Uttoxeter Race 1 - Kalahari King 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (Gbb Race)
HOLD THE SERVE (3) arrives here fit and fresh after chasing home exciting opposition at Perth two weeks ago. Stable are in great form and this looks the perfect opportunity for him to get off the mark on his second start over fences. COUNT OF VENDOME (2) finished last season in sparkling form winning three of his four starts. Given wind surgery since winning a handicap at Haydock Park and has a future in this sphere. Looks a major player and will be hard to beat. CONSTELLATION WALK (1) finally scored tackling a maiden hurdle at Exeter in March winning by 4.75L. One to consider making chase debut.
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes after eight months. Finished off last campaign winning by 5 len Exeter March 17 over 3300m defeating Dutch Corner carrying 72.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Sandown Park November 9 over 3220m, 13 len behind Hurricane Pat carrying 71.5kg at $51. This looks too tough first-up.
Last Starts 227 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 17/03/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 72.5kg | 4:08.63 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 58 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,860.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Bryan Carver | 65.5kg | 4:13.97 | 6-2-4 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/18 | 16/12/2025 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 71.5kg | 3:43.63 | 10-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/15 | 28/11/2025 | 19 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $33,650.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Soft | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | 4:02.30 | 15-4-6 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/11/2025 | 178 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | 4:03.10 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/05/2025 | 190 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Rex Dingle | 71kg | 4:17.30 | 3-1-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Lorcan Murtagh | 71kg | 4:08.37 | - | 0 |
| 141.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 72kgs
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Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation winning won by 0.5 len Haydock Park April 15 over 3100m defeating Across Earth carrying 75kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 13 len Doncaster February 5 over 3300m defeating Stanners Glen carrying 71.5kg at $1.70. Expect him to be prominent.
Last Starts 198 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 | 15/04/2026 | 33 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | William Maggs | 75kg | 3:57.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 13/03/2026 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:08.07 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $1.25 |
| 2/5 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | HDLE HUNT 4U | $19,250.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:17.35 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.53 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 85 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 4:22.25 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/9 | 12/11/2025 | 275 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:21.51 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2025 | 85 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 3:56.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 45 | $43,660.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/10/2024 | 211 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 4:01.95 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 72kgs
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Racing second-up today. First-up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; finished second in a small field at Perth on October 15 over 3200m, slow track; 19 len behind Kabral Du Mathan with 72kg at $5.50. Previously second-up came from midfield to post a big 5 len win. Wincanton on December 16 over 4000m slow going defeating Gatineau Park with 70kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 15/10/2026 | 187 | CHSE APP 4U | $26,390.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 4:04.64 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/22 | 11/04/2026 | 49 | HDLE HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Aintree | 4928m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | 6:02.43 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | 5:05.03 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Lewis Saunders | 73kg | 4:44.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 4:53.81 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 11/14 | 16/11/2025 | 350 | MHDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:06.03 | 6-11-11 | 0 |
| 44.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | - | P2P MDN H 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |