Uttoxeter Race 7 - Hobgoblin Handicap Hurdle
MODERN STYLE (6) made a mockery of his opening mark when landing a contest at Exeter by 25L a month ago. Followed up five days later and holds every chance with the handicapper yet to catch up. Strongly fancied. SPARTAN TIMES (1) returned from a layoff with a narrow course and distance success two weeks back. Claiming jockey takes over which is a handy help. Likely challenger. ASK A SAINTE (3) showed something to work on across five attempts for his previous stable. Joins a good outfit and can improve. Respect. MERRY SHUIL (5) could find a return to 3200m in his favour based on his second placing two outings ago. Not ruled out.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after six months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 8 runners at Plumpton November 17 over 3200m, 15 len behind Birthday Angel with 76kg at $9.50. Previously first up; 2 of 7 starters at Southwell June 3 over 3180m, 13 len behind Max Of Stars with 75.5kg at $23. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 31 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | Harry Bannister | 76kg | 3:55.64 | 7-2-5 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/10/2025 | 17 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Harry Bannister | 75.5kg | 3:51.30 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 3:49.70 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/08/2025 | 18 | OPEN 3U | $12,700.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | David Egan | 61kg | 2:05.32 | 8-4-5 | 15 |
| 5.8L | $2.88 |
| 5/12 | 10/08/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $14,170.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 2:05.40 | 5-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 16/07/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 2313m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:28.29 | 7-2-5 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN 3U | $13,380.00 | Yarmouth | 2032m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:07.90 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/06/2025 | 81 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good | Harry Bannister | 75.5kg | 3:56.50 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 32 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 4:04.16 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.33 |
| 8/11 | 10/02/2025 | 10 | OPEN 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:40.28 | 5-3-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 30 | OPEN 4U | $12,150.00 | Southwell | 2427m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:38.92 | 3-1-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Lewis Stones
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. First-up after four months finished fifth of 11 runners at Newton Abbot on April 4 over 3700m, 44 len behind Dutch Corner carrying 71kg at $13. Previously second-up finished fourth of 18 runners at Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m, on slow going 15 len behind Swingin Safari with 71.5kg at $126. Fitter for run. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 109 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | Good Soft | Finn Lambert | 71kg | 4:25.89 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/18 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 20/11/2025 | 179 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,920.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 71.5kg | 3:52.14 | 9-8-9 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $201.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/05/2025 | 55 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Connor Brace | 71kg | 3:55.56 | 10-9-9 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Connor Brace | 71kg | 3:33.00 | 8-7-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished seventh of 8 runners at Haydock Park on April 25 over 2100m, 9 len behind Empire Of Light carrying 59.5kg at $13. Start before finished fourth in a small field at Thirsk on April 10 over 2400m, 10 len behind In The Breeze carrying 59kg at $19. Tough to stop back over the jumps.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2112m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 59.5kg | 2:12.97 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2026 | 45 | APP HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 59kg | 2:38.13 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/02/2026 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 3:56.33 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 68kg | 4:07.50 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/12/2025 | 65 | HDLE M 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Theo Gillard | 70kg | 3:50.02 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | HCP F 3U | $25,410.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Soft | Lewis Edmunds | 63.5kg | 2:16.33 | 6-8-11 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $23.00 |
| 13/13 | 22/08/2025 | 30 | HCP F 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:07.83 | 4-8-13 | 3 |
| 39.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2025 | 38 | HCP F 3U | $27,220.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 64kg | 2:10.96 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2025 | 36 | HCP F 3U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good Soft | Callum Shepherd | 62.5kg | 2:00.95 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2025 | 28 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 54.5kg | 1:38.46 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/14 | 12/04/2025 | 195 | HCP 4U | $41,510.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:07.95 | 6-11-11 | 11 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: I J Power
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 5 in a small field at Catterick February 24 over 3900m, 27 len behind Secret Vino carrying 75.5kg at $8. Previously first up; 9 of 12 runners at this track November 15 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 17 len behind Jasmine D'airy with 66.5kg at $67. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 5:00.89 | - | 0 |
| 27.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/02/2026 | 25 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $12,710.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 4:03.44 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/16 | 15/01/2026 | 61 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 76kg | 5:11.00 | 10-10-7 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | 219 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | I J Power | 66.5kg | 4:05.69 | 11-11-9 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/04/2025 | 52 | HDLE MDN M 4U | $15,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 5:17.94 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 78.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2025 | 399 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,750.00 | Carlisle | 3922m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 69kg | 5:10.40 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/01/2024 | - | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | R James | 71.5kg | 4:14.60 | - | 0 |
| 44.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by 5 len Taunton on April 22 over 3800m defeating Lake Tiberias with 69.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. Start before to post a big 25 len win. Exeter on April 17 over 3300m defeating Kates Choice carrying 65.5kg at $26 in a hurdle. Has been racing well. Rates highly on recent form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | James Best | 69.5kg | 4:33.11 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | James Best | 65.5kg | 4:09.35 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | 129 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | James Davies | 67kg | 3:57.85 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $151.00 |
| 99/10 | 24/11/2025 | 18 | JHDLE 3 | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70kg | 3:53.14 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/11/2025 | 199 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | James Davies | 70kg | 3:49.16 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 68.0L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 21/04/2025 | - | NOV 3U | $16,260.00 | Kempton Park | 2011m | NS | William Buick | 56.5kg | 2:06.22 | 13-14-13 | 1 |
| 62.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 9 runners at Southwell on March 2 over 3200m, slow track; 41 len behind Nice One Eric carrying 71kg at $7.50. Last start finished fourth of 15 runners at Wetherby on March 27 over 3200m, 21 len behind Pioneer Pete with 72.5kg at $34. Might struggle without further improvement.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 27/03/2026 | 25 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 3:51.45 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/03/2026 | 87 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 4:13.03 | - | 0 |
| 41.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 4:08.32 | 5-7-9 | 0 |
| 52.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/10/2025 | 339 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Ben Jones | 71kg | 3:54.59 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Soft | Ben Jones | 70kg | 4:12.87 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 53 days. First-up after two months finished sixth of 13 runners at Taunton on March 24 over 3300m, 12 len behind Victory Shout with 70kg at $12. Previously second-up pulled up at Plumpton on December 1 over 3200m. Hard to enthuse off that performance.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 24/03/2026 | 65 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Bradley Harris | 70kg | 4:03.82 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 72.5kg | 4:09.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 26/12/2025 | 25 | APP HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 66.5kg | 3:39.78 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 70.5kg | 4:07.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 188 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Bradley Harris | 73.5kg | 4:30.23 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 33.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/05/2025 | 72 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 3:59.40 | 5-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/13 | 20/02/2025 | 872 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 4:09.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/10/2022 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:49.69 | - | 0 |
| 17.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/08/2022 | 48 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 3:54.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2022 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,320.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | Good | T Doggrell | 73.5kg | 3:53.62 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2022 | 41 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $13,250.00 | Worcester | 3219m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 4:04.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished third of 16 starters at this track on May 2 over 3200m, 2 len behind Spartan Times carrying 66kg at $67. Start before finished tenth of 11 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on March 28 over 3300m, 31 len behind Lord Of The Glance with 69.5kg at $26. Tough assignment here. Prefer to see him do a bit more.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 02/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Charlie Price | 66kg | 3:40.51 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/03/2026 | 47 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good | Sean Quinlan | 69.5kg | 4:01.52 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:29.33 | 10-10-11 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $15,830.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 69.5kg | 3:55.73 | 3-8-8 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Callum Bewley | 68kg | 4:05.50 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/12/2025 | 25 | JHDLE APP 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 3:48.14 | 3-7-6 | 0 |
| 49.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 3:44.57 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/11/2025 | 13 | JHDLE 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 4:07.98 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
| 99/8 | 31/10/2025 | 16 | LR JHDLE 3 | $72,600.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 70kg | 3:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/10/2025 | 15 | JHDLE 3 | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 70kg | 3:52.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/09/2025 | 21 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 3:53.60 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |