Uttoxeter Race 4 - Clarke Chase (Handicap Chase) (For The Sir Stanley And Lady Clarke Challenge Trophy) (GBB Race)
RISKINTHEGROUND (2) brings plenty of experience. Dug deep returning to winning ways when landing the G2 Silver Trophy Handicap Chase at Haydock Park last month. This fine servant to connections could prove hard to beat. AMERICAN MIKE (1) now sports a combination of a tongue strap and cheekpieces for the first time. Dead-heated at Perth five weeks ago and may give a bold sight. GUNSIGHT RIDGE (3) rather lost his way last season and has now switched stables. One to watch in the market. GLENGOULY (4) landed a valuable prize at Cheltenham in December. Failed to finish since and will appreciate this drop in grade.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last outing favourite; won by a nose Perth on April 23 over 4800m defeating If Not For Dylan carrying 77kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. The start before that; finished second in a small field at Wetherby on March 27 over 4800m, 1.75 len behind Kent De Thaix carrying 76kg at $5.50. Racing well. Looks a key chance and can break through here.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/04/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 77kg | 6:10.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:08.98 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 21/02/2026 | 85 | HDLE HCP 5U | $38,500.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 72.5kg | 5:59.45 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 212 | STPLE HCP 4U | $108,860.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:02.43 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 30/04/2025 | 49 | HDLE 4U | $34,690.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:46.90 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $7.00 |
| 9/20 | 12/03/2025 | 60 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Cheltenham | 3199m | Good Soft | Jack Kennedy | 72.5kg | 3:59.51 | 10-10-9 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 5U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Soft | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:23.05 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 13 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Carl Millar | 71kg | 4:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/18 | 17/11/2024 | 201 | G3 OPEN 4U | $173,430.00 | Navan | 4828m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75kg | 6:10.40 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2024 | 48 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $216,790.00 | Punchestown | 5029m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 74.5kg | 6:41.80 | - | 0 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2024 | 31 | G1 NCHSE 5U | $325,390.00 | Cheltenham | 4928m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 73kg | 6:41.82 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Resumes off a 39 day letup. Last start won by a neck Haydock Park in a G2 Silver Trophy Chase on April 15 over 4000m defeating Zurich with 71.5kg at $5 in a jumps. Run before finished 11th of 23 runners at Cheltenham on March 10 over 4000m, 23 len behind Madara carrying 68.5kg at $81. Only needs to jump well to be right in the finish.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/04/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 5U | $145,200.00 | Haydock Park | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 5:04.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/23 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $272,240.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 68.5kg | 5:03.02 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Kempton Park | 4123m | Good Soft | Charlie Todd | 74kg | 5:06.95 | 7-8-9 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 5U | $156,670.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Heavy | Harry Skelton | 73.5kg | 6:16.91 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/01/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Soft | Liam Harrison | 71.5kg | 5:18.11 | 10-10-10 | 0 |
| 55.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:10.36 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/24 | 29/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $453,740.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 68.5kg | 6:40.87 | 14-6-9 | 0 |
| 20.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/10/2025 | 91 | CHSE 4U | $54,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73.5kg | 5:13.53 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/15 | 19/07/2025 | 84 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:25.37 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/04/2025 | 10 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 5:05.18 | 9-7-7 | 0 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2025 | 5 | G2 HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Harry Skelton | 66kg | 5:12.52 | 6-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: J J Burke
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 9 runners at Exeter March 6 over 3800m, 17 len behind Genois with 76kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 4 of 8 starters at Cheltenham November 14 over 4000m, slow track; 22 len behind Eldorado Allen with 76kg at $4.50. Capable and looks a top-three chance.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/03/2026 | 34 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:00.98 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75kg | 4:05.33 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 23.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2025 | 29 | STPLE HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:00.80 | 4-6-4 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 225 | STPLE HCP 10U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 5:22.14 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 03/04/2025 | 61 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 3178m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:54.54 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2025 | 55 | HCP CHSE 5U | $90,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Heavy | Gavin Sheehan | 72.5kg | 4:07.23 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 0/7 | 08/12/2024 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $138,380.00 | Kelso | 3432m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:29.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 0/4 | 17/11/2024 | 207 | HCP CHSE 4U | $86,620.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:03.21 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $29,950.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 4:12.05 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2024 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:59.15 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3118m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 43 days. Last start pulled up at Aintree on April 11 over 5000m. The run before pulled up at Cheltenham on March 12 over 5300m. Others rate better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/13 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 69kg | 6:27.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 0/23 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | Dara Mcgill | 70kg | 6:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/11 | 28/02/2026 | 58 | STPLE HCP 5U | $145,200.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Caoilin Quinn | 68.5kg | 5:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/9 | 01/01/2026 | 19 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Sean Bowen | 65kg | 5:10.36 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 27 | CHSE HUNT HCP 4U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | 5:12.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | STPLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:04.53 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:50.02 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/10/2025 | 103 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 69.5kg | 4:55.50 | 3-8-10 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $101.00 |
| 0/8 | 06/07/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $31,760.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 5:51.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 0/6 | 20/06/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $40,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:29.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2025 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 74.5kg | 4:57.92 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 75.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 65.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Doncaster November 28 over 3800m. Previously first up; 3 of 11 runners at Ayr April 11 2025 over 4110m, 7 len behind Riskintheground with 72.5kg at $8. Hard to have on form before a break.
Last Starts 176 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 28/11/2025 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,160.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 74kg | 4:51.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/17 | 08/11/2025 | 54 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:18.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 5:15.23 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Conor O'farrell | 74kg | 4:36.07 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 19/07/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66.5kg | 5:25.37 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $40,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 5:29.80 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 69.5kg | 4:57.92 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Henry Brooke | 68kg | 6:05.43 | 10-6-7 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2025 | 153 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 5:11.29 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/11/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 6U | $134,580.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 64.5kg | 5:23.52 | 10-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2024 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 73.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 months break. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Market Rasen July 19 over 4800m. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len Warwick May 21 2025 over 4000m defeating Davidoc with 75.5kg at $5.50. Confidence might be low and likely to struggle again.
Last Starts 308 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 19/07/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 4U | $29,950.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Megan Fox | 74kg | 6:21.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 5:39.90 | 1-4-2 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 21/05/2025 | 334 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,910.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Good | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 5:05.40 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2024 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Market Rasen | 3822m | Good | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 4:53.34 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2024 | 105 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,680.00 | Huntingdon | 3995m | Good | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:01.43 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 8/12 | 06/02/2024 | 22 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | A Stevens | 74.5kg | 5:21.00 | - | 0 |
| 25.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2024 | 39 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5129m | Good | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 6:40.40 | 3-4-9 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2023 | 186 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Market Rasen | 4626m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 6:35.07 | 4-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 7/16 | 04/06/2023 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 70.5kg | 6:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/12 | 19/05/2023 | 57 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 4325m | GY | Eoin Walsh | 71.5kg | 5:34.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/13 | 23/03/2023 | 145 | HDLE HCP (80-95) 4U | $16,540.00 | Cork | 4023m | Heavy | M J M O'sullivan | 70kg | 5:40.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.4L | $9.00 |