July 09 / 19.05 Uttoxeter

19.05

Good

Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Site Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Uttoxeter Racecourse Caravan And Motorhome Site Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7U59-4 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won off a lowly mark at Wincanton (1m7f, heavy) in Jaunary and gave another good account when fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month but others appeal more all the same.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that.

16/1

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Daany

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

15:27 Wincanton

Daany

10st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing.

16/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 000-03 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Gained three of his four hurdle wins over C&D; returned from break with three below-par runs this spring but, with blinkers refitted, finished well for third over C&D (good) last month; still on a good mark; big player.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 700-80

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Irish-raider; yet to be placed after six hurdling starts but attracted some market support and wasn't beaten far when 11th at Roscommon (1m7f, good) last month; worth keeping an eye on in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Subject of a gamble here last time (2-1 fav') when gaining first win back from a 458-day absence on second start (2m3f, good to yielding) for this stable; up 14lb but it was an easy win so he might be up to going in again.

7/2

1st

18

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:23 Kilbeggan

Fort Randall

11st 3lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Second reserve; beaten 25l when last seen at Down Royal in January but is capable of better for a shrewd yard, so keep an eye on the market.

Form: 987-97 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2022 but yet to add to that success, and it's a good while since he was placed; 6lb wrong today; difficult to enthuse over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

15:50 Fontwell

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Only beaten about 10l when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month but is effectively only 1lb lower here and it's over two years since his only win.

25/1

4th

13

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Won this race in 2022 but yet to add to that success, and it's a good while since he was placed; 6lb wrong today; difficult to enthuse over.

50/1

7th

7

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

African Sun

10st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

in rear

40/1

Form: /7PP9- C

Last run: 225 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in September 2022 but has very modest strike-rate and was badly out of form when last seen in the autumn.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

28th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:45 Market Rasen

Seaborough

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Derek Shaw

took keen hold, held up in rear, weakened 2 out

33/1

6th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Seaborough

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Derek Shaw

in touch with leaders

66/1

Form: /0PP4-

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did not show a great deal in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season and was sold for £3,000 in May; could be considered only if lively in the betting before this stable/handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

15:37 Perth

Bingo Little

11st 6lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Didn't show much for Ben Pauling last season and no better in handicaps for current yard; cheekpieces now added.

20/1

13th

14

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Bingo Little

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Modest form in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season; beaten near 17l on handicap/stable debut (2m, soft) on this month's reappearance; needs to step up considerably for this much longer trip.

20/1

6th

5

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

19:05 Uttoxeter

Bingo Little

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Did not show a great deal in four novice/maiden hurdles for Ben Pauling last season and was sold for £3,000 in May; could be considered only if lively in the betting before this stable/handicap debut.

7/1

Form: U9-572

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles but represents a top stable and suggested her turn is near when second at Market Rasen (2m, good) last month; high on the list.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Cher Tara

11st 6lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Didn't run badly when fifth of eight at Kelso (2m5f, good) three weeks ago and continues to slip down the weights but has modest 2-21 strike-rate over hurdles; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

7

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Cher Tara

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Daragh Bourke

Won a Down Royal handicap in March 2025 for Gordon Elliott (2m4f, good); best run for present yard when third at Newcastle in January (2m4f, good to soft) but hasn't fared as well since.

16/1

8th

7

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Cher Tara

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Daragh Bourke

On a losing sequence but in good form for her current yard until coming in a never-dangerous sixth in 2m4f Musselburgh handicap 22 days ago; she can bounce back off a slipping mark.

14/1

Form: 32U-3

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two juvenile hurdles for Donald McCain in early part of last season and, following a layoff, belied 33-1 odds when placed on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good); contender if able to build on that recent effort.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

City Of Ruins

11st 12lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Has made the frame three times but remains a maiden; pulled up when last seen at Bangor last September; others preferred.

25/1

4

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

City Of Ruins

11st 4lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Made the frame in two juvenile hurdles for Donald McCain in early part of last season and, following a layoff, belied 33-1 odds when placed on stable/hurdle debut at Southwell (2m, good) in June; struggled on soft ground in July but is back on a quicker surface here and could have untapped potential over the new trip.

10/1

Non-runners

Iolaos Du Mou, Kentucky Bluegrass, Berliet Express, Cofficionado, Saved Lizzie

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £13.11
Tricast £72.73
Trifecta £81.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock On Tommy

The Star:

Cher Tara

WEST COUNTRY:

Kentucky Bluegrass

Telegraph:

City Of Ruins

Daily Record:

Cher Tara

The Times:

Kentucky Bluegrass

RP RATINGS:

Rock On Tommy

POSTDATA:

Rock On Tommy

The Guardian:

Rock On Tommy

Daily Mail:

Rock On Tommy

D Express:

Rock On Tommy

Daily Mirror:

Rock On Tommy

The Sun:

Rock On Tommy