Uttoxeter Race 3 - Doocey Group Mares' Handicap Hurdle
MERMAIDS CAVE (2) has been keeping busy this winter. Finished 1L second at Catterick three weeks ago. Well supported on that occasion and worth giving another chance. BLUE MARVEL (7) goes handicapping for the first time after finishing third behind a solid winner at Huntingdon in February. Non-runner at Fakenham two weeks ago but holds strong claims. NO NO FIZZ (6) secured a 1.25L victory at Huntingdon two and a half weeks ago having previously struggled on soft ground. Must be taken very seriously. CRAZIERTHANDAISY (1) disappointed since winning by 1L at Warwick in November. Freshened subsequently and this looks easier. One to consider.

Jockey: Mr Daniel Williams
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 42 days. Last run finished 14th of 18 starters at Ascot on February 14 over 4700m, 33 len behind Walden with 71.5kg at $7. Run before finished fourth of 17 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 4900m, 7 len behind C'est Different carrying 74kg at $7. Rates well. Has ability and is one of the chances.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 14/02/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $35,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 5:48.29 | 13-11-14 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/17 | 14/01/2026 | 39 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 4928m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 74kg | 6:05.09 | 8-7-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/12/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 5:20.96 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/11/2025 | 205 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $22,140.00 | Warwick Uk | 4229m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | 5:07.46 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.88 |
| 10/25 | 29/04/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 4:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2025 | 87 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 4325m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 5:12.42 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/16 | 31/12/2024 | 15 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $11,800.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 5:27.39 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/11 | 16/12/2024 | 22 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 5:37.90 | 5-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/10 | 24/11/2024 | 224 | HDLE HUNT M 4U | $14,210.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 3:56.60 | 3-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 14/04/2024 | 80 | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3520m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:10.65 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 25/01/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Alex Chadwick
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last run finished second of 8 starters at Catterick on March 4 over 3100m, 1.0 len behind Pigeon House with 71.5kg at $2.50. Before that made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 12 starters at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4100m, slow track; 9 len behind Pretending carrying 74.5kg at $34. Has to lift even further to feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | HDLE CLM 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 71.5kg | 3:42.98 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/12 | 17/02/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Alex Chadwick | 74.5kg | 5:25.63 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 0/7 | 18/01/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $45,370.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 73kg | 5:16.15 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Rian Corcoran | 65.5kg | 4:55.98 | 4-9-9 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $32,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 74.5kg | 5:48.57 | 10-8-10 | 0 |
| 54.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2025 | 148 | HDLE CLM 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 71.5kg | 3:42.11 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $17,590.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 71kg | 5:13.70 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 24/05/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $25,180.00 | Cartmel | 5105m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 74kg | 6:17.12 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | 4:43.60 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 13/16 | 17/04/2025 | 88 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Ben Bromley | 65.5kg | 5:00.01 | 12-13-13 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $46,130.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | Good | Ben Bromley | 70.5kg | 5:01.50 | 8-4-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after four months finished fifth of 13 starters at Haydock Park on March 5 over 3800m, 17 len behind Static carrying 70kg at $21. Previously second-up finished ninth of 12 starters at Ascot on November 22 over 4700m, 36 len behind Rockola Vogue with 70.5kg at $34. Would need to improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 05/03/2026 | 103 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Heidi Palin | 70kg | 4:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $32,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 4727m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 70.5kg | 5:48.57 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/11/2025 | 532 | HCP HDLE 3U | $32,290.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 70.5kg | 4:07.00 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 40.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 5:13.92 | 8-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/05/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Heidi Palin | 71kg | 4:37.30 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/16 | 18/04/2024 | 40 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | H Palin | 68kg | 5:02.32 | 8-6-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2024 | 117 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | H Palin | 70.5kg | 4:05.15 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2023 | 22 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $40,170.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:25.25 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2023 | 27 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:30.15 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2023 | 152 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:58.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2023 | 32 | HDLE HCP M 4 | $16,340.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Bridget Andrews | 72.5kg | 4:58.28 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last outing finished tenth of 12 runners at Market Rasen on February 17 over 4100m, slow track; 12 len behind Pretending carrying 73kg at $11. Before that sat on speed throughout then finished second of 7 runners at Fakenham on January 18 over 4000m, 7 len behind Miss Cynthia with 71kg at $6.50. Safely held again when tenth at Market Rasen last start and looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/02/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 73kg | 5:25.63 | 3-11-10 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $45,370.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71kg | 5:16.15 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $31,760.00 | Windsor | 4023m | Good | Jamie Brace | 72kg | 4:54.10 | 4-6-5 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 72kg | 5:20.96 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/11/2025 | 259 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 4:53.28 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $21,780.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 6:06.37 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2025 | 40 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $22,140.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 75.5kg | 5:25.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2024 | 36 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 64.5kg | 6:12.95 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2024 | 236 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $21,780.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Harry Bannister | 71kg | 5:17.63 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2024 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 73kg | 5:08.31 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2024 | 26 | NHDLE M 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Soft | Harry Bannister | 73kg | 5:22.10 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Tom Cannon
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a year. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Ayr April 12 over 4870m. Previously first up; 4 of 9 starters at Market Rasen October 15 2024 over 3300m, 18 len behind Roadlesstravelled with 68.5kg at $2.50. May well be worth another try.
Last Starts 350 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/9 | 12/04/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $83,030.00 | Ayr | 4892m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 6:04.01 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 5:56.38 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/7 | 04/02/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 6:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/17 | 24/01/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 6:08.50 | 16-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 0/7 | 01/01/2025 | 24 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $42,710.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 67.5kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/12/2024 | 8 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 75kg | 5:14.72 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/11/2024 | 32 | HDLE M 4U | $20,760.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | 4:37.52 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 99/7 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $25,410.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 5:09.53 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/10/2024 | 175 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 68.5kg | 4:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 18.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2024 | 23 | NHDLE APP M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 5:21.30 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 31/03/2024 | 25 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 72.5kg | 4:06.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months won by 1.3 len Huntingdon on March 11 over 3900m defeating Innisfree Pearl carrying 74kg at $6 in a hurdle. Previously second-up ran last at Lingfield on November 18 over 3200m, 41 len behind Jorebel with 76kg at $9. Inform, but this a much tougher race than last outing. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | 85 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,250.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Tom Broughton | 74kg | 5:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/12/2025 | 28 | APP HDLE HCP M 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | 5:01.91 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 58.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/11/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 4:01.04 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 41.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/10/2025 | 210 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $14,000.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Tom Broughton | 73.5kg | 4:14.00 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $2.75 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $60,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3520m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 4:09.70 | 3-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/15 | 01/02/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $30,860.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 71.5kg | 3:39.93 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 4:01.63 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 44.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2024 | 27 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3130m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 74kg | 3:48.97 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/6 | 12/11/2024 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 75kg | 3:52.33 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2024 | 173 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 4:49.10 | 4-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $2.75 |
| 99/8 | 24/04/2024 | 23 | NHDLE HCP M 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 5:06.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last run finished third of 9 runners at Huntingdon on February 19 over 4100m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Kom Tu Voudras carrying 72.5kg at $2.40. Start before ran on from midfield; finished seventh of 9 starters at Fontwell Park on January 11 over 3500m, slow track; 41 len behind Park Princess carrying 71kg at $11. Has been racing well. Prospects look very bright.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 39 | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Heavy | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 5:40.14 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 4:45.73 | 5-8-7 | 0 |
| 41.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | 24 | MHDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 5:11.09 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/11/2025 | 137 | FLAT M 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 3:57.19 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | OPEN HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Soft | Harry Reed | 66.5kg | 4:31.97 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |