Uttoxeter Race 5 - Pektron Handicap Hurdle
RAILWAY BELL (3) resumes after a break having scored providing his only start last campaign attempting a course and distance hurdle. Never missed the placings in three first-up starts and makes for plenty of appeal. HARA KIRI (2) returned with a strong 5L third tackling a 3200m hurdle at Wetherby. Might feature again. AUTHODIDACTE (1) returns after a year off having won her jumping debut by 3.5L contesting a 3110m hurdle event at Leicester after joining Venetia Williams. Genuine chance. SWEET HONEY B (9) arrives following a 714 day absence. Cannot be discounted in view of consecutive third place finishes. Something for the Multiples: JIAIR MADRIK (7)

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having had just one run last preparation won by 3.5 len Leicester on December 5 2024 over 3110m on heavy track defeating Carismatic Soldier carrying 66.5kg at $6.50 in a hurdle. First up last campaign finished seventh of 9 runners at Chantilly on April 5 2023 over 2400m, slow track; 10 len behind Shmi with 56kg at $10. Looks a great chance again.
Last Starts 369 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/12/2024 | 416 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 66.5kg | 4:14.38 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 10/16 | 16/10/2023 | 28 | HCP 3 | $90,160.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Anthony Crastus | 58.5kg | 2:32.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/09/2023 | 35 | HCP 3 | $92,440.00 | Compiegne | 2400m | Soft | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:42.86 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.60 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2023 | 26 | HCP 3 | $46,130.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 59kg | 2:33.60 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/16 | 19/07/2023 | 26 | HCP 3 | $90,610.00 | Vichy | 2400m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 55.5kg | 2:30.84 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.60 |
| 1/13 | 23/06/2023 | 25 | HCP 3 | $41,050.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Soft | Cesar Belmont | 56kg | 2:21.85 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2023 | 18 | MDN 3 | $14,630.00 | Orleans | 2700m | Good Soft | Jeremy Moisan | 56.5kg | 3:08.25 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $1.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/05/2023 | 36 | MDN F 3 | $34,150.00 | Angers | 2300m | Soft | Ioritz Mendizabal | 58kg | 2:29.14 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/04/2023 | - | MDN F 3 | $43,900.00 | Chantilly | 2400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:36.06 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run finished third of 8 starters at Wetherby on November 15 over 3200m, on slow going 5 len behind Saligo Bay carrying 69kg at $3.80. At only start last preparation finished second of 9 runners at Perth on April 24 over 4000m, 1.3 len behind Baratablet with 75kg at $5. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | 205 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 69kg | 4:02.59 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2025 | 144 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 5:11.51 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | 276 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Heavy | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:03.87 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/8 | 29/02/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | D Johnston | 75kg | 4:03.03 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2024 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,070.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | F Gregory | 74.5kg | 4:19.50 | 9-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/12 | 10/01/2024 | 698 | HDLE HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | F Gregory | 75.5kg | 4:09.50 | 11-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2022 | 23 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $16,570.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3351m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 4:14.72 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/01/2022 | 17 | NHDLE 4U | $13,940.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 4:12.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/01/2022 | 54 | NHDLE 4U | $14,870.00 | Plumpton | 3196m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 72kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 36.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2021 | 196 | FLAT 46 | $6,400.00 | Lingfield | 3219m | Neutral | Harry Bannister | 70kg | 3:37.95 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/22 | 27/04/2021 | 89 | FLAT 4 | $15,410.00 | Punchestown | 3310m | Y | P W Mullins | 74kg | 4:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; ran last in a small field at Southwell on October 2 over 3200m, 5.5 len behind Bluegrass with 73kg at $2.80. Second-up made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 12 starters at Aintree on November 8 over 3400m, 19 len behind Bubble Dubi with 74.5kg at $17. Appeals as an each way chance if finds best form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 08/11/2025 | 37 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 74.5kg | 4:01.51 | 7-11-6 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 02/10/2025 | 201 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,820.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 73kg | 3:45.00 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 9/15 | 15/03/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Oliver Boyden | 68.5kg | 5:03.28 | 5-7-9 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2025 | 36 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 77kg | 3:53.10 | 1-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/01/2025 | 39 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Lee Edwards | 75.5kg | 4:20.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 73kg | 4:03.71 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.22 |
| 3/14 | 31/10/2024 | 25 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,830.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 72.5kg | 3:55.81 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/10/2024 | 102 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71.5kg | 3:47.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2024 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71.5kg | 3:48.20 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/13 | 30/05/2024 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 3:42.94 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2024 | 196 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | Lee Edwards | 71kg | 3:47.00 | 3-7-4 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ellis Collier
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 41 days. First-up after seven months finished seventh of 9 runners at Newton Abbot on October 29 over 3400m, 16 len behind Spirits Bay carrying 73.5kg at $29. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Kempton Park on November 25 2024 over 3200m, 8 len behind Kabral Du Mathan carrying 75kg at $29. Better than latest but prefer to see again.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | 207 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 73.5kg | 4:19.44 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/04/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 75kg | 3:57.04 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73kg | 4:08.65 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 08/02/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,950.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 75.5kg | 3:51.42 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 8U | $41,510.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 67kg | 4:48.70 | 5-5-6 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,220.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 73kg | 4:08.21 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2024 | 12 | HCP HDLE 3U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Heavy | Ellis Collier | 64.5kg | 4:21.35 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 75kg | 3:56.21 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/11/2024 | 211 | HCP HDLE 3U | $38,810.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Ellis Collier | 73kg | 4:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Robert Williams | 75.5kg | 3:58.94 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 0/4 | 08/03/2024 | 13 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3519m | Soft | Robert Williams | 68kg | 4:39.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished sixth of 8 runners at Huntingdon on November 11 over 3200m, 11 len behind Kingston Sunflower carrying 74.5kg at $41. The run before came from midfield; finished fifth of 7 starters at Newcastle on October 30 over 4750m, 14 len behind Do No Wrong with 73.5kg at $6.50. Others going better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Robert Dunne | 74.5kg | 3:50.90 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 5U | $14,210.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4762m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 73.5kg | 5:55.93 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | 5:06.03 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | 46 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good | Henry Brooke | 72.5kg | 5:51.65 | 8-6-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,800.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good Firm | Henry Brooke | 75.5kg | 5:27.69 | 8-8-7 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/06/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 4727m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 76kg | 6:13.06 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2025 | 47 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,430.00 | Cartmel | 4425m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 73kg | 5:31.10 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/13 | 11/04/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $29,520.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 71kg | 6:06.95 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 70.5kg | 5:52.10 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | James Robottom | 71.5kg | 6:11.79 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/13 | 02/02/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $31,370.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | Good Soft | James Robottom | 76kg | 6:06.57 | 3-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two years. Finished off last preparation 2 of 11 runners at Argentan November 19 2023 over 3600m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind A Nous Tous carrying 68kg. When resuming last campaign 3 in a small field at Saumur November 5 2023 over 4100m, slow track; 6 len behind Canaille De Nonant carrying 65kg. Returns in tougher company and happy enough to watch this time.
Last Starts 751 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/11/2023 | 7 | HDLE CLM CF 4 | $18,330.00 | Argentan | 3600m | Heavy | Manon Doudard | 68kg | 4:34.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2023 | 7 | STPLE CL4 CF 4 | $25,000.00 | Angouleme | 4000m | Soft | Manon Doudard | 68kg | 5:20.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.9L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/11/2023 | 77 | STPLE CL3 CF 4 | $31,670.00 | Saumur | 4100m | Soft | Matis Zitiou-Collonges | 65kg | 5:19.73 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2023 | 13 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $24,710.00 | Royan La Palmyre | 3500m | Good Soft | Tom Bourguigneau | 66.5kg | 4:00.85 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2023 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $23,060.00 | Gramat | 3800m | Good | Tom Bourguigneau | 63kg | 4:47.06 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after seven months ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 7 runners at Leicester on November 17 over 3100m, on slow going 7 len behind Kamaxos carrying 75.5kg at $81. Previously second-up finished tenth of 14 runners at Kilbeggan on April 24 over 3621m, 18 len behind Pakens Rock carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/11/2025 | 207 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 3:57.16 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/14 | 24/04/2025 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3621m | GY | D J O'Keeffe | 72.5kg | 4:33.90 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/20 | 08/03/2025 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,880.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 73kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 12/19 | 26/12/2024 | 39 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | M P O'Connor | 67kg | 3:55.09 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/23 | 17/11/2024 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Navan | 3218m | Y | D J O'Keeffe | 74kg | 3:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/10/2024 | 153 | MHDLE 4 | $18,210.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 66kg | 4:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 28/05/2024 | 39 | MHDLE F 4 | $18,210.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Rachael Blackmore | 67kg | 4:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $2.75 |
| 4/16 | 19/04/2024 | - | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 3419m | SH | D J O'Keeffe | 70kg | 4:28.50 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: R Patrick
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two years. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 runners at Wetherby December 26 2023 over 3900m, slow track; 5 len behind Lady In The Park with 68.5kg at $6. Previously first up; 2 of 11 runners at Aintree October 29 2023 over 3400m, behind Sunset Marquesa with 71kg at $11. Among the chances.
Last Starts 714 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/12/2023 | 26 | NHDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Thomas M O'Brien | 68.5kg | 5:19.40 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2023 | 32 | MHDLE APP M 4U | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 3922m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 4:52.56 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/10/2023 | 231 | HUNT FLAT M 45 | $13,610.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Richard Patrick | 71kg | 4:25.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2023 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Bangor-On-Dee P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Tommie O'Brien | 72kg | 4:03.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $3.00 |