May 18 / 20.33 Uttoxeter

20.33

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Debbie Kent Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Debbie Kent Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.10
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 8902-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
No joy in three points but he's gradually got his act together over hurdles and got off the mark with a clearcut win at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) 11 days ago; up 12lb but he beat a clear second with plenty in hand last time and he's still unexposed in this sphere; major player.
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7

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Jasmin De Grugy

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Runner-up in 3m1f handicap on this card last season and progressing well this season, recording third handicap win when scoring over 3m2f at Doncaster with runaway success in valuable 3-finisher contest in late February in first-time cheekpieces; plausible he could be open to more improvement at this extreme trip.

7/1

1st

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Jasmin De Grugy

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

2-6 over fences; a beaten favourite in his last two races but perhaps needed the first of those and departed too far out at Cheltenham to know how he'd have fared; potentially on a good mark should the new cheekpieces receive a positive response.

13/2

2nd

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

16:15 Punchestown

Jasmin De Grugy

10st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Anthony Honeyball

held up in rear, raced wide when headway 13th

10/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5/522-

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two bumpers on good ground; 0-5 over hurdles but he ran his best race in this sphere when strong-finishing second of 16 at Taunton (2m, good) last month; up 2lb but he was beaten around only 2l last time and is open to more progress over hurdles; interesting contender back up in trip and drying ground would be a positive.
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6th

4

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Earth Cry

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again.

7/2

6th

4

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Earth Cry

11st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

The winner of two bumpers and three hurdles; likes good ground; jumped well on recent chase debut at Ffos Las (3m, good to soft) and was beaten just over 3l; that was after 202 days away, so there is good reason to believe he can improve again.

7/2

3rd

2

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 4

17:12 Ffos Las

Earth Cry

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

held up in rear, smooth headway after 14th, hit 4 out, went second after 3 out, kept on run-in

3/1

50/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 8088P-

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in her first three hurdle runs before pulled up at another big price on her handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month; cheekpieces now go on and she's 2lb out of the weights; yard also runs Earth Cry.
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6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 7lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles but was in good form when last seen in the autumn, including when clear second over C&D (good to soft) two starts ago; now 1lb below that mark; major player if fully tuned up.

7/2

6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:05 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 7lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, outpaced and dropped to rear 10th, lost touch 11th, pulled up before 2 out

7/2

3rd

4

18th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:20 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

led

2/1

Form: 56054-

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a Fakenham maiden (2m, good) last summer but that was a four-runner race and he's not threatened since; dropped another 2b but he needs to raise his game significantly after a second wind operation.
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10th

2

(10)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:45 Newbury

State Of Bliss

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Neil King

raced wide

40/1

7th

15

30th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:10 Uttoxeter

State Of Bliss

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Didn't run badly when fifth of ten at Fontwell (2m3f, good) this month and continues to slip down the weights but is only 1-12 over hurdles and others in this field have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

5th

5

12th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:43 Fontwell

State Of Bliss

11st 3lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Won four-runner maiden (2m, good) a year ago but yet to make an impact in handicaps as a hurdler; didn't run badly when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft; first run back from a second wind operation) last month but failed to build on that at Fakenham last time.

9/1

Form: 724P-P

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
0-7 under rules and he's been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps, including behind Jasmin De Grugy at Ffos Las 11 days ago.
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5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

5th

8

14th Nov 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

13:05 Taunton

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent early, led narrowly or disputed lead after 1st

9/2

6th

11

24th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:50 Fontwell

Go On Ya Goodthing

10st 2lb

J: Connor Brace

T: Fergal O’Brien

Only shown a modest level of form over hurdles and hasn't really improved in two starts for new stable since switched to fences, albeit last month's Worcester run was more encouraging; others appeal more.

13/2

Form: 11167- D

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who won three in a row (2m/2m4f) on good ground last summer; has struggled in two runs in the mud this spring but he's now only 1lb higher than for last success and could rediscover his spark back in quicker conditions; not ruled out.
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9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

6th

7

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

No Way Pedro

11st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

midfield

7/1

Form: 686-

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Always behind and beaten 29l or more in his three qualifying runs but it's still very early days for this well-bred 5yo and he now switches to a handicap; possible improver and he needs watching in the market.
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8th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Stick With Me Sam

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Gretton

Won three times in a row this winter (1m7f/2m, heavy-good to soft); made mistakes when well beaten at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) last time and his yard is in good form, but he needs to prove he can cope with his current mark, and also today's step up in trip.

20/1

6th

5

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Stick With Me Sam

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

Has won three of his four races in this headgear combination and it was fairly comfortable at Catterick three weeks ago (1m7f, soft); shooting up the weights (raised another 8lb) but things have clicked in a big way.

3/1

1st

2

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:40 Catterick

Stick With Me Sam

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Tom Gretton

Comfortable win at Hexham (1m7f, heavy) last month on his second start of the season and he followed up at Warwick (2m, good to soft) on New Year's Eve; clearly thriving and may well complete the hat-trick.

8/13

Form: 5376P-

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some promise in bumpers but he's not achieved much over hurdles and was pulled up on his handicap debut at Hexham (2m4f, heavy; 25-1) last month; can only be watched until he shows some positive signs in this sphere.
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1

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

18:10 Uttoxeter

Magical Arthur

12st 0lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Made good progress when headgear was added in the autumn, winning three times (2m7f-3m1f, good), but was given a break after disappointing run in January and made a low-key reappearance last month; needs to get back in the groove.

10/1

12th

11

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Magical Arthur

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jennie Candlish

Headgear helped last autumn, with three wins over further, latterly off a 6lb lower mark; has been off for four months since a poor one in blinkers (goes back to cheekpieces tonight) early in the year and will want a good test over this trip.

16/1

12th

11

6th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Worcester

Magical Arthur

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Jennie Candlish

Headgear helped last autumn, with three wins over further, latterly off a 6lb lower mark; has been off for four months since a poor one in blinkers (goes back to cheekpieces tonight) early in the year and will want a good test over this trip.

16/1

Form: 6F03-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden Flat/hurdles; fair third in 2m handicap hurdles here (soft) and at Southwell (good) in last two runs but this race is competitive at this new trip and she's out the weights again; has some work to do.
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2nd

4

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:48 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-25 over hurdles but has run some good races at this track, most recently when close second over 2m (good to firm) three weeks ago; also suited by this longer trip and can make her presence felt again.

4/1

2nd

12

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Runner-up four times last year but she reappeared with a tailed-off effort over C&D (good) 13 days ago and is now 0-24 over hurdles; others are more convincing.

12/1

9th

8

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

0-23 over hurdles but runner-up three times at this track, most recently over 2m2f (good) on latest outing in October; ran well fresh last spring and features prominently in calculations.

7/2

Form: /4130- D

Last run: 243 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh.
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9th

3

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Methodtothemagic

11st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Placed off 4lb higher on chasing debut at Leicester (2m6f, good) in early 2023 and won over hurdles in good style last summer; good claims on that evidence but was well beaten on last two hurdling starts, having bled from the nose both times, and comes with risk.

16/1

10th

3

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Methodtothemagic

11st 10lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Off the mark (12th attempt) with an emphatic win at Southwell (2m4f, good) last summer but she bled from the nose when tailed off at Worcester in September; has had a break since but she doesn't have a great record fresh.

16/1

Form: 49675-

Last run: 153 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Modest form in bumpers and he's struggled at big prices in his three runs over hurdles (2m4f); hood worn in last three starts is now removed and he needs a transformation on handicap debut.
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7

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Willwekeephim

10st 4lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Pulled up in a maiden point, well beaten in bumpers and over hurdles; makes chasing debut but difficult to recommend.

66/1

11

4th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:50 Southwell

Willwekeephim

10st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

taken down early, prominent

50/1

11th

8

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Willwekeephim

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Modest form in bumpers and he's struggled at big prices in his three runs over hurdles (2m4f); hood worn in last three starts is now removed and he needs a transformation on handicap debut.

33/1

Form: 2/564/

Last run: 660 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden who was well held over fences in his final three runs (2m6f, good) in 2022 and has been on the sidelines since; returns after 660 days off and is best watched back over hurdles; equipment removed.
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9

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Adrian Wintle

Back from a year out to win a 3m point and then runner-up over 3m here a month ago on his return to fences; considered off an untouched mark.

7/1

8

14th Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Adrian Wintle

Not seen under rules since tailed off in 2m4f hurdle here in May 2024 but returned from one-year absence with 13l win in five-runner maiden point (good ground) last month and is evidently in good heart; 6lb wrong here but still considered.

6/1

12th

12

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:33 Uttoxeter

Thais Toir

10st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Adrian Wintle

16-race maiden who was well held over fences in his final three runs (2m6f, good) in 2022 and has been on the sidelines since; returns after 660 days off and is best watched back over hurdles; equipment removed.

33/1

Form: /5474-

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who got much closer to the target on his handicap debut when 3l fourth of 11 at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month; well backed in that race and he should have more to offer in this sphere; respected.
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1st

1

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here in June; up 9lb but it was even more emphatic when disposing of 11 rivals on his chase debut back here (also 2m4f, good) on Sunday; same mark today and he stays this trip; the one to beat.

11/10

7

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

6yo who made it 2-12 over hurdles when winning in good style here (2m4f, good) in June; also effective on soft/good to soft; not bred for fences but he's in good hands and is respected on his debut in this sphere.

5/1

1st

10

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Just Chasing May

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Mark over a stone in excess of that for last June's Uttoxeter win (2m4f, good) is owed to some good runs in defeat since; 142-day absence won't be an issue judged on last October's effort after similar.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.10
Straight Forecast £5.46
Tricast £171.59
Trifecta £207.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jasmin De Grugy

Daily Mail:

Stick With Me Sam

RP RATINGS:

Jasmin De Grugy

POSTDATA:

Jasmin De Grugy

WEST COUNTRY:

Jasmin De Grugy

The Times:

Jasmin De Grugy

Telegraph:

Jasmin De Grugy

The Guardian:

Jasmin De Grugy

D Express:

Jasmin De Grugy

Daily Mirror:

Jasmin De Grugy

The Sun:

Jasmin De Grugy

The Star:

Jasmin De Grugy

Daily Record:

Jasmin De Grugy