July 02 / 14.30 Uttoxeter

14.30

Good

bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £13202.5
  • 1m 7f 214y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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bet365 Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 502-11 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Very useful Flat-racer who collected four hurdle wins for Archie Watson last year and is 2-2 in good-ground chases for new stable this spring; gained the latter win in a match race and has a lot more on his plate here but must be considered in current form.
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5th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

5-9 over fences, the latest win gained in very strongly run race at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; well down the field in two competitive contests since but in calmer waters today and has a fighting chance if back on song.

5/1

13th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat background; made a successful return to fences (fifth win in this discipline) at Cartmel (2m1f, good) and didn't give himself a chance at Uttoxeter by racing too freely; wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far.

12/1

12th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Al Zaraqaan

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with two low-key Flat runs this year but came from behind to win Cartmel chase (2m1f, good) comfortably by 6l when back over jumps last month; was probably flattered by the way that very strongly run race panned out but is now 5-7 over fences (including a C&D win).

5/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 14P4-1 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Looked as good as ever when winning readily by over 6l at Southwell (2m, good) in May and now has 8-22 strike-rate over fences; back up to career-high mark today, though.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:36 Cartmel

Sir Tivo

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Good-ground specialist with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2025 edition of this race; shaped well before weakening into fourth at Bangor (2m1f, good) this month, after a layoff, and can make a bold bid from the front under Sean Bowen.

13/8

4th

5

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Sir Tivo

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Good-ground specialist who made all in small field at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on latest outing in the autumn, his 11th chase success; won when fresh last spring but is slightly out of the weights here and may find younger rivals better handicapped.

5/1

4

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

14:48 Wetherby

Sir Tivo

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Ten-time chase winner, mainly on good ground; pulled up soon after mid-race jumping error last time but won at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) in the spring and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two starts ago; can make his presence felt.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 14-2F1 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Made a very promising start to chasing career last autumn and doubled his tally over fences with clearcut success at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month; could still be well handicapped after 4lb rise and promising 5lb claimer Conor Rabbitt is enlisted; might be the answer.
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2nd

4

24th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

14:40 Stratford

Noahthirtytwored

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Adam West

Responded to pressure to win at Newton Abbot (2m, good) in June and finished well for 1l third at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last time; this step up in trip is well worth a go and he's one to consider.

7/2

3rd

8

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:30 Uttoxeter

Noahthirtytwored

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Adam West

Made a very promising start to chasing career last autumn and doubled his tally over fences with clearcut success at Newton Abbot (2m, good) last month; could still be well handicapped after 4lb rise and promising 5lb claimer Conor Rabbitt is enlisted; might be the answer.

3/1

1st

5

14th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 75y

Class 2

15:40 Newton Abbot

Noahthirtytwored

10st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Adam West

Good second at Worcester last month before an unfortunate fall at Southwell; fair effort on AW at Chelmsford recently and, while this represents a sharp rise in class, could well be involved; Sean Bowen on for the first time.

5/1

Form: F3P-32 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Excellent servant to connections over the years, winning 14 times; no longer the force of old but handicapped accordingly now and lost out only narrowly in small field at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; 2m also suits; can make his presence felt.
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0

3

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Kempton

Hatcher

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Prolific winner (mostly at around 2m on good ground) and fine servant to connections over the years; not as good as he was and didn't run very well on latest outing in September, but should be fine over today's trip and his spring form puts him in the mix.

4/1

4th

4

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Worcester

Hatcher

10st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

held up in rear, headway before 4 out, outpaced before 3 out, no impression from 2 out

7/1

Form: 11P7-4 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Good-ground specialist who did very well last spring/summer, winning three handicap chases and two novice hurdles; behind Noahthirtytwored when fourth at Worcester (2m, good) in May but that still goes down as a good effort; no surprise if he features.
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6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old but seemed to have benefited from a wind op when close second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July and didn't run as badly as 28l defeat might suggest at Perth (2m4f, good) last time, having made a mid-race jumping error; drops back in trip with cheekpieces added here.

8/1

6th

4

3rd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:08 Huntingdon

Give Me A Moment

11st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened

8/1

7th

1

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 4

14:27 Perth

Give Me A Moment

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not the force of old and the step back up in trip isn't sure to suit; however, after a wind op he returned to form with a close second off his reduced mark at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, and is entitled to respect.

4/1

Form: 31134- CD

Last run: 293 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Looked in excellent nick when making all for clearcut success at Worcester (2m, good) just under a year ago but absent since two lesser efforts towards end of last summer and will need to resume at his peak to have any chance off current mark; hooded for first time.
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6th

2

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:30 Uttoxeter

Bathiva

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Looked in excellent nick when making all for clearcut success at Worcester (2m, good) just under a year ago but absent since two lesser efforts towards end of last summer and will need to resume at his peak to have any chance off current mark; hooded for first time.

14/1

Form: 72P5-2 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Irish challenger; has gone over a year since his last win but creditable fifth at Punchestown festival (2m, good) in April and was given quite a lot to do before running on well for second at Warwick (2m, good to firm) in May; one to consider.
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8th

6

22nd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 158y

13:53 Thurles

Espion Du Chenet

10st 5lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Louise G Lyons

Six-time chase winner but struggling when last seen, tailed off in each of his last three starts; bounce back required and off 153 days.

25/1

9th

11

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

16:25 Listowel

Espion Du Chenet

10st 5lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: Louise G Lyons

Has done a lot of racing since his last win, two most recent runs provide no encouragement; tailed off in Kilbeggan race in which Irish Blaze was third two week ago.

25/1

Form: 2P10-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in hot handicap at Punchestown festival two starts ago but won his other two chases this year, more recently when returned to Punchestown for handicap three weeks ago (2m, good to yielding); might still be improving; respected.
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7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 38y

19:30 Kilbeggan

The Greek

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two runners for Gordon Elliott and Carl Millar claims a valuable 7lb; three time chase winner with last victory coming in June 2023; disappointing last time at Tipperary but the return to a right handed track offers hope; chase form figures of 4FF8 going left handed compared to 2612P101 going to the right; wears usual headgear and tongue tie.

10/1

8th

1

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 70y

14:03 Tipperary

The Greek

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Should be better for last month's hurdles run at Wexford, his first outing since falling in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last July, having won at Punchestown the previous month; 3-11 over fences; leading chance now with his fitness advanced.

4/1

4th

9

29th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

17:30 Wexford

The Greek

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway after 3 out, disputing third 2 out, weakened from last

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.90
Straight Forecast £32.17
Tricast £82.86
Trifecta £161.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Noahthirtytwored

The Times:

The Greek

POSTDATA:

Al Zaraqaan

WEST COUNTRY:

Bathiva

RP RATINGS:

Noahthirtytwored

TOPSPEED:

Noahthirtytwored

D Express:

Noahthirtytwored

The Sun:

Noahthirtytwored

Telegraph:

The Greek

Daily Record:

The Greek

Daily Mirror:

Al Zaraqaan

The Star:

Al Zaraqaan