July 07 / 15.30 Uttoxeter

15.30

Good

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  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 1m 7f 168y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 70P-52 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Proven winner who had lost his way but got back on track with a near miss at Worcester (2m, good) 20 days ago; just 2lb higher but the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) cast some doubts.
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6th

8

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne Banker

11st 7lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Likes it here with a C&D record of 3-4, the latest success in July; failed to run to that level at Worcester (2m, good) last month but has obvious claims back on his favoured track.

11/1

11th

8

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Cawthorne Banker

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Has proved unreliable but he resumed winning ways at Uttoxeter (2m) in July and followed up with another 2m handicap win there 30 days ago, overhauling Ocean Heights late on; not taken lightly in his current mood.

5/1

1st

6

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Cawthorne Banker

11st 5lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Resumed winning ways (in a change of headgear) in C&D handicap 17 days ago; he's not always proved the most reliable so needs to back it up now from a 5lb higher mark.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: F6348-

Last run: 173 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Respectable efforts since switching to handicaps, notably a fourth at Aintree on Boxing Day (2m4f, good to soft; fine at 2m and on good); had a break since her no-show at Ludlow the following month; not dismissed.
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2nd

1

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 5

16:00 Bangor-on-Dee

Jammy Jay

12st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

0-10 over hurdles but was clear second to a next-time-out winner at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in July, after a break, and also ran well when fourth in higher-grade race won by very progressive rival there (2m4f, good) later that month; not sure to be suited by the forecast rain but, otherwise, has strong claims.

9/4

4th

11

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Jammy Jay

10st 11lb

J: Ben Poste

T: James Evans

Yet to get her head in front but she returned from six months off with a very good second of ten in 2m handicap here 17 days ago; she's proven over this longer trip and well in the mix nudged up 2lb.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 436-82

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the Flat; 0-8 as a jumper but was clear of the rest when a 7l runner-up at Stratford (2m, good) recently and something similar will see him on the scene.
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5th

3

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Buxted Reel

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Tenth-time lucky over hurdles, winning at Newton Abbot (2m1f novices' handicap; 11-8 favourite) recently; slightly more required from this 5lb higher mark but he's consistent enough, so should give a good account.

11/4

1st

2

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:42 Newton Abbot

Buxted Reel

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Three-time AW winner who is yet to score in nine attempts over hurdles, but was placed on his last two starts in this sphere before a below-par Flat run at Redcar last time; this looks a good opportunity to open his hurdles account.

2/1

7th

1

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Buxted Reel

10st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Tom Lacey

Not seen on the Flat since narrow AW win over this trip in October but placed twice over hurdles in recent weeks; probably won't be far away.

9/2

Form: 3225-9 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner whose latest success was over fences on Boxing Day; ran well in that scene afterwards but, following a break of 110 days, he finished well behind over hurdles at Hexham.
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7th

5

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

17:00 Market Rasen

Huit Reflets

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Last win came over fences at Sedgefield (2m) on Boxing Day; chased home the multiple winner Mr McWhinny over fences here (2m1f) in July but posted a poor effort - trainer could offer no explanation - at Sedgefield latest; returns to hurdles seeking a revival.

10/1

6th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Huit Reflets

10st 9lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Good second at Market Rasen on latest start over fences (2m1f, good); has won over 2m1f here; on a fair mark; each-way contender.

5/1

Form: 0-3133 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Made all for a narrow success here in May and only 3lb higher now; has remained in fairly good form since; each-way claims.
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7th

7

5th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:15 Stratford

Genbu

10st 13lb

J: Mr Sam Burton

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Successful for new yard at Uttoxeter (2m, good) in May and he ran well when close up there in July; however, a foray over fences didn't go well next time and he was out of contention when unseating back over hurdles last month; questioned for win purposes.

14/1

14

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Genbu

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Back to winning ways in 2m Uttoxeter handicap in May and largely in good form since over hurdles; made mistakes when last of eight on his chasing debut at Market Rasen (2m1f) eight days ago and not discounted quickly returned to this sphere.

33/1

8th

8

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:34 Market Rasen

Genbu

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Record of 2-18 over hurdles and latest fourth at Uttoxeter wasn't too far off his best form; however, he's Flat bred so what he'll make of fences remains to be seen.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: /214-6 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
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.
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4

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

17:33 Worcester

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 6lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Free-going front-runner; just 1-14 over hurdles but was seemingly back in good form when placed at Uttoxeter (2m, good) last month; could take some catching if he gets into a good jumping rhythm on chasing debut.

8/1

3rd

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Iolaos Du Mou

11st 7lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Just held on to make all off 3lb lower at Warwick (2m, good) last May but, following a layoff, has dropped out quite tamely once headed here on both starts this season.

10/1

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

Form: 1637-1 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
All three defeats over hurdles have been in maidens; has since gone 5-9 over fences, last time making all at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) after wind surgery; off the same mark for his handicap debut as a hurdler.
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8

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

17:00 Uttoxeter

Rocks Up Late

10st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Back from six months off with success in 2m1f handicap chase at Stratford (2m1f) in May; only seventh of ten in 2m handicap hurdle here 17 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back reverting to this sphere.

5/1

7th

1

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Rocks Up Late

12st 0lb

J: Mr Samuel Scott

T: Ben Pauling

All three defeats over hurdles have been in maidens; has since gone 5-9 over fences, last time making all at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) after wind surgery; off the same mark for his handicap debut as a hurdler.

9/4

1st

5

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

19:50 Stratford

Rocks Up Late

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Won four times over fences last spring/summer but was beaten 25l at Lingfield (2m, good) when last seen in November; has had wind surgery since and is only 1lb higher than for his last success; must hold claims from good yard if ready to roll.

3/1

Form: 744-

Last run: 198 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
No fireworks in his first three races and on RPRs this initial mark isn't obviously lenient; however, he is clearly open to improvement on handicap debut representing the Murphy/Bowen team.
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1st

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Worcester

Network Rgb

11st 12lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Olly Murphy

Unexposed 4yo who left his disappointing handicap debut behind when keeping on strongly to score over C&D (good) last month; could still have more to offer and commands respect.

11/4

1st

9

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Network Rgb

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Brought along steadily last season; off seven months and failed to progress on his handicap debut with eighth of ten to Cawthorne Banker at Uttoxeter (2m) last month; this son of Telescope could still do better though for good yard.

11/1

8th

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Network Rgb

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

No fireworks in his first three races and on RPRs this initial mark isn't obviously lenient; however, he is clearly open to improvement on handicap debut representing the Murphy/Bowen team.

7/1

50/1

Form: 40-5P

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden under both codes and only recently changed hands for 1,200gns after pulling up on his handicap debut over hurdles.
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9th

11

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Whatcombe

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Steph Cameron

11-race maiden under both codes and only recently changed hands for 1,200gns after pulling up on his handicap debut over hurdles.

50/1

7

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:35 Fontwell

Whatcombe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Well beaten on both Flat starts for this stable in the autumn and showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden hurdles this spring; may fair better now handicapping but others have more obvious claims.

12/1

5th

8

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Whatcombe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Hasn't progressed from a good 2yo effort and he holds weak claims on Flat/hurdles form for current yard; however, may be capable of a resurgent display, with this contest being far from strong.

13/2

Form: 656P-7 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £42.80
Straight Forecast £33.96
Tricast £126.88
Trifecta £225.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rocks Up Late

POSTDATA:

Cawthorne Banker

Daily Mail:

Network Rgb

The Guardian:

Iolaos Du Mou

RP RATINGS:

Buxted Reel

TOPSPEED:

Tara Iti

D Express:

Network Rgb

WEST COUNTRY:

Rocks Up Late

Telegraph:

Rocks Up Late

Daily Record:

Rocks Up Late

Daily Mirror:

Cawthorne Banker

The Star:

Cawthorne Banker

The Sun:

Iolaos Du Mou

The Times:

Buxted Reel