Uttoxeter Race 5 - Matchbook Loves Racing Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
MOLTO BENE (2) finished runner up on her last four starts having rattled off a quick double a year ago. Only beaten a neck in a G3 contest at Market Rasen during the spring and on that basis makes the shortlist. GO TO WAR (3) finished third delivering his final start last prep having proven inconsistent. Stable commenced the season well and rates highly. KING'S THRESHOLD (1) found first time cheekpieces couldn't unlock improvement here in May however is worth giving another chance. In the mix. ABOUTDAMNTIME (4) was too bad to be true at Aintree in May. One to check in the market for confidence.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 4 of 10 runners at this track May 2 over 4800m, 12 len behind Joyeux Machin with 70kg at $5.50. First up last campaign 16 of 23 runners at Cheltenham March 12 over 5300m, 44 len behind Ask Brewster with 72.5kg at $26. Big chance to kick off with a win.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 51 | HCP CHSE 5U | $64,580.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:58.42 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 16/23 | 12/03/2026 | 73 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $133,190.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good | H C Swan | 72.5kg | 6:58.44 | - | 0 |
| 44.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 5230m | Good | Ben Jones | 72kg | 6:33.04 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 5:44.73 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/18 | 25/10/2025 | 182 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Ben Jones | 69kg | 6:28.38 | 13-12-11 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/19 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $314,390.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good | Ben Jones | 64.5kg | 7:23.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | 5:58.30 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.13 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 50 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 75kg | 5:10.94 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,300.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 76kg | 6:11.55 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4862m | Soft | Ben Jones | 72kg | 6:34.17 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2024 | 194 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 4:51.01 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 31.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 7 starters at Market Rasen April 14 over 4300m, behind Bluey with 71.5kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 6 len Bangor-On-Dee October 27 2025 over 4100m defeating Saracen Beau with 71.5kg at $7. Winning chance if repeats latest effort.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71.5kg | 5:36.81 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | 51 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 4023m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 77kg | 5:24.02 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/01/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN M 5U | $71,610.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 6:03.04 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN M 4U | $63,520.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 70kg | 6:10.59 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 6:16.35 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/11 | 27/10/2025 | 193 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71.5kg | 5:03.61 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 66kg | 5:00.01 | 4-3-7 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71.5kg | 4:44.03 | 3-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/17 | 15/02/2025 | 45 | HCP HDLE 4U | $34,410.00 | Ascot Uk | 4734m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | 5:42.75 | 3-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/7 | 01/01/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $42,710.00 | Southwell | 4103m | Soft | Lewis Saunders | 72kg | 6:38.54 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2024 | 22 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 66.5kg | 5:08.05 | - | 0 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Having raced just once last campaign finished third of 12 starters at Perth on April 24 over 5300m, 3.5 len behind Jupiter Des Mottes with 75kg at $11. First up last campaign finished fifth of 7 runners at Kempton Park on November 24 over 4800m, 22 len behind Chance Another One carrying 72kg at $6.50. Worth thought on latest form.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | 69 | HDLE HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 5330m | Good | James Bowen | 75kg | 6:54.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/02/2026 | 27 | HDLE HCP 5U | $48,130.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 6:11.98 | 1-6-7 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $117,970.00 | Windsor | 4828m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 65.5kg | 6:08.29 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 0/7 | 26/12/2025 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good Soft | Paddy Hanlon | 72.5kg | 6:32.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | 248 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 72kg | 6:10.67 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $6.50 |
| 0/6 | 21/03/2025 | 20 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,320.00 | Newbury | 4828m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | 5:51.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/03/2025 | 63 | HCP HDLE 4U | $56,260.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | 5:23.30 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2024 | 20 | HCP HDLE 3U | $47,970.00 | Newbury | 4131m | Good Soft | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 5:05.80 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | 262 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,680.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 3:54.98 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2024 | 92 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Paddy Brennan | 75.5kg | 4:00.60 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.57 |
| 1/15 | 20/12/2023 | 20 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $16,330.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Paddy Brennan | 70kg | 4:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Aintree May 15 over 5000m. When resuming last campaign 8 of 11 runners at Bangor-On-Dee October 27 2025 over 4100m, 48 len behind Molto Bene with 75.5kg at $21. Can measure up on his best form.
Last Starts 175 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 | 15/05/2026 | 55 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,230.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Jack Tudor | 72kg | 6:17.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 69kg | 6:58.86 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 6:09.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75kg | 7:19.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 72kg | 6:38.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 6:29.57 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | 240 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,090.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Good | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:03.61 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 4U | $56,260.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Soft | Toby Wynne | 72kg | 5:23.30 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2025 | 45 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4123m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | 5:18.20 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2024 | 25 | G2 OPEN 4U | $101,480.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 70kg | 5:58.57 | - | 0 |
| 69.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2024 | 296 | HDLE MDN 4U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 4023m | Soft | Craig Nichol | 71.5kg | 5:21.34 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after seven months. Finished off last preparation 5 in a small field at Warwick April 23 over 5100m, 20 len behind Theonewedreamof carrying 73.5kg at $17. First up last campaign 5 of 7 starters at Chepstow October 10 2025 over 3900m, 22 len behind Somespring Special with 76kg at $15. Others look better placed this time.
Last Starts 197 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 | 23/04/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 6:25.14 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | 33 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $17,150.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 77kg | 6:29.14 | - | 0 |
| 37.5L | $6.50 |
| 0/8 | 18/02/2026 | 60 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $23,590.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 5:18.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/10 | 20/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP M 4U | $69,550.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Soft | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | 6:37.78 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/11/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN M 4U | $63,530.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:39.71 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | STPLE HCP 4U | $17,590.00 | Ludlow | 5129m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 6:34.10 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.63 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | 176 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 4:52.36 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/04/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 6:32.81 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2025 | 8 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $18,030.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75kg | 6:24.10 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 6:17.50 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $3.13 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2025 | 38 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $21,780.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 6:06.37 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |