July 25 / 15.47 Uttoxeter

15.47

Good

4 Oaks Group Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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4 Oaks Group Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: B52-22

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on last three appearances, most recently in 14-runner contest here (2m4f, good; refitted cheekpieces) last month; raised another 3lb for that but should be fine over today's trip; probably in the mix again.
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1st

1

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:43 Bangor-on-Dee

Supreme Yeats

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Back in good form in refitted cheepieces this spring, winning twice at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) before very respectable third at Hexham (2m7f, good); not sure to be ideally suited by today's drop back in trip or the switch back to blinkers but still considered.

11/4

3rd

4

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Supreme Yeats

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble at Newton Abbot (good; cheekpieces added) last month and followed up there 21 days later off a 6lb higher mark; now up to a career-high mark off a further 5lb rise but remains unexposed as a stayer.

7/4

1st

3

27th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

17:30 Newton Abbot

Supreme Yeats

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Veteran who returned to form when landing a gamble with his smooth success over C&D (good; cheekpieces added) three weeks ago; up 6lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's still unexposed at this sort of trip; big player.

2/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: F45-66

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Promising novice when cheekpieces were added last spring; rather disappointing since and the headgear is missing for the third consecutive time today but he didn't have the race run to suit when sixth from off the pace in Class 2 C&D (good) contest last month and will appreciate this ease in grade.
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2nd

6

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Gwash

11st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won maiden hurdle in 2024; best effort for a long time when third of 11 here (2m7f, good; closely matched with Pike Road) in June but he was beaten too far in one previous chase start under rules, at Taunton last November, to have confidence now back over fences.

12/1

3rd

8

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Gwash

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Yet to add to his sole win at Warwick (2m3f, good) over two years ago and recent evidence doesn't suggest a breakthrough is imminent; not dismissed completely but needs a revival.

25/1

5th

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Gwash

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Sole success over hurdles came here over two years ago and his best effort came when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; well beaten in three runs since, the latest on chase debut at Taunton in November; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and doesn't appeal for win purposes.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: P1-363

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has mixed record for new stable this year but won at Stratford (2m6f, good) in March and ran well when third to Red Panda at Worcester (2m7f, good; first-time blinkers) this month; no surprise if he features.
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6th

3

13th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:40 Fakenham

Tropical Speed

11st 12lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Andy Irvine

Consistent and progressive 7yo who made all to score by 6l at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing; has fitness to prove after 137-day break but could plausibly be seen to even better effect on the forecast faster ground here.

7/2

Form: 35-331 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, gamely making all at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month; still unexposed over this sort of trip; further progress is possible.
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4th

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Red Panda

10st 13lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, gamely making all at Worcester (2m7f, good) this month; still unexposed over this sort of trip; further progress is possible.

9/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Worcester

Red Panda

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Remains a maiden under rules, latest when given an attacking ride in first-time cheekpieces (retained) but ending up a well-beaten third of seven finishers at Warwick (2m3f, good) four weeks ago; steps up in trip but stamina may be an issue.

10/1

3rd

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Red Panda

11st 2lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Her dam is Snow Leopardess, who won the Becher Chase for these connections; this mare has been a long way from hitting those heights but ran well for a fair way at Fakenham (2m4f, good) four weeks ago when back from a break, and she could build on that effort; first-time cheekpieces replace a hood.

13/2

Form: 54P112 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
In-form mare who won twice last month (2m4f/2m3f, good) and also ran well when clear second at Bangor (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; could plausibly have untapped potential as a stayer; one to consider.
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3

6th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

18:42 Fontwell

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Three-time hurdle winner; fourth of ten on chase debut at Exeter where 2m3f was on the sharp side; should run well.

5/1

4th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Land Girls Luck

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Max Comley

Record of 3-16 over hurdles and placed in both her races following a lengthy break; she's not the biggest to be jumping fences but she measured her hurdles well; respected.

3/1

3rd

1

25th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:30 Hereford

Land Girls Luck

12st 0lb

J: Miss Aimee Jones

T: Max Comley

Dual 2m4f hurdle winner last June and she's held her from well since, most recently back from a 151-day break when a 2.5l second at Hereford 18-days ago ridden by Aimee Jones; likely to make her presence felt again off an unchanged mark.

4/1

Form: 447-12 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Returned from break with hard-fought maiden win at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and probably bettered that performance when clear second in C&D (good) handicap last month; likely contender again.
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1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Worcester

Manowest

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2m7f maiden hurdle winner here (good) and overall Worcester record reads 2531; this shorter trip is likely still manageable here, although he was below form at sharp Southwell over nearly 2m5f on chasing debut last time (beaten 19l); fair claims off 2lb lower; cheekpieces go on.

13/2

3rd

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:30 Southwell

Manowest

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Just 1-12 over hurdles and ran poorly when upped to 3m2f at Perth last month; makes chasing debut from a workable mark, though, and his Irish point win in 2024 bodes well for his prospects over fences.

6/1

5

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Manowest

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Won a Worcester maiden hurdle last May (2m7f, good); creditable runs handicapping since; conditions suit; chance.

9/2

Form: 3/2-2P

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who made the frame on his first three hurdling starts (2m4f, good/good to soft); ran poorly when last in action but moves up in trip for this handicap debut and should still have potential.
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7th

2

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Ilestdancingspirit

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Low-mileage 7yo who made the frame on his first three hurdling starts (2m4f, good/good to soft); ran poorly when last in action but moves up in trip for this handicap debut and should still have potential.

12/1

4

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:15 Southwell

Ilestdancingspirit

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Similar sort of form in his three races over hurdles, here and at Market Rasen and Uttoxeter (all at about 2m4f); last time he chased home the long-odds-on favourite; every chance.

7/2

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

17:55 Uttoxeter

Ilestdancingspirit

11st 3lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Didn't want for fitness on March's return from 22 months out at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft), only just missing out in a protracted duel, and coped fine with good ground before his layoff; chance.

7/4

Form: 124-47 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner last year (3m2f/3m); back on a workable mark and will be suited by the forecast good ground but returned from break with two below-par runs this spring (hurdle/chase) and needs to up her game.
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6th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:18 Stratford

Prince De Juilley

11st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Returned to form in the autumn, landing a deserved C&D success in October and running well in defeat on two subsequent starts up to around 3m; remains on a tough mark but should be all the sharper for this month's reappearance.

8/1

4th

2

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Prince De Juilley

12st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Came back to form in the autumn and gained a deserved success at Stratford (2m6f) in October, following that with two solid placed efforts off higher marks, latest at Hereford (3m2f) in November off 2lb lower and all on good ground; has a career-high mark to defy but is reliable and has gone well off a similar break before.

9/2

1

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

15:37 Ludlow

Prince De Juilley

12st 7lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alastair Ralph

Landed Alastair Ralph a fourth win from his last six runners when powering home in the debuted visor (replaced) at Stratford latest (2m6f, good); player, though he has never yet managed to follow up a win, and the penalty takes him 7lb above the mark defied in this race last year.

9/4

Form: 37333- D

Last run: 157 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.
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9th

7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Exmoor Forest

11st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Placed in three consecutive chases during the winter (2m7f-3m, good to soft) but this first hurdling start since March 2024 comes after a five-month break, so his fitness must be taken on trust.

12/1

2

18th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:35 Taunton

Exmoor Forest

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Creditable third over C&D (good to soft) in December, after a wind op, and probably bettered that performance when filling same position at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) last month; remains on a workable mark and seems likely to be right in the thick of things again.

9/2

Form: 43-573

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when very respectable third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) this month but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.
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10th

4

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Shantou Express

11st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Five-time hurdle winner; seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when very respectable third at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) this month but has become too inconsistent to rely upon.

12/1

3rd

5

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

19:48 Stratford

Shantou Express

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

5-32 over hurdles (2m-3m2f), including on good to firm; first run back from a break in April was encouraging but he's gone backwards since and has to be forgiven a poor effort latest; on a fair mark if first-time cheekpieces help.

14/1

7th

1

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Shantou Express

12st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Possible to say he's been temptingly handicapped for a while now, but dropping into a 0-110 here for just the second time; some hope if getting a less contested lead than last time (C&D), which isn't a given.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1546-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Veteran with seven hurdling wins on his CV; returned from layoff with fairly encouraging 2m3f run three weeks ago and may be better suited by this sort of trip nowadays but younger rivals appeal more.
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3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Finisk River

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Veteran with seven hurdling wins on his CV; returned from layoff with fairly encouraging 2m3f run three weeks ago and may be better suited by this sort of trip nowadays but younger rivals appeal more.

20/1

4th

4

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 3

19:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Finisk River

11st 5lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Veteran who held on narrowly to capitalise upon some help from the handicapper here (2m7f, good) last summer, his seventh hurdling success; back down to the same mark now but had gone off the boil again when last seen in the autumn.

14/1

6th

5

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

14:30 Sedgefield

Finisk River

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Just held on to win off a reduced mark at Bangor (2m7f, good) in September and is only 1lb higher here but he's getting long in the tooth now and wasn't quite in the same form on his last two appearances.

10/1

Form: 17-P64 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from layoff with two poor performances last month but his fourth behind Red Panda at Worcester (2m7f, good) three weeks ago was much more encouraging and he's now 4lb lower than for last year's 3m Perth win; big player if first-time cheekpieces help him to build on that recent effort.
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5

13th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Captains Pick

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Won in July off 7lb higher (3m, good; first-time tongue-tie) but hasn't approached level in his subsequent races; not easily trusted.

8/1

10

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Worcester

Captains Pick

10st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

4lb below his winning mark and the fourth over C&D in July was more encouraging; brought down mid-race at Uttoxeter latest.

16/1

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

15:47 Uttoxeter

Captains Pick

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Returned from layoff with two poor performances last month but his fourth behind Red Panda at Worcester (2m7f, good) three weeks ago was much more encouraging and he's now 4lb lower than for last year's 3m Perth win; big player if first-time cheekpieces help him to build on that recent effort.

14/1

Non-runners

Tzarmix, Jacks Jury

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.70
Straight Forecast £17.01
Tricast £96.96
Trifecta £104.20

Selections

The Times:

Supreme Yeats

POSTDATA:

Manowest

The Sun:

Land Girl's Luck

TOPSPEED:

Red Panda

SPOTLIGHT:

Gwash

RP RATINGS:

Tzarmix

D Express:

Exmoor Forest

Telegraph:

Finisk River

Daily Record:

Manowest

The Guardian:

Supreme Yeats

Daily Mail:

Supreme Yeats

Daily Mirror:

Supreme Yeats

The Star:

Supreme Yeats