January 28 / 13.27 Uttoxeter

13.27

Good To Soft

Greenbank Group UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4465.72
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Greenbank Group UK Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 522 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat-racer who ran to fair level when second in maiden hurdles over C&D (good to soft) and at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last month; very likely to play another major role today.
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3rd

1

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:05 Worcester

Astromachia

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Consistent since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) was encouraging; chance.

11/4

3rd

3

2nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Astromachia

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Reliable sort since switched to hurdles late last year, including wins in a 2m maiden and 2m2f Fontwell handicap; close third there (2m3f, good) on latest start and should be seriously involved again.

3/1

4

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 3

15:10 Hexham

Astromachia

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 321-32

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won good-ground Fontwell bumper last spring and placed behind useful rivals on both hurdling starts this season (1m7f/2m1f); needs to be taken very seriously here.
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6th

2

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Rambo T

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Olly Murphy

It's been a struggle in some competitive handicaps but he ran well enough here at the National meeting (behind Ike Sport) to merit some attention; others still preferred.

16/1

11th

2

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Rambo T

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Landed a notable handicap at Chepstow (2m3f, good; off just 1lb lower) in the autumn; not in anything like the same form since, always behind at the Cheltenham Festival (2m5f) most recently; other preferred.

66/1

19th

17

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Rambo T

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Landed a notable prize at Chepstow (near 2m4f, good; 3lb higher today) in October but failed to show his form in his three starts since; Sean Bowen rides him for the first time since Chepstow; he'd still be a surprise winner.

50/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 73-4

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in an Irish bumper last spring and certainly not disgraced when fourth of five on stable/hurdle debut at Newbury (2m, good) in November; considered each-way.
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3

14th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:45 Fontwell

Sweet Magic

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

0-16 in bumpers and over hurdles but finished runner-up for the fourth time, at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last month; has dropped to a career-low mark and holds place claims at least.

3/1

2nd

3

20th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Warwick

Sweet Magic

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Alastair Ralph

Runner-up here (2m3f, soft) last February and now 5lb lower; however, not at the same level on her three starts this season and she faded when upped to 3m at Southwell recently; now 0-15.

15/2

4th

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Sweet Magic

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

12-race maiden, but has been runner-up on three occasions, latest at Warwick in February (2m3f, soft); well beaten only previous try at this sort of trip so stamina to prove.

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish point debut last spring but was over 28l behind Astromachia when sixth on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Catterick (2m3f, soft) and needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing.
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7

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Some Scope

11st 10lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Richard Hobson

Won from the front in first-time visor (kept since) at Doncaster in December; back to form when second at Newbury on latest start, his second run after his second wind operation; has a competitive mark but his inconsistency and going beyond 3m2f both introduce doubts.

5/1

2nd

7

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Some Scope

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Richard Hobson

Not easy to predict but he's only 2lb higher than when making all at Doncaster (3m, good) just after Christmas, and he probably went off too fast when beaten 33l there (3m2f, soft) three weeks ago; not discounted.

11/2

2nd

10

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Some Scope

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Richard Hobson

Physical issues came to light after disappointing in a cross-country race last time; wore just a tongue-tie then but the visor that worked so well when a 3l winner here the time before now returns, as does Charlie Maggs with his claim; however, he has become hard to predict and underwent further wind surgery only recently.

15/2

Form: 80

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a good stable but didn't really feature on his two hurdling starts towards the end of last year; probably one for handicaps.
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10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was safely held over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in November and struggled (albeit on soft ground) at Uttoxeter last month; significant improvement required.

20/1

10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield

20/1

3

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

West Park Boy

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Soundly beaten on all four starts but he was returning from a long absence when mid-division on last month's handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); he's in good hands and there's potential in his pedigree, and he could show the benefit of that latest outing with a big run today.

15/2

Form:

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemingly too green to do himself justice when well down the field on bumper debut at Ludlow (good to soft) in November; can only be watched on today's hurdling debut.
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5th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Hey Mister Dj

10st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

0-8 under rules, but was returning from over a year off when second of nine on stable debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last month; the longer trip looks to be in his favour and a contender if taking a step forward.

4/1

5th

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Hey Mister Dj

10st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Barry Brennan

0-8 under rules, but was returning from over a year off when second of nine on stable debut at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last month; the longer trip looks to be in his favour and a contender if taking a step forward.

4/1

2nd

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:50 Fontwell

Hey Mister Dj

10st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

held up in rear

25/1

Form: 907

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on bumper debut at Ascot (good) in October but well beaten twice since, more recently on hurdling debut at Haydock (1m7f, soft) four weeks ago; comes here with a lot to prove.
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7th

1

9th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Claras Soldier

12st 0lb

J: Daire Davis

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unplaced all five hurdling starts; seemed to be travelling okay when brought down on handicap debut in March but was well beaten here the following month; switches to chasing after 169-day break.

8/1

7th

8

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:45 Stratford

Claras Soldier

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Might well have shown improvement at Southwell (2m4f; handicap debut) last month but for being brought down on the final bend (was going nicely at the time); could be dangerous granted better luck.

10/1

4

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Claras Soldier

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Five-race maiden; in good hands; holds weak claims on form but looks a possible improver now handicapping over a new trip and in first-time tongue-tie; market support should be heeded.

8/1

14/1

Form: 565-6

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising hurdle debut last February and arguably ran much better than eventual 34l defeat suggests when sixth at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) last month; has quite a bit to find with Rambo T here, though.
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9th

10

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

14:50 Chepstow

Night Jet

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won chase debut in February 2025 and back to form with blinkers enlisted when second on last two outings, but all three of those runs were over 2m and there is plenty to prove judged on his attempts at 2m4f/3m; cheekpieces return and their previous usage includes that one win.

9/1

2nd

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Night Jet

10st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Took a step forward in a change of headgear when second of eight in handicap over C&D 22 day ago, hindered by a blunder two out; this C&D winner is a likely player if blinkers have the same effect a second time.

9/2

2nd

8

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Night Jet

10st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Opened his account when winning on chase debut over C&D (soft) last February but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-21 and he needs new headgear to give him a boost.

7/1

Form: 090

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Posed no threat when down the field in a bumper and on first two hurdling starts.
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9th

11

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:27 Uttoxeter

Milagrosa

11st 1lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

50/1

13th

14

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Milagrosa

10st 8lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

With a top yard but she's finished down the field in a Chepstow bumper and a Hereford novice hurdle (150-1).

100/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unable to justify prominence in betting when tailed off in good-ground Worcester bumper last April (raced freely) and not seen since.
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0

13

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:40 Hereford

Starlight Glance

10st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Henry Daly

in rear, lost action and pulled up after 1st

16/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Starlight Glance

10st 7lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Henry Daly

midfield

40/1

Form: P-

Last run: 284 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made inauspicious start to hurdling career when pulled up at Auteuil last April; could be considered only if lively in the betting before today's British debut.
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4

25th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:23 Bangor-on-Dee

Import Export

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pulled up on hurdle debut in France last April and also struggled on both British starts this year (2m/2m3f); can only be watched at present.

100/1

7

17th Mar 2023

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 4

13:20 Doncaster

Import Export

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Has shown little in two runs over hurdles, the first when trained in France; watching brief advised.

100/1

11th

5

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:27 Uttoxeter

Import Export

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, hampered 1st

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved to win good-ground Irish point in last April, his fourth start, and joined David Jeffreys for £15,000 soon afterwards; should have a future under rules but is entitled to benefit from today's outing.
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10

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Coilrock

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

Remote fourth in his two chases and now returns to hurdles, over which he has run well off higher marks; ground/trip fine and blinkers are now tried (effective in cheekpieces); possibilities.

16/1

10

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Coilrock

10st 3lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

led, headed after 8th, weakened before 3 out, pulled up approaching last

16/1

4th

6

8th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:00 Carlisle

Coilrock

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: D J Jeffreys

raced in third, dropped to last before 2 out, not fluent 2 out, soon weakened

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed on the Flat in France in 2018 but returned from mammoth absence with three pretty dismal runs in Britain last year; makes no appeal on today's hurdling debut.
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7

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:27 Uttoxeter

Out Of Ideas

11st 8lb

J: Chris Ward

T: Sarah Hollinshead

towards rear, hampered 2nd

150/1

7th

9

(1)

5th Aug 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Out Of Ideas

9st 4lb

J: Miss Sophie Smith

T: Sarah Hollinshead

always towards rear, weakened over 4f out

100/1

Form: 4-8P

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Safely held in both bumpers last year and was pulled up (albeit on heavy ground) when 100-1 for recent hurdling debut.
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14

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:27 Uttoxeter

With Poise

11st 1lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

took keen hold, in rear

100/1

5th

18

1st Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:30 Exeter

With Poise

10st 8lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Chris Honour

Beaten in the region of 25l in two Chepstow bumpers, on heavy and good to soft; can only be watched for now.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.60
Straight Forecast £3.43
Trifecta £8.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rambo T

RP Ratings:

Astromachia

WEST COUNTRY:

Some Scope

The Guardian:

Sweet Magic

POSTDATA:

Rambo T

The Times:

Rambo T

Daily Mail:

Rambo T

D Express:

Rambo T

The Sun:

Rambo T

The Star:

Rambo T

TOPSPEED:

Astromachia

Telegraph:

Astromachia

Daily Mirror:

Astromachia

Daily Record:

Astromachia