Uttoxeter Race 3 - Support The Stoke City Foundation 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)
FINAL SURPRISE (3) has been competitive in recent starts, finishing 5th at Hereford over 3267m, beaten 15L, and 5th at Huntingdon prior. SAXON CROSS (6) was 5th at Bangor last time, but did place 2nd at Perth over a similar trip last season. EVENING TESS (9) has finished midfield in both career runs, most recently 6th at Chepstow. ANNUAL INVITATION (1) was well beaten at Ffos Las last start. CHEDWORTH BOY (2) and KINGOFTHEFRONTIER (4) debut without exposed form. ANXIOUS MOMENTS (8) was well back on debut at Bangor. Final Surprise (3) and Saxon Cross (6) bring the most consistent recent efforts. Something for the Multiples: FINAL SURPRISE (3)

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Finished 9th of 12 at Ffos Las over 3183m on 12 Apr, beaten 35.05L by Cinquenta, carrying 71.5kg at $126. Previous run was 7th of 10 at Bangor over 3934m, beaten 47L at $21. Steps back in trip and rises 1kg. Needs to lift on recent efforts but not without hope.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.05L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Kielan Woods | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Six-year-old gelding by Soldier Of Fortune trained by F O'Brien at Cheltenham. No recent form or statistics are provided. Needs to be taken on trust but has some appeal on profile.

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Has finished 5th at both starts this season, most recently at Hereford over 3267m on 6 Apr, beaten 15L with 71.5kg at $4. Ran 5th at Huntingdon prior, beaten 7.75L at $6. Yet to place from three career runs but has been contesting similar company. Can improve with the extra race fitness.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | - | 4-3-3-3-2-4-5 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $6.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 71kg | - | 5-6-4-3-4-4-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C O'Farrell
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Five-year-old gelding by Frontiersman trained by John Dawson. No recent form or statistics are available. Needs to show more to be considered a contender.

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Finished 5th of 13 at Bangor over 3351m last start, beaten 35.25L with 71.5kg at $34 behind Alsakib. Previous run was 10th at Huntingdon, well beaten. Best recent effort was a 2nd at Perth over 3261m last August. Has place claims if recapturing that form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 35.25L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Lee Edwards | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 52.25L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | T A Halford | 68kg | - | 3-4-4-4-1-5-5 | 0 |
| 7.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/08/2025 | - | Conditional/Amateurs' | $4,917.00 | Perth | 3261m | GOOD | T A Halford | 68kg | - | 5-6-6-5-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 04/07/2025 | - | 5UP | $9,999.00 | Wexford | 3396m | GOOD | T A Halford | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.85L | $17.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 70kgs
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Only start was 11th of 13 at Bangor over 3351m on 18 Apr, beaten 108.25L with 67.5kg at $26. Steps up 2.5kg and drops 180m in trip. Four-year-old gelding by Maxios trained by C E Longsdon. Needs to show improvement but not without hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 18/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 108.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 67kgs
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Finished 6th of 7 last start at Chepstow over 3233m on 11 Apr, beaten 20.5L with 67kg at $51 behind Planters Punch. Previous run was 5th of 7 at the same track and trip, beaten 21.26L at $7. Yet to place from two starts. Needs to find improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 65.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21.26L | $7.00 |