Uttoxeter Race 4 - D&M Groundworks Hcp Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SERVICE MINIMUM (1) has been in typically good form for this yard including a good 2.5L success at Newton Abbot last month. Now up to a career high weight but should still take all the beating for a stable who can do little wrong. Leading contender. MISS MAVERICK (4) won well in a good quality handicap hurdle at Worcester during July and freshened up for this return to action. Likely to have more to offer and rates highly. STATIC (5) disappointed at Aintree in May but was in good form last season. Worth another chance if back to his best. KAROLINE BANBOU (3) struggled on stable debut but can do better now eased back in grade. Next best.

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 76kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after four months won by 2.5 len Newton Abbot on September 18 over 4300m defeating Kom Tu Voudras with 76kg at $5 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished fourth of 8 runners at Warwick on February 7 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 11 len behind Cornish Storm with 71.5kg at $17. Key chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 18/09/2026 | 117 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 5:13.78 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/05/2026 | 31 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $90,750.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:52.36 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.63 |
| 1/7 | 31/03/2026 | 42 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $14,520.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Harry Skelton | 76kg | 4:46.27 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.53 |
| 7/12 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71kg | 5:25.63 | 12-9-7 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Heavy | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:02.28 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 22/01/2026 | 90 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 4123m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 74.5kg | 5:20.72 | 8-9-7 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $19.00 |
| 11/20 | 24/10/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 65.5kg | 4:51.11 | 13-7-11 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/15 | 26/09/2025 | 37 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:46.30 | 9-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/08/2025 | 87 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 4-4-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 25/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harry Skelton | 71.5kg | 4:57.05 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Daire James Mcconville
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming today after eight months. Finished off last campaign winning a big 13 len win. Hereford March 7 over 3900m defeating Neon Dream with 70kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Ascot November 21 over 3900m, 13 len behind Kripticjim with 71kg at $13. Another bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | 34 | MHDLE APP 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Daire Mcconville | 70kg | 4:55.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/02/2026 | 44 | HDLE HUNT 47 | $19,960.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 5:21.39 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 4325m | Soft | David Bass | 71.5kg | 5:25.91 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/4 | 21/11/2025 | 208 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $27,230.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | David Bass | 71kg | 4:43.48 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Y | A Harney | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Harry Cobden
Weight: 73kgs
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Second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished eighth of 12 runners at Market Rasen on September 26 over 3200m, 35 len behind Un Sens A La Vie carrying 69kg at $126. Previously second-up finished eighth of 12 runners at Punchestown on June 7 over 4023m, 55 len behind Vaureal carrying 74kg at $15. Prefer to see her find something before backing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 26/09/2026 | 111 | HDLE HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Market Rasen | 3218m | Good | J P O'neill | 69kg | 4:02.87 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/06/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 5U | $43,080.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | GY | John Shinnick | 74kg | 5:05.30 | - | 0 |
| 55.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/05/2026 | 65 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Wexford | 3218m | GY | Harry Cobden | 72kg | 4:02.60 | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $2.50 |
| 99/6 | 03/03/2026 | 48 | CHSE 5U | $23,400.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:15.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 32 | CHSE 5U | $29,320.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | Y | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/13 | 13/12/2025 | 226 | CHSE 4U | $28,490.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 4:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/05/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN M 4U | $69,370.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 20/04/2025 | 38 | G1 OPEN M 4U | $173,430.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SH | Mark Walsh | 72kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/23 | 13/03/2025 | 36 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $193,730.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Mark Walsh | 71.5kg | 4:04.26 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2025 | 51 | MHDLE M 4U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Heavy | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $1.44 |
| 2/20 | 16/12/2024 | 387 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Mark Walsh | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resuming today after three months. Finished off last campaign winning by a head Worcester July 10 over 4000m defeating Our Guide with 67.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track May 2 over 4000m defeating Sir Galahad carrying 73kg at $5. Can pick up where she left off.
Last Starts 97 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 | 10/07/2026 | 12 | HDLE HCP 4U | $33,760.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 67.5kg | 4:48.33 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,040.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 20 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 76kg | 5:02.11 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/05/2026 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 73.5kg | 4:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 65.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 287 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 73kg | 4:48.35 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $44,740.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 4:06.65 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $76,230.00 | Cartmel | 3419m | Good Soft | James Davies | 66kg | 4:21.68 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good Soft | James Davies | 70.5kg | 5:50.48 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Jack Hogan | 71.5kg | 4:52.62 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $20,570.00 | Hexham | 4049m | Good | James Davies | 70kg | 5:04.65 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/03/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 71kg | 5:00.80 | 7-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 5 of 10 runners at Aintree May 15 over 4000m, 8 len behind Ike Sport with 68kg at $5.50. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Chepstow October 11 2025 over 3200m. Will be improved on the run but shapes as an each way hope.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/05/2026 | 35 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68kg | 4:51.23 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/21 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 4:01.29 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | HDLE HCP 4U | $55,890.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3922m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 67kg | 4:39.26 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/03/2026 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:37.88 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 55 | HDLE HCP 4U | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 62kg | 3:38.54 | 8-8-9 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | 15 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,750.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 4:10.68 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 73kg | 4:01.06 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/13 | 11/10/2025 | 183 | HCP HDLE 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 67.5kg | 4:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/04/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $33,210.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 71kg | 3:47.61 | 7-9-11 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/22 | 11/03/2025 | 38 | HCP JHDLE 4 | $143,720.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 66.5kg | 3:57.67 | 10-2-7 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/10 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 68kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after four months ran last at Hexham on October 2 over 3200m, 56 len behind Mr Mcloughlan with 75kg at $7.50. Previously to post a big 4.5 len win. Hexham on May 19 over 4000m defeating Well Educated with 75kg at $12 in a hurdle. Tougher task this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/10/2026 | 109 | HDLE HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good | Jonathan England | 75kg | 4:05.46 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 56.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 15/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 2816m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 3:09.45 | 6-7-5 | 14 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,240.00 | Hexham | 4023m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 5:09.85 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/05/2026 | 218 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,140.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Jonathan England | 71kg | 4:15.91 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/09/2025 | 83 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 4:46.30 | 7-7-8 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Soft | Joanna Mason | 67.5kg | 4:12.78 | 7-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $14,210.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Good | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 5:15.72 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 03/05/2025 | 26 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,330.00 | Hexham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan England | 71.5kg | 4:17.12 | 9-4-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2025 | 47 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Tom Queally | 61kg | 2:59.47 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2025 | 54 | HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good | Jonathan England | 72kg | 4:48.30 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 3:04.17 | 7-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |