October 06 / 13.15 Uttoxeter

13.15

Good To Soft

Lin Sargeant Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Lin Sargeant Memorial Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21/53- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper winner in 2022; showed hurdling promise this spring on return from lengthy absence, good third at Exeter (2m, good) last time; leading player on the figures.
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3

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Uttoxeter

Intrepide Sud

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; jumping has been an issue since his was switched to fences in March but he seemed to be getting his act together when third at Bangor (2m1f, good) last month; could be hard to beat off current mark if he avoids significant errors.

11/4

3rd

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Intrepide Sud

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences.

10/1

3rd

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Intrepide Sud

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bumper/hurdle winner on good ground; didn't jump well enough when safely held in two Stratford chases (2m1f/2m3f) in March but has been given some help by the handicapper and may yet get his act together over fences.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 43/

Last run: 530 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since spring 2023 when showing promise in strong bumper at Chepstow (first two smart) and 2m novice hurdle at Ffos Las; likely player provided he returns in similar form.
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2nd

15

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 55y

17:25 Punchestown

Norn Iron

11st 1lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

British runner; hurdles winner is now rated 22lb higher over fences after back-to-back wins on soft ground over 2m4f at Sandown; decisive victor of five-runner contest in January and justified 4-6 odds last month when seeing off two rivals; this big field is new for him, but he's in fine form.

14/1

1st

2

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Sandown

Norn Iron

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Things clicked when he went up in trip over C&D (soft) in January in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on his third chase start, and he won in decisive fashion from one who scored next time; 8lb rise might not stop him.

11/10

1st

4

31st Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Norn Iron

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Harry Derham

Has proved expensive to follow, aside from one win (over hurdles); however, campaigned mostly at 2m and may improve for this step back up in distance, combined with fitting of tongue-tie, in third chase attempt.

3/1

Form: 4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on Flat in autumn 2022 for previous yard; modest fourth in 2m novice hurdle at Perth last month on return from long layoff but may build on that effort.
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1st

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Sunninghill

11st 11lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

held up in last, took keen hold before 3rd, steady headway from 2 out, short of room and bumped after last, soon led, drifted left final 110yds, kept on well

3/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-5 in the point-to-point scene for this yard, albeit has shown bits of promise; latest race (fell) has thrown up a subsequent hurdles winner; bred to be effective in this sphere.
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5th

2

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Holeshot

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Tim Vaughan

Chasing on last five starts has not really worked out; Taunton (2m3f) last February and Warwick (2m) last March saw him register a double over hurdles and he's back to his last winning mark for today's switch in codes but, after three non-completions at about 3m over fences, stamina also has to be proved.

10/1

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:50 Wetherby

Holeshot

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Tim Vaughan

Mixed results (5FP4) since switched to chasing but is now only 1lb above last winning hurdles mark and Edward Vaughan takes off a bonus 7lb; possibilities, provided he stays returned to 3m.

7/1

4th

8

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

14:17 Chepstow

Holeshot

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tim Vaughan

Just ahead of Gris Majeur when falling at third-last fence at Taunton (2m7f, good to firm) in November, his second chase, but struggled on next outing; others in this line-up look much less risky.

10/1

Form: 68

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Ireland; holds very weak claims on his Flat/hurdles form for new stable.
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6

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Dreams Fled Away

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Inconsistent hurdler who's been off for five months since a poor effort here in the winter; nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh and it's tough to find any positives.

20/1

1st

4

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Dreams Fled Away

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Barry Brennan

Dual Dundalk winner when based in Ireland; 0-8 over hurdles, once finishing runner-up in a 2m handicap off 3lb higher; only midfield on the Flat last time; others are more convincing.

16/1

5th

14

(10)

5th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Newbury

Dreams Fled Away

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Barry Brennan

Both wins were AW Flat early in 2024 over 1m4f in Ireland; downhill in Britain that spring, with pieces of modest hurdles form since; others are more enticing.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ordinary performer on the Flat but recent form includes a 2m success and solid 1m6f effort; half-sister to a winner over jumps and looks likely to perform well.
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11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

4th

11

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:52 Kempton (AW)

Kissininthebackrow

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Hasn't been in much form on the AW or over hurdles for a few runs now, but is just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D last October; each-way claims if back to that sort of form.

16/1

8th

7

5th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Warwick

Kissininthebackrow

10st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair Flat stayer who displayed promise in two of the three maiden hurdles she contested last season; not obviously well treated for this handicap hurdle debut but the step up in trip ought to suit.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Capable of useful form at up to 2m4f on Flat; out of sorts since finishing third at Chester in May but has possibilities if this switch to hurdles sparks a resurgence.
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5th

5

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Law Of The Sea

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous.

14/1

5th

5

(10)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Law Of The Sea

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

The vast majority of last year was disappointing; however, perhaps first time up will be the time to catch him as he reappeared with a good third in this 12 months ago; now 12lb lower; could be dangerous.

14/1

3rd

6

13th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Law Of The Sea

11st 0lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, brief headway and went remote fourth after 3 out, mistake 2 out, went remote third run-in, no match for first two

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar type to Elusive Shine, having shown some promise in Irish points in the spring; however, pedigree suggests he'll need further than this trip under rules.
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7th

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 4

15:50 Haydock

Outer Banks

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Displayed significant improvement when upped in trip to make a winning handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) just over a year ago; prominent in the market before flopping on his comeback when said to have made a respiratory noise at Market Rasen at the start of last month; subsequent wind surgery and cheekpieces might help him bounce back.

5/1

6

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:20 Market Rasen

Outer Banks

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Displayed significant improvement on handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft; first-time tongue-tie) just under a year ago, where he was left clear at final flight to score by 13l; not seen since but could easily have more to offer if fully tuned up.

9/4

1st

12

26th Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

15:53 Wetherby

Outer Banks

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Always behind at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last time but it was a hot maiden and he previously kept on for a fair fifth at Chepstow (extended 2m3f, soft); made the frame in 3m points and this lightly raced 5yo is open to improvement now up in trip on handicap debut in a first-time tongue-tie; chance.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in Irish points in the spring, runner-up last time (form has received a couple of boosts); sold for £15,000 since; check the betting for further guidance.
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3rd

4

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

12:05 Market Rasen

Elusive Shine

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Made the frame in Irish points; hasn't fared so well in two hurdles attempts and should find handicaps (or chasing) more suitable.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutant; £6,000 4yo; first foal; dam pulled up in point, sister to bumper/2m and 2m6f hurdle winner Ardnahoe, half-sister to three winners; market informative.
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5

27th Oct 2024

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:12 Wincanton

Yourawizardharry

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Struggled when 100-1 for recent debut at Uttoxeter and can't be recommended here.

100/1

10th

10

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Yourawizardharry

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Harriet Dickin

Debutant; £6,000 4yo; first foal; dam pulled up in point, sister to bumper/2m and 2m6f hurdle winner Ardnahoe, half-sister to three winners; market informative.

40/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 321 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since heavy defeat in 2m novice hurdle (won by smart sort) at Exeter last November on debut; market should prove best guide.
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3rd

2

25th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:45 Leicester

Jumper Madrik

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Major improvement since switched to fences and handicap level, winning soft-ground contests at this course (2m4f) and Wetherby (2m3f) despite lacking fluency; shapes as if he'll be suited by this longer trip and looks capable of further progress, especially if jumping better; respected.

10/11

1st

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

13:00 Wetherby

Jumper Madrik

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Very lightly raced 6yo; didn't show much in three 2m hurdle runs, but he found stacks of improvement when scoring on his handicap/chase debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December; up 8lb but he rallied well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress; strongly respected.

100/30

1st

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 5

13:00 Wetherby

Jumper Madrik

11st 2lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Very lightly raced 6yo; didn't show much in three 2m hurdle runs, but he found stacks of improvement when scoring on his handicap/chase debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December; up 8lb but he rallied well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress; strongly respected.

100/30

Form: 70/

Last run: 645 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed poor form (bumpers/Flat) for Lisa Williamson; remains with same owner; needs a massive step forward.
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1

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Amico Amore

11st 4lb

J: Kai Lenihan

T: Gary Hanmer

Showed poor form (bumpers/Flat) for Lisa Williamson; remains with same owner; needs a massive step forward.

100/1

2

(1)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

15:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amico Amore

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

8yo who was tailed off in two bumpers in 2022 and he's struggled in two Flat runs (1m3f/1m) this winter; can only be watched.

100/1

7th

1

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Amico Amore

10st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten a very long way in two bumpers at the end of 2022 and although fourth of eight in a Kempton novice (1m3f, Polytrack; 250-1) this month, was still beaten around 17l; little appeal.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden on the Flat and his form has deteriorated; beaten long way switched to hurdles last time.
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13

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Timely Escape

11st 3lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Alexandra Dunn

Maiden on the Flat and his form has deteriorated; beaten long way switched to hurdles last time.

100/1

12th

11

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Timely Escape

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Alexandra Dunn

Some promise at a modest level for Charles Hills without winning and was sold on for 7,000gns; down the field in two Flat races for current yard (1m2f/1m3f) and makes very limited appeal on this switch to hurdling.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.40
Straight Forecast £6.83
Trifecta £31.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jafimgoso

POSTDATA:

Intrepide Sud

RP RATINGS:

Norn Iron

Daily Mirror:

Jafimgoso

The Sun:

Jafimgoso

Daily Record:

Jafimgoso

Telegraph:

Norn Iron

D Express:

Norn Iron

WEST COUNTRY:

Intrepide Sud

The Times:

Intrepide Sud

The Star:

Intrepide Sud