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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1st

5

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 4

14:25 Newbury

Jasmin De Grugy

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

held up in rear, mistake 11th, hit 12th, headway 13th, went fourth after 14th, pressed leaders 3 out, hung left and ridden after 2 out, led last, soon clear, kept on well

9/4

1st

5

15th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 4

14:25 Newbury

Jasmin De Grugy

11st 11lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Transformed by the switch to handicaps and application of a tongue-tie over hurdles in the spring, completing a hat-trick over 2m4f; favourite again for chase debut at Southwell (2m5f, good) in November and produced a taking display to score easily by 6l; up 11lb and unraced over this far under rules, with something to prove on worse than good to soft ground too, but he looks to be going places.

9/4

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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2

27th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Worcester

Earth Cry

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

On the go since February but not flagging, winning three (2m3f-2m6f, good) and setting a new peak RPR last time; still hitting the line strongly, so the 8lb rise for his latest Fontwell score concerns the most.

5/2

1st

1

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

17:35 Fontwell

Earth Cry

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Neil Mulholland

raced in third, hit 2nd, ridden to lead after 2 out, went clear run-in, comfortably

5/2

4th

13

26th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:20 Uttoxeter

Earth Cry

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Has struck form with a vengeance with wins at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month and Perth (2m4f, good) last time; raised another 6lb but that may well not be enough to stop him landing a three-timer.

11/4

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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3rd

4

18th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:20 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Neil Mulholland

0-9 over hurdles but finished runner-up at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September and over C&D (good to soft) last month; Harry Cobden is a notable jockey booking; major player.

2/1

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

2nd

5

21st Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

17:30 Plumpton

Bella Cavalla

10st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Neil Mulholland

midfield, headway 4 out, outpaced before 3 out, rallied after 2 out, went second last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

5/2

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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2nd

4

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Stick With Me Sam

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

Lightly raced 6yo who left previous form behind when second in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Warwick (2m, soft) last month on second chase start; the winner has followed up; in the mix if backing that up.

4/1

2nd

4

31st Jan 2025

Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

14:35 Catterick

Stick With Me Sam

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

didn't always jump with fluency, in rear, mistake 7th, headway 3 out, ridden and went third last, kept on and went second towards finish

4/1

2nd

5

31st Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:55 Warwick

Stick With Me Sam

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tom Gretton

in rear, not fluent 8th, smooth headway from 4 out

10/1

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

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:10 Fakenham

Magical Arthur

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in cracking form since the autumn; equalled his career best when second at Southwell (3m, good to soft) latest; up 2lb; visor swapped for blinkers to accompany tongue-tie; player.

9/4

1

1st Jan 2025

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

15:10 Fakenham

Magical Arthur

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in cracking form since the autumn; equalled his career best when second at Southwell (3m, good to soft) latest; up 2lb; visor swapped for blinkers to accompany tongue-tie; player.

9/4

2nd

4

16th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

15:22 Southwell

Magical Arthur

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

6yo who has won three of his last four starts, including when defying a penalty at Plumpton (3m1f, good) last month; that was a last-gasp win but he got messed around in the closing stages and did well to pull it out of the fire; up another 4lb but he's on a roll and is open to more progress at staying trips; key player.

7/4

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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7th

9

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Northern Rose

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

0-20 under rules, but twice went close at Stratford (2m/2m3f) in the summer and is off the same mark as for the latest of those; each-way claims if reproducing that form.

14/1

7th

9

26th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

15:10 Southwell

Northern Rose

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

0-20 under rules, but twice went close at Stratford (2m/2m3f) in the summer and is off the same mark as for the latest of those; each-way claims if reproducing that form.

14/1

5th

5

1st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Not yet off the mark but she's shown up well in handicaps and only just lost out at Stratford (2m2f, good) in July; well held at Bangor since and this could be a tricky assignment as well.

7/1

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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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

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

4th

9

28th Jul 2022

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

15:07 Stratford

Thais Toir

10st 7lb

J: David Noonan

T: Adrian Wintle

prominent, mistake 4th, disputed lead when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, weakened approaching last

14/1

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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8th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell

Just Chasing May

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Opened account with 5l win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last June and placed on all four starts since (2m3f-2m7f, good-soft); seems very likely to give another good account and be on the premises again.

5/1

8th

1

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:20 Southwell

Just Chasing May

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Opened account with 5l win at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last June and placed on all four starts since (2m3f-2m7f, good-soft); seems very likely to give another good account and be on the premises again.

5/1

2nd

6

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Just Chasing May

11st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Placed all three starts since opening account here (2m4f, good) in June, most recently when third behind Twp Stori at Lingfield (2m7f, soft) last month; still unexposed over this trip; likely contender again.

7/1

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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