March 14 / 13.50 Uttoxeter

13.50

Good To Soft

Jenningsbet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7921.5
  • 2m 3f 207y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Jenningsbet 200 Shops Nationwide Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 21-392 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Second in this race last year off 12lb lower, he went on to win at the Aintree Festival last April; confirmed his wellbeing when second in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury five weeks ago and should run well.
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1st

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Wellington Arch

11st 11lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Justified favouritism in 2m4f event at Uttoxeter (soft) on Midlands National day, going one better than 12 months earlier and setting himself up perfectly for an attempt to win this prize for the second year running; current mark reflects his advancement; again a big player.

9/1

1st

1

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Wellington Arch

12st 2lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Second in this race last year off 12lb lower, he went on to win at the Aintree Festival last April; confirmed his wellbeing when second in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury five weeks ago and should run well.

4/1

26

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Wellington Arch

10st 4lb

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Reserve; won 2m4f handicap at last season's Aintree Grand National meeting (good to soft) before third at Punchestown; disappointing when favourite on Windsor reappearance but back on his game when best of the rest behind Tutti Quanti in valuable 2m Newbury handicap (heavy) last month.

28/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1-3135 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Won his second race over hurdles at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December; remains in good form and would have gone close only for making a mistake at the second last when fifth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; has to be of interest.
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3rd

10

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

A Perfect Day

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Ben Clarke

Has done well since moving into handicaps, winning at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December and second of 14 at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) last month behind Wellington Arch, who followed up at Aintree last week; progressing nicely and he's a key player up 3lb for last time.

7/2

2nd

9

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

A Perfect Day

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Clarke

Won his second race over hurdles at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December; remains in good form and would have gone close only for making a mistake at the second last when fifth at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; has to be of interest.

6/1

5th

10

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:55 Chepstow

A Perfect Day

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Ben Clarke

Third run under rules when well on top in six-runner race at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December in his second handicap; not so hot off this revised mark when third in the bog at Wincanton (3m) latest, but as a lightly raced 6yo he should retain some potential.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 2-3F23 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close.
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3rd

9

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 50y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Below The Radar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Over two years since he won a race but latest third at Uttoxeter (2m4f) looks all the better now with the winner Wellington Arch going in again last week at Aintree; this 8yo might have a preference for slightly slower ground but he's respected.

13/2

3rd

8

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Below The Radar

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Fourth in this race last year off 4lb lower, he has been placed on his last two starts and the drop back in trip and better ground should see him go close.

8/1

3rd

6

7th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

13:35 Newbury

Below The Radar

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Paul Nicholls

Stamina has not been proved after two attempts at 2m7f, albeit latterly when a mid-race faller on chase debut in December; good second of 17 back over hurdles at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft; acts on heavy) three weeks ago under Freddie Keighley and there is some stamina in the family.

4/1

Form: 31-523 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts; is knocking on the door and has place claims at least.
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4th

6

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Im A Lumberjack

11st 6lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won twice over hurdles last term and has been placed in handicaps on his last two starts; is knocking on the door and has place claims at least.

10/1

3rd

2

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 3

14:25 Doncaster

Im A Lumberjack

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Maiden/novice hurdle winner (2m5f/2m3f, good to soft) who was runner-up at Newbury (2m4f, good) in December on his second handicap start; could continue to improve and he's one to consider.

7/4

1st

2

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

17:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Im A Lumberjack

11st 12lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, went second before 4 out, led before 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, readily

9/4

Form: 4/13-P D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Won twice over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball; pulled up on his stable debut following a year's absence at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces go on but hard to fancy.
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6th

8

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Firestream

10st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Chester Williams

Maiden/handicap wins for Anthony Honeyball; long absences a feature in his profile but there were positives at Uttoxeter last month (2m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces) where he ran well for a long way; stays this far; chance if the wheels can stay on.

15/2

5th

3

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Firestream

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Chester Williams

Won twice over hurdles for Anthony Honeyball; pulled up on his stable debut following a year's absence at Chepstow (2m7f, soft) three weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces go on but hard to fancy.

25/1

7

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 2

14:55 Chepstow

Firestream

10st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Chester Williams

Maiden winner here who returned from 718 days off to score on handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last January; there was some awkward jumping that day and again when creditable third in this race next time; absent since, has changed hands and left Anthony Honeyball; it may not be enough even if he returns in peak form.

7/1

11/1

Form: 1-5162 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Landed his second race over hurdles when scoring at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November; has been a beaten favourite on two starts since but is still quite unexposed and should run well.
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6th

10

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Le Yacht

11st 4lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Landed his second race over hurdles when scoring at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November; has been a beaten favourite on two starts since but is still quite unexposed and should run well.

11/1

2nd

1

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Warwick

Le Yacht

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Tom Lacey

2-4 over hurdles, the latter win gained in Doncaster handicap (2m, soft) in November; slightly disappointing when upped to 2m3f at Haydock in December but may still have potential and remains of interest.

13/8

1st

12

27th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Le Yacht

10st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Tom Lacey

Soundly beaten when fifth of 12 at 9-1 on debut in Hereford bumper (2m, good to soft) in December but that run gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form; market check advised on hurdle debut.

15/2

Form: -0455P D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won over hurdles since landing a Grade 2 novice in November 2023; has plummeted in the weights but doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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5th

13

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 91y

Class 2

16:05 Ayr

Minella Missile

10st 10lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

This season hasn't been completely devoid of spark and he continues to drop down the weights, but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage and his losing sequence is up to 11 races.

20/1

7th

12

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Minella Missile

11st 3lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Hasn't won over hurdles since landing a Grade 2 novice in November 2023; has plummeted in the weights but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

8

31st Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 103y

Class 1

15:10 Sandown

Minella Missile

10st 8lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Unraced on heavy; not disgraced in fifth when cheekpieces were enlisted at Windsor on last two starts, the latest over 3m on soft, but that's still way below his peak form and he needs better.

12/1

Form: P-545P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; not the force of old but is 5lb lower over hurdles compared to his chase mark; vulnerable to anything progressive.
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3rd

5

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 3

15:47 Perth

Nells Son

11st 9lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; no real promise back hurdling six weeks ago but had wind surgery since and his stable is enjoying a cracking spring.

14/1

8th

2

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Nells Son

11st 13lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Better known as a chaser nowadays, but won twice over hurdles over four years ago; not the force of old but is 5lb lower over hurdles compared to his chase mark; vulnerable to anything progressive.

33/1

1

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 3

13:28 Haydock

Nells Son

12st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

A smart winning chaser at his peak but not at his best this term, only fifth of six in 2m Windsor handicap chase 27 days ago; his mark is falling but this veteran still looks vulnerable conceding weight all round here.

12/1

Form: -17755 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has three wins over hurdles but hasn't been at his best in four runs since returning in November; is slipping down the weights and takes a drop in class so cannot be discounted; returning cheekpieces replace blinkers.
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13th

9

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Thanksforthehelp

11st 11lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Out of luck since winning this race last year; only 3lb higher now, and has to be taken seriously; Rian Corcoran has enjoyed a successful breakthrough season in Britain and claims a useful 4lb.

8/1

9th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Thanksforthehelp

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Has three wins over hurdles but hasn't been at his best in four runs since returning in November; is slipping down the weights and takes a drop in class so cannot be discounted; returning cheekpieces replace blinkers.

16/1

5th

14

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Thanksforthehelp

10st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: David Pipe

Blew apart a 15-runner Pertemps qualifier at Chepstow (2m7f) in February 2023 and underlined how effective he can be in big-field races when seeing off 24 rivals in a handicap at the Punchestown festival (2m3f, yielding) last spring; hasn't come close to reproducing that form in three outings this winter but his mark has eased a little as a result; worth a second look in the betting.

25/1

Form: 51538

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Irish point winner who got off the mark over hurdles, on his second attempt, at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; has dipped his toe into a couple of Grade 2 novice events since without success and makes his handicap debut; still unexposed but drop in trip may not be in his favour.
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10th

4

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Kasino Des Mottes

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Irish point winner who got off the mark over hurdles, on his second attempt, at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; has dipped his toe into a couple of Grade 2 novice events since without success and makes his handicap debut; still unexposed but drop in trip may not be in his favour.

9/1

8th

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Kasino Des Mottes

11st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November on second hurdle start before 5l fifth of seven in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) and solid third in warm Ascot novice (2m5f, soft); needs something extra today.

14/1

3rd

1

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 146y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Kasino Des Mottes

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Bought for £130,000 after Irish point win last March, and he got up late on over hurdles at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; made further progress when a close fifth in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) five weeks ago; going the right way and should be thereabouts again.

4/1

Form: 5431 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut over C&D (soft), on his third start over hurdles, in January; up 7lb but still unexposed and there should be more to come.
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11th

7

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Warriors Destiny

11st 5lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made a winning handicap debut over C&D (soft), on his third start over hurdles, in January; up 7lb but still unexposed and there should be more to come.

6/1

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

15:06 Uttoxeter

Warriors Destiny

11st 10lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Promise in Irish points and during his early days under rules, with the form of his third at Warwick last time (2m5f, good to soft) having worked out well (front two successful since); of definite interest in his first handicap.

10/1

5th

2

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Warriors Destiny

11st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Point form is nothing to crow about but he joined a good yard for £42,000 and improvement is on the cards.

10/1

Form: P50521 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 9lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Grand servant to the yard with 11 hurdles wins; did what he's been doing for years by bouncing back to exploit a falling mark on his favoured testing ground at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; most tenacious and impossible to dismiss off 3lb higher.
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5

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

West To The Bridge

11st 9lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Grand servant to the yard with 11 hurdles wins; did what he's been doing for years by bouncing back to exploit a falling mark on his favoured testing ground at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; most tenacious and impossible to dismiss off 3lb higher.

10/1

1st

1

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

14:02 Chepstow

West To The Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Long in the tooth now and not the force of old but was nudged up only 1lb for last month's clear second in refitted cheekpieces at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) and ought to be better suited by this slower ground.

10/1

Form: 111696 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Completed a four-timer when winning at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September; well beaten following an 11-week absence at Wetherby (3m, soft) last month and looks a tad high in the weights.
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6th

2

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

14:18 Pontefract

Sixty Plus

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Won four times over hurdles between July and September last year, but lost his way in that sphere and showed nothing in two starts on the Flat (11.4f, 1m6f) last month; look elsewhere.

20/1

7th

5

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

18:00 Windsor

Sixty Plus

10st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Fair hurdles form to win four in a row (2m2f-2m4f) last summer but lost his form in that sphere; debut under Flat rules when 17l sixth of ten in maiden at Goodwood (1m6f, good; 18-1) ten days ago, making most, which is something to build on but his turn on the Flat may not come just yet.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Goodwood

Sixty Plus

10st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer over hurdles when scoring at Worcester (2m4f, good) last September; below his best since (pulled up last time) and has the visor back on instead of cheekpieces for this first start on the Flat.

16/1

Form: 177-21

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who scored at the second attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month when making all; steps up in trip on his handicap debut and while this looks tougher he could still be anything.
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5th

7

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:07 Chepstow

Its Top

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner who chased home Sober Glory on his hurdle debut and then made all for a novice win at odds-on at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); trainer could offer no explanation for his poor handicap debut at Uttoxeter but he's better than that.

9/1

14

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

13:50 Uttoxeter

Its Top

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Bumper winner who scored at the second attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month when making all; steps up in trip on his handicap debut and while this looks tougher he could still be anything.

6/1

1st

4

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Carlisle

Its Top

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Oliver Signy

Won a point bumper in April 2024 and a Chepstow bumper on rules debut in November 2024 (2m, good to soft; form solid); made a promising hurdles debut on return from 327-day break when 13l second to a 2-13 shot at Newbury last month (2m, good to soft; first run after wind surgery); contender.

5/4

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £17.35
Tricast £109.33
Trifecta £109.60

Selections

TOPSPEED:

It's Top

SPOTLIGHT:

Warriors Destiny

RP RATINGS:

Below The Radar

Daily Mail:

Thanksforthehelp

The Times:

A Perfect Day

The Guardian:

Wellington Arch

LAMBOURN:

It's Top

Telegraph:

It's Top

Daily Mirror:

It's Top

POSTDATA:

Warriors Destiny

The Sun:

Warriors Destiny

The Star:

Warriors Destiny

Daily Record:

Below The Radar

D Express:

Thanksforthehelp