June 17 / 18.10 Uttoxeter

18.10

Good

Prolec Midlands Electrical Contractors Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Prolec Midlands Electrical Contractors Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £5.90

Form: P2P8-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in February but poor otherwise over hurdles, including three handicaps; didn't look the easiest of rides when visored last time and goes chasing with a good bit to prove.
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2

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:12 Worcester

Presenting Belle

11st 9lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Made a successful chase debut off this mark at Uttoxeter two years ago (3m, good) but later in 2023 she left Lucy Wadham for 1,000gns; likely best watched on this belated return to action.

5/1

1st

3

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Presenting Belle

11st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in February but poor otherwise over hurdles, including three handicaps; didn't look the easiest of rides when visored last time and goes chasing with a good bit to prove.

10/1

2

8th Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Presenting Belle

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Runner-up in Huntingdon maiden hurdle (2m4f, good) in February but poor otherwise over hurdles, including three handicaps; didn't look the easiest of rides when visored last time and goes chasing with a good bit to prove.

5/1

Form: /4687-

Last run: 336 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
23-race maiden under rules, initially on the Flat for Jim Bolger and over hurdles/jumps for this stable for whom he now resumes after two runs in points; he's not on a bad mark if as good as he was and certainly not ruled out.
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7th

10

18th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:35 Southwell

Fraterculus

10st 3lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

in touch with leaders

5/1

2nd

7

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Fraterculus

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

23-race maiden under rules, initially on the Flat for Jim Bolger and over hurdles/jumps for this stable for whom he now resumes after two runs in points; he's not on a bad mark if as good as he was and certainly not ruled out.

12/1

Form: /876-1 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
0-2 in points; didn't hang about over hurdles and made a successful chase debut upped to this trip for the first time here last month when he jumped well and fought it out; 5lb rise fair and cheekpieces are added; sure to go well.
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0

6

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

3m 2f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Carlisle

Carlo Du Berlais

11st 0lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Two wins this season from his first three chase starts (3m, good to soft) and another good run when second at Worcester (2m7f, good) in August last time out; takes on some unexposed rivals and it's likely he'll need further improvement, but his chasing experience is a positive.

4/1

2nd

6

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Worcester

Carlo Du Berlais

11st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Just three runs over hurdles and now 2-3 over fences; didn't have much in hand last time at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft; 5lb lower) but dug deep when it mattered and runner-up Miss Antipova should go well in the opening race.

9/4

Form: 03663-

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who has hinted at winning potential over fences, including on final run at Huntingdon 68 days ago; trip/ground fine and hard to rule out.
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9th

3

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Methodtothemagic

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk.

16/1

10th

3

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Methodtothemagic

11st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh.

16/1

Form: 3PP-U3

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles and fences but she's inconsistent and seems very one paced; possibilities if putting her best foot forward but others appeal more.
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4

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

17:00 Stratford

Eightytwo Team

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

High-mileage mare who is not very consistent but has collected two wins this season, the latter at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good) 24 days ago; not yet fully exposed over marathon trips; a possible if in the right mood again.

4/1

10

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:37 Uttoxeter

Eightytwo Team

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Managed to see off two other finishers at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May, but she was well beaten at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last time; record of 2-38 under rules makes others look more attractive.

16/1

6th

4

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:57 Newton Abbot

Eightytwo Team

10st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Not always one to rely upon but returned from break with three good efforts in the spring, the most notable a game win at Warwick (3m1f, good) two starts ago; has possibilities if she continues to hold her form.

6/1

Form: PP2-24

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Running well and was out of the weights when beaten under 5l at Warwick (3m1f, good) most recently; 3lb lower this time and can have a say.
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6th

6

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Dorado Dollar

10st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Running well and was out of the weights when beaten under 5l at Warwick (3m1f, good) most recently; 3lb lower this time and can have a say.

7/1

4th

7

24th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:20 Warwick

Dorado Dollar

10st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Lost out only by a neck in 15-runner handicap chase here (3m, good) last month and was clear second to progressive rival at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) a fortnight ago; evidently in good heart but competes from 5lb out of the weights today and his career strike-rate now stands at 0-31.

5/1

2nd

9

11th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Dorado Dollar

10st 3lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Chance wasn't obviously nearing before almost making it 30th time lucky at Warwick a fortnight ago (3m, good) from 5lb out of the weights; no good thing to back that up, but does run off his true mark this time.

6/1

Form: 12P7-3

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
The second of her two hurdles wins came off this mark last summer at Worcester (2m7f, good), where she also made a respectable return to fences 40 days ago; was beaten 11l so needs more here, but that was her first run for 193 days; respected.
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7th

4

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Present Storm

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Charlie Longsdon

Both hurdle wins gained here and ran well when third in a C&D chase in May, following a break; pulled up at Uttoxeter since (ground softer than official description); risky after that but this is her course and may well perk up in a visor.

13/2

2

17th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

Present Storm

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Charlie Longsdon

The second of her two hurdles wins came off this mark last summer at Worcester (2m7f, good), where she also made a respectable return to fences 40 days ago; was beaten 11l so needs more here, but that was her first run for 193 days; respected.

9/2

3rd

10

8th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:15 Worcester

Present Storm

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual hurdle winner here (2m7f, good) when fitted with tongue-tie last summer but in poor form when last seen in the autumn, and both her chasing attempts last spring were unconvincing; others have a lot less to prove.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £98.00
Straight Forecast £92.00
Trifecta £379.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Carlo Du Berlais

Telegraph:

Present Storm

The Times:

Methodtothemagic

RP RATINGS:

Carlo Du Berlais

POSTDATA:

Carlo Du Berlais

WEST COUNTRY:

Carlo Du Berlais

Daily Mirror:

Carlo Du Berlais

The Sun:

Carlo Du Berlais

The Star:

Carlo Du Berlais

Daily Record:

Carlo Du Berlais

The Guardian:

Present Storm

Daily Mail:

Present Storm

D Express:

Present Storm