December 20 / 12.55 Uttoxeter

12.55

Good To Soft

APB Andy Edwards Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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APB Andy Edwards Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 37-538 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Maiden who isn't progressing and never gave favourite backers much hope in this new headgear combination at Chepstow last month (2m3f); that was his fourth defeat in handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

My Friend Sean

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All five wins have been over hurdles; 0-5 over fences and finished last of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in March; others preferred.

10/1

6th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Kempton

My Friend Sean

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Productive spell over hurdles culminated in a hat-trick last spring; 0-4 switched to fences since but ran encouragingly at Chepstow most recently; clear possibilities off a reduced mark.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 755-F3

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had a few chances in handicaps but was a close third in the latest at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) behind two unexposed rivals; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

14:50 Chepstow

Night Jet

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Won chase debut in February 2025 and back to form with blinkers enlisted when second on last two outings, but all three of those runs were over 2m and there is plenty to prove judged on his attempts at 2m4f/3m; cheekpieces return and their previous usage includes that one win.

9/1

2nd

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Night Jet

10st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Took a step forward in a change of headgear when second of eight in handicap over C&D 22 day ago, hindered by a blunder two out; this C&D winner is a likely player if blinkers have the same effect a second time.

9/2

2nd

8

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 201y

Class 5

15:15 Leicester

Night Jet

10st 12lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Opened his account when winning on chase debut over C&D (soft) last February but he's not come close to that form in four subsequent runs; overall record is now 1-21 and he needs new headgear to give him a boost.

7/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 55896

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in her three hurdles but in-form trainer has won handicaps with horses having similar profiles; nicely bred and needs checking in the betting.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:18 Southwell

Wilmcote

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

never going well, held up in rear

4/1

7

3rd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:18 Southwell

Wilmcote

11st 1lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

never going well, held up in rear

4/1

3rd

7

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Wilmcote

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

held up in rear

3/1

Form: P349-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Best effort remains his front-running third of six over 2m at Plumpton (soft) four runs ago; retains potential off this mark and ran as though the race was needed when a remote third here last month.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

17:48 Fontwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

0-13 over hurdles but went down fighting when close second at Southwell (2m4f, good) in May and again ran well at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) last month; well suited by ground slower than good; high on the list.

7/2

3

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:35 Stratford

Grasshopper Time

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Three runs since wind surgery and the blip came over fences; clear second at Southwell last time (2m4f, good) and might well have won had he not fluffed the last flight; should run well off just 3lb higher.

100/30

4

20th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell

Grasshopper Time

11st 7lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Alex Hales

Pulled up after sketchy round of jumping on chasing debut in February and now reverts to hurdling; given a chance by the handicapper in this sphere but his record is not compelling and he has raced mainly on ground slower than good.

7/1

Form: 7/532-

Last run: 331 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer who was beaten 21l+ in three novice hurdles before having as many runs over fences, the latest his best when runner-up at Catterick in January (2m3f, soft); 1lb lower for this return to hurdling and clearly has the ability to feature.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

16th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 68y

Class 5

15:30 Musselburgh

Henry Gray

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

9yo point winner who is 0-7 under rules but there were encouraging signs over fences last winter and he shaped on his comeback over hurdles two months ago as though he would improve for that run; he's one to consider.

4/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

5th

5

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Henry Gray

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

raced slightly wide, midfield

7/1

Form: 979

Last run: 152 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on the Flat at up to 1m4f; it has been a quiet start over hurdles and he could do with settling better, but enters handicaps off a realistic mark.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Zain Farhh

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie.

11/2

1st

7

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:40 Sedgefield

Zain Farhh

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Well beaten on all four starts over hurdles, most recently his handicap debut, and he could do with settling better; however, he may have needed that latest outing and has potential off this basement mark in view of his fair Flat ability; not ruled out in weak race in first-time tongue-tie.

11/2

6th

12

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Zain Farhh

10st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

took keen hold, held up in rear

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3P356-

Last run: 402 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 5l in two of his three maiden hurdles and then went chasing last November when tailed off; still relatively unexposed and has undergone wind surgery.
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4

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Warwick

Carpe Diem

11st 3lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Has continued to run well since his Huntingdon win in Februaray (2m4f, soft), last time giving everything in a narrow defeat over C&D; 2lb higher with Tom Hutsby again aboard; should have every chance.

11/4

2nd

5

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Carpe Diem

11st 4lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Off the mark when well clear at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February but paid the handicapping price after; it's been harder since but he was unfortunate to run up against one who relished the new 3m3f test at Stratford (good) in April, although he still ran well; major player in first 3m run.

4/1

2nd

4

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Carpe Diem

11st 3lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: David Bridgwater

Got off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February with first-time visor applied (retained since); in the money in two runs since and now steps up beyond 3m for the first time; holds place claims at least.

7/2

Form: 7560

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three hurdles, hooded in all of them; only of interest on handicap debut should he attract lots of support.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Guinness Lad

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Neil Mulholland

0-18 but does possess ability as when second of 15 on his return from four months off here (1m2f, good to firm) nine days ago; usually takes a good grip, though, and this sort of trip has found him out in the past.

11/2

2nd

14

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Guinness Lad

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Neil Mulholland

Slowly into stride but still finished second to subsequent prolific winner in similar event over C&D around this time last year; blew the start again when beaten a head at Leicester (1m2f, also good to firm) three weeks later; still not perfected the art of starting but mark is reduced after AW spell and he's dangerous back on turf if ready after a break.

15/2

5th

8

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Guinness Lad

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Neil Mulholland

Maiden who regularly fluffs the start; failed to get home over 1m4f last time but whether he needs a drop back to 1m is debatable; best form when runner-up twice over 1m2f (on turf).

9/1

Form: 997

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Threatened on the Flat (1m4f) and could raise his game as a hurdler now sent into handicaps.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

V Power

9st 11lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Dual 1m6f AW winner at Wolverhampton this year, both times under Zoe Lewis; did not enjoy run of the race when well-held third there 18 days ago and also has form over this C&D; probably won't be far away.

5/1

3rd

5

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 6lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Not the most consistent but made it 2-3 over C&D, and 2-3 for Zoe Lewis, off a 3lb lower mark in a first-time tongue-tie five weeks ago (previously behind Tuba); player if in the same mood.

5/1

1st

2

(11)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

V Power

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Off the mark over C&D (18-1) in January under Zoe Lewis; disappointing at Newcastle (12.5f) next time and didn't see out his race back here (sixth) last week; tongue-tie now added.

13/2

Form: 2405-P

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Hinted at winning potential for Mick Appleby but was pulled up stable debut; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

6

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Skeeter Park

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Derek Shaw

raced slightly wide, raced in last

33/1

6

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Skeeter Park

11st 3lb

J: James Davies

T: Derek Shaw

raced slightly wide, raced in last

33/1

Form: PP/P-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Flat winner but 0-5 over hurdles and a long time since he ran any race of note.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Keeper

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

pressed leader

50/1

13

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Keeper

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Claire Dyson

pressed leader

50/1

14

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

15:15 Doncaster

Keeper

10st 4lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Claire Dyson

Pulled up on both hurdling starts for Claire Dyson last year and also struggled in a Flat race in June; sports refitted cheekpieces here; can't be recommended.

66/1

Non-runners

Cocardier, Cuban Court, Dancing Dani

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £13.61
Tricast £59.44
Trifecta £76.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wilmcote

RP RATINGS:

Grasshopper Time

The Guardian:

Henry Gray

Daily Mirror:

Night Jet

The Star:

My Friend Sean

Daily Mail:

Zain Farhh

The Times:

Wilmcote

Telegraph:

Wilmcote

D Express:

Wilmcote

POSTDATA:

Grasshopper Time

The Sun:

Henry Gray

Daily Record:

Night Jet