November 01 / 15.10 Uttoxeter

15.10

Good

Happy 80th Birthday Vance Wasdell Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Happy 80th Birthday Vance Wasdell Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 3-1 D

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dam has bred four winning hurdlers; promising debut was improved on when winning Bangor maiden (2m, good) in May; that wasn't a strong race but there's plenty to suggest she can improve now handicapping.
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1st

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Record of 4-12 over hurdles but she was vulnerable in her final three runs last year including over C&D (good); now only 1lb higher than for her last success but she needs to rediscover her spark after six months off.

8/1

5th

9

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress.

10/1

5th

9

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Crystal Glance

11st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

4-10 over hurdles, the latest win gained at Warwick (2m5f, good) in May; not seen to same effect when ridden much more patiently there this month, after a break, but kept on steadily for a modest third and may still have scope for further progress.

10/1

Form: 408-59

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Creditable fifth of 11 on handicap debut at Stratford (2m2f, good) in May and had excuses there in October (first-time tongue-tie, retained); might well fare better back on good ground with the run under his belt.
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1st

5

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:35 Taunton

El Vigaro

11st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Bids for a hat-trick, having won 2m events at Uttoxeter and Ludlow (beat Badlands Boy) the last twice; may improve further at this level and Ned Fox takes off a useful 5lb; shortlisted.

3/1

1st

5

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:35 Taunton

El Vigaro

11st 8lb

J: Ned Fox

T: Matt Sheppard

Bids for a hat-trick, having won 2m events at Uttoxeter and Ludlow (beat Badlands Boy) the last twice; may improve further at this level and Ned Fox takes off a useful 5lb; shortlisted.

3/1

1st

4

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:15 Ludlow

El Vigaro

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Matt Sheppard

disputed lead early, prominent from 2nd, led narrowly 3rd, faced challenge 4 out, shaken up and went clear 2 out, ridden out run-in, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

7/4

Form: 0-774

Last run: 115 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Went off at only 10-1 for a valuable Newbury bumper on debut but he was well beaten; a similar story in qualifying hurdles but he represents a top yard with a 24% strike-rate in hurdles here; this is by far his easiest assignment so check the market.
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3

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Ffos Las

Gwennie May Jem

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Proved hugely resurgent with easy win at Lingfield (2m4f, soft) last week on third start for new stable, taking chase record to 3-10; well handicapped under a penalty that is partly offset by Lewis Saunders taking off 3lb; future mark 4lb higher; respected.

11/10

Form: 21-033 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole win over C&D, in July 2023; has a generally sound record on this track and ran as well as could be expected last month, behind one who was on the second leg of a hat-trick; not far away.
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8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

8th

9

18th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

12:40 Leicester

George Mallory

10st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won a 2m handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter in July last year (good to soft) but then off for 306 days; mixed fortunes since; first run at this trip.

15/2

4th

8

1st Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

George Mallory

10st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Sole win over C&D, in July 2023; has a generally sound record on this track and ran as well as could be expected last month, behind one who was on the second leg of a hat-trick; not far away.

9/1

Form: -39227

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Northern Rose

10st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Record of 0-30 but she's been placed with cheekpieces added in last two starts and was a well-backed favourite when third at Hereford (2m3f, good) on Monday; should go well again off unchanged mark and she's in the mix.

11/2

3rd

8

13th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

17:20 Hereford

Northern Rose

10st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Longstanding maiden but off this career-low mark she was a 7l second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) when cheekpieces were added; possibilities.

4/1

2nd

13

16th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:10 Uttoxeter

Northern Rose

10st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Returned from break with good second over C&D (good) in May but her subsequent record is very mixed and she's now 0-20 over hurdles; tried in new cheekpieces today; would probably prefer the rain to stay away.

16/1

Form: 5648P0

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fairly encouraging handicap debut for this yard at Worcester in August but pulled up there next time and beaten a long way out at Exeter since; adding a tongue-tie to blinkers has to make a big difference.
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6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 13lb

J: Mr Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Represents in-form yard and hasn't run badly when sixth the last twice but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

10/1

Form: 7-4497

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in maiden and novice hurdles but beaten 35l on handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) before having another go in maiden company there in September; first-time hood given a go but up against it.
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5th

8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Worcester

Saint Vic

10st 10lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

Maiden hurdler but has twice threatened in handicaps, last time going close over Uttoxeter's 2m7f; that was his second run after a lengthy break; up 4lb.

6/1

2nd

10

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

16:20 Uttoxeter

Saint Vic

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Anthony Day

Inconsistent 11-race maiden who finished seventh of 11 finishers at Chepstow on his return three weeks ago from 12 months off.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 91-

Last run: 334 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won final two of 11 points in Ireland; low-key hurdle debut last November but had enough reserves to beat the favourite in a two-runner Carlisle maiden (2m1f, good to soft) in December; chasing is likely to be his game but he could easily win an ordinary handicap hurdle first.
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Form: 974-

Last run: 229 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ended time with Hugo Palmer by winning over 1m6f (soft) last October; has not achieved much for new yard, in Flat handicaps or three maiden hurdles, but he goes handicapping at a modest level; market can guide.
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7th

1

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:10 Uttoxeter

Military Tycoon

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Came good at Fontwell (2m5f, good) in March and probably bettered that performance when close second at Newton Abbot (2m5f, heavy) in April; reportedly not suited by the sharp track at Cartmel when very disappointing favourite last month but might bounce back in new headgear here and is evidently versatile ground-wise.

6/1

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

8th

11

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 5

14:55 Cartmel

Military Tycoon

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Arrives on the up for his current yard, scoring at Fontwell (2m5f) in March before an excellent second of nine in 2m5f handicap at Newton Abbot the following month; he was a fair 1m6f Flat winner so merits serious consideration despite a 3lb weights rise.

7/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £17.24
Tricast £83.98

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crystal Glance

RP RATINGS:

George Mallory

D Express:

Military Tycoon

Daily Mirror:

Ivegotdapower

The Times:

Crystal Glance

Telegraph:

Crystal Glance

The Guardian:

Crystal Glance

Daily Mail:

Crystal Glance

The Sun:

Crystal Glance

The Star:

Crystal Glance

Daily Record:

Crystal Glance

POSTDATA:

George Mallory