15.00 Uttoxeter
SoftOptimum Pay Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £25720
- 2m 3f 207y
- Class 2
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Sunny
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 31-222 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 1 |
9th Apr 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 12lb |
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1st 2 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
Regularly ridden by Jordan Nailor; won Sandown's valuable EBF Final last season and unlucky not to have opened his account this campaign, having gone down by under 2l in three good handicaps (2m4f/2m7f); his steadily escalating mark is no help but he looks a good bet to give his running once more. |
3/1 |
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2nd 9 |
5th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 7f 98y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
Ridden by Jordan Nailor on six of his seven starts; drew 11l clear in the EBF Final over 2m4f here (soft) last March on handicap debut; runner-up here on reappearance (a respiratory noise was reported) and found only the very smart chaser Dashel Drasher too good for him at Newbury, both 2m4f; all hurdle starts have been on soft or heavy; up another 2lb but now looks ready for this sort of trip and has more improvement in him. |
13/2 |
9/2
- Place: £1.40
Form: /1-349
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 132
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 8 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Bumper/novice winner; well backed but pulled hard when third in a strong Ascot handicap hurdle (1m7f, soft) on his reappearance and chase campaign was then soon aborted after a defeat at Exeter; didn't run badly back hurdling in the Betfair at Newbury (first-time tongue-tie) when the lack of pace was no help; unlikely that we've seen the best of him. |
9/2 |
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9th 7 |
12th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 0lb |
Disappointing favourite over fences (2m3f) last time out but remains lightly raced and nowhere near fully exposed; now goes in tongue-tie and drops back in trip; has shown major promise in two attempts over hurdles, scoring impressively at Taunton then good third to Soaring Glory in Ascot handicap; interesting back in this sphere. |
7/1 |
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4th 2 |
3rd Dec 2021 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Big gaps between his three rules starts, winning the first two (2m, good to soft) before a fine third on handicap hurdle debut at Ascot (1m7f, soft) in October; runner-up in his two 3m points and has potential now switched to fences and up in distance; firmly in calculations. |
5/4 |
8/1
- Place: £1.50
Form: 183-24 C
Last run: 147 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 14 |
7th May 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
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1st 9 |
14th Apr 2022 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
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3rd 12 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Two good runs (2m4f/3m) in the new cheekpieces on the back of wind surgery and on good ground, whereas her three wins have been on soft; not on a bad mark by any means and she can make her presence felt back on forecast slower ground. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: P71322
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
13 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 9 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Veteran front-runner who has finished runner-up in 2m5f/2m7f handicaps the last twice under Cameron Iles; just looks vulnerable to something better treated. |
14/1 |
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2nd 5 |
26th Feb 2022 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Often front-runner; 13yo who recovered a lot of his old verve over hurdles at Wincanton on last three outings, winning on first occasion and runner-up under Cameron Iles one week ago on latest; acts on heavy; thereabouts on the recent evidence. |
11/2 |
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2nd 6 |
19th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Teenager who has mixed hurdling with chasing in recent seasons; bounced back to form to spring 40-1 surprise over C&D (soft; made all) last month and also ran well when third here (3m, good to soft) 12 days later but will probably find younger rivals better handicapped today. |
12/1 |
12/1
Form: 31-152 CD
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 1 |
21st Apr 2022 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Below best at Uttoxeter last month but soft ground may not have suited; won C&D maiden hurdle (good to soft) at this meeting last year and he was a creditable second at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) in January in his second handicap; reverts to better ground and could bounce back with a big run. |
7/1 |
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5th 11 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
The second of two non-handicap wins last year came over C&D; has held his own in two handicaps, in the latest beaten 6l by one who has progressed further; still early days and may have some room to manoeuvre off this mark. |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 |
20th Jan 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Seemingly aided by addition of cheekpieces when winning two novice events last year (both 2m4f, good to soft), and was very respectable fifth in Ascot handicap (2m5f, good to soft) last month; might better the latest run if he settles better this time; enters calculations. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 26-54F
Last run: 63 days
W: 11st 12lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 142
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
The 2019 County Hurdle winner whose reduced mark is justified; ran a fair race to be fourth at Hereford before his early departure last time but others are more intriguing; fine on soft. |
8/1 |
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1 |
19th Feb 2022 Heavy 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 12lb |
2019 County Hurdle winner whose reduced mark appears to reflect his current level of ability; fair fourth at Hereford in December on latest completed start but his stamina is unproven beyond 2m4f and today's race will be a gruelling test on the ground. |
12/1 |
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2 |
15th Jan 2022 Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Veteran whose two efforts this season (2m4f/2m3f) suggest he'll be suited by this new trip; takes on several unexposed types but is too well treated to be ignored; won the 2019 County Hurdle off 4lb higher. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 0P14O4 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Didn't want to know over fences two starts back (second non-completion in that scene) but he's a useful handicap hurdler under these conditions and, with cheekpieces turned to, he was a pleasing fourth of 16 at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; thereabouts. |
14/1 |
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4th 16 |
26th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 3f 165y |
10st 2lb |
Got his head back in front at Limerick in December and hit the frame from 7lb higher next time; ran out back over fences last time and his mark is probably high enough for now back in this sphere. |
16/1 |
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9 |
17th Feb 2022 Heavy 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Made a surprise return to form when successful in a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Limerick after Christmas; ran well when fourth off his revised mark at Gowran three weeks ago; was out of form at the time of his only previous start over fences. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: U-3561 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 5 |
7th May 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
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8th 3 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Looked well handicapped on his peak chase form and he duly won a C&D handicap hurdle a month ago with a lot in hand, coming home 13l to the good; not impossibly treated despite going up 11lb but it's still a hefty rise that might just find him out; this ground is ideal. |
8/1 |
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1st 1 |
12th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Placed in valuable handicap chase on seasonal debut in October but soundly beaten twice since, latterly off his much lower hurdle mark in December; will appreciate today's drop in grade but still has something to prove. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 9-1317 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 6lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 1 |
13th Apr 2022 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
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9th 4 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Loves Wetherby as he's reminded us this season but he wasn't quite so clever at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) the last time and yet he remains on a career-high mark; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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7th 3 |
26th Feb 2022 Good To Soft 2m 5f 0y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
9yo who has been better than ever at Wetherby this season, winning there twice under Jack Andrews (2m3f, soft/good to soft); at a different track today but has won at various venues over the years, including on good ground and a bumper here; has to be respected given his current fine heart. |
9/2 |
25/1
Form: 9-PP1P CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Took well to first-time blinkers when returned to hurdles over C&D (heavy) on New Year's Eve but he's back in the bad books after another non-completion at Ascot; he's capable but is becoming difficult to trust. |
25/1 |
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3 |
19th Feb 2022 Soft 2m 3f 58y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Took well to first-time blinkers when returned to hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) on New Year's Eve and is now 3-5 in this sphere; up 6lb but Daire McConville takes off 10lb; possibilities in the retained blinds. |
10/1 |
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1st 1 |
31st Dec 2021 Heavy 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Won two novice hurdles (2m3f, soft) in a row last winter but was well held in final run last season and he's been pulled up over fences in both starts this term; switches back to hurdling off 8lb lower than last time but that was a very laboured effort at this track (first-time cheekpieces) and he has something to prove with blinkers now tried. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 2/1244
Last run: 1 day
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4th 3 |
27th Apr 2022 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 180y |
11st 10lb |
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6 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Second to Appreciate It in a bumper; back from a long absence to win a 2m5f maiden at Punchestown and then fared respectably in Grade 1/2 events; maintained his progress with an excellent fourth on his handicap debut in yesterday's finale at Cheltenham but there must be doubts about him reappearing after that hard race. |
7/1 |
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4th 18 |
18th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Scored over 2m5f at Punchestown (hurdles debut) on return from long absence; subsequently not disgraced in Limerick Grade 2 (2m7f, heavy) or 2m6f Leopardstown Grade 1; seems held by Hollow Games on latest effort but may be capable of more improvement; still has very low mileage. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 5P-264
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7 |
19th Mar 2022 Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Has some classy form to his name and a lot of it on soft ground; below par the last twice though and the trainer now turns to some headgear. |
14/1 |
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4th 4 |
19th Feb 2022 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 1 |
11st 6lb |
Won Listed novice hurdle at Haydock in November 2020 and was second in Ascot Grade 2 (also 1m7f, soft) the following month but has yet to make any further progress; very respectable sixth in Grade 3 handicap at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) on latest outing in December but needs to take a significant step forward here. |
25/1 |
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6th 8 |
18th Dec 2021 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
Can front-run; good second both starts at Ascot; ended last term with two poor shows but wind op seems to have done the trick, judged on creditable second at Bangor (2m3f) last month; possibly best with a slog in the mud, which he may not get today. |
18/1 |
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+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £151.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £128.90 |
| Tricast | £509.40 |
| Trifecta | £823.00 |