March 15 / 13.50 Uttoxeter

13.50

Good To Soft

JenningsBet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £10562
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 3
  • 15 runners
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JenningsBet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 31-72 D BF

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won Lingfield maiden (2m3f, heavy) for Chris Gordon last February and 11l runner-up at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in December in second handicap; has shown promise on good to soft; has joined Dan Skelton since last time (still in same ownership) and this unexposed 7yo is open to improvement; player.
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1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Hidden History

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Below par on last three starts, most recently at Uttoxeter last month following wind surgery; however, he won off this mark on his reappearance at Aintree in November and first-time cheekpieces might give him a boost; in top hands and not written off.

6/1

9th

16

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Hidden History

10st 8lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Has switched to chasing this term, winning on reappearance but disappointing in two subsequent starts; had wind surgery since latest; may rebound, having won over hurdles on this card last year.

14/1

7th

6

19th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 178y

Class 3

13:50 Lingfield

Hidden History

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Lightly raced 8yo who rallied to lead close home on seasonal/chase debut at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) in November; well below that form after racing too freely last month but Dan Skelton is evidently very keen to move him up in trip.

6/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 0-2121

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won a novice hurdle at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in December and defied a penalty at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) recently; could do with jumping better but he brings potential to this handicap debut, especially now up in trip; could have plenty more to offer.
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1st

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Wellington Arch

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Justified favouritism in 2m4f event at Uttoxeter (soft) on Midlands National day, going one better than 12 months earlier and setting himself up perfectly for an attempt to win this prize for the second year running; current mark reflects his advancement; again a big player.

9/1

1st

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Wellington Arch

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in this race last year off 12lb lower, he went on to win at the Aintree Festival last April; confirmed his wellbeing when second in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury five weeks ago and should run well.

4/1

26

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Wellington Arch

10st 4lb

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Reserve; won 2m4f handicap at last season's Aintree Grand National meeting (good to soft) before third at Punchestown; disappointing when favourite on Windsor reappearance but back on his game when best of the rest behind Tutti Quanti in valuable 2m Newbury handicap (heavy) last month.

28/1

12/1

  • Place: £8.70

Form: 1118/0 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Launched handicap career with four consecutive wins in late 2022 (2m4f/2m5f, good-soft); soundly beaten at Wetherby last month when back from a very long absence and he needs to prove how much ability he retains, but he ran well for a long way and could show the benefit of that outing today.
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5th

9

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 44y

Class 3

13:10 Cheltenham

Blenkinsop

10st 11lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Henry Daly

Completed a handicap hurdle four-timer in late 2022 and showed considerable spark when third of 15 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in March on his second start back from a long absence; however, tailed off at Aintree next time; makes chase debut and others have more pressing claims.

25/1

18th

21

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Blenkinsop

10st 6lb

J: Hugh Nugent

T: Henry Daly

raced wide, pressed leader, prominent 2nd

25/1

18th

21

4th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Blenkinsop

10st 6lb

J: Hugh Nugent

T: Henry Daly

raced wide, pressed leader, prominent 2nd

25/1

Form: 11-447 CD

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who won early last year on first two hurdle starts (2m5f/2m4f, good to soft/heavy); remains lightly raced for top yard but hasn't threatened this season in his first three handicaps.
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3rd

9

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Below The Radar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Over two years since he won a race but latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) looks all the better now with the winner Wellington Arch going in again last week at Aintree; this 8yo might have a preference for slightly slower ground but he's respected.

13/2

3rd

8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Below The Radar

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close.

8/1

3rd

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Below The Radar

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family.

4/1

Form: P773PP

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been pulled up the last twice, but on heavy ground on the first occasion and back over fences most recently; he's on a good mark on last year's best hurdle form and it will be no surprise if he goes well.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

16:13 Fontwell

Party Business

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Yet to add to his Aintree festival success in 2022 but was only beaten about 7l when fourth of six in stronger race than this at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights; might cope better than some of these if the ground softens; must be considered.

8/1

9

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:37 Uttoxeter

Party Business

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Very useful in his prime but yet to add to his Aintree festival success in 2022; on a good mark now (even from 1lb out of the weights) and seemed to ran quite well when second of three over C&D (good) last month but others have more appealing profiles.

9/1

4

5th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Party Business

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Ian Williams

Continues to fall in the weights but stuck on a losing run and has ground to make up with Ernest Gray on their recent Worcester clash.

5/1

Form: -29031 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Was wearing these blinkers for the second time when he won at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month; this 11yo is 5lb higher today against some unexposed types but he's won over C&D and has an each-way chance.
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5th

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Whatsupwithyou

12st 1lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Grand servant to the yard with five wins in this sphere, the latest at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December off 2lb lower; well held since and it's hard to see him being able to give weight away to these younger rivals.

10/1

5th

4

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

17:25 Ascot

Whatsupwithyou

11st 10lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who is usually ridden these days by Elliott England, including for a 2m5f Ludlow win last February and a C&D win (4lb higher today) in December; 33-1 when tailed off at Kempton five weeks ago but no shock if he surges back to form today in search of his third C&D win.

12/1

7th

4

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:10 Kempton

Whatsupwithyou

11st 3lb

J: Elliott England

T: Ben Pauling

Veteran who goes well for Elliott England, gaining his second success for this rider in conditionals' event at Ascot (2m5f, soft) in December; no obvious reason why he won't be thereabouts again but he'll need more off 5lb higher.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 422414 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Just one win from his last 18 starts but that came by a wide margin over C&D (good to soft) in January and he ran another big race when fourth of 17 at Ascot (2m7f, good) last time; every chance he'll be thereabouts.
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7th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Jilaijone

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Just one win from his last 18 starts but that came by a wide margin over C&D (good to soft) in January and he ran another big race when fourth of 17 at Ascot (2m7f, good) last time; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

10/1

3

15th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 3

13:15 Ascot

Jilaijone

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Had to wait over two years for his second win but when it came at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago it was by a huge margin; back up 8lb and that's the furthest he's been, but now the possibility arises that he'll be interesting at this trip as well.

10/1

Form: 914584

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who produced his best run yet in a handicap when keeping on for 5l fourth of eight to Whatsupwithyou at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month; back up in grade today and improvement is needed, but a stronger pace could help in this big field; one to consider.
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5th

3

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Djo Dela Barriere

11st 10lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) in October and followed up in a chase here over the same trip later that month when finishing alone; form has dipped since, over fences and hurdles; needs to bounce back.

12/1

6th

6

18th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

14:30 Hereford

Djo Dela Barriere

11st 3lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) before returning to fences at Ludlow (3m, good) where he finished alone; form has dipped since, over fences and hurdles; on a perfectly good mark if he can bounce back to form.

9/1

5th

6

18th Feb 2026

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

17:05 Ludlow

Djo Dela Barriere

11st 5lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las (good) before returning to fences at Ludlow (3m, good) later in October where he finished alone after being left in isolation three out; tailed off in a Hereford chase on latest start and absent 107 days since; back hurdling on a competitive mark but with more to prove on worse than good to soft.

6/1

Form: 213124 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Two easy novice hurdle wins last autumn (2m, good/good to soft); remains lightly raced but was soundly beaten in fourth on handicap debut at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) last month and improvement is needed now up in trip.
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5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

15:00 Newbury

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Just the one blip in five runs since joining Henry Oliver and ran his usual honest race when going down narrowly at Hereford in January (2m, soft; effective on drier); the winner of that race has failed to frank the form but this 7yo could still be in the thick of it here.

6/1

2nd

4

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Nowmelad

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice for the Newland/Insole stable in the autumn of 2024; creditable efforts in three of his four runs for current yard including when a close second in Market Rasen handicap (2m2f, good to soft) on Boxing Day; up 3lb but he went down fighting last time and that was behind a major improver; respected.

9/4

Form: -28700

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all four starts since November but he's been missing these cheekpieces on his last three outings; he wore them when twice finishing second over C&D last spring (including when beaten a neck in this race) and is well handicapped on that form; interesting contender.
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3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

prominent, pressed leaders briefly 3 out, kept on from 2 out

5/2

3rd

6

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Monviel

10st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Finally exploited his much reduced mark when coming clear at Ffos Las a month ago (2m4f, good to soft), where he reportedly appreciated the drying ground; a 5lb rise might not prevent him from following up.

5/2

1st

3

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ffos Las

Monviel

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

All three wins in 2022; twice second in the mud at Uttoxeter (2m4f) last spring but well beaten all five starts from November onwards, even when the cheekpieces returned back at Uttoxeter on latest; another career-low mark.

7/1

20/1

Form: 3-P9F5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Attractively handicapped on his form last spring and last month's fifth at Kempton was a step back in the right direction; however he needs to take another if he's to pose a threat this afternoon.
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12th

14

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Kamaxos

10st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Form for new yard features a win over hurdles in November and good second over fences last time, both in Class 4; this is a harder task.

20/1

2nd

2

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Uttoxeter

Kamaxos

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bled from the nose when pulled up in his only previous attempt at chasing in November 2024; inconsistent profile over hurdles but did win his penultimate race off just 3lb lower.

9/2

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Kamaxos

11st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Not at best for Roger Teal last season and signed off for him with heavy defeat in March but was given a wind up during the summer and makes stable debut from a tempting mark; tongue-tie fitted; dangerous if revitalised by new regime.

6/1

Form: 865113 C

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Better than ever last autumn, winning two in a row (2m7f, good; including here) before bumping into handicap blot when third at Aintree (3m, good) in October when last seen; further improvement can't be ruled out but he returns from a break with the drop back in trip a possible negative.
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4th

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Lihyan

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two wins last season, the first a four-runner Huntingdon handicap in May (3m1f, good), the second a six-runner handicap at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; far from disgraced in a competitive race at Aintree last time and not without a chance despite career-high mark.

13/2

7th

22

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Lihyan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ridden last ten starts by William Maggs; seventh hurdle win when seeing off five rivals at Newbury (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago but even a 2lb nudge seems likely to stop him in this much more competitive scenario.

25/1

1st

5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

Lihyan

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ridden last nine starts by William Maggs; rarely seen on soft ground; six-time winner, most recently last May; good placed efforts at about 3m four times in a row in October-December, before he failed to show in a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh (10-1) nearly seven weeks ago; best form this term was over C&D, so he's not entirely ruled out.

11/2

Form: 139540 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Won two 3m chases last year and he's well handicapped on that form; however, this 10yo was pulled up on his last hurdle start in October 2021 and there's also a question mark regarding the drop back in trip.
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1st

3

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Statuario

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Six-time course winner who was runner-up in this race last year (good to soft); has since gained two C&D wins on good ground, latest in September; has plenty going for him; leading contender.

100/30

6

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

14:05 Fontwell

Statuario

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained all six chase wins at Perth, most recently when scrambling home by a short head (3m, good) last month; may not be seen to quite the same effect over this C&D but is only 2lb higher today and evidently in good nick.

4/1

1st

4

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:15 Perth

Statuario

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Five-time course winner, most recently in Perth Gold Cup over today's trip in June (good ground); didn't really fire in Market Rasen's Summer Plate in July but this race is much less competitive, and the return to this track is an obvious plus.

9/4

Form: 18F22 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won in France (2m3f, soft) last September and kept on for 8l second on British debut in Carlisle novice (2m1f, good to soft) last month; improvement needed now in his first handicap but the step up in trip could help this unexposed 5yo; one to watch in the betting.
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1st

5

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 2

16:40 Sandown

Kahavari

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

0-13 since winning over hurdles on debut in France in 2024; runner-up in three chases since fitted with a tongue-tie this year, most recently at Kelso (2m7f, good) three weeks ago, but he is 3lb higher in a stronger race here and needs to find something extra.

5/1

2nd

1

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:46 Kelso

Kahavari

12st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

6yo who is 0-12 since winning on his debut in France in 2024; however, he's finished second over fences on two of his last three starts and the way he kept on at stiff Carlisle (2m5f, good to soft) last month suggests this step up in distance is worth a go; in the mix if seeing out the trip.

7/2

Form: 886-97

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
After a spell with Jennie Candlish he's rejoined Sophie Leech, for whom he was running well in France in spring 2023; well handicapped on that form but this 10yo was well beaten on both starts this winter, following a long absence, and he has plenty to prove.
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8

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:06 Uttoxeter

Lucky One

11st 2lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Runs well now and again but a generally regressive 11yo and others appeal more.

25/1

3rd

8

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:53 Newton Abbot

Lucky One

11st 3lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Very well treated on old form but last win was in April 2023 and he's generally struggled for current yard, including when tailed off in France in June; has something to prove on his return and others are preferred.

20/1

8

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:53 Newton Abbot

Lucky One

11st 3lb

J: Roisin Leech

T: Sophie Leech

Very well treated on old form but last win was in April 2023 and he's generally struggled for current yard, including when tailed off in France in June; has something to prove on his return and others are preferred.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £13.80
Straight Forecast £11.35
Tricast £194.17
Trifecta £334.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Wellington Arch

The Times:

Hidden History

SPOTLIGHT:

Monviel

TOPSPEED:

Whatsupwithyou

D Express:

Kamaxos

Telegraph:

Wellington Arch

Daily Mirror:

Wellington Arch

The Star:

Wellington Arch

Daily Record:

Wellington Arch

The Guardian:

Hidden History

Daily Mail:

Hidden History

The Sun:

Hidden History

LAMBOURN:

Monviel

POSTDATA:

Whatsupwithyou