May 02 / 16.50 Uttoxeter

16.50

Good

QuinnBet Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 4f 189y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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QuinnBet Handicap Chase (ARC Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /3533-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has shown solid form in at least three of his four races over fences without winning; the handicapper has given him a chance on this return from a three-month break; both first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on and any improvement should see him go close.
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2nd

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Pony Soprano

10st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has taken his form to a new level since wearing tongue-tie and cheekpieces, comfortably opening his chase account in Uttoxeter event then creditable second at Cartmel, both over 2m5f on good ground; may still have more to offer in the retained headgear; remains of interest.

11/8

2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

17:11 Cartmel

Pony Soprano

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Off the mark over fences at fifth attempt, with fairly comfortable success in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) this month; back up 7lb for that but probably still has more to offer; makes obvious appeal.

8/13

1st

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Pony Soprano

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has shown solid form in at least three of his four races over fences without winning; the handicapper has given him a chance on this return from a three-month break; both first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces go on and any improvement should see him go close.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 11554- CD

Last run: 197 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won twice over fences last summer, including over C&D; won a couple of points last month and looks reasonably treated on this return to fences; not out of this.
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2nd

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Jet Smart

11st 6lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

C&D winner (good) last summer when 11lb lower and successfully followed up at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good), when 5lb lower; after a successful stint in points, he returned to rules last month equalling his career best when second at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good); up 3lb but likely to remain competitive.

11/2

2nd

9

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Jet Smart

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Won twice over fences last summer, including over C&D; won a couple of points last month and looks reasonably treated on this return to fences; not out of this.

7/1

4th

3

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:57 Uttoxeter

Jet Smart

11st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Won two points in May and returned to racing under rules with two 2m4f handicap wins (both on good, one here) in June; not in same form on either outing last month (2m7f/3m) but still considered.

6/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 32214- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has three wins over fences but was beaten 28l when fourth of five finishers at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) four weeks ago on his return from a winter break; still 6lb higher than for his last success and others look better handicapped.
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14

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Nickelforce

10st 4lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Consistent chaser who was better than ever in dominating a small field at Fakenham two runs back (2m5f185yds, good); didn't run badly in defeat last time and off a light weight he could have a part to play.

20/1

2nd

2

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:10 Stratford

Nickelforce

11st 13lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Made it 4-15 over fences when forging clear to win by 9l at Fakenham (2m5f, good) last month; that was in a small field but he hit a personal best with that success and a 4lb rise looks fair enough; respected.

11/8

1st

3

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Nickelforce

11st 5lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

3-14 over fences, the latest win gained at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in November; just a respectable third at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) this month, his second start after a layoff, and remains on fairly tough mark but still enters calculations.

7/2

Form: 44191- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner and has three wins over hurdles; got off the mark on the return to fences when a convincing winner at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month; up 7lb but looks sure to give another bold account.
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4th

3

15th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Ukantango

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has struggled since winning at Southwell (2m4f, good) in April, most recently when a remote last of nine at Worcester in May; needs to turn things around after a short break.

6/1

9th

3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Ukantango

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Triple hurdle winner and chase winner (2m4f), on good or slower; that chase win came readily on his penultimate start, at Southwell; unable to back that up after a 7lb rise and step up in grade at Uttoxeter (2m5f, good) latest; still well treated on his winning effort, if he can repeat it.

11/2

Form: 22F44- BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Yet to get off the mark over fences in five starts; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; steps back in trip but is getting expensive to follow.
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5th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Ski Lodge

11st 7lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Yet to get off the mark over fences in five starts; cheekpieces worn last time are retained; steps back in trip but is getting expensive to follow.

7/1

4th

9

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 125y

Class 3

17:05 Haydock

Ski Lodge

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Has a win and a second (over C&D) from two runs here; bit disappointing at Wetherby five weeks ago after looking dangerous early in the straight, but cheekpieces and a return to Haydock could see a revival.

15/2

4th

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

14:25 Wetherby

Ski Lodge

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Runner-up behind progressive winners in December on his first two chase starts (3m/3m1f, heavy/good to soft); can make mistakes and he fell at Hereford last time, but could have a big part to play granted a clear round.

11/4

Form: 2PP4P-

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won four times for the Skeltons but, following a good second on his stable debut here (2m4f, heavy) in December, he has been pulled up on three of his last four starts; hard to fancy.
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4th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

12st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Three places and 59l ahead of Betty's Tiara over C&D last week (good), though still well held himself and simply isn't coming very close at present to recording a first win beyond 2m1f; 5lb badly in compared to future mark.

16/1

6th

4

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:20 Worcester

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Has had some modest results since going close on yard debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) before Christmas; others much higher up the list.

28/1

3rd

5

12th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 4

19:26 Market Rasen

Doyouknowwhatimean

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Creditable 14l fourth at Bangor in March (2m4f, good); pulled up on next two starts and had been pulled up on his two starts before that run, so is hard to fancy.

14/1

Form: 17211- D

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: /3713-

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October and ran well when third at Ascot the following month; steps up in trip on his chasing debut and should run well.
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6th

6

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:32 Bangor-on-Dee

Start Again

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Exeter maiden hurdle winner in October; pulled up on his chase debut at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; best watched.

12/1

8

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:50 Uttoxeter

Start Again

11st 3lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Got off the mark over hurdles in a maiden at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October and ran well when third at Ascot the following month; steps up in trip on his chasing debut and should run well.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.10
Straight Forecast £19.89
Tricast £152.90
Trifecta £141.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ukantango

The Times:

Tune In A Box

Telegraph:

Ski Lodge

TOPSPEED:

Doyouknowwhatimean

WEST COUNTRY:

Grand Clermont

Daily Mail:

Ski Lodge

D Express:

Tune In A Box

Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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RP RATINGS:

Ukantango

POSTDATA:

Ukantango

The Guardian:

Ukantango

The Star:

Ukantango

Daily Record:

Ukantango