July 27 / 14.37 Uttoxeter

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steelbeamsderby.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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steelbeamsderby.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 21171- D

Last run: 127 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Took form to whole new level when winning valuable series final by 8l at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March and is now 3-6 over hurdles; returns from 127-day break on 10lb higher mark but good ground also suits; shortlisted.
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10

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

14:25 Cheltenham

Leloopa

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Landed valuable series final for mares at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March but was just a respectable third of five at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month and needs subsequent wind surgery to help her kick on again.

14/1

4

9th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

15:58 Newton Abbot

Leloopa

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Went up 10lb for winning by 8l at Kelso in March and finished well beaten next time at Uttoxeter; could be on a harsh mark now and would prefer drier ground.

13/2

1

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:37 Uttoxeter

Leloopa

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Took form to whole new level when winning valuable series final by 8l at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in March and is now 3-6 over hurdles; returns from 127-day break on 10lb higher mark but good ground also suits; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 864-36 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Gained two of his seven hurdling wins over this C&D; drops in grade after very respectable sixth in last weekend's competitive Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen (2m, good) and can make his presence felt; swaps visor for refitted blinkers.
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1st

6

(5)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Enthused

9st 8lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Doesn't win too often on the Flat these days but he has been placed on his last two starts, chasing home Seraphic at Chelmsford four weeks ago (1m2f); each-way claims again.

4/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

3

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Enthused

9st 10lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Prolific winning hurdler who opened AW account with clear win in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford in June; returned to the Flat with two below-par runs at Kempton this month, though, and has only dropped 1lb.

25/1

Form: 315-33 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has worked his way back to form since returning from a break in April and ran well from the front when close third in refitted cheekpieces at Worcester (2m, good) last month; high on the list.
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4th

2

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Vocito

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Returns to fences following a convincing win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) nine days ago; only 2lb higher than when landing his sole success in this sphere (in November 2024) and must be considered while in winning mode.

5/6

1st

1

24th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:37 Uttoxeter

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Exposed four-time winner over hurdles but now 2lb below the mark he defied here last summer; could be sharper for his recent run after a break and Sean Bowen replaces a 10lb claimer.

100/30

4th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 3

17:35 Haydock

Vocito

11st 13lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Four-time winner over hurdles but exposed and was performing no more than okay when last seen in November; however, he could be all the better for a break and he's on his last winning mark.

10/1

Form: 25-112 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Made all twice on good ground in May (2m2f/2m) and posted another good effort when second to Tara Iti over C&D (good) last month; might still be improving; respected.
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12

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Time Interval

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Won over C&D and at Warwick (2m) on good ground in May last year but his two runs in cheekpieces this spring were underwhelming and he needs to respond well to a first-time visor.

10/1

7th

7

4th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Time Interval

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: David Dennis

Last of three wins over hurdles came at Warwick last May off 6lb higher; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

6th

10

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Kempton

Time Interval

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: David Dennis

Somewhat resurgent last time and is on a handy mark but perhaps isn't quite ready to strike, having gained last five wins (Flat/hurdles) in the month of May.

7/1

Form: 221710 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Resurgent for James Owen since March, with the latest of four wins gained over C&D (good) last month; unable to land a significant blow in last weekend's Summer Hurdle at Market Rasen, though, and still needs to prove he can cope with a mark this high.
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No Results Found

Form: 34-875 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) the following month; safely held in both subsequent races but one was on heavy ground in France and the other was on the idiosyncratic track at Cartmel; on career-low mark here; dangerous to ignore.
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6

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:37 Uttoxeter

Lunar Sovereign

11st 7lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Sophie Leech

Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good) the following month; safely held in both subsequent races but one was on heavy ground in France and the other was on the idiosyncratic track at Cartmel; on career-low mark here; dangerous to ignore.

16/1

11

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:50 Cartmel

Lunar Sovereign

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Sophie Leech

Placed at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April, his second run for Sophie Leech, and not beaten far in last month's competitive Swinton Hurdle at Haydock (1m7f, good); well held in France since and 2lb wrong here but he's versatile ground-wise and might be boosted by the new cheekpieces.

25/1

8th

17

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Lunar Sovereign

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Sophie Leech

Long absences are a feature in this 9yo's profile; kept on for fourth of 16 at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) on latest start, finishing just over 3l behind Big Boy Bobby; looks vulnerable off an untouched mark.

25/1

Form: 6122-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
In good form over fences last summer and held on gamely to make winning reappearance over hurdles at Market Rasen (2m, soft) three weeks ago; only 3lb higher here and he'll be fine on the quicker ground but this race looks much more competitive.
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5th

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Stroll On By

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner but his good runs back from an absence were over hurdles and he returned to fences last time when not so clever; considered off what remains a competitive mark.

10/1

5th

4

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:22 Stratford

Stroll On By

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner who returned from long absence with a game hurdle success in July and has since run well again in that sphere; reverts to fences on career-high mark but evidently in good heart.

13/2

Form: 345-21 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Irish bumper winner; made underwhelming start to hurdling career last season but kept on strongly to win Stratford handicap (2m2f, good to firm; second run after wind op) this month; upped in grade here but could still have more to offer.
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9

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:37 Uttoxeter

Realistic Optimism

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish bumper winner; made underwhelming start to hurdling career last season but kept on strongly to win Stratford handicap (2m2f, good to firm; second run after wind op) this month; upped in grade here but could still have more to offer.

5/1

1st

2

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

19:18 Stratford

Realistic Optimism

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish bumper winner who had yet to reproduce that ability over hurdles until runner-up to a subsequent winner, when upped to around this trip at Warwick last month (back from a break following wind surgery); remains with handicap potential and one to consider.

6/1

2nd

4

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Warwick

Realistic Optimism

11st 7lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Irish bumper winner, unable to reproduce that promise over hurdles and soundly beaten on handicap debut at Fakenham in January, but he returns from a break having had wind surgery and with his trainer in fine form; no surprise to see a bigger performance today.

11/2

Form: 35-233

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Respectable third on handicap debut at Ffos Las (2m, good to soft) in June but tailed off when upped to 2m5f for three-runner maiden three weeks ago and now 0-5 over hurdles; not the most obvious answer here.
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5th

3

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

11st 6lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

0-14; close third over 2m1f here in June and wasn't beaten that far on his return visit; could be a factor.

11/2

5th

8

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

10st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

0-13 over hurdles but bounced back from a poor run when close third of six over C&D (good) 11 days ago and remains on a good mark; no surprise if he's on the premises again.

6/1

3rd

1

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

18:25 Newton Abbot

Linden Lane

12st 0lb

J: Osian Radford

T: Mrs C Williams

0-12 over hurdles; beaten 33l when never in contention at Hexham (2m, soft) last month; his mark continues to drop but he looks a risky proposition at present.

6/1

Form: -16242 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Suffered dip in form after dominating from the front at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May but looked back in good nick when clear second at Market Rasen (2m, good) last weekend and has each-way claims here.
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7th

8

30th Jan 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Ffos Las

Gavin

10st 4lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Gained last three wins over C&D but they were on good ground; failed to beat a rival on heavy going here (race won by El Gavilan) last time; forecast conditions look unfavourable.

16/1

4

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Gavin

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Dominated from the front over C&D (good) in May and has largely remained in good form since; slightly disappointing when well-held fourth in recent selling handicap at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) but still enters calculations.

3/1

4th

3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:31 Newton Abbot

Gavin

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fenelon

T: Mickey Bowen

Dominated from the front at Ffos Las (2m, good) in May and has largely remained in good form since; well held when second in selling handicap at Stratford (2m2f, good) this month but the winner has performed well in much stronger company since; probably won't be far away.

7/2

Non-runners

Breaking Cover

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Realistic Optimism

The Star:

Stroll On By

RP RATINGS:

Enthused

SPOTLIGHT:

Vocito

POSTDATA:

Gavin

WEST COUNTRY:

Leloopa

NEWMARKET:

Tara Iti

The Times:

Time Interval

D Express:

Lunar Sovereign

Telegraph:

Realistic Optimism

Daily Record:

Stroll On By

TOPSPEED:

Enthused

Daily Mirror:

Vocito

The Sun:

Gavin