14.10
GoodBoots Opticians Uttoxeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4066.37
- 2m 7f 70y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1
Form: 3P-103 CD
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Trip/ground is ideal but that was also the case when he finished tailed off here 19 days ago after wind surgery; that was his third underwhelming run on the bounce; tongue-tie tried last time is joined by cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
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9th 1 |
7th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won three 2m7f handicaps (all on good) in early part of last season, two over C&D; has failed to fire in two runs after a break but could be dangerous if all the better for a wind operation and new tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
Form: 4-562F D
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
All three chase wins have been over C&D, including in this equivalent race in 2023; equally effective over hurdles with three wins, the most recent at Uttoxeter (3m, good) last month; last of five finishers when back over fences at Cartmel (3m1f, good) last time but cannot be dismissed around here. |
12/1 |
|
5th 4 |
26th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 107y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
All good since joining Stuart Edmonds and deserved his 2m7f win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (by 4l; good); up 4lb for this return to fences but he's a three-time winner in this discipline. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Four good efforts from as many starts for current connections, though once again wasn't quite able to convert a winning opportunity at Huntingdon latest (3m1f, good to firm); fair claims off an unchanged mark, and ought to cope with any rain. |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: P8-087 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 11st 12lb
12 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 31y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Teenager who was useful in his prime and is well handicapped on form as recent as the autumn; returned from break with satisfactory run in June but was well beaten on only previous visit to Cartmel; younger rivals preferred. |
20/1 |
Form: 24P-63 C
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer. |
15/2 |
|
2 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 149y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Four-time winner over hurdles but inconsistency has crept in, with his solid third in new cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) flanked by lesser efforts; others safer. |
15/2 |
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5 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
4-20 over hurdles, with all the wins on good ground; close third in first-time cheekpieces at Market Rasen (2m7f, good; several flights omitted) last month and still unexposed over staying trips but forecast rain dents his appeal. |
7/1 |
4/1
Form: 45-662
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hasn't won since landing a Warwick maiden hurdle in April 2024; has an inconsistent profile but ran well on his second start over fences when runner-up to Axel Bleue over C&D (good) three weeks ago; that run puts him in with a shout. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
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 |
11st 11lb |
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 |
3/1
Form: 5-1115 BF
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 113
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Progressive 5yo who won three in a row at Newton Abbot in June/July (2m5f-3m2f, good); found things a bit tougher when upped in grade over C&D last time, though, and the ground may turn against him today. |
3/1 |
|
8 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Improving 5yo who comes here after three consecutive wins at Newton Abbot (2m5f-3m2f, good); hiked up in grade today but the form of his latest success was recently given a boost by the clear runner-up; needs to be taken very seriously. |
15/8 |
|
1 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
12st 6lb |
Lightly raced point runner-up who won a C&D novice (good) last month in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) and followed up on handicap debut here (3m2f, good); did it readily and has strong claims under 7lb penalty. |
11/10 |
9/1
Form: F33-12 D BF
Last run: 119 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Runner-up at Worcester before another disappointing run over fences (0-3); no surprise to see him back hurdling but the first-time visor is a grey area; others perhaps safer. |
9/1 |
|
7th 5 |
1st Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Two hurdle wins in 2025, at about 3m on good and soft, and his recent second here was a return to form; has lower chase mark but hard to assess back over fences, having weakened on chase debut then unseated rider three out at Ludlow (still led sole remaining rival) that month; shade to prove. |
11/2 |
12/1
Form: 73-143
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (4) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 2y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Sole Flat win (31 attempts) was debut in 2020; had two hurdle wins (2m5f and 2m4f) in 2025 and there have been bits of chase form in recent months; visor returning instead of blinkers might possibly help, but there are more likely candidates. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Flat/hurdles winner; ran encouragingly on his return to chasing but has failed to back up that effort in two starts since, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; admittedly well treated on best form. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Posted best effort for these connections when third at Sedgefield in April (2m5f, good), before appearing to find it harder work last time; mixed record over stayers' trips, and would appreciate the ground drying out. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 5/21P/ BF
Last run: 805 days
W: 11st 1lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
15th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Well-beaten when back over hurdles last month but stayed on well from poor position to go close under Natasha Cookson at Kelso (2m5f, good) ten days ago and looks well worth a crack at 3m. |
7/2 |
|
10 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Won small-field Flat marathon off much reduced mark last month but has not run over hurdles since summer 2023 and his current ability in this sphere is hard to gauge; best suited by good or faster ground. |
25/1 |
8/1
Form: 45-093 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
23rd May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 107y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Made a winning start over fences at Newcastle (2m7f) in October; has failed to build on it though and she unseated her rider at Hexham (3m) two weeks ago; has a bit to prove. |
16/1 |
|
6 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 41y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (3m, good) but hasn't done quite as well since; back on her last winning mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won a three-runner handicap at Newcastle on chase debut in October (2m7f, good); no easy task when pulled up in Lincolnshire National last time; unexposed as a chaser and should improve. |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 270-30
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
8th Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Won this race readily by over 9l a year ago (good ground) and was placed over C&D on next two outings; returned from break with two down-the-field runs this summer (cheekpieces added last time) but is back on a good mark now and the return to this track is sure to suit. |
11/2 |
|
12 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Always behind at Market Rasen last month, after a break; she's better than that but all her best form is on sharp right-handed tracks, and she probably doesn't want significant rain; sports new cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
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11th 10 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Her only win was in a Ludlow mares' handicap in October last year (2m5f, good); fair run at Huntingdon last time (May) but likely to improve for this outing after 100-day break. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £43.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.05 |
| Tricast | £161.78 |
| Trifecta | £319.70 |