Uttoxeter Race 2 - Somersby Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
SPANISH DARLING (1) scored a 3200m Worcester maiden by 7L in October. Duly produced a fine run when 3.5L fourth in a G2 event at Cheltenham a fortnight later. Difficult to oppose against this line-up. MONTEVALLO (4) finished a close second in a point-to-point during February when last seen. New stable enjoys success in this sphere. Respect. MADE FOR MARY (9) provides racecourse debut for the Jonjo and AJ O'Neill team. Will certainly make her presence felt in this fairly modest event. PORT ISAAC (6) landed a Doncaster flat race (3300m) by 5.5L in May. Not maintained the same form contesting a Class 2 event on return. Should progress now hurdling.

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Last run finished fourth of 10 runners at Cheltenham in the G2 Sharp Novices' Hurdle on October 23 over 3200m, 3.5 len behind Kingofthefrontier carrying 71kg at $21. Start before won by 7 len Worcester on October 7 over 3200m defeating Cowboy Casanova carrying 71.5kg at $13 in a hurdle. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 23/10/2026 | 16 | G2 OPEN 4U | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 3:55.70 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/10/2026 | 27 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 4:01.12 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 3:58.95 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2026 | 119 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 3:52.11 | 8-6-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2026 | 22 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cheshire P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | James King | 74.5kg | 5:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 111 | P2P | $0.00 | Shropshire P2p | 3219m | Good | H D O'dwyer | 75.5kg | 4:26.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | James King | 75.5kg | 3:51.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Lower Machen P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | James King | 75.5kg | 4:40.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start pulled up at this track on November 7 over 3200m. Race before ran last at Southwell All Weather on October 17 over 1600m, 16 len behind El Fox carrying 61kg at $5.50. Sound prospects this time.
Last Starts 7 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 | 07/11/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Oakley Brown | 67.5kg | 3:44.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/10/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:42.55 | 1-4-11 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 26/09/2026 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Cian Horgan | 61kg | 1:39.54 | 3-2-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 14/09/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Good | Zak Wheatley | 58kg | 1:26.19 | 1-1-6 | 12 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 61kg | 1:41.62 | 7-7-5 | 13 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/08/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Soft | Zak Wheatley | 62.5kg | 1:41.73 | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/07/2026 | 50 | APP HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Taryn Langley | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/06/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Harry Smith | 56.5kg | 1:38.96 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 58.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Zak Wheatley | 56.5kg | 1:40.91 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 13/15 | 28/03/2026 | 553 | APP HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Harry Smith | 58.5kg | 2:16.72 | - | 9 |
| 25.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign 8 of 16 starters at Roscommon August 4 over 4023m, 41 len behind Tumbling In carrying 73kg at $13. First ever race start didn't finish the race at Ballyvodock P2p February 1 over 4828m. This class tougher and others rate better.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16 | 04/08/2026 | 50 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Alan O'sullivan | 73kg | 5:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 41.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/06/2026 | 29 | CHSE 4U | $22,400.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Alan O'sullivan | 72kg | 4:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN 5U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | D M Russell | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/05/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Y | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 12/04/2026 | 49 | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Soft | J G Murphy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/02/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Soft | D M Russell | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.2L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 6U | $0.00 | Ballyvodock P2p | 4828m | Soft | B Leahy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Toby Wynne
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last campaign finished second of 9 starters at Ballygogue House P2p on February 21 over 4828m, on slow going 0.8 len behind Alamo Aigles with 61kg. First up last campaign finished fourth of 10 starters at Tattersalls P2p on October 26 2025 over 4828m, slow track; 22 len behind Pitch And Toss carrying 60kg. Could prove tough to stop.
Last Starts 266 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 118 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballygogue House P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Andrews
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. Won at first race start won by 1.5 len Dingley on May 3 over 4000m defeating Grey Area carrying 71.5kg in a jumps. Returned from break pulled up at Southwell on November 2 over 3200m. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/14 | 02/11/2026 | 183 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 3:54.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2026 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Dingley P2p | 4023m | Good | Zac Baker | 71.5kg | 5:23.20 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. Won at first race start won by 5.5 len Doncaster on March 13 over 3300m defeating Batchelor's Lad carrying 71kg at $7.50. Went for a spell before returning finished ninth of 10 starters at Cheltenham on October 24 over 3200m, 63 len behind Ballycrystal Boy carrying 72kg at $10. Must be respected.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 24/10/2026 | 225 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 3:56.40 | - | 0 |
| 63.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $13,070.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 71kg | 4:09.58 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
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Third-up today. First-up finished fourth of 8 starters at Bangor-On-Dee on September 8 over 3200m, 41 len behind Hidden Fortune carrying 69kg at $251. Second-up finished fourth of 8 starters at this track on October 4 over 3200m, 14 len behind Governors Rock with 71kg at $12. Certainly worth including.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/10/2026 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | I J Power | 71kg | 3:56.41 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 63 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3218m | Good | I J Power | 69kg | 3:59.10 | 6-6-4 | 0 |
| 41.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 43 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | I J Power | 69kg | 3:51.88 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 44.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 30 | APP HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Firm | Harry Vigors | 57kg | 2:31.20 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 193 | HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 3:08.22 | - | 7 |
| 63.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/16 | 14/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 2415m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 2:31.53 | 10-7-4 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $11,250.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 3:41.71 | 1-6-6 | 2 |
| 58.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2025 | 116 | HCP 3 | $13,360.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | Soft | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 2:15.54 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/05/2025 | 7 | NOV 34 | $19,960.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | William Carson | 58.5kg | 1:43.54 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2025 | 23 | MDN 35 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 57kg | 1:42.25 | 2-7-9 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/04/2025 | - | NOV 3 | $14,630.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:48.87 | 8-9-8 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 4 of 8 runners at Newton Abbot July 3 over 3400m, 30 len behind Likewhatyousee carrying 71.5kg at $7. First race start won by 1.75 len Southwell May 11 over 3200m defeating It Takes Two carrying 68kg at $5.50. Among the chances fresh.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 31 | MHDLE M 3U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68.5kg | 3:52.41 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | MFLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 68kg | 3:46.02 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old filly who is first race starter by Blue Bresil out of Auntie Mary. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Worth watching closely.