May 02 / 12.45 Uttoxeter

12.45

Good

QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3696.7
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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QuinnBet Daily Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.70
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 517- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Landed a 2m Worcester novice last June before winning four on the Flat between 1m2f-1m3f; last seen when beaten 22l in a Bangor novice (2m, soft) in November; has scope for further improvement in this sphere and an interesting contender on his handicap debut.
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6th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

Productive on Flat and over hurdles since early last summer; creditable second, one place in front of L'Eagle Aid who admittedly came from a poorer position, over C&D most recently; major contender.

7/2

2nd

6

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Spartan Times

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Went up 29lb for his four wins last season; wasn't at his best on first Flat run this year when last of five at Ripon (had been running well over hurdles); bit to prove.

9/1

5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 46722- BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over C&D (good to soft) in March; needs to brush up his jumping but should run well.
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1st

7

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Saccary

11st 3lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Yet to win over hurdles but has filled the runner-up berth on his last three starts, latest when beaten a neck at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 20 days ago; looks sure to be thereabouts.

11/4

2nd

14

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Saccary

10st 8lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Yet to score over hurdles but has finished runner-up on his last two starts, the latest over C&D (good to soft) in March; needs to brush up his jumping but should run well.

5/1

2nd

6

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Saccary

10st 8lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: David Pipe

Won on the Flat in Germany and France in his youth; 0-7 over hurdles but he was a creditable second off a reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m5f, good) 17 days ago; would have finished closer if he didn't make mistakes at the last two hurdles and he's a player if he can repeat that form back in trip.

7/2

40/1

  • Place: £14.40

Form: 36680- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Landed a juvenile hurdle for Sam England last October; sold to join new yard for 1,400gns in February but finished last of ten to complete on stable debut at Stratford (2m, good) in March; hard to fancy.
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5th

10

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Genbu

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Made all for a narrow success here in May and only 3lb higher now; has remained in fairly good form since; each-way claims.

12/1

3rd

6

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Genbu

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Held on well to make all at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month, his third run for Sarah-Jayne Davies, and again ran well from the front when third there a fortnight ago; respected in current mood.

9/2

3rd

7

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:03 Uttoxeter

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Came good for Sarah-Jayne Davies at third attempt, holding on well to make all over C&D (good) last month; 4lb higher now but won't mind if there's rain about; respected in current form.

3/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: U7312- D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.
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4th

2

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: James Davies

T: Richard J Bandey

No joy in four goes over fences and made a winning return on his handicap debut in this sphere at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; bumped into an improver when second at Hereford (2m, good) last month and should be on the premises.

6/1

2nd

6

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Desert Halo

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Hasn't taken to fences this season but came right back to form reverting to hurdles last time, gaining a hard-fought win at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), his first success of any kind; handles most ground and 3lb rise leaves him still well treated on the pick of last season's hurdling form; leading contender.

4/1

1st

2

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Desert Halo

11st 12lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Very well handicapped if judged on pick of last season's hurdling form but chasing has not gone to plan this term (four attempts) and his overall strike-rate is now 0-14; needs to turn a corner.

8/1

Form: 16563- CD

Last run: 209 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.
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4

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Three-time hurdle winner last spring; 0-3 over fences but posted sound effort when second of five behind much-improved rival over C&D (good) three weeks ago; likely contender again.

7/2

2nd

2

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:25 Worcester

Auntie Maggie

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three handicap hurdles within the space of four runs last year (all at 2m on goodish ground) and the last of those was off this mark; may have needed the run last time after a break and showed some aptitude for fences when an 18l third at Uttoxeter in October.

2/1

5th

8

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Auntie Maggie

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

Won three around this time last year, latest over C&D (good to soft); beaten four times since, the last two over fences; switches back to hurdles and worth a look in the betting.

12/1

Form: 7/214- D

Last run: 327 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m, good) last May off 6lb lower; may need the run following 11 months off.
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6th

3

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 11lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Made all for a narrow verdict at Warwick in May of last year; neither run since has been quite so good and current wellbeing is an issue.

14/1

6th

4

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 10lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Got off the mark over hurdles at Warwick (2m, good) last May off 6lb lower; may need the run following 11 months off.

16/1

Form: 61323- D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February; has held his form in three runs since and holds place claims at least.
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7th

6

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Kalkaroo

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Doubled his tally over hurdles when winning at Market Rasen (2m, soft) in February; has held his form in three runs since and holds place claims at least.

6/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Billy Aprahamian

Battled gamely to reward good market support over C&D (soft) in February and has made the frame on both starts since, latterly when back here (good to soft) three weeks ago; strong contender again.

7/4

2nd

4

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Kalkaroo

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Two wins over hurdles, the first a Fontwell maiden on good ground in August and the second a C&D handicap on soft in February; chance.

13/8

Form: 559/

Last run: 502 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Sole success on the Flat came in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; no joy in three runs over hurdles; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; makes handicap debut and probably best watched for now.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Westerton

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Built on the promise of his seasonal return when a close second at Warwick (2m, good) last month, despite making a mistake at the last; a 5lb rise asks a little more, though Lewis Stones's 3lb claim helps offset that, and he still looks favourably treated on his best Flat form; with further progress likely, he's high on the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Westerton

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came on the Flat in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; beaten 29l on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 18 days ago in his first handicap hurdle; best watched.

9/1

Form: 17P56- D

Last run: 163 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Worcester maiden (2m, good) last June but has been beaten in four handicaps since; his mark continues to drop but he doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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2nd

6

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Crown Of India

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Exploited much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) in May, his second run after a break, and backed up that performance with good second behind unexposed rival there last month; can make presence felt again.

9/2

2nd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Crown Of India

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Left low-key reappearance run behind him when finishing well to score over C&D (good) three weeks ago and is now 2-11 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 4lb rise; high on the list.

11/4

1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Crown Of India

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else.

20/1

Form: 112/F- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose sort who hasn't stood much racing since winning here (2m4f, soft) in July 2024; first run in this sphere since when a faller at Hereford in December; may need further and softer conditions to be at his best.
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6th

5

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: D J Jeffreys

Dual-purpose performer who ran well when last seen on the Flat in November, finishing third of 12 at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW); however, he's without a success since winning over hurdles two years ago and was well beaten in that sphere when last seen in May; cheekpieces return.

5/1

10th

11

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Ten Ten Twenty

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: D J Jeffreys

Dual purpose sort who hasn't stood much racing since winning here (2m4f, soft) in July 2024; first run in this sphere since when a faller at Hereford in December; may need further and softer conditions to be at his best.

20/1

3rd

4

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

14:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ten Ten Twenty

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: D J Jeffreys

Won over C&D in April last year after which he scored twice over hurdles; not beaten far into sixth of 12 here (1m6f) seven weeks ago, but that race was run at a crawl; others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 13344- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.
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7th

5

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Won twice at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last summer and was subsequently placed off higher marks than today's; made just a satisfactory reappearance here in April and fell heavily when last in action but will be a danger to all if back in prime form.

7/1

3

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Diesel Line

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.

11/2

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.

7/2

Form: 44364-

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Sole success came when trained in France in 2023; has had plenty of chances since and his mark continues to drop; blinkers replace cheekpieces and not one to have faith in.
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1st

6

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Raffles Nobu

11st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Still chasing a first British success since his French 2023 hurdle win and, while he has posted a few placed efforts, he has failed to quite see out his races over trips beyond 2m; another 3lb lower but needs to raise his game.

4/1

2nd

6

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Raffles Nobu

10st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Nick Scholfield

Yet to add to his French hurdle win in 2023 and didn't find much for pressure when fourth off this much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) on Thursday; that certainly wasn't a bad run but others appeal more.

4/1

Form: 345-

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in three runs, latest when last of five at Catterick (1m7f, soft) in January on handicap debut; should be capable of better however, and he's in the hands of the newly-crowned champion NH trainer.
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1st

6

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:40 Stratford

Playful Fox

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Unexposed 4yo who was runner-up in a Worcester handicap (2m, good) last month and he had an excuse when upped to 2m4f there six days later; could resume his progress on this drop back in trip and he's an interesting contender for Dan Skelton.

5/2

4th

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Playful Fox

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Signs of progress until unseating two out at Uttoxeter (2m, good) and backed that up with a second here last week; half-brother to the stable's smart 2m-2m6f winner Unexpected Party, so this trip should be well within range.

7/4

2nd

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Playful Fox

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-4 but was in the process of running his best race to date when unseating two out at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 20 days ago when coming to challenge; still unexposed and should go close, at the least.

2/1

Form: 36497- D

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.
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12

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Portcammon

10st 13lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-10 over hurdles and continues to drop in the weights; doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

9th

5

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:58 Worcester

Portcammon

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Unable to land a telling blow when fourth at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month and now 0-8 over hurdles but has shown some significant promise and may benefit from today's step up in trip; a possible.

10/1

Form: 560P6- D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.
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8

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:15 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Huntingdon mares' handicap winner (2m, good) on penultimate start for Chris Gordon just over a year ago, but basically regressive since; 3lb out of the weights this time and not hard to pass over.

100/1

6th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

19:00 Market Rasen

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Olly Williams

Now 20lb lower than when winning over 2m for Chris Gordon just over a year ago but has badly lost her way; huge leap of faith is required to support her.

33/1

13

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Little Soiree

10st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Olly Williams

Sole success came at Huntingdon (2m, good) last May when trained by Chris Gordon; hasn't shown anywhere near the same form since.

50/1

Form: P86F4-

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.
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11th

12

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 1m4f AW winner for Hughie Morrison in 2023; seemed only poor over hurdles for Steph Cameron subsequently, pulled up at Uttoxeter 27 days ago; returns to this sphere for her new handler with something to prove.

50/1

16

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Now Then Wendy

10st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

Yet to be placed from nine starts over hurdles; easy to dismiss.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £278.60
Straight Forecast £130.32
Tricast £7032.70

Selections

D Express:

Playful Fox

The Times:

Desert Halo

WEST COUNTRY:

Saccary

SPOTLIGHT:

Diesel Line

POSTDATA:

Kalkaroo

TOPSPEED:

Little Soiree

Telegraph:

Westerton

The Star:

Playful Fox

Daily Record:

Playful Fox

The Guardian:

Desert Halo

Daily Mail:

Desert Halo

RP RATINGS:

Diesel Line

Daily Mirror:

Saccary

The Sun:

Saccary