July 28 / 15.55 Uttoxeter

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Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Quinnbet Daily Free Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 47-82

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bettered his underwhelming hurdle debut when clear second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) this month; that form isn't anything to go wild about but it still makes him a leading contender here.
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2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Full Monty

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Maiden hurdle winner last summer; had to settle for second when well backed for recent chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) but that was his first run for nearly seven months and he was nicely clear of the third; only 1lb higher here and will be hard to beat if combination of refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces has any positive effect.

5/2

2nd

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Full Monty

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Low-mileage 7yo who won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last summer; safely held in two handicap hurdles in the autumn, though, and makes his chasing debut after a 205-day absence.

9/1

5

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Full Monty

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Low-mileage 7yo who won a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last summer; safely held in two handicap hurdles in the autumn, though, and makes his chasing debut after a 205-day absence.

9/1

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won a good-ground maiden point in April but was about 15l behind Fully Monty when fifth on stable/hurdle debut at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) this month and needs to have come on from that run.
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11th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:25 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Sandy Thomson

Quickly made his mark in handicaps for this yard with two front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) this winter, latterly ending 12l to the good; up to this 11lb higher mark in a much better race when only fifth of 11 back over C&D on latest outing but he is back down in class today.

10/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

disputed lead, prominent after 5th, weakened after 2 out

9/1

5th

12

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Top Man Tom

10st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sandy Thomson

1-10 in points; however, he's now 2-6 over hurdles after front-running wins over C&D (good to soft/soft) on last two starts, last time easily stretching clear from approaching three out and ending 12l to the good; up another 11lb in a much better race, but it's hard to pin down just how good he is.

9/1

Form: 44/54-

Last run: 188 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Displayed significant ability in bumpers during 2022-23 season but was safely held on both hurdling starts last term (2m5f/2m3f).
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4

16th Jul 2025

Good

3m 2f 13y

Class 5

14:38 Uttoxeter

Lucky Rose

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Three runs over fences and progressing, winning by a length at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) after racing up with the pace; just 4lb higher here.

4/1

1st

2

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:57 Newton Abbot

Lucky Rose

11st 11lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Placed over this sort of trip over hurdles in the autumn and began chasing career with two very respectable runs at Huntingdon (both 2m7f, good; behind Ann d'Arabie last time) this spring; on a workable mark and probably won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:20 Huntingdon

Lucky Rose

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Noel Williams

Runner-up twice off today's mark over hurdles last year (2m5f/3m2f); only third-best on merit when modest second over C&D (good) on last month's chasing debut but that run came after a break and she may still have potential over fences.

7/2

Form: 3P-

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Quite a promising rules debut when third (albeit well held in the end) at Stratford (2m6f, soft) in November but was pulled up when reappearing on good ground in April and it's hard to know what to expect from her.
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1st

1

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

15:45 Fontwell

Smugglers Haven

11st 12lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Three-time hurdle winner who showed career-best form when game winner of Cheltenham chase (3m1f, good to soft) off today's mark in October; not seen since first-fence fall in December, though, and may not be ideally suited by this drop back in trip.

5/1

15

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Smugglers Haven

11st 4lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

3-7 over hurdles; runner-up in all three chases, most recently behind dominant front-runner at Warwick (3m, good; course record) last month; can go well again here under regular partner Lily Bradstock.

12/1

2nd

4

23rd Sep 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Warwick

Smugglers Haven

11st 9lb

J: Miss Lily Bradstock

T: Mrs Sara V Bradstock

Record of 3-7 over hurdles and has finished runner-up in small fields on both her runs over fences, at 3m1f and 2m5f (good ground); kept to the same grade off a similar mark she should be on the scene.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of an unraced half-sister to very useful jumpers Shantou Bob and Uncle Danny; no match for easy winner when placed on Irish point debut in April (good to yielding) but was bought for £33,000 the following month; interesting to see how he fares on this rules debut.
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6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Tyson Magoo

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Turned in his best effort over hurdles at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) on handicap debut 25 days ago and, although that form has taken a few knocks, he's not without a chance at this level.

4/1

2nd

6

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:07 Sedgefield

Tyson Magoo

11st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

prominent, hit 4th, led home turn, headed then jockey had whip knocked out of his hand run-in, kept on

4/1

3rd

9

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

15:30 Carlisle

Tyson Magoo

10st 6lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, hampered after 6th, headway before 3 out, pressed leaders before 2 out, stayed on

11/2

Form: /P4-24

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-16 over hurdles and has basically become disappointing but was beaten about only 6l when fourth in 3m Southwell handicap last month and has each-way claims.
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8

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

14:18 Hereford

Release The Kraken

10st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Martin Keighley

jumped left on occasions, prominent, pecked on landing 5th, lost position and reminder 10th, dropped to rear 11th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out (usual 3 out)

10/1

7th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Release The Kraken

10st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

led, headed before 3rd

14/1

7th

10

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

12:30 Catterick

Release The Kraken

10st 4lb

J: Mr Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

led, headed before 3rd

14/1

Form: 66F-04

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
0-8 over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland but kept on for respectable fourth in a Sligo maiden (2m1f, good to yielding) three weeks ago and will be fine over this longer trip; could have a say on stable debut.
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6

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:40 Exeter

Upthereforthinking

11st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

14-race maiden and soft ground wasn't an obvious excuse when tailed off in a 2m4f seller at Leicester in December; now visored.

25/1

Form: 5-54

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed minor promise in all three bumpers, most recently when fourth of nine at Hexham (good; first-time tongue-tie) on last month's stable debut; probably needs improvement on this hurdling debut, though.
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6th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Reliable 6yo who has continued in good heart since scoring at Catterick (3m1f, good) in January and produced a career-best when back on the scoresheet at Stratford (3m2f, good) last month; failed to land a blow over C&D latest and has something to find with My Boy Christy, though he remains one for the shortlist in the context of the race.

9/1

5th

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

East Eagle

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Two wins on good ground last season, the latest 13 days ago when scoring by 9l at Stratford; stiffer task off this 8lb higher mark, but these conditions suit.

7/1

1st

5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

East Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Back to winning ways at Catterick (3m1f) in January and has continued in good form, second of eight in another 3m1f handicap there last time; in the mix once more.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden pointer who struggled when 150-1 for rules debut at Stratford (2m) a week ago; up in trip today.
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5th

4

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

15:55 Stratford

Jtadore De Forgan

11st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

held up in last but in touch with leaders, struggling 7th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off

66/1

7th

3

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

16:45 Market Rasen

Jtadore De Forgan

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: L J Morgan

150-1 and 200-1 for his two hurdles and has performed accordingly.

100/1

9th

3

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:55 Uttoxeter

Jtadore De Forgan

11st 5lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Maiden pointer who struggled when 150-1 for rules debut at Stratford (2m) a week ago; up in trip today.

100/1

Form: 60/7-

Last run: 449 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A well-beaten outsider in two 2m maiden hurdles this spring; moves up in trip today.
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9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Worcester

Even Break

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Rosemary Gasson

Pulled up when tried in today's headgear combination over 3m in June and has now been unplaced all seven starts under rules; drops back in trip here; cannot be recommended.

40/1

10

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Even Break

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Rosemary Gasson

Well beaten over fences in his first two handicaps (3m1f/2m5f); fitted with first-time tongue-tie/blinkers for this handicap hurdle debut; huge improvement required.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Came good in points at ninth attempt, with 5l win in a good-ground maiden in May, but has more on his plate on this rules debut.
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12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved very little in his three hurdle races and a handicap chase, given wind surgery before the last named in December (3m1f); 9lb out of the handicap.

100/1

12

31st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:48 Lingfield

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved very little in his three hurdle races and a handicap chase, given wind surgery before the last named in December (3m1f); 9lb out of the handicap.

100/1

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

Killard Point

10st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Richenda Ford

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in points; achieved nothing in three runs over hurdles; had a wind operation ahead of this switch to fences but very opposable.

20/1

Form: 9/858-

Last run: 215 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in all three bumpers last year and struggled when 150-1 for hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f) in December.
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9

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Flexi Lady

10st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gillian Boanas

No worthwhile form in five starts in bumpers or over hurdles.

100/1

11

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:55 Uttoxeter

Flexi Lady

10st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Gillian Boanas

Soundly beaten in all three bumpers last year and struggled when 150-1 for hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m4f) in December.

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in two good-ground bumpers this season and ought to be suited by this step up in trip but still only limited appeal on hurdling debut.
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14

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:55 Uttoxeter

Granny Smith

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Not beaten far in two good-ground bumpers this season and ought to be suited by this step up in trip but still only limited appeal on hurdling debut.

33/1

11th

8

1st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Worcester

Granny Smith

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Well-beaten fourth in an Irish point in May (3m, good to yielding); behind All Inn Hand when sixth at Uttoxeter on bumper debut last month; others look stronger.

16/1

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