August 30 / 16.40 Uttoxeter

16.40

Good

Gents Day On Sunday 8th October Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Gents Day On Sunday 8th October Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Talented Flat performer with four wins; successful debut for Archie Watson at Ripon in April (RPR 107) and another fine display when second at Sandown two outings ago; transfer that ability to hurdling and most of these won't see which way he goes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:40 Uttoxeter

Aaddeey

11st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, not fluent 6th, challenging when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, led run-in, edged left but stayed on towards finish

8/11

2nd

1

(2)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

15:05 Sandown

Aaddeey

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Broke more alertly to make all on stable debut at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in April when returning from an absence and wind surgery; never seriously involved, though, when 33-1 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good; unraced on firmer) 17 days ago; appeared to stay 1m6f when fourth at Goodwood in 2021 but this is his first go at 2m and he steps out of handicaps.

12/1

12th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Aaddeey

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Broke more alertly to make all on stable debut at Ripon (1m4f, soft) in April, when returning from an absence and wind surgery; enjoyed the run of the race and this is much hotter, but it remains to be seen how far he can go for this yard; has won on good ground, unraced on faster.

16/1

OUR TIP

13/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 35-114 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last month and ran well in a Perth handicap latest; 12lb penalty for the wins but the only one in this field with concrete hurdling form, which should stand him in good stead.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

10st 13lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Plenty of good runs to his name since his last win in September 2023 and he raced freely after a break when behind Miss Maverick and Sir Galahad here 22 days ago; better can be expected this time.

20/1

6th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Liverpool Knight

11st 6lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has made the frame several times since his last win in September 2023; returns from a winter break on a career-low mark and not out of this if he is ready to roll.

4/1

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Liverpool Knight

10st 12lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scores good marks for his consistency for Fergal O'Brien since last autumn but is yet to win for this stable and appears to have very little margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
AW Flat winner in April (1m1f, RPR 61); unplaced in four outings since and limited appeal on hurdle/stable debut with usual aids missing.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

8th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won a low-grade AW handicap in April and minor honours over C&D for new yard in his two starts switched to hurdling recently; needs to find extra and the tongue-tie he wore on last six Flat starts is restored; he also wore cheekpieces in those Flat runs but that remains absent.

16/1

4th

9

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

10st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

Won a low-grade AW handicap in April and was very respectable third over C&D (good) on stable/hurdle debut three weeks ago but will need to build upon that performance today and the forecast rain is a worry.

10/1

3rd

7

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:40 Uttoxeter

Hopeforthebest

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

prominent, hit 6th, not fluent 3 out, soon outpaced

33/1

Form: 234

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown a degree of ability in bumpers this summer; hood fitted for hurdle debut and might have place prospects if taking to it.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Fontwell

Footloose Man

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Richard Hobson

Dual 2m5f course winner in early part of last season; returned from five-month break with low-key run here 18 days ago but is versatile regarding ground and his current mark is workable; can feature if that recent outing brought him on.

7/1

6th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

Footloose Man

10st 8lb

J: James Best

T: Richard Hobson

All of his three victories have been at Fontwell including two chase wins over an extended 2m5f (good to soft); beaten 9l when runner-up here in December but that was behind an improver and he's still lightly raced in this sphere; respected back in trip on his return.

13/2

5

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

18:18 Fontwell

Footloose Man

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Richard Hobson

Course hurdle winner last summer (2m1f, good), having made most of the running; held up in rear and never looked dangerous when fourth of six on last month's chasing debut at Stratford (2m3f, good) but that was his first run since the autumn and a return to more positive tactics might show him in a better light here.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor Flat maiden; bought for 1,000gns in April; wind surgery ahead of hurdle/stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; went off at 50-1 for recent chase debut here and ran accordingly; cheekpieces return.

50/1

7

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

14:30 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles; went off at 50-1 for recent chase debut here and ran accordingly; cheekpieces return.

50/1

5th

8

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:10 Hereford

Book Of Verse

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jess Stewart

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Modest on the Flat and over hurdles and he's 0-19 across both codes; needs to improve for the switch to fences if he's to win this.

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner in May; bought for £2,000 in June and tailed off on hurdle/stable debut at Worcester last month.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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0

7

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:48 Southwell

Rock DEte

11st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Sam Allwood

Point winner in May; bought for £2,000 the following month and he's been tailed off in two hurdle runs this summer; hood worn in last three starts is now removed.

100/1

6th

5

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:40 Uttoxeter

Rock DEte

11st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Sam Allwood

held up in rear, weakened after 2 out, tailed off

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat winner but has lost his way and no sign of a revival on recent stable debut; now tackles hurdles for the first time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

3

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:35 Uttoxeter

Kingson

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Tony Forbes

Fair on the Flat in his prime (seven wins) but badly lost his way in that sphere, and was tailed off here when 150-1 for recent hurdling debut.

100/1

7th

4

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:40 Uttoxeter

Kingson

11st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Tony Forbes

held up in rear, weakened after 2 out, tailed off

50/1

10th

6

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:30 Nottingham

Kingson

11st 0lb

J: Mr Cameron Hillhouse

T: Tony Forbes

Multiple winner for Richard Fahey but lost his way after winning on debut for his previous yard and recently changed hands again for £3,000; not overly appealing in new headgear.

33/1

Non-runners

Petit Bijou, Tara Vango

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1.90
Straight Forecast £1.93
Trifecta £6.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aaddeey

RP RATINGS:

Liverpool Knight

WEST COUNTRY:

Footloose Man

TOPSPEED:

Liverpool Knight

The Sun:

Liverpool Knight

POSTDATA:

Aaddeey

The Times:

Aaddeey

Telegraph:

Aaddeey

The Guardian:

Aaddeey

Daily Mail:

Aaddeey

D Express:

Aaddeey

Daily Mirror:

Aaddeey

The Star:

Aaddeey

Daily Record:

Aaddeey