October 31 / 12.55 Uttoxeter

12.55

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  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2457-F

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who was seemingly in process of running well before taking fall at fourth-last fence on recent seasonal/chase debut; remains well handicapped on hurdle form; player if confidence not dented.
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1st

3

7th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 54y

Class 4

16:40 Exeter

Saint Cyr De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Hurdle/chase winner, over 2m and 2m3f; last to finish when third over 2m3f here 21 days ago and this represents a significant hike in trip.

3/1

3rd

5

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

15:30 Exeter

Saint Cyr De Pail

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Early exit here last time made it two non-completions from five chase attempts; successful over C&D in December but that Class 5 race fell apart and only two finished.

4/1

2

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Saint Cyr De Pail

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Comfortably beat Valirann Gold over C&D just before Christmas after being left clear three out; never really threatened to follow up off a 7lb higher mark at Wincanton but that was a Class 4; tongue-tie now added; respected.

4/1

Form: 815-P1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Returned from break to cause 22-1 surprise on last month's chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good), keeping on strongly to reel in the leader on the run-in; nudged up only 2lb for that; high on the list.
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6th

1

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:28 Warwick

Kingoftheswingerz

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harriet Dickin

Won at 22-1 on chase debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September on first run since May; disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October but often runs well after a break and he could be in the mix.

9/1

2

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Kingoftheswingerz

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Harriet Dickin

Returned from break to cause 22-1 surprise on last month's chasing debut at Worcester (2m4f, good), keeping on strongly to reel in the leader on the run-in; nudged up only 2lb for that; high on the list.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5P-658 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon.
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3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon.

20/1

2

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Uttoxeter

Rajjamataz

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Returned to form in new blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month, where he finished only fifth of seven but was right in the thick of things until fading after the last fence; still on a good mark; shortlisted.

12/1

Form: 61P57- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Battled on gamely to open account at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) last November but was well below that form on final three starts last season; needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break; had wind op in September.
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4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Ileny Royale

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tim Vaughan

Battled on gamely to open account at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) last November but was well below that form on final three starts last season; needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break; had wind op in September.

25/1

4

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Ileny Royale

11st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Tim Vaughan

Battled on gamely to open account at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) last November but was well below that form on final three starts last season; needs to have been refreshed by seven-month break; had wind op in September.

25/1

7th

5

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Ileny Royale

11st 11lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Battled on gamely to open account here (2m3f, soft) in November and, judged on that performance, looks a good candidate for 3m; however, two lesser efforts have followed and he now has a point to prove.

12/1

Form: 16636- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on hurdle debut a year ago and ran quite well when third over that C&D on handicap debut in March; well beaten when tried over 3m in April, though, and makes chase debut after 199-day break.
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1st

10

13th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Ebselysees

11st 2lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Noel Williams; 18-1 winner over 3m here in April (good; second dead-heated next time); up 5lb; interesting.

6/1

1st

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:12 Perth

Ebselysees

11st 1lb

J: Miss Rebekah Duffy

T: Susan Corbett

Won a Huntingdon mares' novice hurdle for Noel Williams in February 2024 (2m3f, good); well held on stable debut after a three-month break last time but should come on for the run.

9/1

Form: 2311P- D

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Launched chasing career with two 2m4f wins at Huntingdon (good to soft/good) in February/March; absent since a poor run in April but could still have more to offer over fences if back on song after his break.
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4th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

15:05 Down Royal

Stardhem

10st 3lb

J: Josh Younge

T: Edward F Power

Dual chase winner in UK for Ben Pauling but lost his form after; bounced back on first start for this yard when scoring over hurdles at Cork (3m); raised 4lb but the hood worn then is retained; respected

5/1

1st

10

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

17:00 Cork

Stardhem

10st 10lb

J: Mr L P Barnett

T: Edward F Power

Lost form for Ben Pauling after two Huntingdon chase wins; hood goes on for stable debut; best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 3-P246 CD

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Now 9lb lower than when winning over C&D (soft) for Dan Skelton last November but very inconsistent for new stable this year; back up in trip after modest sixth of eight here in July; usual tongue-tie missing.
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4th

1

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Flash In The Park

12st 0lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

None too consistent but he's a dual chase winner (2m4f/2m) and was second to the odds-on favourite in a small field last time; shouldn't be far away if giving his true running.

7/4

2nd

1

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Flash In The Park

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Lacks consistency but registered a success in a deeper C&D event (good to soft; off just 2lb lower) in December and has possibilities provided he's back in similar form.

7/4

4th

7

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:37 Southwell

Flash In The Park

10st 3lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Has won twice over fences, over 2m4f at Uttoxeter (soft) in 2024 and over C&D (good to soft) in December; bit disappointing at Fakenham last time but could bounce back.

11/1

Form: P2567-

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; not beaten far when seventh in first-time cheekpieces (now removed) at Warwick (2m3f, good) in April and makes seasonal/chase debut from a workable mark but others have more pressing claims.
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1st

3

26th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 136y

Class 5

14:50 Chepstow

Moor End

11st 12lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Switched to chasing this season and ran well on first four starts, before an early unseat 12 days ago; all those were over about 2m4f and two attempts at this sort of trip last term as a hurdler left his stamina unproven.

4/1

6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Uttoxeter

Moor End

10st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Has proved very consistent (1322) in Class 5 events switched to chasing this season and gained the success over C&D (good to soft); brings solid claims to this higher grade back at Uttoxeter.

7/2

2nd

3

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 5

13:30 Leicester

Moor End

11st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Emma-Jane Bishop

Won on chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good to soft) in October and he's backed that up with two solid efforts, including when runner-up over C&D (good) in December; hasn't run on testing ground for a while, but he still has potential as a chaser and is only 4lb higher than for his win; respected with tongue-tie added.

2/1

Form: 55221/

Last run: 633 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 8yo who build upon promising debut when winning by over 8l at Taunton (2m2f, good) in February 2024; not seen again since, though, and entitled to benefit from today's outing.
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3rd

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Merry Monty

11st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Lightly raced 8yo who build upon promising debut when winning by over 8l at Taunton (2m2f, good) in February 2024; not seen again since, though, and entitled to benefit from today's outing.

10/1

Form: 466P-2

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
0-7 over hurdles but made pleasing seasonal/chase debut when staying-on second here (3m, good) this month; not sure to benefit from today's drop back in trip but still enters calculations.
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4th

7

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Scottish King

11st 3lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Completed his hat-trick over fences at Hexham (3m, soft), albeit in a race that fell apart at the seams; he's been plying his trade in Class 5s and now has to cope with a 9lb rise, but wouldn't put it past him.

7/2

1st

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

14:41 Hexham

Scottish King

12st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Maiden hurdler but he's proving progressive over fences and landed handicaps (around 3m) at Market Rasen and Plumpton recently, showing a likeable attitude on latter occasion; up 2lb but he remains quite lightly raced and merits serious consideration in his hat-trick attempt.

3/1

1st

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:00 Plumpton

Scottish King

12st 0lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Consistent since switched to chasing in the autumn and made all to score by 11l at Market Rasen (3m, soft) three weeks ago; should also be suited by this left-handed track and can make another bold bid.

2/1

Form: 93-57

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Always in rear on recent handicap hurdle debut but remains very unexposed under rules and her impressive Irish point win last October bodes well for her chasing prospects; tongue-tie added; watch the betting.
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4th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 5

16:00 Warwick

Forcetoreckonwith

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner who had her consistency rewarded with a 2.25l win at Newcastle (2m, good to soft) and the runner-up has since won at Haydock; a 7lb rise looks manageable.

9/4

1st

6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Forcetoreckonwith

10st 6lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner; still seeking the breakthrough under rules (0-9), her latest Catterick effort (2m; runner-up, 8-1, with Zumbi a well-beaten fourth) as good as what she offered at Sedgefield in November; place claims yet again.

3/1

2nd

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Forcetoreckonwith

11st 3lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Point winner who is 0-8 under rules but has run some reasonable races over fences and is edging down the weights; each-way possible.

5/1

Form: 6466-1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran to form on only one of five starts last season but looked in excellent nick when sauntering clear to win by 15l on recent stable debut at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft); needs to be taken very seriously here.
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8th

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

16:27 Carlisle

Heeztheboy

11st 4lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Progressive for new stable, winning four times, until form dipped sharply in last two outings; has seemingly gone off the boil and may be in the assessor's grip now to boot.

16/1

3

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

16:00 Catterick

Heeztheboy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Tailed off at Leicester (2m6f, good to soft) last month but highly progressive for new yard previously, winning four times (2m4f/3m, good to soft/heavy); no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance.

13/2

Form: 36153- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 11st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scrambled home by a short head to exploit much reduced mark at Catterick (2m3f, soft) in January but ended last season with two lesser efforts and younger rivals in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.
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1st

8

19th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Valence DAumont

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo who is inconsistent and has been well below his best on his last two starts; however, before those he won at Catterick (3m1f, good) and he's won here twice in the past; not discounted.

13/2

5th

7

3rd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

16:05 Newcastle

Valence DAumont

10st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Winner at Catterick in December (3m1f, good) but a well-beaten fourth on softer ground over same C&D last time; could bounce back.

15/2

4th

6

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 5

14:50 Catterick

Valence DAumont

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

12yo whose form can be up and down but he's won on his last two visits to Catterick (soft/good), the latest over C&D last month when beating Mersey Street by a short head; he's a player if backing up that effort.

11/2

Form: 656584

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Below best form this season, most recently when well-held fourth on return to fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) this month; very well handicapped if judged on peak hurdle form, though, and worth a market check.
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11th

7

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Wild Nephin

11st 3lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

Point/hurdle winner who has tried fences, including on his last two runs; it's now 12 months since his last effort of any note.

25/1

Form: 4133-4 D

Last run: 167 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with three good efforts, the most notable a win at Chepstow (2m3f, good) in March; not seen to same effect over 3m in May but resumes on a good mark and has possibilities if fully tuned up.
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1st

3

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

Yes And Yes

11st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Appreciated the step up in trip when landing his second race over fences at Stratford (3m3f, good) last month; up 5lb and needs to back that up over this slightly shorter distance.

7/2

1st

7

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Yes And Yes

10st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Belinda Clarke

Sole success over fences came at Chepstow in March last year off 2lb higher; soundly beaten since and steps up to beyond 3m for the first time; down to a career-low mark and needs this extra test of stamina to bring out improvement.

5/1

Form: 51P-77 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last season, latterly off today's mark at Doncaster (2m4f, good) in February; needs to get back in the groove after two disappointing runs this autumn, though (cheekpieces added last time).
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5th

5

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 19y

Class 5

13:30 Newcastle

Bravethewaves

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Seized the initiative, already having the race in safe keeping when left clear at the second last, at Doncaster (2m3f, good; from 9lb lower) in February; well beaten at Southwell subsequently and likely to face competition for the lead here; close to a career best required.

5/1

7th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Bravethewaves

11st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

None too consistent but he made it 4-12 over fences when scoring by 20l at Doncaster (2m3f, good; was left clear late on) and he's only 4lb higher for this return to hurdles; still comes with risks given overall profile and he's 0-9 in this discipline.

6/1

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 5

16:30 Doncaster

Bravethewaves

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Won over slightly further here (good) just over a year ago and was also on target at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft) in November; current mark is workable but he's far too inconsistent to support with confidence.

7/2

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Heeztheboy

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingoftheswingerz

Daily Mirror:

Stardhem

The Times:

Kingoftheswingerz

The Star:

Kingoftheswingerz

Daily Record:

Kingoftheswingerz

POSTDATA:

Heeztheboy

Telegraph:

Heeztheboy

The Guardian:

Heeztheboy

Daily Mail:

Heeztheboy

D Express:

Heeztheboy

The Sun:

Heeztheboy