September 19 / 16.55 Uttoxeter

16.55

Good

QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 45PP-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on first two starts for Ryan Potter (both in March) and returned from break with underwhelming run last month; needs to up his game but might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces here and is well worth keeping a close eye on in the betting; best form is on ground slower than good.
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4th

3

10th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Warwick

Heross Du Seuil

11st 8lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Ryan Potter

in touch with leaders

12/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 89-322 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two Irish hurdling wins in 2019 but runner-up on both starts for new stable this summer, latterly when 5l behind Presenting Pete over C&D (good) three weeks ago; better off at the weights with him today and likely to cope much better if the ground is softer; good chance.
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1st

3

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:40 Stratford

Sacchoandvanzetti

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both hurdle wins in Ireland during 2019; thereabouts in handicaps at 2m and 2m4f for this yard in the second half of 2023 and was still travelling well enough when falling three out at Hereford (2m3f, good) this May; unproven beyond 2m4f but has the ability to figure; one of two runners for the stable.

12/1

3

7th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Sacchoandvanzetti

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both hurdle wins in Ireland during 2019; thereabouts in handicaps at 2m and 2m4f for this yard in the second half of 2023 but well held in latest attempt in November and needs more against unexposed rivals.

12/1

3

7th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:00 Hereford

Sacchoandvanzetti

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Both hurdle wins in Ireland during 2019; thereabouts in handicaps at 2m and 2m4f for this yard in the second half of 2023 but well held in latest attempt in November and needs more against unexposed rivals.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: P42-81 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Battled on gamely to cause 18-1 surprise on handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft; first-time tongue-tie) three weeks ago; 5lb higher here but further progress is possible; must be considered.
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3rd

6

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:55 Uttoxeter

Democritus

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

prominent

4/1

1st

8

29th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:55 Worcester

Democritus

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

Narrowly denied in a maiden hurdle at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April only to disappoint in a novice next time when tried in cheekpieces; tongue-tie fitted for handicap debut here and has the ability to cope with this mark; more interesting than most of these.

10/1

8th

3

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Democritus

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jo Davis

Improving with experience and only just denied at Warwick (2m3f, good) on latest start three months ago; repeat of that gives him major claims and he handled soft ground on previous start; cheekpieces go on.

5/1

Form: 2-7552 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made disappointing start to the season over fences but turned things around with good effort in defeat over hurdles at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; still on a workable mark after recent 2lb nudge and won't mind what the weather does; shortlisted.
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8th

9

27th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

14:00 Wincanton

Ragamuffin

11st 1lb

J: Mr Tommie M O’Brien

T: Neil Mulholland

His last three wins have been over fences but he's a four-time hurdle winner who can deal with this mark if ready to go after his absence; seems fine on all ground.

14/1

7th

1

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:50 Plumpton

Ragamuffin

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Neil Mulholland

Last three wins have been over fences but it was over C&D when beaten 3l two weeks ago (good to soft), having fared best of those held up; considered.

7/2

3rd

5

6th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:07 Plumpton

Ragamuffin

11st 8lb

J: Thomasina Eyston

T: Neil Mulholland

Seemingly back in good form when second at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in August but didn't fire at Sedgefield last month and he's probably best suited by good ground (albeit has won on heavy).

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2131/ D

Last run: 716 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
2-4 in novice/maiden hurdles in 2021, the latter win gained in three-runner contest at Kelso (2m5f, good); on a good mark for today's handicap debut but it comes after a 716-day absence; market may guide.
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0

1

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

13:55 Carlisle

Ibbenburen

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner, awkward jump 3rd, pulled up quickly before 4th

7/2

5th

3

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:55 Uttoxeter

Ibbenburen

11st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

midfield

10/1

Form: 1P/PP-

Last run: 144 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who was a pulled-up 66-1 shot on stable debut at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in April and has not raced again since; 7lb lower here but has too much to prove.
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3rd

3

30th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

15:20 Musselburgh

Round The Buoy

11st 11lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won twice over hurdles at up to 3m when trained in Ireland; well beaten in all three starts this autumn (2m-2m5f); on a handy mark and back over a more suitable trip, he'd be of interest if there is support for him.

11/1

6th

2

31st Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

14:40 Chepstow

Round The Buoy

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Dual hurdle winner in Ireland in early 2022 (3m/2m7f) but hasn't shown much in three runs for Samuel Drinkwater this year (2m4f-2m7f); drops back in trip with a lot to prove.

33/1

7th

8

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:45 Newton Abbot

Round The Buoy

10st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

always behind, tailed off

20/1

Form: 604-97

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Gordon Elliott with disappointing run in the spring and made low-key stable debut in June; now 0-8 over hurdles; needs to get career back on track.
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3rd

9

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Neigh Botha

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Soft ground bumper winner who scored over fences here (2m, good) in June, when 7lb lower; backed that up with a solid effort at Worcester (2m, good) next time; failed to complete at Bangor latest and has since had wind surgery; bit to prove back up in trip over hurdles.

8/1

10

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Neigh Botha

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Returned from break with pretty stylish win at Southwell (2m, good); not seen to quite the same effect when third behind Mix Of Clover at Worcester in July but wasn't beaten far and remains of interest.

6/1

Form: 295/5/

Last run: 729 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Useful in his prime and quite versatile regarding ground; not seen since a respectable fifth in September 2021 but resumes on a 15lb lower mark and could be very dangerous if fully tuned up.
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0

9

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:45 Newton Abbot

Howling Milan

10st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Samuel Drinkwater

prominent early, in rear and detached after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out (usual 4 out)

10/1

8th

8

19th Sep 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:55 Uttoxeter

Howling Milan

11st 3lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Samuel Drinkwater

held up in rear

16/1

Non-runners

Presenting Pete

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.40
Straight Forecast £11.14
Tricast £24.18
Trifecta £38.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sacchoandvanzetti

Daily Mail:

Presenting Pete

Telegraph:

Democritus

The Times:

Ragamuffin

D Express:

Round The Buoy

The Guardian:

Democritus

Daily Mirror:

Presenting Pete

Daily Record:

Presenting Pete

The Star:

Ragamuffin

RP RATINGS:

Sacchoandvanzetti

POSTDATA:

Sacchoandvanzetti

WEST COUNTRY:

Sacchoandvanzetti