May 18 / 19.33 Uttoxeter

19.33

Good

Avonside Supplies Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Avonside Supplies Handicap Chase

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: /565-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who lacked fluency and was ultimately well beaten on recent chasing debut at Southwell (2m4f, good); some positives can be taken from that perfomance but he's not the most obvious answer here.
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6th

8

22nd Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:00 Cartmel

Over Milk Wood

10st 13lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

2-4 since switched to fences this spring, the latter win gained from the front in four-runner race at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft); has a bit more on his plate here but further progress is possible.

7/1

1st

6

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Uttoxeter

Over Milk Wood

10st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

made all, hit 11th, kept on well from 2 out, pushed out

7/2

4th

6

30th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Warwick

Over Milk Wood

10st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Improved on his chase debut when scoring at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good to soft) recently; up 5lb since that career-best effort but if he is able to step up again he'd be a contender.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 1176-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Lucy Wadham with two front-running hurdle wins last spring (2m7f/2m5f) but has disappointed in three subsequent chases for Sarah Humphrey and needs to turn a corner.
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1st

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:35 Fakenham

Another Mystery

10st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Runner-up over hurdles here (2m4f, good; first-time blinkers) on latest rules start last June and competes off a 10lb lower mark today, but his chasing strike-rate is 0-11 and this year's point form is uninspiring.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Another Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't been pulling up any trees in his recent chases following a lengthy absence but he is 2-6 over hurdles and well handicapped should the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) have some impact.

4/1

2nd

1

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Fakenham

Another Mystery

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Sarah Humphrey

Hasn't been pulling up any trees in his recent chases following a lengthy absence but he is 2-6 over hurdles and well handicapped should the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) have some impact.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /2234- BF

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-6 over fences but yet to finish outside of the frame and seems pretty versatile regarding trip and ground; not seen since January but seems very likely to be in the thick of things again.
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7

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

13:28 Plumpton

Ballinoulart

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: David Dennis

in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th, soon lost ground

4/1

7

4th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

13:28 Plumpton

Ballinoulart

10st 2lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: David Dennis

in touch with leaders, not fluent 10th, soon lost ground

4/1

Form: P4352- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made disappointing start to chasing career last season but looked suited by return to good ground when creditable second of 15 at Warwick (3m, good) last month and will be fine over today's shorter trip; respected.
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6th

3

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

16:25 Fontwell

Barrakhov

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Battled on well to open chasing account at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in June and ran at least as well when close third there (3m2f, soft) last month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but still respected.

4/1

3rd

5

17th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

15:40 Uttoxeter

Barrakhov

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Runner-up at Warwick (3m, good) in April, and toughed it out when deservedly off the mark over fences here (3m; beating Jean Genie by half a length) last month; 5lb higher - 1lb worse off with the runner-up - but should give another decent account.

7/2

1st

9

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Uttoxeter

Barrakhov

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Seemed to have got his act together over fences when creditable second of 15 at Warwick (3m, good) in April but was slightly disappointing when only fourth here (2m5f, good to soft) last month and today's forecast rain is not in his favour; others preferred.

7/1

100/1

Form: 4P/7C-

Last run: 183 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Without a win since summer 2019 and it's a long time since he showed any worthwhile form; 7lb out of the weights on this first start for six months; can't be recommended.
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5th

6

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

16:33 Fakenham

Scottsdale

10st 2lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Peter Winks

jumped slightly right throughout, in touch with leaders, not fluent 13th, mistake 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: 66324-

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-20 under rules but has made the frame in three consecutive chases this year (2m-2m3f, soft/heavy) and will also be suited by today's trip-and-ground combination; considered each-way.
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6th

3

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:32 Ffos Las

Dancing Dani

11st 4lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Nikki Evans

Has a modicum of ability but was pulled up off her lowly mark in a handicap chase two weeks ago and is now 0-23 under rules; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

50/1

Form: 6/P7P- D

Last run: 102 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 9yo who has not shown a great deal on his five starts for Julian Smith since October 2022; plummeting down the weights but remains difficult to enthuse over.
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4th

9

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Song Of Earth

10st 8lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Julian Smith

Well handicapped on his 2024 form but this 11yo struggled on both starts towards the end of last year, following an absence.

25/1

8th

6

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Song Of Earth

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Julian Smith

towards rear

14/1

8th

6

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 40y

Class 5

15:10 Taunton

Song Of Earth

11st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Julian Smith

Well handicapped on his old Irish form and caught the eye from off the pace at Uttoxeter after 153 days away; could be interesting.

14/1

Form: /3PP-4 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 5lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Long in the tooth now and has not fired on all cylinders since returning from a layoff in the autumn; didn't run badly in first-time visor at Stratford (2m6f, good to soft) nine days ago but makes only limited appeal here.
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5th

7

2nd Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Mackie Dee

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

towards rear, in touch with leaders 15th

6/1

14

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Mackie Dee

10st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

13yo who has a poor 2-39 strike-rate under rules and is without a win since June 2022; however, he's finished in the first three on two of his last three starts and holds each-way possibilities once more.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21214- BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m3f chase winner (soft/heavy) this year and gave another good account when fourth over that trip at Ffos Las (good to soft) last month; effectively 2lb lower than last time here; likely contender.
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4

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

16:50 Cartmel

Pilgrims King

11st 10lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Didn't fire in 3m1f race won by Judicial Review here last month and is not one to rely upon but ran big race when third to Defence Witness over C&D (good to soft) in May and has obvious claims if judged on that form.

8/1

7th

3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

17:05 Cartmel

Pilgrims King

11st 6lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Three wins over fences and ran well when beaten just over a length into third of seven behind Defence Witness here (2m5f, good to soft) last time; 2lb better off and has won off 1lb higher, but has been pulled up in all three previous attempts beyond 2m5f; stable also runs Unwanted Attention.

5/1

3rd

3

24th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

19:08 Cartmel

Pilgrims King

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Kept on well to collar an idling Beat The Edge and score at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in February but it's probably wise to treat that form with a degree of caution, and he managed only fifth when back at Sedgefied (2m5f, good) the following month.

5/1

Form: 8045-7

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Safely held in two handicap hurdles this spring (2m4f/2m) and now 0-7 overall; remains unexposed but needs switch to fences to prompt improvement.
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7th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Brandt

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Won a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown in March of last year (yielding); this season hasn't gone so well but it wasn't too bad a run on his return to fences at Downpatrick last time (3m4f; yielding to soft) and unwise to put a line through him.

10/1

6th

11

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Brandt

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Good form last winter, notably winning a 3m4f handicap chase at Leopardstown; struggled in the spring in the Scottish National and in a valuable Punchestown handicap; should be better for a recent hurdles run.

14/1

6th

3

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 180y

17:22 Naas

Brandt

11st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Rated 26lb higher over fences but pulled up in final two starts in that sphere last season; seasonal return over hurdles at Navan in September was disappointing when beaten 35l at 6-1 (2m3f, yielding); big chance if on a going day.

11/1

Form: 24661- D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Not one to rely upon but was seemingly perked up by change of headgear when scoring in first-time blinkers at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft) last month, and remains very well handicapped on older form.
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10

12th Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

12:58 Huntingdon

Bring The Action

10st 12lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Effectiveness of the blinkers debuted on last April's Hereford win off 1lb higher (2m5f, good to soft) quickly dissipated, and a record of 466 in today's returning visor doesn't quicken the pulse; overlooked.

33/1

2

6th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

13:10 Huntingdon

Bring The Action

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Registered his Hereford success in first-time blinkers; has totally failed to repeat that form since and doesn't look a solid option in the retained blinds.

16/1

Form: 23216- D BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; absent since lesser effort a fortnight later; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces today.
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6

28th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Worcester

Sinister Minister

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Won at Bangor (2m4f, soft) off 3lb higher in October 2023 but out of sorts in four starts since and pulled up in July when possibly finding his stamina stretched by 3m2f; hard to recommend on recent form.

16/1

10

26th Jul 2024

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

17:35 Uttoxeter

Sinister Minister

10st 13lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on reappearance outing in May but last month's Worcester run was not as bad as eventual 39l defeat might suggest, and that outing might have brought him on.

16/1

10th

9

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Sinister Minister

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sheila Lewis

Largely consistent in early part of last season, and deserved his hard-fought win at Bangor (2m4f, soft) in October; fell on last month's reappearance outing but has possibilities here if all goes to plan; refitted blinkers the headgear of choice today.

10/1

Form: P0PP-P

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in all three chases this year and has now been unplaced all 13 career starts; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor today.
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13

18th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:33 Uttoxeter

Deja Rouge

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Kate Hazard

took keen hold, led

100/1

13

18th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

19:33 Uttoxeter

Deja Rouge

10st 2lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Kate Hazard

took keen hold, led

100/1

9

10th May 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Deja Rouge

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Kate Hazard

Ex-Gordon Elliott; has shown precious little since joining this yard; out of the weights.

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £120.20
Straight Forecast £96.14
Tricast £494.41
Trifecta £620.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barrakhov

TOPSPEED:

Ballinoulart

WEST COUNTRY:

Bring The Action

The Star:

Pilgrims King

Telegraph:

Mackie Dee

The Times:

Ballinoulart

The Guardian:

Ballinoulart

D Express:

Ballinoulart

RP RATINGS:

Barrakhov

POSTDATA:

Barrakhov

Daily Mirror:

Barrakhov

The Sun:

Barrakhov

Daily Mail:

Bring The Action

Daily Record:

Bring The Action