December 20 / 11.45 Uttoxeter

11.45

Good To Soft

Creation Office Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Creation Office Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2235-P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Hasn't kicked on since finishing second in a 2m4f maiden at Southwell earlier this year and went chasing last month there, eventually pulling up; bit to prove now.
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5th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:15 Ffos Las

Give Me A Boom

12st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader 3 out

11/1

9th

3

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

17:07 Doncaster

Give Me A Boom

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Beat a well-backed Skelton handicap debutant with a subsequent winner in third when off the mark in a Uttoxeter maiden (2m, soft) but he finished a weary last at Sandown in a handicap for military amateur riders; perhaps best to turn a blind eye to that and he can be given another chance.

12/1

6th

1

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 4

13:50 Sandown

Give Me A Boom

12st 0lb

J: Maj Will Kellard

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

in touch with leaders, headway and disputed lead before 3rd, not fluent 3rd, soon pressed leader, hit 4th

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-53

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Back to 2m despite showing improved form over 2m4f at Carlisle where he kept on; still commands a deal of respect in this company.
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5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Get The Beat

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Placed on last two of his three hurdling starts, more recently when rallying second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; has a bit to find with a couple of today's rivals but it won't be a surprise if he makes the necessary progress.

5/1

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Wetherby

Get The Beat

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Placed on last two of his three hurdling starts, more recently when rallying second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m, soft) last month; has a bit to find with a couple of today's rivals but it won't be a surprise if he makes the necessary progress.

5/1

2nd

4

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

11:45 Uttoxeter

Get The Beat

11st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 52-2

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a good-ground point bumper; the winner (Nicholls-trained favourite) got first run when pushing him to a length at Taunton (good to soft); up to winning a race of this nature.
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2nd

1

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:27 Kempton

Saint Anapolino

12st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Three-time hurdle winner (once here) who has made the frame in all three chases, most recently when third of six at Exeter (3m, good to soft) last month; likely to make his presence felt again here.

13/2

6

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

Saint Anapolino

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Made very good progress in early part of this year, looking well suited by step up to 2m5f (from 2m) when completing hat-trick at Kempton (good to soft) in February; below form after making jumping error there in March but may improve again this season; respected.

14/1

6th

6

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Kempton

Saint Anapolino

11st 8lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield, headway on inner when bad mistake 7th

3/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got behind early but stayed on well for third behind a talented filly at Ludlow (2m novice, good to soft); the second has won since; considered.
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4th

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

Stones Throw

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Billy Aprahamian

Won at Southwell (3m, good to soft) and over C&D (good) in December and probably found the ground too soft when well beaten last time; on a career-high mark but a possible.

9/2

7th

9

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:55 Chepstow

Stones Throw

10st 4lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Billy Aprahamian

Stepped up to this sort of trip for last four starts and won three of them, from the front at Southwell and Doncaster on last two occasions; those were all in pretty small fields, he has more to prove on soft ground (he did win a bumper on it to start career) and has been raised another 7lb, but this 6yo also has more to offer as a stayer.

11/2

Form: 37

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a reasonable stable/hurdles debut when third to a good horse at Bangor (stayed on over 2m; good to soft) but then beaten a distance back there over 2m3f only last week (soft); others have more pressing claims.
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7th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:25 Huntingdon

Theatre Tom

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

The first and latest of his three attempts over hurdles showed some ability, when staying on without threatening in 2m races, but others in this have shown more; hooded first time.

12/1

7th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

12:25 Huntingdon

Theatre Tom

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

The first and latest of his three attempts over hurdles showed some ability, when staying on without threatening in 2m races, but others in this have shown more; hooded first time.

12/1

5th

11

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

11:45 Uttoxeter

Theatre Tom

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

in rear

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in Irish points and was bought for £1,500 in May; an unlikely winner of this.
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1

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:25 Market Rasen

Bold Jury

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 2nd, raced in last and detached when jumped right and unseated 3rd

8/1

1

16th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:52 Market Rasen

Bold Jury

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Paul Collins

In the frame in two of three points in Ireland; fair hurdles debut in slowly run affair at Uttoxeter in December (2m, soft), but ran out next time and was well beaten on latest start at Wetherby (2m3f, soft); chase/handicap debut.

10/1

100/1

Form: 42-9

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Questionable what he achieved when second in a bumper, especially after finishing tailed off on hurdling debut since then.
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2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

16:18 Uttoxeter

Tarbuck

11st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Claire Dyson

Sole success came over C&D on soft ground; beaten a long way both starts this season but he's now back to his winning mark and a return to Uttoxeter could spark a revival.

12/1

Form: 639-

Last run: 239 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The ground was soft when shaping nicely in his first two bumpers and good when nothing like so effective at Huntingdon; the form of his penultimate effort reads well, so not entirely dismissed on hurdling debut.
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5

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Strong As Steel

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Has yet to fire over hurdles and well held in a Hereford handicap last time despite attracting interest in the market; that was over 2m and he's not bred to stay this far.

10/1

5

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Strong As Steel

11st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

always behind, pulled up before 2 out

10/1

4th

6

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:07 Hereford

Strong As Steel

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Placed here in a soft-ground bumper but yet to really find his level over hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut (2m4f, good to soft) at Southwell latest; drops 4lb; more needed.

25/1

Form: 5-54

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Theatre Tom at Bangor before crossing the line narrowly ahead of Joto at Doncaster where both were comfortably beaten; has to step up.
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5

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Eagles Gold

10st 11lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-8 over hurdles but was in contention when stumbling/falling just after two out at Bangor (2m3f, good) in April, and returned from a break with a fairly encouraging run three weeks ago; can go well off current mark if that recent outing brought him on.

11/2

7

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

Eagles Gold

10st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-8 but was in contention when stumbling/falling just after two out at Bangor (2m3f, good) in April and he ran well prior to fading late on there (2m3f, good) in May when last seen; not ruled out now back down in trip.

9/1

5th

2

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Eagles Gold

12st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Beaten about 25l in first two handicaps but seemed to be moving into contention before stumbling and falling just after penultimate flight over C&D (good) last month; must be considered after that improvement.

5/2

Form: 200-P4

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in four bumpers in Ireland but well held in two runs over hurdles before another heavy defeat back in a bumper; stable debut.
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2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

2

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Intertwine

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish 7yo who was pulled up on her recent handicap debut at Perth (2m4f, good); that run was not devoid of promise but she needs combination of drop back in trip and first-time tongue-tie to enable improvement here.

14/1

4

14th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

21:00 Perth

Intertwine

11st 6lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish maiden who has posted two unconvincing efforts for new stable; however, may improve now handicapping at an ordinary level.

7/1

Form: 8

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden point in Ireland but had to show more on hurdle debut at Wetherby (18-1).
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1st

1

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

15:30 Hexham

Jamesieconn

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Front-runner who has won his last three starts (2m7f-3m2f, good to soft/good), the latest at Carlisle nine days ago; clearly thriving and could be tough to beat for a stable that is in fantastic form.

15/8

1st

4

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

15:27 Carlisle

Jamesieconn

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Held on gamely to make all in four-runner Doncaster chase (3m2f, good to soft) last month and is now 2-4 for current stable; has more on his plate here and needs to prove himself on a right-handed track but still respected in current form.

11/4

1st

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:39 Doncaster

Jamesieconn

11st 8lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Won a C&D chase for Sam England in February 2025 (good); doubled his tally in this sphere when scoring at Newcastle ten days ago (good to soft); penalised 7lb; major contender.

11/8

Form: P

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Changed hands for £22,000 after finishing second in an Irish point; ran freely before pulling up on stable/hurdle debut (33-1) and now goes in a hood.
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7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 133y

Class 4

14:30 Hexham

Too Cool Forshrule

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Jackie Stephen

Pulled up in series final at Carlisle (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago; however, he's won twice this season (2m4f/2m5f, soft), the latest two starts ago; won on good ground last term and there can be hope that he's still okay at this sort of trip; in the mix if swiftly bouncing back.

9/1

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 207y

Class 2

15:17 Carlisle

Too Cool Forshrule

10st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Jackie Stephen

Consistent 7yo and the horse he beat at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft; won on good) arrived there at the top of his game; may appreciate further these days but enters the equation; raised only 3lb.

13/2

1st

2

19th Feb 2026

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:17 Sedgefield

Too Cool Forshrule

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Jackie Stephen

Ex-Greenall/Guerriero; 2m4f winner at Ayr in November (soft) and two fair runs since; back on a decent mark; could go well.

3/1

50/1

Form: 645

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit in bumpers but beaten 22l on hurdle debut and probably wants further.
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11

6th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Joto

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: John Dawson

Yet to win over hurdles; third in three consecutive handicaps last season (unseated rider on final start); each-way chance.

15/2

8

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Joto

10st 6lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: John Dawson

Yet to win in eight runs over hurdles, but third over 2m1f here (good to soft) and over 2m3f at Doncaster (soft) and Catterick (good to soft; first two have both won since) on last three starts; chance.

9/2

3rd

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Joto

10st 3lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: John Dawson

Made it 0-9 when no match for the front two at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last time but the runner-up has won since and this lightly raced 6yo is unexposed at today's trip; could be in the shake-up.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal out of a French 1m2f Flat/2m hurdle winner and could be interesting for top yard that also runs Get The Beat.
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6th

2

11th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

14:42 Southwell

Delgany Deadline

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Off the mark at Leicester (2m7f, soft) in February before posting a good second of four in 3m1f handicap at Plumpton (good); the drop back to 2m4f was not ideal there last time; better expected here.

7/2

4th

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

14:17 Plumpton

Delgany Deadline

10st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Low-mileage 6yo who got off the mark at Leicester (2m7f) in February before posting a very good second of four in 3m1f handicap here two weeks ago; drops in trip but on the up so still rates a player for yard firmly among the winners.

13/8

2nd

3

5th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Delgany Deadline

11st 1lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Has improved for cheekpieces, following his second at Sedgefield (3m2f, good to soft) with a 3l success at Leicester (2m6f, soft) which was despite a mistake two out; probably still fairly treated off 5lb higher.

11/10

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Payout
Exacta £29.70
Straight Forecast £19.97
Trifecta £80.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Saint Anapolino

The Star:

Get The Beat

D Express:

Stone's Throw

RP RATINGS:

Saint Anapolino

POSTDATA:

Saint Anapolino

WEST COUNTRY:

Saint Anapolino

The Times:

Saint Anapolino

Telegraph:

Saint Anapolino

The Guardian:

Saint Anapolino

Daily Mail:

Saint Anapolino

Daily Mirror:

Saint Anapolino

The Sun:

Saint Anapolino

Daily Record:

Saint Anapolino