February 10 / 13.38 Uttoxeter

13.38

Heavy

Ocean Colour Scene 18th May At Uttoxeter Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Ocean Colour Scene 18th May At Uttoxeter Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: -24321 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles in Ireland but was placed eight times, and did not need to improve to win modest C&D (heavy) maiden very comfortably on recent stable debut; tackles stronger opposition and has penalty to carry this time but can still play a major role.
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3

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell

Roccos Inspiration

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Olly Murphy

Record is only 1-21 and her handicap form is unconvincing; however, last two efforts (2m4f) suggest this combination of new trip and new headgear may help.

9/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

6th

2

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

15:05 Sedgefield

Roccos Inspiration

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

in rear, bumped 5th

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful Flat-racer who kept on best to make winning stable/hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; not sure to be suited by the forecast heavy ground here but still features prominently in calculations.
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4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:45 Musselburgh

Sweet Fantasy

11st 10lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

towards rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway after 4 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, edged right and weakened run-in

100/30

4th

3

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 3f 171y

Class 2

13:45 Musselburgh

Sweet Fantasy

11st 10lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

towards rear but in touch with leaders, smooth headway after 4 out, challenging when mistake 2 out, edged right and weakened run-in

100/30

6th

2

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

15:35 Cheltenham

Sweet Fantasy

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

held up in last, kept on run-in, nearest finish

14/1

Form: 12

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Caused 28-1 in eventful novice hurdle on rules debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) in October, despite jumping left throughout, and bettered that form when clear second at Warwick (2m3f, soft) last month; if she copes with this shorter trip, she'll be a tough nut to crack.
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5th

2

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:48 Cartmel

Victoria Milano

11st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Dual novice winner for previous yard; building up some momentum for this one after beating all bar an improver at Bangor (2m7f, good); considered.

4/1

2nd

1

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Victoria Milano

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; struggled in first three runs for current yard but she showed signs of a revival when third of 12 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last Saturday; was no match for the first two in that race but her mark continues to fall and she looks worth another try at this trip; could be dangerous.

10/1

3rd

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:55 Uttoxeter

Victoria Milano

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won two novice hurdles (2m3f/2m) for Alistair Ralph in 2023-24; rather disappointing since, including on her three starts for this yard after wind surgery last season (pulled up over fences last time); bit to prove.

8/1

Form: 132 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper by 19l on rules debut in November and was placed on first two hurdling starts, more recently when close second at Chepstow (2m, heavy) 11 days ago; that form puts here in the mix here, and she probably still has a bigger run in her.
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4th

2

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Followango

12st 0lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Came good over fences at sixth attempt, with 3m success here (heavy) in January, and ran as well as could have been expected when fourth of five in Wincanton Listed race (1m7f, heavy) a fortnight ago; still on a good mark; good chance.

15/8

4th

2

14th Feb 2026

1m 7f 149y

Class 1

13:05 Wincanton

Followango

11st 2lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Point/bumper winner, who made the breakthrough over fences at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) two weeks ago but that was a minor handicap and she has lots to find back at 2m in this Listed race.

20/1

1st

5

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

14:20 Ffos Las

Followango

11st 9lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Commenced her career with point/bumper wins; 0-17 since (0-5 in chases) but has a largely consistent record at Ffos Las and looks a solid contender in that respect; on a reduced mark and drops back in grade.

7/1

Form: 30

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stoutly bred mare who didn't show a great deal on her first two hurdling starts (2m/2m1f); will probably be of greater interest when upped in trip and switched to low-grade handicaps.
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7th

4

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Princess Of Mercia

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Scudamore

No more than minor promise in four runs for Lucinda Russell and took a backward step on her handicap debut a month ago at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 28-1); wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.

25/1

7th

4

9th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Princess Of Mercia

11st 5lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Michael Scudamore

No more than minor promise in four runs for Lucinda Russell and took a backward step on her handicap debut a month ago at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; 28-1); wouldn't be the obvious answer to this.

25/1

2

7th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Carlisle

Princess Of Mercia

11st 13lb

J: Stephen Mulqueen

T: Lucinda Russell

Blue Bresil mare who has hinted at promise in her three runs thus far, patiently ridden sixth in 2m Newcastle novice hurdle three weeks ago; she's in good hands and no surprise to see her take a big step forward now going handicapping.

9/2

Verdict

In view of her Flat ability, Sweet Fantasy has considerable scope to better the bare form of last month’s winning hurdling debut but this will be the slowest ground she has encountered and she may be vulnerable to others with more stamina today. Roccos Inspiration (second choice) and Followango both have sound credentials but VICTORIA MILANO sets the standard and gets the vote.[Chris Wilson]