September 16 / 14.10 Uttoxeter

14.10

Good

Boots Opticians Uttoxeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 2m 7f 70y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Boots Opticians Uttoxeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 3P-103 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent 7yo who returned from a break to win three-runner C&D (good) contest in June but was tailed off here later that month; didn't run badly when well-held third at Stratford (2m6f, good) last time and won't mind if there's rain about but others have more persuasive profiles.
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2nd

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:15 Uttoxeter

Roger Pol

11st 8lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

Ridden for over a year by Isabelle Ryder; 2-6 at Uttoxeter, including 21l win in this race last term off 3lb lower than today; out of sorts this April-July, with cheekpieces tried on last occasion, but much more like it when blinkers were given a go at Bangor one month ago and he came second of five to Ernest Gray; could improve on that if peak efforts are anything to go by.

100/30

2nd

2

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Roger Pol

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

In career-best form when winning twice over today's trip in October but out of sorts this season; cheekpieces didn't help much at Uttoxeter six weeks ago; blinkers are tried here; revival needed.

12/1

8th

3

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Roger Pol

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Jamie Snowden

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

Form: 4-562F D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Seemingly perked up by change of headgear when running well in two recent Worcester chases (albeit fell on latter occasion); on handy mark for this first hurdling start since 2023 and soft ground won't both him; player if the blinkers continue to keep him focused.
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3rd

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Safely held in last two chases but beat Secret Trix by 4l to score at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) on latest hurdling start in June and is now only 2lb above that mark; also suited by this track; can make his presence felt.

7/1

6th

3

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Tiger Orchid

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

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

15:50 Cartmel

Tiger Orchid

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

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

Form: P8-087 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 12lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Veteran who gained his latest win in Class 2 C&D contest (good; has also won on heavy) last summer and is now 9lb below that mark; out of form this year, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.
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5th

3

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 28y

Class 4

15:23 Hexham

Dinons

11st 8lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Brian Ellison

Teenager; suited by this track and well handicapped on form as recent as last autumn but he needs to better his recent efforts; younger rivals have much more appealing profiles.

14/1

7th

8

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

18:15 Stratford

Dinons

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Brian Ellison

He's well handicapped on form as recent as last November but this 13yo hasn't posed a threat on his two starts this summer and needs something extra.

16/1

Form: 24P-63 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
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.
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2

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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

15:08 Newcastle

Galata Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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

5

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Galata Bridge

11st 11lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

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

Form: 45-662

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Did not progress after winning 2m3f maiden in spring 2024 but ran big race in defeat over C&D (good) in July and is probably still well treated after subsequent 3lb rise; raced only on good/good to soft.
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5th

8

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Placed over C&D on latest hurdling start in June and went close over fences here (also 2m7f, good) the following month; not quite in same form in his last two chases, though, and seemingly not as good as he was.

8/1

3rd

7

15th Sep 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

16:00 Uttoxeter

Gwash

10st 8lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has the beating of Axel Bleue on their Worcester form in July (2m7f, good; 9lb better off for 0.75l), but was a long way behind both him and Mt Fugi Park when 27l seventh over same C&D last time (made a bad mistake three out); could bounce back.

10/1

7th

7

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Worcester

Gwash

11st 4lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

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

Form: 5-1115 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
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.
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7

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Keel Strand

11st 9lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

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

15:37 Uttoxeter

Keel Strand

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

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

14:33 Newton Abbot

Keel Strand

12st 6lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

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

Form: F33-12 D BF

Last run: 119 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Cantered to wide-margin win in modest Hexham maiden (2m7f, good) in May, his seventh hurdling start; turned over at skinny odds in 2m4f novice there later that month and not seen again since but current handicap mark ought to be workable; raced mainly on good ground but once ran well on soft.
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5th

6

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:15 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

C&D winner off this mark last November (soft) but mainly below that form since and tailed off back over C&D (good) on his last two outings.

14/1

8th

3

15th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:00 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

C&D winner off 2lb lower last November (soft) but mainly below that form since, including last time when well beaten over C&D after pulling too hard in first time visor (discarded); should fare better.

12/1

7th

6

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

16:12 Uttoxeter

Pike Road

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

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

Form: 73-143

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat in his prime but has modest 2-42 strike-rate under all codes, and his small-field hurdle win in July came in an uncompetitive race (main market rival disappointed); safely held in two subsequent novice hurdles for Tony Carroll and now back in a handicap with tongue-tie/cheekpieces refitted for stable debut; probably best on good ground.
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5th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Isle Of Sark

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Micky Hammond

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

15:30 Newton Abbot

Isle Of Sark

11st 9lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

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

16:30 Cartmel

Isle Of Sark

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

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

Form: 5/21P/ BF

Last run: 805 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
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.
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4

15th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:20 Wetherby

Red Force One

11st 11lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Philip Kirby

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

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Force One

11st 1lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

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

Form: 45-093 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Completed quick hat-trick last November (2m7f-3m1f, good/good to soft; bumper winner on soft) and looked back in prime form when third at Sedgefield (3m3f, good) this month; a likely contender.
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8th

8

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 3

15:55 Cartmel

You Some Girl

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Rebecca Menzies

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

16:30 Hexham

You Some Girl

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

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

13:13 Carlisle

You Some Girl

11st 6lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

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

Form: 270-30

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
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.
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8

8th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 5f 55y

Class 4

16:08 Ludlow

Of Course You Can

10st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

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

14:10 Uttoxeter

Of Course You Can

10st 12lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

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

11th

10

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Of Course You Can

10st 11lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

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

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gwash

Daily Mail:

Pike Road

SPOTLIGHT:

You Some Girl

WEST COUNTRY:

Keel Strand

TOPSPEED:

Of Course You Can

LAMBOURN:

Roger Pol

D Express:

Pike Road

Daily Record:

Pike Road

POSTDATA:

Gwash

The Times:

Gwash

Telegraph:

Gwash

The Guardian:

Gwash

Daily Mirror:

Gwash

The Star:

Gwash

The Sun:

You Some Girl