first time); absent since but still unexposed and could well figure, especially if cheekpieces help.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:55 Ffos Las

Jacks Orchard

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Made promising late headway over 2m on handicap debut in March and returned from break with 2m4f win at Uttoxeter (good; first-time cheekpieces) in August; open to significant further progress over staying trips and a major player here; unraced on ground slower than good to soft under rules but was placed in a soft-ground point.

4/1

1st

7

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Jacks Orchard

11st 3lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Not beaten far on handicap debut at Exeter in March, despite looking unsuited by going right-handed (not for the first time); absent since but still unexposed and could well figure, especially if cheekpieces help.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: /8-063

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; yet to score over hurdles after 11 attempts and, though his latest Perth third was a modest step in the right direction, still only makes modest appeal.
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8

25th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:08 Perth

Willy Nilly

10st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Lisa Harrison

Unable to get seriously competitive on any of his three appearances this year (2m-2m4f) and now 0-18 over hurdles; 5lb out of the weights today; needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

13

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:10 Perth

Willy Nilly

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Lisa Harrison

Pretty poor in two runs after a layoff and this Flat winner is now 0-17 over hurdles.

25/1

8

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Willy Nilly

10st 2lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Always behind at Perth (2m, good) last month, after a layoff, and now 0-16 over hurdles but might well have needed that outing and is unexposed over this sort of trip; not ruled out.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 9-122F BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Much improved in four starts since a tongue-strap was fitted; every chance when falling at the final flight at Worcester six weeks ago and viable option assuming no ill effects from that.
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4th

12

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider.

13/2

2nd

15

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Bluebella

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Sole win was in May 2023 but that was a clearcut success over C&D (good); still 3lb higher than for that win but she's had only two runs for current yard and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter last time; should get a good tow into this race and she's in the mix back at this track; tongue-tie reapplied and wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

5

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Only won the once and that was over two years ago, over 2m on good ground off 3lb lower; one of the favourites for recent stable debut at Ffos Las but was beaten when departing late on; that run was after a break and she could be sharper all round this time.

7/1

Form: 543-54

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has shaped as if she is capable of a win and was still in front at the last flight at Worcester (2m7f) latest before fading; still open to improvement and no surprise to see her involved.
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10

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:05 Warwick

Valentine Getaway

10st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Ran well in defeat behind a progressive mare at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) in May but her form has dipped in the meantime and she's now 0-13 over hurdles.

12/1

8th

6

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 3lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

in touch with leaders

16/1

7th

12

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Valentine Getaway

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fell heavily mid-race on latest outing and now 0-11 over hurdles but was second to a big improver at Huntingdon (3m1f, good) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that performance.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 853

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Just five career starts and now makes handicap debut; no real threat in two British starts over hurdles but may well have more to offer now going up in trip; improvement needed but possible.
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5th

3

19th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Just A Mystery

11st 1lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Lightly raced maiden; easy to back at 18-1 and had no excuses when only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) on his switch to handicaps; pedigree at least offers hope for him staying this longer trip.

13/2

5th

1

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Just A Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Just five career starts and now makes handicap debut; no real threat in two British starts over hurdles but may well have more to offer now going up in trip; improvement needed but possible.

8/1

3rd

3

28th Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:35 Uttoxeter

Just A Mystery

11st 2lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: Fergal O’Brien

Struggled in two points in a maiden hurdle in Ireland this spring but displayed minor promise when fifth on recent stable debut at Stratford (2m, good) and should have more to offer.

10/1

9/1

Form: 655

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Flat winner in France; hasn't made much impact over hurdles in Britain but now makes handicap debut after wind surgery, with tongue-strap returning and blinkers replacing cheekpieces; also up in trip; lot to prove but market check essential.
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8th

8

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 4

14:00 Newbury

Activist

11st 11lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Four-time hurdle winner; bounced back from a poor run when second at Plumpton (2m4f, soft; tongue-tie refitted) this month and new jockey Rian Corcoran claims a useful 6lb; shortlisted.

7/1

2nd

2

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

15:45 Plumpton

Activist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Four-time winner over hurdles and ran okay in his first two races after a wind operation before failing to give his running at Fontwell a month ago; would have a chance if he's back to anything like his best.

12/1

4

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Activist

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Drew clear to score in first-time visor at Fonwell (2m3f, good to soft) in March and is now 4-14 over hurdles; returns from seven-month absence on career-high mark but won when fresh last autumn; a possible.

10/1

Form: 6-0434

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been beaten far in latest three handicap starts but now 0-15 and improvement needed from somewhere if he's to gain a win.
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9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Solid Fuel

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Caused 40-1 shock over C&D (good) in early part of last season and posted a couple of good efforts here in June but was pulled up at Market Rasen last month and is not easy to predict.

25/1

8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

15:50 Market Rasen

Solid Fuel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Ran well behind Rocks Up Late three starts back and again back at Worcester when well out of the weights; a poor run behind Greenways since was a reminder of his inconsistency.

66/1

5/1

Form: 33-741 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.
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6th

4

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Ranco

11st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Doubled his hurdling tally at Worcester (2m4f, good) in July and is now only 2lb above that mark but has become inconsistent this year and others in this line-up appeal more.

16/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Ranco

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Nigel Hawke

Would have won easier at Worcester (2m4f, good) but for some premature easing on the run-in but he went out like a light next time at Uttoxeter; usually consistent in the main and could bounce back from that.

12/1

8th

2

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:50 Uttoxeter

Ranco

11st 12lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

Generally consistent and gained a second hurdle success when overcoming premature easing at Worcester last month; 4lb higher and this looks potentially more competitive but he has to be considered again.

5/1

Form: 6/6-97

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden; unplaced all six hurdle starts; slightly better at Worcester latest, in blinkers for first time, but deal more needed; up in trip.
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0

11

30th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

14:35 Taunton

Tika Moon

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Failed to complete when a big-priced outsider for two chases last month and can't be recommended from 2lb out of the weights here.

100/1

0

8

15th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Tika Moon

10st 3lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Maiden; placed in a bumper but little to show for seven attempts over hurdles and was pulled up on this month's Bangor chasing debut.

66/1

0

9

4th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

14:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Tika Moon

10st 2lb

J: Cillin Leonard

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

didn't always jump with fluency, prominent, reminder after 4th, weakened quickly 4 out, pulled up after 3 out

50/1

Non-runners

Ten Past Midnight, Happy Index

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £129.70
Straight Forecast £105.47
Tricast £437.81
Trifecta £420.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Ranco

Telegraph:

Bluebella

The Sun:

Happy Index

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacks Orchard

POSTDATA:

Just A Mystery

Daily Mail:

Activist

The Star:

Ten Past Midnight

Daily Mirror:

Bluebella

Daily Record:

Happy Index

D Express:

Jacks Orchard

WEST COUNTRY:

Ranco

The Times:

Ranco

The Guardian:

Ranco