July 27 / 14.07 Uttoxeter

14.07

Good

Roys Ices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Roys Ices Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

Form: 53-P44

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles and her tendency to race too freely remains a worry but she comes here after two pretty good fourths at Perth (2m, good) this month and her current mark ought to be workable.
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3rd

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:16 Perth

Pure Gold

10st 12lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who hasn't found her form in three starts following a break and there are stamina concerns to overcome at this trip.

8/1

4th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

14:48 Perth

Pure Gold

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

C&D winner who remains 4lb above her last winning mark (Hexham); low key in two C&D starts this year, beaten 19l and 17.5l respectively; this race is easier but she still needs to raise her game.

9/2

Form: 772-37

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire when last in action but was placed in her first two handicaps (2m3f/2m5f, good) and has possibilities if back on song over today's shorter trip.
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3rd

2

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Granny Hawkins

11st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Progressive mare who kept on well at Stratford (2m, good) in April to complete a hat-trick; absent for 11 weeks since but latest 6lb rise does not look excessive and the return to a right-handed track should be no issue; respected.

5/2

1st

10

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:08 Stratford

Granny Hawkins

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Came good at Hereford in the autumn and showed even better form when following up there (also 2m, good) last month, after a break; moves up in grade here but might still be improving; must be considered.

3/1

Form: 212-23

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 25y

Class 5

18:00 Kelso

Milajess

11st 4lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Gained a breakthrough success at Sedgefield (2m1f) in April and has continued in very good form, third of 12 in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in July; cheekpieces replace blinkers and she's a likely player after a break.

4/1

3rd

6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Milajess

11st 2lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Eventually opened account at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in April, her 24th hurdling start, and has made the frame on all three subsequent appearances; may find others better handicapped here, though.

12/1

2

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Milajess

12st 0lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Beat last weekend's winner Tara Iti at Sedgefield in April (2m1f, good); similar form in finishing second the last twice and although some 13l behind Auntie Maggie in her penultimate race, she has a hefty swing in the weights with that rival; regularly partnered by Joshua Thompson.

4/1

Form: 54-U22 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider.
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4th

12

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider.

13/2

2nd

15

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Bluebella

10st 5lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Sole win was in May 2023 but that was a clearcut success over C&D (good); still 3lb higher than for that win but she's had only two runs for current yard and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter last time; should get a good tow into this race and she's in the mix back at this track; tongue-tie reapplied and wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

5

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:33 Uttoxeter

Bluebella

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Only won the once and that was over two years ago, over 2m on good ground off 3lb lower; one of the favourites for recent stable debut at Ffos Las but was beaten when departing late on; that run was after a break and she could be sharper all round this time.

7/1

Form: 1-4116 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made all three times this spring, most recently over C&D (good to soft) last month; not quite in same form when sixth behind Quick Of The Night at Worcester recently but further progress remains possible.
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4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again.

7/2

2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

15/2

Form: 6-9334

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of her five starts for Ryan Potter this year, more recently when third of 15 behind Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; also ran well at Cartmel last week; player if aided by new cheekpieces.
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3rd

7

20th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Jlow

11st 1lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

20-race maiden under both codes and did plenty wrong when pulled up last time at Warwick (2m5f); opposable.

12/1

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Jlow

10st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Yet to get her head in front after 12 attempts and recent efforts don't suggest she's about to make that breakthrough here, despite a 2lb easing of his mark.

14/1

6th

5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:00 Ludlow

Jlow

11st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ryan Potter

Longstanding maiden who made it 0-11 over hurdles when a well-held fourth in Ffos Las handicap (2m4f, good to soft; 25-1) ten days ago; others preferred.

12/1

Form: 1376-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Retuned from break in prime form at Worcester (2m, good; first run after wind op) three weeks ago, keeping on well to beat Bluebella and 13 others; back up to career-high mark here but still respected.
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3rd

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Worcester

Quick Of The Night

11st 2lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Well held when third at Warwick (2m, good) last month, after a break, but gained her wins in the last two editions of this race and is now 2lb lower than last year; likely to have been primed for a bold defence.

3/1

3rd

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Warwick

Quick Of The Night

11st 3lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dave Roberts

Not in great form when last seen in October but last July's win at Worcester (2m, good) came after 273 days off following wind surgery, and off this very mark; wouldn't rule out.

14/1

Form: 35573- BF

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Kept on for respectable third at Stratford (2m, good) in March but is 0-6 over hurdles now and needs to find something extra on this first appearance for four months.
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3rd

4

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

15:55 Hereford

Belle Montrose

10st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Has a fondness for Fakenham and she put up a good show when winning her second chase on that track (2m5f, good to soft) in January from out of the weights; has continued in form there since but others might be stronger finishers away from that track.

4/1

2nd

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 5

14:14 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Won for the second time here, but the first over this distance, in January at 40-1; unlucky not to finish closer when second of three finishers back over C&D (soft) four weeks ago and must be on the shortlist.

2/1

2nd

4

13th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

14:50 Fakenham

Belle Montrose

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Made it 2-3 here when coming from off the pace on good to soft a month ago and that was from 6lb out of the weights; that was a return to form from nowhere but it was her first go over this far under rules; 4lb higher.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: F4241- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Battled on well for narrow win at Plumpton (2m, soft) in February and is now 2-11 over hurdles; has fitness to prove after 167-day break but is only 2lb higher here and will be fine on the faster ground.
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1st

5

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

16:45 Stratford

Getmetothemoon

10st 5lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Two of her three wins have been here and the other was at Plumpton, another sharp left-handed track; on a handy mark and her record when fresh is eye-catching; considered.

9/1

6th

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Getmetothemoon

10st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again.

8/1

Form: 689-35 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bettered disappointing handicap debut when third of seven at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May but her recent Bangor run was a backward step (raced too freely); needs first-time hood to help her settle better here.
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5th

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

16:00 Catterick

Lady Buttercup

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Very modest form over hurdles and well beaten at 25-1 on her Flat handicap debut here (1m4f, good) two months ago; she's hard to fancy on the back of that but the first-time tongue-tie may help this bumper winner and she's not written off.

20/1

11th

6

(11)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

Lady Buttercup

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Donald McCain

0-7 over hurdles and hasn't threatened on her first three Flat starts; however, this bumper winner goes up in trip off a lowly opening Flat mark and Hollie Doyle has been booked; no surprise to see a good run.

8/1

7th

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Wetherby

Lady Buttercup

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner in September 2024 but 0-7 over hurdles, followed by two low-level performances under Flat rules; best watched for now.

100/1

Form: P7FP-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 7yo who shaped with some promise when fifth of seven on handicap debut at Stratford (2m6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, her first start since November; effectively on same mark for this drop back in trip but could have a say if that recent outing brought her on.
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7

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Prophet Squeeze

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Barry John Murphy

Modest maiden over jumps and hasn't performed well in 7.5f-1m2f non-handicaps on the Flat.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Prophet Squeeze

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

A lowly rated maiden over jumps who has shown nothing in two Flat novices (1m2f).

200/1

11th

5

(15)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:09 Windsor

Prophet Squeeze

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

A lowly rated maiden over jumps who tailed off on Flat debut at Chepstow (1m2f) ten days ago; hooded on last eight starts.

200/1

Form: 07-4U0

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.
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10

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:07 Uttoxeter

Remember Moi

10st 11lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Well down the field in 15-runner Worcester handicap won by Quick Of The Night three weeks ago and now 0-7 over hurdles; needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces here; tongue-tie removed.

33/1

11th

6

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Remember Moi

11st 3lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

Nine-race maiden who was well held in her first two handicaps and she unseated at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) last time; still only a 5yo but she needs overall improvement to get involved.

16/1

3

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:27 Newton Abbot

Remember Moi

11st 7lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Georgina Nicholls

0-5 over hurdles; arguably ran better than eventual 22l defeat suggests when fourth of six at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month and may benefit from this drop back in trip but others appeal more.

8/1

Non-runners

Queens Wish, Pacific, Violeta

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Payout
Straight Forecast £145.91
Tricast £1764.55

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Queens Wish

POSTDATA:

Quick Of The Night

The Star:

Auntie Maggie

WEST COUNTRY:

Pacific

SPOTLIGHT:

Jlow

Telegraph:

Bluebella

The Times:

Pure Gold

D Express:

Queens Wish

Daily Mirror:

Queens Wish

Daily Record:

Quick Of The Night