October 02 / 16.38 Uttoxeter

16.38

Good

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  • Prize money: £8277.92
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P-4333 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
11yo who has finished third on his last three starts and needs to find something extra if he's to return to winning ways; however, they've all been good efforts and this C&D winner might not be far away.
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5th

6

3rd Nov 2022

Good

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

16:05 Newbury

Geordie Des Champs

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

Running consistently well this season, winning at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) last month before a fair third of four there (2m7f, good) 12 days later; this reliable 11yo should give another good account, which counts for plenty given that most of these have something to prove.

6/1

3rd

1

14th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:24 Uttoxeter

Geordie Des Champs

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

jumped right throughout, led, ridden and headed after 3 out, kept on but held approaching last

3/1

1st

4

2nd Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

16:38 Uttoxeter

Geordie Des Champs

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Rebecca Curtis

raced in second, good jump to lead 3 out, shaken up and going best 2 out, ridden and faced challenge when another good jump last, ridden out run-in

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 232311

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Would have had a tougher task at Newton Abbot two starts ago but for the narrow leader's saddle slipping two out, and he didn't have much to spare back there a fortnight ago; further improvement needed to defy latest rise in the weights but this 5yo is progressive and could still have more to offer.
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3

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Stuck on a lengthy losing run and was well behind Boskill Borden here 12 days ago; the first-time tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

16/1

7th

2

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Mr Yeats

11st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Struggling before minor late gains at Market Rasen latest (2m5f, good) extended his losing run to 20; first drop into a 0-105 since July 2022 isn't sufficient on its own to persuade this is the day.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8-1421

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Made it five wins from her last nine starts when scoring at Stratford in August; this is tougher and she beat just three rivals last time, but did it easily and this improving 9yo can give another good account up 6lb.
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2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary Hanmer

Five-time hurdle winner but his last success was in August 2022; well treated on old form but this veteran has had only four runs this year and he's not threatened in any of them; needs to raise his game.

10/1

2

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary Hanmer

Five-time hurdle winner but his last success was in August 2022; well treated on old form but this veteran has had only four runs this year and he's not threatened in any of them; needs to raise his game.

10/1

4th

1

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Isthebaropen

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Gary Hanmer

midfield, outpaced after 3 out, went modest fourth and not fluent 2 out, no impression

16/1

Form: 615223 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his 15 hurdle starts and seems marginally better over fences; however, having been in good form in chases this summer he again ran well when third off mark over hurdles at Worcester three weeks ago, and there's every chance he'll be in the mix.
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7

27th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Worcester

Oscar Montel

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bounced back to form with C&D win (good) in first-time visor in June and has made the frame on his last four appearances (twice over fences); fully effective on good to soft ground but soft may take the edge off him.

5/1

4th

7

2nd Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

16:38 Uttoxeter

Oscar Montel

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

midfield but in touch with leaders, shaken up 3 out, pushed along on outer 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra and lost third final 110yds

7/1

3rd

2

12th Sep 2022

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Worcester

Oscar Montel

11st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Charlie Longsdon

raced in second, lost second and prominent 3rd, ridden before 3 out, went second again 2 out, lost second and no extra run-in

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 112/63 C BF

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Missed all of 2020 and 2021 before returning this May; fairly encouraging third over fences at Newton Abbot in July on his second start back and he could build on that here; has won twice over hurdles.
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0

3

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

15:05 Lingfield

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

Won off 18lb higher at Newbury (3m, good to soft) for Nicky Henderson in November 2019 but he's not seen much action since and has been pulled up in three of his last four runs; has plenty to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

33/1

0

4

5th Oct 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Warwick

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 12lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

A three-time hurdles/chase winner (from 2m4f to 3m) in 2019 for Nicky Henderson but well below par last season and pulled up on his sole outing for Christian Williams in 3m4f Taunton handicap chase in March; cheekpieces go on for another new yard here with plenty to prove.

33/1

6

13th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 4f 85y

Class 3

15:25 Taunton

Diablo De Rouhet

11st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Very well handicapped on old form but ended 2022 with some very disappointing efforts for Nicky Henderson and needs to have been revitalised by the switch to a new stable; first run beyond 3m2f.

16/1

Form: 6-32F1 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Running well this spring after wind surgery and he returned to winning ways over C&D last time out in July; beat only three rivals but he had just over 3l to spare and a 3lb rise isn't harsh; high on the shortlist.
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7th

8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Butlers Brief

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Successful in a division of this race in 2021 but that was the middle leg of a hat-trick; not in same form at present, having performed poorly in two runs since Bangor win in October.

20/1

7th

8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:48 Worcester

Butlers Brief

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Successful in a division of this race in 2021 but that was the middle leg of a hat-trick; not in same form at present, having performed poorly in two runs since Bangor win in October.

20/1

Form: 55592- D

Last run: 203 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
His losing run stretches back nine races to January 2020 but, having dropped down the weights, he was a good second at Warwick when last seen in May; up 2lb and he's a player if repeating that latest form.
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3rd

4

23rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

Skandiburg

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

prominent, ridden after 4 out, no extra from 3 out

16/1

10th

11

1st Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

15:35 Newbury

Skandiburg

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Charlotte Fuller

Well held when fifth in this race in 2021 and 2022; C&D third when last seen in March but he was way behind the first two and he's now failed to win since New Year's Day 2020, despite his move down the weights.

25/1

Form: 22173- CD

Last run: 303 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won over C&D last June and was a respectable third at Sandown when last seen in December; has an absence to defy but returns on a handy mark and is capable of a big run; the betting may be informative.
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4

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

16:05 Market Rasen

South Terrace

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Well treated on some old form but he returned after a long absence with a pulled-up effort over C&D (soft) last month; was a market springer in that race but he was in trouble some way out and is hard to recommend after that heavy defeat.

9/1

5

6th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:05 Market Rasen

South Terrace

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not at his best in autumn 2022 and absent since; however, he's well treated on his old form and his stable can ready one after an absence; one to watch in the betting on this return to action.

14/1

2nd

3

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Warwick

South Terrace

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Two wins over hurdles but last year's improvement came at about 3m and he didn't show a lot at Uttoxeter a month ago on his return from 303 days away; even if he takes to fences (0-2 in points), others might be too sharp around here.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.10
Straight Forecast £38.38
Tricast £303.84
Trifecta £328.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Butler's Brief

The Times:

South Terrace

LAMBOURN:

Diablo De Rouhet

TOPSPEED:

Mr Yeats

POSTDATA:

Oscar Montel

The Star:

Isthebaropen

Daily Express:

South Terrace

RP Ratings:

Butler's Brief

Telegraph:

Butler's Brief

Daily Mirror:

Butler's Brief

The Sun:

Butler's Brief

Daily Record:

Butler's Brief

Daily Mail:

Diablo De Rouhet