July 28 / 13.50 Uttoxeter

13.50

Good

Ken Boulton Memorial Juvenile Hurdle (For The Ken Boulton Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Ken Boulton Memorial Juvenile Hurdle (For The Ken Boulton Memorial Trophy) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £34.00
  • Place: £6.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 on the Flat for Andrew Balding but signed off for him with very respectable sixth in 1m2f handicap in April (fair form); subsequently gelded; has possibilities if he takes to hurdling at the first attempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Torrent

12st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024; has drawn a blank since but he's on a reduced mark and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) three weeks; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix.

13/2

4th

10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Torrent

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Got off to a flyer when winning two of his first three starts over hurdles in 2024 but has been unable to get his head in front since; his mark continues to drop and cheekpieces are back on replacing a visor; best watched.

12/1

6th

8

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Torrent

11st 8lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

2-15 over hurdles; winless this campaign but it started quite well and the third at Sandown in December was in a first-time visor that now returns having been missing the last twice; on a fair mark if factoring in Murray Dodd's claim; could stage a revival.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair on the Flat for Ollie Sangster and came from off the pace to beat his five rivals on recent stable/hurdle debut at Stratford (good; front pair clear); obvious contender under penalty here.
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6th

4

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:42 Stratford

Battle Of Omdurman

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Deborah Cole

Juvenile hurdle winner who has finished third in both his handicaps, beaten about 3l and 10l; looks vulnerable off current mark unless the new tongue-tie brings him on.

6/1

2

13th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

20:25 Newton Abbot

Battle Of Omdurman

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Deborah Cole

Hasn't won since making a winning hurdles debut at Stratford last July but shaped with promise after six-month break when staying on to finish third of nine on handicap debut at Worcester (2m, good) three weeks ago; Harry Cobden takes over for the first time and holds claims.

5/2

25/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 6

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat; should have the stamina for hurdling but was tailed off at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on first attempt at this discipline; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor.
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5

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

Placed in low-grade handicaps on the Flat and bettered his disappointing hurdle debut when ridden much more positively at Uttoxeter (2m, good; first-time visor) in July, finishing third behind Torrent; has a fighting chance if he handles the slower ground.

9/1

3rd

12

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Unleash Hell

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

Modest maiden on the Flat; should have the stamina for hurdling but was tailed off at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) on first attempt at this discipline; swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time visor.

25/1

6th

7

25th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:30 Newton Abbot

Unleash Hell

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Tom Dascombe

No wins in 11 on the Flat but mostly consistent and he stayed 1m4f; could make a hurdler.

9/2

Form: 5

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Flat maiden on debut in April and displayed only minor promise when fifth on last month's hurdling debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good); improvement required.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

Postponed Legacy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Progressive type who made it three wins in his last four starts in 2m handicap at Huntingdon 18 days ago; up another 9lb but he scored readily there so is not taken lightly.

5/2

1st

4

19th Feb 2026

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:51 Huntingdon

Postponed Legacy

11st 10lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

Went up 10lb for winning at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft; completing a double) but was still competitive at Wincanton (soft) where he had a subsequent winner just behind him; nudged up another 1lb but has the least to prove of these.

11/10

Form: 3P

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran big race when close third of five on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (soft) in June but that form has taken some knocks since and he was pulled up in Market Rasen contest won by Play Pretend a fortnight later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:10 Fontwell

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

led, headed 3 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

20/1

3

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:50 Newton Abbot

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ryan Potter

Close third of five on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (soft) in June but that form has not worked out well and he's been soundly beaten twice since (latterly behind Torrent at Uttoxeter).

25/1

5th

5

28th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:50 Uttoxeter

Bajan New Moon

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

Ran big race when close third of five on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (soft) in June but that form has taken some knocks since and he was pulled up in Market Rasen contest won by Play Pretend a fortnight later.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-6 on Flat but made the frame in two Class 5 handicaps this month (9.4f/1m4f; fair form) and his stable usually does well with juvenile hurdlers.
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1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

prominent

7/4

1st

4

(2)

28th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan King

A maiden after ten starts but did well to finish second to a progressive rival at Wolverhampton (1m6f; first-time blinkers) three weeks ago, given he raced wide and had a lot of use made of him in the early stages; remains unexposed over this trip and looks ready to strike soon.

7/4

2nd

6

(7)

7th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Advert Rules

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Alan King

3yo who is 0-9; encouraging efforts over 1m4f here in a visor the last twice, finishing third most recently (ran in snatches); now wears first-time blinkers instead and he could be suited by the extra yardage; chance.

5/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a rather mixed record on the Flat but ran to fair level when second in Class 5 handicap last month (1m4f); not out of this if all goes to plan on hurdling debut.
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4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear, lost ground over 7f out, tailed off over 6f out

16/1

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear, lost ground over 7f out, tailed off over 6f out

16/1

10th

9

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Mixed record on the Flat but he's edging down the weights and stepping up to 2m could prompt extra; considered.

14/1

Form: 1 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Probably fortunate to make a winning debut at Market Rasen (2m, good; clear leader fell at penultimate flight) last month but kept on strongly on run-in to draw 11l clear, and the form has been quite well advertised the third since; must be considered.
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8th

7

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Play Pretend

11st 6lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Won at Worcester (2m, good) last July and he ended last year with two close calls over 2m4f; well-held fifth on reappearance at Market Rasen last month but he may have needed that run and has claims if he can get back near best.

10/1

5th

3

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Play Pretend

12st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Scored at Worcester (2m) last July and posted a very good second of 11 in 2m4f handicap there when last seen out in October; this course winner has gone well fresh so must enter calculations.

8/1

6

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Play Pretend

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

4yo who won here (2m, good) in July on his third handicap start and was beaten just a neck when upped to 2m4f at Southwell (good) three weeks ago; unexposed at the trip and entitled to respect.

13/2

Non-runners

Aaron, Global Skies, Popa Rich, Trafalgar Square

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £153.80
Straight Forecast £108.02
Trifecta £1203.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Battle Of Omdurman

D Express:

Global Skies

SPOTLIGHT:

Play Pretend

Telegraph:

Turing

The Star:

Advert Rules

WEST COUNTRY:

Torrent

POSTDATA:

Battle Of Omdurman

Daily Mirror:

Battle Of Omdurman

Daily Record:

Battle Of Omdurman

The Sun:

Global Skies

The Times:

Play Pretend