Racecards
16:05 Uttoxeter
FSB Print & Mail Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 110y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places; Hurdle: Good to Firm, Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- £4,400 added
- Winner: £2,859
- 2nd: £840
- 3rd: £420
- 4th: £210
- Form 6008-35
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer J Scott
- Jockey Nick Scholfield
in rear, pushed along 2nd, jumped right 6th, headway approaching 3 out, hit 2 out, went 2nd when mistake last, stayed on
- Form 2851-52
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer D McCain Jnr
- Jockey J M Maguire
led until 4th, ridden approaching 7th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
- Form 2F21P8/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer R Brotherton
- Jockey Mr S Drinkwater
held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
- Form P/112PF-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey A P McCoy
prominent, not fluent, lost place and ridden 3rd, behind 6th, tailed off
- Form 29/313-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer N B King
- Jockey Alex Merriam
held up in mid-division, ridden after 5th, behind 7th, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 23178-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer D Frankland
- Jockey D Bass
held up towards rear, headway approaching 7th, went 2nd before 2 out, led before last, ridden out
- Form 3/76443-
- Age 11
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 108
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off
- Form 4306-50
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer D A Rees
- Jockey Paul Moloney
in rear, behind 7th, tailed off
- Form 31P4-2P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer R T Phillips
- Jockey R Johnson
held up towards rear, ridden 6th, behind next, tailed off
- Form 354P7-7
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer A W Carroll
- Jockey Lee Edwards
tracked leaders, mistake 7th, stayed on same pace from 3 out
- Form 212P3P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer V R A Dartnall
- Jockey D F O'Regan
mid-division, headway approaching 6th, went 2nd before 3 out until before 2 out, weakened approaching last, tailed off
- Form 309P-72
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J L Flint
- Jockey Mr T J Flint
prominent, led 4th, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra flat
- Form 6P68-05
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J & A O'Neill
- Jockey R P McLernon
mid-division, not fluent 5th, ridden after next, weakened well before 3 out, tailed off
- Form 4P4327-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer T J Pitt
- Jockey D C Costello
prominent, ridden and beaten when mistake 3 out, weakened next
- Form 50P56-7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Mrs S J Smith
- Jockey Non Runner
Nonrunner
- Form 228146-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 107
Nonrunner
Verdict
Though several of these are previous C&D winners, this contest may not be as competitive as the numbers suggest. Cartmel second An Capall Mor is very one-paced while Maxdelas and Mighty Monty both lack a recent run, as does Nothingbutthetruth. It was fast ground when Small Fly won at Ffos Las in May and he's 7lb higher now but Arctic Wings could be interesting as he's won at a higher level and is starting to look very well treated following a barren spell. TARANTELLA LADY has only won one of her eight starts over timber but she was a decisive winner under a big weight on the Flat at Redcar eight days ago and should go close if translating that form back to the jumps.
Formwatch
Ultravox (USA) 9-2 (10-11) Led, headed before 5th, pushed along before 4 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 21l behind Saticon (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in Jun.
An Capall Mor (IRE) 6-4fav (11-5) Led, ridden and headed flat, no impression towards finish, 2nd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Gray Hession (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Maxdelas (FR) 10-1 (11-0) In touch, chased leading pair before 4 out to next, 5th and beaten when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, well behind Roalco De Farges (10-6) at Chepstow 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gs in Apr '11.
Foxesbow (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, fell 7th, in a race won by Prince Du Seuil (11-9) at Plumpton 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gs in Nov, 6 ran.
Keep Talking (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) In touch until lost place and towards rear when hampered 5th, never on terms after, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Screaming Brave (11-7) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jun, 8 ran.
Small Fly (IRE) 22-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway approaching 7th, soon outpaced, rallied appproaching 2 out where not fluent, led flat, stayed on well, won at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in May beating Young Mags (11-3) by 4l, 11 ran.
Topenhall (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked winner until 3 out, outpaced by leading pair from next, 3rd of 5, 12l behind Mister Matt (11-7) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp chs 0-115 (4) gd in Jul '11.
Ahead Ahead (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, no extra approaching straight, 10th of 22, 34l behind Baresi (11-1) at Cork 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Light The World (FR) 4-1fav (11-4) Mid-division, lost place and ridden when not much room on bend after 6th, well behind 9th, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Mexican Bob (10-12) at Worcester 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Arctic Wings (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, behind from 6th, tailed off, 7th of 10, 21l behind Western King (11-5) at Warwick 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in May.
Mighty Monty 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, chased leaders 3 out, weakened next, pulled up before last, in a race won by Off The Ground (11-10) at Sandown 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Feb, 16 ran.
First Beauty (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd after 2 out, led approaching last, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Another Kate (10-10) at Hereford 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun.
I Can Run Can You (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Towards rear, pushed along before 7th, soon weakened, 5th of 7, well behind Lost Glory (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Jun.
Nothingbutthetruth (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Mid-division, outpaced 5 out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 40l behind Cootehill (11-12) at Leicester 2m 4f hcp chs 0-120 (4) gd in Dec.
On The Right Path 5-2fav (11-2) Held up in rear, headway on outside approaching 4 out, disputing 2nd 3 out, driven before next, weakened to 4th before last, 4th of 5, 15l behind Bunclody (11-4) at Wetherby 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) sft in Jun.
Sparkling Tara 4-1 (10-6) Towards rear, headway on outer over 3 out, weakened 2 out, 7th of 10, 32l behind Knight In Purple (11-2) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gd in May.
Tarantella Lady 10-1 (10-7) Led to 2nd, hit 5th, reminders before next, soon weakened in rear, 6th of 10, well behind Aland Islands (11-9) at Doncaster 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Mar.