May 24 / 17.12 Uttoxeter

17.12

Good

Wrights Always Tasty Classic Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 3m 0f 10y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Wrights Always Tasty Classic Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2473U/ D

Last run: 430 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner who is 0-11 over fences but he has the form to feature off this mark if ready to rock on his stable debut after a long absence; the market should be informative.
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1

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Ballydisco

12st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-12 over fences but he has competitive form and although no match for the winner at Uttoxeter (3m, good) that run was probably needed after an absence.

5/1

2nd

8

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Ballydisco

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Dual hurdle winner who is 0-11 over fences but he has the form to feature off this mark if ready to rock on his stable debut after a long absence; the market should be informative.

8/1

3

20th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Ballydisco

11st 7lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell

prominent

100/30

Form: 43312-

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won by 5l at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) but after a bold ride she was comfortably reeled in on her return visit; probably able off this mark if this race pans out more effectively.
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3rd

2

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Realisation

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won by 5l at Sedgefield (3m2f, good) but after a bold ride she was comfortably reeled in on her return visit; probably able off this mark if this race pans out more effectively.

4/1

2nd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:10 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Charlie Longsdon

Reliable sort who capitalised on a slipping mark when getting off the mark over C&D 22 days ago; back up 6lb but she can go well again.

7/4

1st

3

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 59y

Class 4

15:38 Sedgefield

Realisation

11st 6lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Charlie Longsdon

0-8 over fences but made the frame three consecutive times towards end of last year, perhaps most notably when third of ten at Lingfield (2m6f, good) on second occasion; contender if suited by this new trip.

9/2

Form: 33111- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
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.
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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: 811F5-

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won two of his four handicaps over hurdles and wasn't beaten far when fifth two months ago (over 3m on good); may prefer softer ground but brings potential to his chase career.
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5th

5

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mr Griffiths

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won two of his four handicaps over hurdles and wasn't beaten far when fifth two months ago (over 3m on good); may prefer softer ground but brings potential to his chase career.

13/2

5th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Mr Griffiths

11st 10lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Launched handicap career with two soft-ground wins over 3m2f this year (one under Freddie Robson); fell when last in action and needs to prove he's fully effective on good ground but could still have significant further improvement to come.

5/2

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Mr Griffiths

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well-backed winner when upped in trip on handicap debut at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January and easily followed up in conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last Friday; in a more competitive race today but escapes a penalty for last time and he could be tough to beat.

4/5

Form: P121-2 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.
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6th

6

16th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:02 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 9lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won twice in small fields at Huntingdon and Wincanton in the spring but beaten 55l over C&D (good) in May; needs a career-best in order to bounce back.

8/1

6th

6

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.

4/1

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

In great form on good ground this spring, winning twice and running well in between; raised only a further 2lb for Wincanton performance (3m1f) last time; likely to remain competitive.

5/2

Form: 7211-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

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Form: 31P52- D

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Both wins over fences have been at Market Rasen (2m5f/3m); struggles with his consistency but if on a going day in first-time blinkers then he's not handicapped out of it.
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4

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Kayce Dutton

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over fences have been at Market Rasen (2m5f/3m); struggles with his consistency but if on a going day in first-time blinkers then he's not handicapped out of it.

8/1

2nd

1

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Kayce Dutton

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Two Market Rasen chase wins since last May but pulled up there in February and well-held fifth of six over 3m here since, taking his Southwell record to 0-7.

13/2

Non-runners

Fern Hill

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.60
Straight Forecast £55.70
Tricast £211.99
Trifecta £321.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mahler Moon

The Times:

Scottish King

RP RATINGS:

Realisation

TOPSPEED:

Kayce Dutton

The Star:

Ballydisco

POSTDATA:

Fern Hill

WEST COUNTRY:

Mahler Moon

Telegraph:

Mahler Moon

Daily Record:

Mahler Moon

Daily Mirror:

Scottish King

The Sun:

Scottish King

D Express:

Realisation