Uttoxeter Races & Results 1 Wednesday 13th September 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Uttoxeter Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 13th September 2023

There were 48 Races on Wednesday 13th September 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Tramore, 6 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 13th September 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (1.25/1 +50%) Isabella Bee	1.25 1.25/1(+50%)	(4) Isabella Bee 1.25/1, Modest form in maiden/novice company but duly improved when going close on handicap debut at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good) last month. 5 lb rise fair enough and this lightly-raced 6-y-o should have more to offer. Low-mileage mare who went very close on last month's handicap debut; respected.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 -167%) Pittsburg	6 6/1(-167%)	(6) Pittsburg 6/1, Firmly on the up since switched to fences, stylish winner of handicaps at Perth and Market Rasen last month. Failed by a whisker when bidding for the hat-trick at Cartmel (17.3f, soft) and will be a threat if able to translate that improvement back to this sphere. In prime form over fences last month; must be considered on return to hurdling.
3	9 3rd (9) (3.33/1 +67%) Only Fools	3.33 3.33/1(+67%)	(9) Only Fools 3.33/1, Fair Flat winner in France and hit the crossbar in handicap hurdles at Newton Abbot and Worcester in May/June. Not disgraced when fourth at the latter course last time but subsequent wind op will need to help bring about some improvement if she's to take this. In the frame in last three handicaps; contender if wind op has any positive effect.
4	8 4th (8) (8/1 +60%) Green Or Black	8 8/1(+60%)	(8) Green Or Black 8/1, Capitalised on a falling mark on second start back with this yard over C&D in June but she hasn't backed that up in 3 subsequent starts. Others preferred. Battled well to win off much reduced mark here in June but not quite in same form since.
5th	3 5th (3) (9/1 +44%) Rolypolymoly	9 9/1(+44%)	(3) Rolypolymoly 9/1, Winner of juvenile events over this C&D and at Worcester last summer but largely struggled since, both in this sphere and on the Flat. Out of form on the Flat and over hurdles this summer; needs to turn things around.
6th	1 6th (1) (40/1 -82%) Apologise	40 40/1(-82%)	(1) Apologise 40/1, Fair Flat winner in Ireland but yet to better modest form over hurdles, offering precious little on handicap bow in this sphere at Musselburgh when last seen in March. Well-beaten 40-1 shot when making handicap debut in competitive series final in March.
7th	12 7th (12) (66/1 -32%) Ceci Wells	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Ceci Wells 66/1, Little solid form on the level and hasn't fared much better over hurdles. Has undergone a wind op since her latest start in June and hopes very much pinned on that procedure sparking immediate improvement. Pulled up after racing too freely in her first two handicaps; too risky.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (8/1 +33%) Willy Nilly	8 8/1(+33%)	(10) Willy Nilly 8/1, Remains a maiden following 12 attempts in this sphere. Produced one of his better efforts when second over 2½m here a fortnight ago but whether he will be able to reproduce that level of form remains to be seen. 0-12 over hurdles but ran big race when second here a fortnight ago.

LTO Selection:

14:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The Fergal O'Brien stable can do little wrong at present, and this looks like an ideal opportunity for ISABELLA BEE to get off the mark following an agonising defeat at Newton Abbot last month. Liam Harrison's 3lb claim should come in handy as well, and she is preferred to dual C&D winner Ambassador and Pittsburg, who is unlucky not to be arriving on a four-timer after a narrow defeat over fences at Cartmel.

ISABELLA BEE finished strongly when just touched off on her handicap debut at Newton Abbot and, with the potential for more back on a stiffer track, she is taken to go one better this time. If Pittsburg reproduces something akin to his improved chase form back hurdling he will be a danger to all.

The suggestion is ONLY FOOLS, who didn't get home when ridden very positively over 2m4f last time and now drops back in trip.

14:25 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (18/1 +10%) Norvics Reflection	18 18/1(+10%)	(7) Norvics Reflection 18/1, Best effort over hurdles came when third of 4 in novice at Market Rasen (20.6f) in April 2021 but not seen since and likely best watched here. Not beaten far when third of four on latest outing, but that was back in April 2021.
2	1 2nd (1) (2.75/1 -57%) Bumble Bee Bet	2.75 2.75/1(-57%)	(1) Bumble Bee Bet 2.75/1, Won on NH debut in bumper at Ayr in April and looks to be being brought along gradually in this sphere, latest when eighth of 14 in novice at Sligo (20.6f, good to soft, 9/1) 21 days ago. Interesting contender. Well beaten in both hurdles last month but this bumper winner is not written off just yet.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 +50%) Emotional Memories	50 50/1(+50%)	(4) Emotional Memories 50/1, Offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles, beginning to struggle when coming down in Ludlow novice when last seen in February. Didn't show much on his two hurdling starts in 2022; off since a fall in February.
4	3 4th (3) (4.5/1 +18%) Climbing	4.5 4.5/1(+18%)	(3) Climbing 4.5/1, Made an encouraging start in this sphere when second at Stratford (16.3f) in July. Wasn't in same form at Newton Abbot (18.5f) latest but warrants respect nonetheless. Below form after racing too freely last time but was good second on hurdling debut in July.
5th	2 5th (2) (12/1 +33%) Carpe Diem	12 12/1(+33%)	(2) Carpe Diem 12/1, Showed more than on debut over timber when third of 8 in novice 12/1) at Fontwell (17.7f, good) 20 days ago, running on late. Claims if building on that. Improved form when third at Fontwell (2m1f) last month; may do better again over this trip.
6th	8 6th (8) (7/1 +56%) Red River Valley	7 7/1(+56%)	(8) Red River Valley 7/1, Winner in Irish points back in 2021 and showed ability, after 17 months off, when fifth of 10 in novice at Worcester (23f, good to soft) on hurdles debut 22 days ago. Likely capable of better and can't be ruled out. Just a modest fifth on recent hurdling debut but that run came after a long absence.
7th	10 7th (10) (2/1 +43%) Shandancer	2 2/1(+43%)	(10) Shandancer 2/1, Consistent performer who posted another creditable effort when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Tongue strap/cheekpieces back on. Likely to be in mix again. Exposed after ten hurdle runs but consistent this season; probably in the shake-up again.
8th	5 8th (5) (33/1 +34%) Flying Standard	33 33/1(+34%)	(5) Flying Standard 33/1, Fair handicapper on Flat who showed aptitude for hurdling when sixth in maiden at Worcester in July. However, has plenty to prove after a poor effort at Bangor last time. Tongue strap on first time. Not disgraced on stable/hurdle debut in July but last month's run was a backward step.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (12/1 +25%) Indian Sunbird	12 12/1(+25%)	(6) Indian Sunbird 12/1, Fair form at best when placed twice in bumpers but hasn't run to same level over hurdles, albeit he was yet to be asked for effort when falling 3 out at Market Rasen last month. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. In contention before falling on recent handicap debut and has each-way claims here.

LTO Selection:

15:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

This can go the way of SHANDANCER, who may be a maiden after 18 starts but he ran well over this distance on his penultimate start at Worcester. His consistency can finally be rewarded at the main expense of Seinesational, who arrives with similar claims, having made the frame in three of his last five outings. Irish raider Bumble Bee Bet and the unexposed Climbing are expected to be thereabouts as well.

Irish raider BUMBLE BEE BET has shown enough to make him a player on form and, with the prospect of better to come yet, he makes most appeal. Shandancer and Seinesational look the likeliest dangers.

Preference is for SHANDANCER who is not always a fluent hurdler, but has been pretty consistent this season.

15:00 Uttoxeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4.5/1 +25%) Creative Control	4.5 4.5/1(+25%)	(6) Creative Control 4.5/1, Chase winner last season. Out of sorts in the spring but took a step back in the right direction after a wind op when sixth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Much respected back over fences. Made low-key reappearance over hurdles last month but switches back to fences on good mark.
2	3 2nd (3) (11/1 -10%) Inishbiggle	11 11/1(-10%)	(3) Inishbiggle 11/1, Emphatic winner of 19.3f Catterick handicap hurdle in February 2022. Failed to convince as a chaser so far though and pulled up on the back of breathing surgery at Stratford last time. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Has completed only one of his four chases this year and has a lot more to prove than some.
3	4 3rd (4) (3/1 +14%) Trapista	3 3/1(+14%)	(4) Trapista 3/1, Winning hurdler who is proving expensive to follow in this sphere but she was a creditable second in a first-time visor at Stratford (17f, good) 20 days ago. Can give another good account off a 2 lb lower mark. No match for comfortable winner when second last time and now 0-8 over fences.
4	7 4th (7) (7/1 +36%) Friary Rock	7 7/1(+36%)	(7) Friary Rock 7/1, Made a winning return at Perth (2m4f) in May and not discredited after a 9-week break when fading third of 7 in handicap chase at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 20 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Can take a step forward. Won off this mark in May and latest run was better than 24l defeat might suggest.
5th	1 5th (1) (3.5/1 -56%) Fat Sam	3.5 3.5/1(-56%)	(1) Fat Sam 3.5/1, Fell eighth in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (21f, good) 44 days ago. Sort to bounce back so he's a player off a handy-looking mark. Good second at Newton Abbot in July and still on a good mark but recent rain a worry.
6th	8 6th (8) (9/1 +50%) Mrs Kinsella	9 9/1(+50%)	(8) Mrs Kinsella 9/1, Placed 3 times since April, most recently when good third of 10 to Fabreze in handicap hurdle here (19.9f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Much respected now going over fences despite being 7 lb out of the handicap. Placed over hurdles here in June but moves up from Class 5 for today's chasing debut.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (5.5/1 -38%) Getaway Luv	5.5 5.5/1(-38%)	(2) Getaway Luv 5.5/1, Scored at Cartmel in July but saw his run of good form halted when only fourth of 6 in handicap chase here (16f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip now and still enters calculations. Not at best here a fortnight ago but in good form beforehand and won't mind if it rains.

LTO Selection:

15:35 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

As long as his jumping is on point, FAT SAM should be well capable of landing this prize based on the form he showed when second on his penultimate start at Newton Abbot. The nine-year-old has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark and he is fancied to see off Getaway Luv, who is worth another go at this sort of trip after disappointing here over 2m. Friary Rock and Trapista are capable of being in the shake-up too.

FAT SAM figures on a good mark so is well worth siding with to bounce back in style from his Newton Abbot exit. Getaway Luv could emerge as the chief threat if, as expected, returning to form after a rare blip here last month, although both Trapista and Creative Control could have a say too in an open handicap.

Four-time chase winner GETAWAY LUV gets the nod in the hope he can bounce back quickly from a below-par run here a fortnight ago.

15:35 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.33/1 -11%) Enthused	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(7) Enthused 3.33/1, Consistent performer who got back to winning ways in a 10-runner C&D handicap 14 days ago. A 5 lb rise looks fair given he and the second pulled nicely clear of the rest. Another bold show likely. Progressive 6yo who was one of two to pull clear of the others over C&D a fortnight ago.
2	6 2nd (6) (3.33/1 +5%) Simply Red	3.33 3.33/1(+5%)	(6) Simply Red 3.33/1, Enhanced excellent Bangor record with 2 more wins there last month, the latter under today's pilot Charlie Maggs. Runner-up on her sole visit here. Likely to give another good account. Took form to new level with tongue-tie added last month, winning twice at Bangor.
3	8 3rd (8) (5/1 +23%) Call Me Rocky	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Call Me Rocky 5/1, Failed to win over hurdles in Ireland but won his first 2 outings (maiden/handicap) for this yard in July. Bounced back quickly from a lesser run when fourth of 12 at Cartmel 18 days ago. Respected. In good form for new stable this summer, barring one excusable flop; probably in the mix.
4	2 4th (2) (4/1 +50%) Glorious Zoff	4 4/1(+50%)	(2) Glorious Zoff 4/1, Rejuvenated following a breathing operation, winning 2m Warwick handicap in May. Placed on his next 2 completed starts and possibly unsuited by testing ground when only sixth at Cartmel last time. Slightly disappointing last time but was placed off this mark in valuable Summer Hurdle.
5th	3 5th (3) (6/1 +20%) Hurricane Ali	6 6/1(+20%)	(3) Hurricane Ali 6/1, Genuine individual. Placed 3 times this season but latest Southwell fifth wasn't one of his better efforts. Seven hurdle wins; shade disappointing when favourite at Southwell on Thursday.
6th	4 6th (4) (40/1 -150%) Rathmacknee	40 40/1(-150%)	(4) Rathmacknee 40/1, Bit of a mixed record for Nicky Henderson last season, winning twice but also pulled up on 3 occasions. A watching brief is the percentage call on this first outing for a new stable. Very inconsistent for Nicky Henderson last season and hard to predict on stable debut.
7th	5 7th (5) (7/1 -8%) Boom Boom Boom	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Boom Boom Boom 7/1, Dual Flat winner who has yet to taste success over hurdles but this shrewd Irish stable's British runners always need monitoring very closely in the betting. Towards rear throughout when 50-1 at Galway last month; market likely to guide here.

LTO Selection:

16:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

A rise in class wasn't enough to stop SIMPLY RED from recording back-to-back successes at Bangor last time and Donald McCain's mare is fancied to defy a further 5lb hike to complete the hat-trick. Enthused has been largely consistent since the switch to hurdles and he looks the most likely threat, although Glorious Zoff represents the in-form Fergal O'Brien yard and must not be dismissed lightly.

ENTHUSED still looks fairly treated after a 5 lb rise for his C&D win a fortnight ago and is narrowly preferred to the hat-trick seeking Simply Red. Call Me Rocky has done well since joining Milton Harris and is another likely to be in the shake-up.

Recent C&D winner Enthused might still be improving but preference is for Summer Hurdle third GLORIOUS ZOFF.

16:10 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (8.5/1 +47%) Talkingthetalk	8.5 8.5/1(+47%)	(7) Talkingthetalk 8.5/1, Got off the mark over 20f here in June but quickly into her shell with a trio of heavy defeats since. Upped in trip. Beat three rivals here in June but the rest of her British form is very uninspiring.
2	4 2nd (4) (3/1 +33%) Sinister Minister	3 3/1(+33%)	(4) Sinister Minister 3/1, Has made a positive start to his chase career, placed for the fourth time in 5 starts, all at Worcester, 3 weeks ago. Must prove stamina for 3m. 0-16 under all codes but placed in two 2m4f Worcester chases in new blinkers last month.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (1/1 +70%) Can't Beat History	1 1/1(+70%)	(2) Can't Beat History 1/1, Runner-up in an Irish bumper last spring and also went close in a 19.5f Doncaster handicap hurdle in February. Made second chase start a winning one at Market Rasen last month, dominating a weak race. Up 7 lb but still demands consideration. Went clear on final circuit and won by 14l at Market Rasen last month; 7lb higher here.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (3/1 +33%) Vokolohs	3 3/1(+33%)	(1) Vokolohs 3/1, Runner-up on his sole start in points in 2021. Failed to make an impact in 3 starts over hurdles but he's in good hands and switches to a handicap on chase debut upped markedly in trip. Interesting runner fitted with headgear. Didn't show much over hurdles last year but his promising point debut in 2021 offers hope.

LTO Selection:

16:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

CAN'T BEAT HISTORY romped home at Market Rasen last month and a 7lb rise in unlikely to prevent Henry Oliver's unexposed chaser from following up. Sinister Minister continues to run well in defeat and must enter the reckoning. Talkingthetalk has failed to complete on her last two starts, but the addition of a first-time tongue-tie could spark a revival. Ya Know Yaseff would be a leading candidate if turned out quickly following Monday's Newton Abbot triumph.

It may pay to take a punt on VOKOLOHS, who showed little over hurdles but there are several different factors at play now handicapping over fences (runner-up in a point and also has headgear on upped in trip). Ya Know Yaseff is a massive danger if allowed to take her chance having won on Monday, with Can't Beat History also considered.

David Pipe's mare YA KNOW YASEFF is 2-2 in blinkers this month and, with only one penalty here, she might complete a quick hat-trick.

16:45 Uttoxeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (28/1 +15%) Wot You Wearing	28 28/1(+15%)	(10) Wot You Wearing 28/1, Fair in bumpers but has performed well below that standard so far over hurdles. Upped markedly in trip for handicap debut after a break, so no surprise if he shows more. Safely held on all three hurdling starts but this step up in trip may enable improvement.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +38%) Jack The Farmer	4 4/1(+38%)	(3) Jack The Farmer 4/1, Finally got off the mark with a ready success at Worcester (23f) in July and has remained in good form since. Should give another good showing. Very consistent this season and suited by this C&D; likely to make his presence felt.
3	11 3rd (11) (20/1 +39%) Mactavish	20 20/1(+39%)	(11) Mactavish 20/1, Remains a maiden and has offered little this season, leaving David Thompson prior to latest outing. Plenty to prove. 0-10 over hurdles but recent stable debut (2m) was encouraging; tries new trip here.
4	5 4th (5) (18/1 -13%) Stiletto	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Stiletto 18/1, Modest on the Flat (down the field at Bath recently) who has shown some aptitude for hurdling. Has some potential but stamina not a given by any means. Fair Flat stayer; respectable fourth over 2m4f on handicap hurdle debut; up in trip today.
5th	13 5th (13) (50/1 +0%) Begoodtoyourself	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Begoodtoyourself 50/1, Limited hurdler/chaser who ran poorly over the smaller obstacles at Southwell last time. Hard to make a strong case for. Ran okay when back over hurdles two starts ago but still makes only limited appeal here.
6th	9 6th (9) (28/1 -75%) Deer Hunter	28 28/1(-75%)	(9) Deer Hunter 28/1, Poor maiden hurdler who was only sixth at Worcester 70 days ago. Others preferred. Ran okay over 2m4f last time and this longer trip suits but others look stronger.
7th	8 7th (8) (1/1 +9%) Horizon D'Or	1 1/1(+9%)	(8) Horizon D'Or 1/1, Unexposed and has upped his game since joining this stable, scoring comfortably in a 6-runner handicap hurdle at Fontwell recently. Up 10 lb for that but still looks leniently treated. Improved performer for new stable in recent weeks; respected in bid for quick double.
8th	1 8th (1) (11/1 +31%) Lighthouse Mill	11 11/1(+31%)	(1) Lighthouse Mill 11/1, Has been thriving this spring/summer, scoring over 2¾m at Stratford in June and hitting the crossbar on his next 2 starts. Good run of form came to an abrupt halt at Worcester recently but capable of bouncing back. Largely in good form this summer but needs to bounce back from a duff effort two weeks ago.
9th	4 9th (4) (14/1 -75%) Sunshine Girl	14 14/1(-75%)	(4) Sunshine Girl 14/1, Upped further in trip, showed improved form when getting off the mark in mares' handicap at Southwell (24.3f) in July. Subsequently left Stuart Crawford and has shaped better than the result on both starts for current yard. Not discounted. Won for an Irish stable in July and also ran well when third at Cartmel last month; player.
10th	6 10th (6) (7.5/1 -36%) Eaton Lady	7.5 7.5/1(-36%)	(6) Eaton Lady 7.5/1, C&D winner in May and backed it up with a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Worcester (20f, good) 70 days ago. Needs considering back from a break. Backed up her narrow C&D win in May with close second at Worcester in July; in the mix.
11th	12 11th (12) (66/1 -32%) Dynali	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) Dynali 66/1, Modest maiden who has shaped with limited encouragement for current stable. Ran quite well two starts ago but is 0-16 over hurdles; not the most obvious answer.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (25/1 -39%) You Say Its Over	25 25/1(-39%)	(7) You Say Its Over 25/1, Showed more than previously upped in trip when at Cartmel in June but has failed to build on it since. Unexposed after only four hurdle starts but weakened into sixth on recent handicap debut.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (125/1 -279%) Franz Klammer	125 125/1(-279%)	(2) Franz Klammer 125/1, Fair chaser who scored 3 times over fences in 2021. However, not so good over the smaller obstacles and returned from a lengthy absence with a tame display at Stratford 20 days ago. Triple chase winner in 2021 but lightly raced since and has a lot to prove at present.

LTO Selection:

17:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Horizon D'or was able to take advantage of a lenient mark when pulling clear of his rivals at Fontwell and he's respected, despite a 10lb higher rating. Stiletto was sent off favourite on his handicap bow in June, in what looked an open heat, and he could take a step forward following a recent spin on the Flat. However, EATON LADY has cut a rejuvenated figure since being paired with Isabelle Ryder and she can go one better after hitting the woodwork at Worcester.

HORIZON D'OR has benefited from a move to a new yard and had plenty to spare at Fontwell earlier in the month, so he's the obvious choice to go in again. In-form pair Eaton Lady and Jack The Farmer also make appeal.

A much-improved performer since upped to staying trips for his new yard last month, HORIZON D'OR (nap) can complete a quick double.

17:20 Uttoxeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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