March 15 / 15.35 Uttoxeter

15.35

Good To Soft

JenningsBet Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £26015
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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JenningsBet Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -65271 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with a win in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow (3m, soft) last month; that four-runner handicap fell apart somewhat but he was nevertheless impressive and could take a 4lb rise in his stride if the cheekpieces maintain their positive effect; also effective on good to soft.
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12

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Minella Blueway

10st 10lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Won the 3m novice handicap chase on this card 12 months ago (good to soft) when 5lb lower and he produced a similar effort to finish second at Plumpton in January (3m1f, soft); however, this race demands a career best and on the back of a laboured display at Ludlow.

50/1

7th

4

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Minella Blueway

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won this race in first-time cheekpieces a year ago (soft ground) and followed up in valuable event at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) last March; made disappointing start to current campaign but last month's second of four at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) was much better and his current mark ought to be workable; respected.

4/1

2nd

1

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Minella Blueway

11st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won two in a row when cheekpieces first fitted (3m; soft and good to soft) last spring; hard to judge current wellbeing as he's been running in better races since back from a break but he was soundly beaten in his only completion and fell early at Ascot only nine days ago.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 421F11 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Has done extremely well since joining this yard and has won his last three completed starts, the latest at Kempton (3m, good to soft) last month; clearly progressive and latest 5lb rise may not stop him this afternoon.
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7th

7

17th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:43 Ayr

Eyed

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Hughie Morrison

His chase form has been mixed this season but he faced a tough task from out of the handicap at the Cheltenham Festival (pulled up); runner-up at Kempton (2m5f) in November on last hurdle start and he was second over fences at this meeting 12 months ago (3m); might not be a forlorn hope today.

25/1

22

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Eyed

10st 2lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

9yo who was progressive last season, winning three times (2m5f/3m, good/good to soft); he didn't run badly when fifth at Ascot (3m, soft) in January last time but is 9lb out of the handicap today, so faces a tough task.

66/1

5th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

Eyed

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Hughie Morrison

Form dipped last time but otherwise a consistent sort and may rebound; however, looks considerably more exposed than some of these rivals and possibly has nothing in hand off current mark.

14/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: P3-5P3

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really convinced over fences but didn't run badly when a soundly beaten third at Taunton (2m7f, soft) last month, and having run in snatches that day it's possible he'll be sharper now in cheekpieces; well treated on best hurdle form; could go well if headgear has the desired effect.
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4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Made a bad mistake on penultimate outing but he won starts either side and latest was the 4m2f Midlands National at Uttoxeter (soft) in which he was always prominent and asserted by 8l on run-in, with Git Maker in third; up 7lb but his only attempt at a marathon trip brought a clear career best.

9/1

1st

5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Beat none other than Haiti Couleurs over hurdles; their respective careers have headed in very different directions and this 8yo is only 1-7 over fences, the win coming in a small field at Exeter two runs back (3m, heavy); since then he lost his position after a bad mistake at Wincanton (3m2f); may yet have more to offer over an extreme distance such as this but he certainly needs it.

11/1

Form: -72123 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won at Aintree (3m1f, soft) in December and good second at Windsor (3m4f, soft) next time; fair third at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) since; he may prefer a stiffer test of stamina than he'll get on today's forecast good to soft ground, but he's only six and could still have more left in the tank; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces worn the last twice.
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4th

15

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Fortunate Man

10st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Began this campaign with 3m1f Aintree handicap win in December (good-to-soft) but hasn't repeated that sort of form in three runs since, including treated for post-race heat stress after Eider Chase fifth; most recently never nearer fourth under top-weight in lesser 3m2f Kelso contest; more needed but not one to rule out.

10/1

4th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 39y

Class 2

15:13 Kelso

Fortunate Man

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Did well last season; kicked off this campaign with a 3l win at Aintree (3m1f, good to soft) on Boxing Day and didn't run badly in valuable races on next two outings, last time in the Eider after which he was treated for post-race heat stress; he was joint-favourite for that and this race isn't as demanding.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-3421 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner who got off the mark over fences at the fourth attempt in a three-runner novice at Warwick (3m, soft) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); has also won on good to soft ground; could have more to offer for top yard now back in a handicap; solid claims.
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3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 8y

Class 1

15:00 Uttoxeter

Deafening Silence

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Sole win in eight chases came in a three-runner novice but he was racing beyond 3m for the first time when not beaten far in the Welsh National and again he was very competitive in the Grand National Trial at Haydock (3m4f, good to soft; could prove even better on soft); handicap mark hasn't really gone anywhere and he appeals as a likely type for this.

8/1

4th

5

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Deafening Silence

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Lightly raced 9yo who was suited by the step up in trip when third of 17 in the Welsh National at Chepstow (3m6f, good to soft) in December; he's won on soft and heavy ground and may well have more to offer over marathon trips; key player.

7/2

5th

1

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Uttoxeter

Deafening Silence

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped right 1st, jumped right and bumped rival 5th, slow jump 7th, some headway after 11th

11/4

Form: 421111

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Made it 4-4 over fences in convincing fashion at Kelso (extended 2m5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; stamina to prove now back up in trip but this 3m point runner-up has staying potential and a 4lb rise for last time could prove lenient for this lightly raced 6yo; strong contender.
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1st

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:25 Kelso

Walk On Quest

12st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won four handicaps on the trot two seasons ago (2m-2m5f, good to soft/soft); hasn't won since but was beaten only by a nose over C&D on good last time; contender.

6/5

2nd

6

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 3

15:30 Kelso

Walk On Quest

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Last season's chasing four-timer included two course wins (2m1f/2m5f) but he's been disappointing since, barring a keeping-on second at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in December; pulled up in Carlisle series final won by Wolfburg last month, and moves back up in trip with questions to answer.

12/1

2

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Walk On Quest

11st 13lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Ran creditably behind Trac at Newcastle (2m4f) on penultimate start but otherwise far from consistent since completing a four-timer last term; not exactly guaranteed to give his running.

12/1

Form: 573122 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Won when back over fences for his handicap debut at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December and solid efforts when second the next twice (2m6f/3m, soft); won a point on good to soft; might not be far away.
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1st

7

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 4

17:42 Ffos Las

Latenightrumble

11st 4lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

On a good mark now and was seemingly back in good form when close fourth of 11 at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) in February; tended to jump left and was below that level without cheekpieces at Carlisle (3m) last month but has possibilities if combination of drop back in trip, first-time blinkers and return to a left-handed track has desired effect.

10/1

4th

4

8th Mar 2026

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 4

16:25 Carlisle

Latenightrumble

11st 6lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Got off the mark over fences at Wetherby (3m) in December 2024; little encouragement this term until fourth of 11 in 3m Chepstow handicap 23 days ago; this lightly raced 9yo is not out of this if able to build on that recent effort.

5/1

4th

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 136y

Class 4

15:45 Chepstow

Latenightrumble

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Yet to strike form after three runs this season (cheekpieces added two starts ago); back on a good mark now and drops in grade today but still needs to up his game; suited by soft ground; unraced on heavy.

10/1

Form: 4U1122 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row in November (3m/3m2f, good) and close second at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) in December; soundly beaten second at Exeter three weeks ago but heavy ground may not have been ideal; each-way shout.
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3rd

2

4th May 2026

Good

3m 5f 24y

Class 3

16:38 Fakenham

Stans The Man

11st 12lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won this race in 2025 (good ground) and returned to form towards end of last season, latterly when second to recent big-race winner Havaila in Sussex National at Plumpton (3m4f, good); high on the list.

4/1

2nd

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 104y

Class 2

16:25 Plumpton

Stans The Man

11st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Won two in a row last May (3m5f/3m3f, good) and returned to form to win at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month following a break; this 9yo has never defied a mark this high but it may be within range if he's once more at the top of his game.

10/1

1st

4

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:40 Wincanton

Stans The Man

12st 0lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Standard-bearer for his yard; mixed bag in class 3s since the autumn, but back down to his last winning mark of May 2025 and zero stamina concerns; ground coming right again (all wins on good or good to soft).

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £26.90
Straight Forecast £25.71
Tricast £371.42
Trifecta £379.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Walk On Quest

RP RATINGS:

Minella Blueway

LAMBOURN:

Eyed

Daily Mail:

Latenightrumble

TOPSPEED:

Stans The Man

The Times:

Walk On Quest

Telegraph:

Walk On Quest

The Guardian:

Walk On Quest

D Express:

Walk On Quest

Daily Mirror:

Walk On Quest

The Sun:

Walk On Quest

Daily Record:

Walk On Quest

POSTDATA:

Minella Blueway

The Star:

Eyed