Uttoxeter Races & Results Tomform Saturday 25th January 2025
There were 44 Races on Saturday 25th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 25th January 2025
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(3) Lime Drop 3/1, Filled the runner-up spot 5 times over fences before deservedly getting off the mark over C&D in November, proving 1½ lengths too good for the re-opposing Ip Up. Second in a 2½m handicap back here on New Year's Eve and she's a strong candidate off 1 lb lower now returned to this trip. Reliable type who beat Ip Up over C&D in November; should be in the mix again.
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1
2nd (1) (7/2 -75%) Sacre Coeur
3.5
7/2(-75%)
(1) Sacre Coeur 7/2, Three-time handicap chase winner last season and back to best when making all at Plumpton (25.7f, good to soft) in November. By no means disgraced in Class 2 company at Windsor last time and, now 2 lb lower and back down in trip/class, she has to be taken seriously. Trailblazing front-runner, versatile trip-wise; not discounted, especially with easy lead.
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4
3rd (4) (5/2 -11%) It's Easy
2.5
5/2(-11%)
(4) It's Easy 5/2, Sole career success was gained over hurdles in France back in 2021 and record in this sphere stands at 0-17. On the upside, she hasn't been with current yard long and put in a good shift returned to fences when runner-up at Taunton (2m, soft) recently. Likely to give another good account. Pleasing first chase start for current stable when second at Taunton; could be the answer.
4
2
4th (2) (9/4 +36%) Ip Up
2.25
9/4(+36%)
(2) Ip Up 9/4, Likeable sort who ran better than on her sole previous start over fences in Britain when second of 6 over this C&D on penultimate start. Disappointing back hurdling at Ludlow last time, though, and she's opposable here. Has possibilities on her second to Lime Drop over C&D but below par over hurdles since.
12:12 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
IT'S EASY relished the return to chasing when filling second place at Taunton earlier in the month and she tops the shortlist on the back of that performance, despite a 2lb rise. Lime Drop also hit the crossbar on her most recent outing, albeit well held here, and she could prove to be the main threat. Sacre Coeur edges out Ip Up to be best of the rest.
IT'S EASY produced a solid first effort over fences for present connections when runner-up at Taunton earlier this month and is taken to finally open her account in this sphere. She may have most to fear from Sacre Coeur, who could benefit from an uncontested lead and will take some pegging back if that proves to be the case, despite conceding plenty of weight all round. The return to this trip looks a good move for Lime Drop and she is also accorded respect.
The verdict goes to bottomweight IT'S EASY who shaped nicely on her first chase start for Evan Williams at Taunton this month.
(7) My Friend Sean 4/5, Left previous form behind when opening his account by a wide-margin on heavy ground over this C&D last month. Conditions unlikely to be so testing this time and has gone up 12 lb but he has to be feared all the same. Didn't appear to be progressing but quashed that theory with a 15l success over C&D.
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3
2nd (3) (3/1 -50%) Kapal Layar
3
3/1(-50%)
(3) Kapal Layar 3/1, Third of 7 in a bumper at Carlisle in October and subsequently shaped fairly well switched to hurdles in a Kempton novice and Southwell maiden. Makes handicap debut off a plausible opening mark and he's high on the shortlist. Interesting handicap debutant for in-form yard, as there has been promise in his runs.
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5
3rd (5) (17/2 +6%) Greatness Awaits
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(5) Greatness Awaits 17/2, Scored at Newton Abbot for Ben Pauling last summer and followed that with a string of good efforts in defeat. Not at his best since joining present yard but he has at least edged down the weights a touch and will have a fighting chance if able to get back on track. Not the only runner in this race with questions to answer but lurks on a good mark.
4
2
4th (2) (10/1 +29%) Royal Rhythm
10
10/1(+29%)
(2) Royal Rhythm 10/1, Twice successful on soft/heavy last winter and possibly had drying ground against him after 6 months off when fifth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Carlisle in November. However, there were no such excuses next time at Leicester and he's opposable on the back of that poor effort. Hard to be confident in current form but hard to rule out off this low a mark.
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4
5th (4) (18/1 -29%) Eagles Gold
18
18/1(-29%)
(4) Eagles Gold 18/1, Has hinted at ability in 3 starts over hurdles and entirely possible that he'll do better now venturing down the handicap route. Still, others make more appeal on this occasion. Makes handicap debut for a shrewd outfit and could easily spring to life.
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6
6th (6) (25/1 0%) Mcgowan's Pass
25
25/1(0%)
(6) Mcgowan's Pass 25/1, Ended long losing run when taking a 6-runner handicap here (2½m, soft) last May but has followed that with a series of very low-key performances. Course winner last May but has suffered three serious defeats in the meantime.
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1
|PU| (1) (12/1 -9%) Karaktere D'enfer
12
12/1(-9%)
(1) Karaktere D'enfer 12/1, Close second to a useful sort in newcomers' race at Fontainebleau in March 2023 and more encouragement for this yard when fifth of 12 in a C&D maiden on his seasonal reappearance. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts (over fences latest), though, and likely to come up short once more. Handicap mark is coming down but for good reason on this season's evidence.
12:47 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
With most of these having questions to answer, it is hard to oppose MY FRIEND SEAN following his 15-length success over C&D five weeks ago. Even a 12lb rise for that win is not enough to suggest that he will struggle in this company. Kapal Layar and Eagles Gold both make their handicap debuts here and merit consideration as a result.
KAPAL LAYAR failed to build on his hurdles debut promise when fourth at Southwell last month but that certainly wasn't a bad effort and he may well be seen in a better light now pitched into a handicap. Olly Murphy's charge shades preference ahead of My Friend Sean, who did the job well when opening his account over C&D and a 12 lb rise may not debar another bold show. Greatness Awaits could also have a part to play if he puts his best foot forward.
Kapal Layar and Eagles Gold are respected but MY FRIEND SEAN looked a different horse in sauntering clear here a month ago.
(7) Roysse 2/9, Unbeaten in 3 points and duly built on his Rules debut promise when beating 4 subsequent winners in bumper here in January. Looked set to win when coming down at the last at Newbury 38 days ago and should make amends The last hurdle has cost him dear at Newbury the last twice; sets a clear standard.
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10
2nd (10) (17/2 +74%) Winchmore Hill
8.5
17/2(+74%)
(10) Winchmore Hill 17/2, Runner-up sole start in points back in March 2022 but has looked more of a handicap project so far over hurdles. Point second reads well; both hurdle runs after breaks and shaped okay; had wind op.
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9
3rd (9) (4/1 +56%) Tchoupinminzac
4
4/1(+56%)
(9) Tchoupinminzac 4/1, Dual bumper winner who bettered his hurdling debut when second at Worcester 20 months ago but hasn't been seen since, so there's something to prove. Very lightly raced since winning two bumpers and now back from another long absence.
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5
4th (5) (100/1 0%) Quinn's Reward
100
100/1(0%)
(5) Quinn's Reward 100/1, Hasn't shown enough so far to be of any interest in this. Well down the field in bumpers at Wincanton (good) and Chepstow (good to soft).
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8
5th (8) (28/1 +58%) Saccary
28
28/1(+58%)
(8) Saccary 28/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) in France, but limired encouragement in novice hurdle at Taunton. Useful on the Flat in Germany but showed little on hurdle debut after an absence.
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2
6th (2) (66/1 +27%) Delgany Deadline
66
66/1(+27%)
(2) Delgany Deadline 66/1, Out of a winning hurdler but failed to beat a rival over C&D on hurdling debut, so easy to oppose. Weak 28-1 chance when last to finish over C&D a month ago, having not jumped well in rear.
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4
7th (4) (28/1 -27%) Junior Des Mottes
28
28/1(-27%)
(4) Junior Des Mottes 28/1, Showed fair form on his first 2 starts in bumpers for W. J. Burke. Ran below that level at Worcester on sole outing for David Brace and not much better on debut for current yard at Newton Abbot. Promise in Ireland but hasn't lived up to market expectations in Britain (too free).
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11
|PU| (11) (50/1 +75%) Wingmann
50
50/1(+75%)
(11) Wingmann 50/1, Has shown nothing to date and others make more appeal. Looks modest and was 200-1 when pulled up in a Fakenham maiden only last week.
13:22 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
ROYSSE was well clear and looked a certain winner but for falling at the last at Newbury in December. With a clear round of jumping here, Ben Pauling's gelding should provide his supporters with some compensation. Drayton Flyer showed promise when second in a Wetherby bumper a month ago and he may prove to be the main danger, ahead of the returning Tchoupinminzac.
ROYSSE was about to open his account when coming down at the last at Newbury in December and this looks an ideal opportunity to make amends. Drayton Flyer shaped well in a bumper and is bred to take to obstacles, so he looks the chief threat.
Supreme entry ROYSSE has shown considerable ability in two unfortunate defeats at Newbury and he can make amends.
13:22 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(6) Rubber Ball 1/2, Irish point winner who ran to a fair level when fifth of 14 in bumper at Cheltenham and improved from hurdles debut when third of 14 in a Huntingdon maiden (15.8f) 23 days ago. Rates the type to do better still and he's one for the shortlist. Clear third behind respected opposition at Huntingdon and this could be an easier race.
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1
2nd (1) (10/3 -21%) Ballyvango
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(1) Ballyvango 10/3, Fair form in bumpers and bright start over hurdles, albeit not looking entirely straightforward when second of 14 in a Kelso maiden (16.2f) 4 weeks ago, keeping on when bad mistake last. Remains open to improvement and he's one to consider. Hood retained. Runner-up at Kelso but that didn't look a strong race if taking out the winner.
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11
3rd (11) (12/1 +64%) Solid Silver
12
12/1(+64%)
(11) Solid Silver 12/1, Fair bumper performer who showed similar form on the Flat without winning for Sir Mark Prescott. Not real short-term promise to glean from pair of hurdle runs for present yard and she's another likely type for handicaps on the back of this. 9-1 and 33-1 for her two runs over hurdles and was a distance behind the winner both times.
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2
4th (2) (10/1 +17%) Desert Halo
10
10/1(+17%)
(2) Desert Halo 10/1, Some promise in trio of bumper outings and stepped up plenty on his hurdles debut effort when second of 9 in novice at Lingfield (2m) in November. Subsequent Haydock run was a long way below that level though, and he needs to bounce back. All depends on whether he can reproduce his penultimate run that would give him a chance.
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4
5th (4) (16/1 -14%) King Of Thieves
16
16/1(-14%)
(4) King Of Thieves 16/1, Runner-up sole outing in Irish points and shaped well when occupying same spot in a bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) in March. Off 9 months prior to a low-key hurdles debut run at that venue 37 days ago but this should reveal more. Back down in trip. Bumper form reads well but it was a very quiet hurdling debut just before Christmas.
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7
6th (7) (150/1 -50%) Uncertain Terms
150
150/1(-50%)
(7) Uncertain Terms 150/1, Maiden pointer who was sent off at 50/1 and made an unpromising start to his Rules career when last of 5 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f) 24 days ago. Best watched. Beaten in five Irish points and was 50-1 when last in a 1m7f novice at Catterick (soft).
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10
7th (10) (100/1 +0%) Shes All Pride
100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Shes All Pride 100/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points but finished a well held third in an Ayr bumper in November and she was never involved with a hood applied when seventh of 9 in a mares' novice hurdle at Fontwell (19f) 46 days ago. Low-grade handicaps later on will be more her bag. 125-1 when tailed off in a novice for mares at Fontwell (2m3f, soft; first-time hood).
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8
8th (8) (14/1 -250%) Watching Over You
14
14/1(-250%)
(8) Watching Over You 14/1, Flat-bred gelding who was very well served by the emphasis on speed when making it second time lucky in bumper at Exeter (16.7f) in February 2023. Absent/switched yards ahead of his return and the market may prove a useful guide on hurdles bow. The form is bumper win two years ago is very weak; has at least joined a good yard.
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5
|PU| (5) (25/1 +0%) Nathanael Greene
25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Nathanael Greene 25/1, A useful winner on Flat (stays 2m) for William Haggas. Changed hands for 45,000 gns but little promise completed starts over hurdles. Formerly useful on Flat but on a slippy slope under both codes for his current yard.
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3
|PU| (3) (300/1 -100%) Dontuforgetaboutme
300
300/1(-100%)
(3) Dontuforgetaboutme 300/1, Scorpion gelding who was sent off at long odds and was well-beaten last of 7 in a Southwell bumper (15.8f, heavy) back in May. Best watched now attentions switch to hurdles. 100-1 when a tailed-off last at Southwell last May in a soft-ground bumper.
13:57 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
RUBBER BALL finished an admirable third behind a couple of useful sorts at Huntingdon and Neil King's unexposed point-to-point winner gets the vote to gain a first victory under Rules. Ballyvango found only one rival too good at Kelso last month and he must be of renewed interest, while returning bumper winner Watching Over You also merits consideration on his first start over timber.
RUBBER BALL built on his hurdles debut effort when finishing a good third in a Huntingdon maiden 23 days ago and, with further progress anticipated, he shades the vote. Ballyvango has run to a similar level and he's a threat. Wolf Moon, who finished a good second at Huntingdon on Thursday, would be of definite interest if lining up and hurdles-debutant Watching Over You also needs a market check on debut for Olly Murphy.
A repeat of his third at Huntingdon should see RUBBER BALL tough to beat in what looks an easier assignment.
13:57 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(2) Jilaijone 10/3, Without a win since his British debut finishing second on seven occasions since. Showed his consistency with a respectable fourth in a handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, heavy) 35 days ago, didn't find much under pressure. Chances back up in trip but is struggling to get his head in front. Just 1-17 over hurdles but is pretty consistent and probably won't be far away.
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3
2nd (3) (12/1 +40%) Victoria Milano
12
12/1(+40%)
(3) Victoria Milano 12/1, Dual hurdles winner who reportedly bled when pulled up on final start of last season (23.8f) in April. Easy to back and shaped as if better for the run on last month's reappearance when sixth in handicap at Aintree (20f) 3 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that and better expected today. Low-mileage mare who made a fairly encouraging seasonal debut last month; a possible.
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3rd (4) (6/1 +20%) Miss Maverick
6
6/1(+20%)
(4) Miss Maverick 6/1, Last seen completing the final leg of a hat-trick here in May (all three wins coming at this venue, twice over C&D), making the running on each occasion. Seeks a four-timer off an only 2 lb higher mark and she would merit serious consideration if ready to roll on her return to action. Won three in a row in novice company here last spring; makes handicap debut after layoff.
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8
4th (8) (11/4 +58%) New Found Fame
2.75
11/4(+58%)
(8) New Found Fame 11/4, C&D winner on debut and ended long losing run with the aid of first-time cheekpieces when landing an 8-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, heavy) 43 days ago, still looking a tad awkward under pressure. That will have done his confidence no harm but this is a warmer race. Won in first-time cheekpieces last month but is 5lb higher in a stronger race here.
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5th (6) (33/1 +34%) Captain Potter
33
33/1(+34%)
(6) Captain Potter 33/1, Hurdles winner at the start of the year and also opened account on the Flat in 2m Catterick handicap in October. Latest run when sixth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, heavy) suggests he might be in the grip of the handicapper and 3 lb drop may not be enough to change his fortunes here. Still unexposed over jumps but was safely held in 2m7f Bangor handicap last month.
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9
|PU| (9) (10/1 +60%) Lune De La Mer
10
10/1(+60%)
(9) Lune De La Mer 10/1, Looked a horse to keep on the right side of when scoring (Aintree, 20f, good) in May last year but clearly not easy to train since, only returned to action last month when down the field (showed slightly high head carriage) in a handicap at Haydock (15.6f, heavy). Should come on for that run. Made low-key handicap debut last month, after a long layoff, but remains very unexposed.
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7
|PU| (7) (11/4 +21%) Either Or
2.75
11/4(+21%)
(7) Either Or 11/4, Winning pointer made winning start over hurdles (Warwick, 19f, heavy) in January last year but only raced twice since, pulled-up (possibly amiss) in a Grade 2 before respectable third over an inadequate 2m (Chepstow) back in April. Can go close for top yard if firing on all cylinders on comeback. Quite promising novice last season and could be on good mark for seasonal/handicap debut.
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5
|PU| (5) (20/1 +50%) Gentle Frank
20
20/1(+50%)
(5) Gentle Frank 20/1, Caught the eye on his sole hurdles win back in March 2023, landing a small field novice hurdle (Doncaster 19.4f) despite doing plenty wrong, keen and mistakes. More miss than hit since (hurdles and fences) but would be of interest if market speaks in his favour on his comeback from 406-day absence. Well beaten in both chases last season; now reverts to hurdling after 406-day absence.
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11
|PU| (11) (125/1 -25%) Grillon De Monty
125
125/1(-25%)
(11) Grillon De Monty 125/1, First run since leaving Dan Skelton when sent off at 125/1, keen and pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, soft) 25 days ago. Beaten quickly that day and hard to make a case for. Pulled up on last month's stable debut and is difficult to enthuse over at present.
14:32 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
COURT CIAN shaped like he was some way ahead of the handicapper when bolting up over an extended 2m7f at Fakenham on New Year's Day and, easing in trip, he should be tough to stop, despite a 10lb hike in the ratings. New Found Fame doubled his career tally when striking at Bangor and he merits respect off 5lb higher. Jilaijone is respected most out of the remainder.
In a wide-open race, EITHER OR can make a winning reappearance for the in-form Nicky Henderson team. Connections thought enough of this mare to pitch her into graded company on her penultimate start (pulled-up, possibly amiss) and with 2 miles too sharp last-time. she is interesting now back up in trip on handicap debut. Jilaijone continues to run well without getting his head in front, while course-queen Miss Maverick and Gentle Frank are worth noting in the market on their return from absence.
Handicap debutante EITHER OR has been absent since April but is probably on a good mark and has significant potential.
(4) Immortal Fame 7/2, Multiple winner over hurdles for Tom Lacey. £16,000 buy for new trainer and did all he could behind a progressive one back chasing at Bangor before going one better up against a couple of chase debutants at Ayr. This more competitive but he's in with a shot. Beat only one other finisher in small field last time but recent 3lb rise is manageable.
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3
2nd (3) (2/1 +0%) King Arise
2
2/1(+0%)
(3) King Arise 2/1, Won sole point and has started out really well over fences, easily taking 9-runner handicap at Wincanton before just edged out under a penalty there on Boxing Day. Still unexposed and big player again. Returned from long layoff with three good chase runs towards end of last year; shortlisted.
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2
3rd (2) (22/1 -83%) Royal Mer
22
22/1(-83%)
(2) Royal Mer 22/1, Notched 5 handicap wins during first campaign over fences in 2023/24, completing a hat-trick in good style at Wincanton in April. However, he ended that campaign on a downer (pulled up at Ayr) and he hasn't shown much in 3 starts so far this season. Headgear now applied. Won five chases last season but yet to strike form this term; cheekpieces added today.
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4th (7) (8/1 -14%) Redbridge Rambler
8
8/1(-14%)
(7) Redbridge Rambler 8/1, Signed off last term with 3m Ascot success and also a creditable third at Kempton (3m again) in May. Disappointed when a remote fourth in 2 chases this autumn and no resurgence for return to hurdling at Doncaster in November. Others preferred. Failed to convince in two autumn chases and safely held on subsequent hurdle return.
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5
5th (5) (11/1 +0%) Brulure Noire
11
11/1(+0%)
(5) Brulure Noire 11/1, Signed off last term with success in 9-runner handicap chase at Chepstow in April. Decent third at Fontwell on return last month and entitled to build on that. Ended last season with quite stylish win and ran well when back in action last month.
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8
6th (8) (22/1 +33%) Heroique De Maulde
22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Heroique De Maulde 22/1, Scored at Doncaster in February 2023, for James Ewart but no promise in 2 outings for current trainer. Back from long absence with two very disappointing runs for new stable in late 2024.
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1
7th (1) (9/2 +44%) Ballybegg
4.5
9/2(+44%)
(1) Ballybegg 9/2, Mixed record over hurdles this season but returns to fences on a winning mark despite winning on penultimate start in this sphere. Could be worth chancing. Well handicapped and has conditions to suit but is far too inconsistent to rely upon.
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6
8th (6) (14/1 +44%) No Tackle
14
14/1(+44%)
(6) No Tackle 14/1, Only second run for his current yard when getting off the mark over fences at Leicester a year ago. Mixed record since, though, running no sort of race at Windsor on return last month (found to have suffered an irregular heartbeat). Has not kicked on from his ready win a year ago and arrives here with questions to answer.
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9
|PU| (9) (14/1 -87%) Greenrock Abbey
14
14/1(-87%)
(9) Greenrock Abbey 14/1, Dual winner over fences at Hereford during 2022/23 and placed twice last season. Below par both starts this term, however, Safely held when fourth in low-grade race last month; needs to raise his game.
15:07 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
In what looks a competitive affair, ROYAL MER gets a tentative vote. He showed up well for long way before fading into fifth in attritional conditions over 2m at Haydock last month and, upped in trip sporting first-time cheekpieces, he could go close off just 2lb higher than his last winning mark. King Arise was narrowly denied at Wincanton on Boxing Day and another bold bid off 5lb higher appears likely. Immortal Fame is just one other to consider.
BALLYBEGG is on a winning mark on his return to chasing so shades the vote over King Arise, who has made a positive start to this discipline. Immortal Flame is best of the others.
Dropped 2lb since running well on last month's reappearance outing, BRULURE NOIRE is taken to record a fourth chase success.
(7) Good Work 7/1, Good second here on final start of last season and, save for a low-key reappearance display, he hasn't done a great deal wrong this time round. Still, he was behind Wal Buck's at Wetherby and Haydock last month, and record now stands at 0-24 over fences. 0-24 in chases but ended 2024 with three good runs and continues to edge down the weights.
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2nd (5) (15/2 +25%) Gold Emery
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(5) Gold Emery 15/2, Point/hurdles winner who has shown fair form over fences without winning, not least when runner-up over a marathon trip at Haydock last spring. Probably needed the run when well adrift of Wal Buck's (second) and Good Work (third) on return at at Wetherby. Not discounted. Placed twice on soft ground at end of last season and probably needed his reappearance run.
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4
3rd (4) (11/8 +8%) Wal Buck's
1.375
11/8(+8%)
(4) Wal Buck's 11/8, Encouraging signs over hurdles and is improving with each run over fences, cosily accounting for 5 rivals in a 25.6f Haydock handicap last time. 7 lb rise not the end of the world and probably has more to offer in this sphere. Drew nicely clear of Good Work to score at Haydock last month and remains lightly raced.
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1
4th (1) (2/1 +50%) Atlanta Brave
2
2/1(+50%)
(1) Atlanta Brave 2/1, Irish point winner who scored twice over hurdles in January 2023. Initially took well to fences last term and while he hasn't been at his best in 3 runs so far this season, it would be no surprise to see him get back on track now eased in class. Found Welsh National too hot last time; contender if judged on run here two starts ago.
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6
|PU| (6) (7/1 +61%) Accidental Legend
7
7/1(+61%)
(6) Accidental Legend 7/1, Fair hurdler who boasts a fine record here, adding a third course success to his tally over 23f last spring. Conversely, he didn't look at all comfortable on his first attempt over fences (again here) on New Year's Eve and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Gained three of his five hurdle wins here but struggled here on recent chase debut.
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2
|PU| (2) (11/1 +56%) Party Business
11
11/1(+56%)
(2) Party Business 11/1, Seemingly not the force of old and was pulled up over hurdles at Sandown last time. Pulled up on chasing debut; subsequently placed over hurdles but still looks risky here.
15:42 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Now that WAL BUCK'S has managed to get his head in front with a comfortable success at Haydock, Lucinda Russell's charge is likely to have plenty more to offer and he can follow up off 7lb higher. Imaginary Dragon showed improvement from his first to his second start in this sphere when runner-up at Ayr and has the potential for even better up in distance. Atlanta Brave couldn't really get competitive when fancied for the Welsh National, but has to enter the equation here.
This drop in class could be just the tonic for ATLANTA BRAVE, who hasn't fired on all cylinders in a handful of appearances since returning to action in October but he has slipped to an attractive mark as a consequence. It wasn't a particulalry strong race in which Wal Buck's opened his chase account at Haydock but he is broadly progressive and is a much-respected main danger. Imaginary Dragon is just about third choice ahead of Gold Emery.
Preference is for WAL BUCK'S (nap), who kept on far too strongly for Good Work at Haydock last month and still has more to offer.
(11) Owl Of Athens 85/40, Has shown little form of note over hurdles and is opposable again. Nearer last than first in all four handicaps; tumbling in weights but carries clear risks.
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1
2nd (1) (14/1 -367%) Ghasham
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14/1(-367%)
(1) Ghasham 14/1, Opened hurdles account at Market Rasen in March 2023 and although he hasn't won since, he took a big step in the right direction when good second of 8 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Huntingdon (20.7f, heavy) 48 days ago, travelled well, only beaten by thriving rival. Looks to have a good chance here. Returned to form when second at Huntingdon; upped 3lb but remains of interest.
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3rd (4) (11/1 +21%) Icaque De L'isle
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11/1(+21%)
(4) Icaque De L'isle 11/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Creditable fifth of 11 in a handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, soft, 7/2) 47 days ago, but never really looked like winner and doesn't look like an obvious winner in waiting on belated handicap hurdle debut. 0-11 over fences in Britain; something to prove now hurdling.
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4th (2) (11/2 0%) Twyford's Diamond
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11/2(0%)
(2) Twyford's Diamond 11/2, Showed ability over hurdles last season but hard to gauge what she achieved on her comeback run this season, finishing distant second at Leicester (15.5f, heavy) 51 days ago, wore first-time tongue-tie following wind operation. Step up in trip should help but others look more solid. Plugged on when 10l second of six at Leicester; this longer trip should be in her favour.
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5th (10) (66/1 -65%) Kalabana
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66/1(-65%)
(10) Kalabana 66/1, Placed sole outing in points but no promise as yet over hurdles and needs significant improvement if he's to feature prominently on handicap debut. Third in a point but has shown little over hurdles; handicap debut.
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6th (5) (9/2 -29%) Tropical Speed
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9/2(-29%)
(5) Tropical Speed 9/2, Creditable third of 14 in handicap hurdle at Wexford (24f, good to soft, 9/2) 169 days ago. First run for excellent yard after leaving Eoin Doyle. and it would be no surprise to see this lightly-raced type get his head in front sooner rather than later. Third at Wexford last August; interesting on his British debut, having joined a top stable.
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7th (12) (40/1 +39%) Caballo Diablo
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(12) Caballo Diablo 40/1, Winning pointer but little impact under Rules, well-beaten in a maiden hurdle at Southwell 40 days ago. Three wins in points but has not achieved much under rules.
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8th (7) (9/2 -50%) Auba Me Yang
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9/2(-50%)
(7) Auba Me Yang 9/2, Won a novice handicap hurdle at Ffos las in February but appeared to be regressing before resurgence last time, excellent second of 12 in a handicap hurdle at this C&D (heavy) 36 days ago, travelled well and only bettered by gambled on rival. Every chance he can go on better here for in-form yard. None too consistent but a repeat of recent C&D second would put him firmly in the picture.
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9th (9) (50/1 -127%) Polly Pi
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50/1(-127%)
(9) Polly Pi 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1, seventh of 9 in a novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) 30 days ago. Looks more of a long-term project for trainer who doesn't rush his horses, and she'd only be of interest if attracting support in the betting now stepped up in trip on handicap debut. Little hurdles form and hard to fancy unless the market speaks in her favour.
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|PU| (6) (7/2 +53%) Wild Nephin
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(6) Wild Nephin 7/2, Has offered something to work on in a pair of Hereford novice hurdles and is best judged on that form rather than his most recent effort at Chepstow. Has been given a considerate enough introduction under Rules and could easily improve now up in trip on handicap debut. Well held in novices but could take off now handicapping and well worth a market check.
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3
|PU| (3) (12/1 +70%) Toronet
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12/1(+70%)
(3) Toronet 12/1, Winner of a French claiming hurdle in February of 2023 but was more miss than hit for Laura Morgan and offered little for new yard when pulled up earlier this month following a breathing operation. Others preferred. 0-9 in Britain, showing little over fences on debut for David Pipe last time.
16:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Not beaten far at Huntingdon, GHASHAM ran his best race for some time and looks the one to side with if building upon that effort. A promising second here last month, Auba Me Yang can follow him home, while Twyford's Diamond may improve for going up in trip after her well-beaten second at Leicester. Others to note include Bert Wilson, Icaque de L'Isle and Tropical Speed.
AUBA ME YANG bumped into a well-fancied one when second over C&D last time and he can gain compensation today for a yard that is among the winners. Ghasham looks a big danger having only been thwarted by a thriving rival when second at Huntingdon last month. Handicap-debutant Wild Nephin and stable-debutante Tropical Speed are worthy of an honourable mention.
Several of these could be ahead of their marks, and top of the list is TROPICAL SPEED who makes his debut for a leading stable.
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