Uttoxeter Race 3 - 1664 Biere Novices' Handicap Hurdle
CRACK OPS (4) sets the standard after back-to-back 2nds at Bangor over 3351m and 3934m, and looks ready for this longer trip. GALWAY REEL (6) is a key chance after a narrow 2nd at Leicester over 4563m and a prior 4801m win at Market Rasen. BARRY FIFE (1) appeals for minors with a Uttoxeter 2nd over 4690m last year and a recent 3rd here over 3171m. PEPITE DE SAPHIR (3) resumes with a new yard and a tongue tie after a Newcastle 2nd over 4080m; market watch advised.

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Uttoxeter over 3171m on 2 May, beaten 17L on good going with 72.5kg at $8.50. Best recent effort was 2nd at Uttoxeter over 4690m on 29 Mar 2025, beaten 2.75L by Stone's Throw with 74.5kg at $15. Track record reads 3: 0-1-1 and he has placed at this trip. Carries 76.5kg here for Jack Hogan for Gary Hanmer. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-7 | 0 |
| 25.05L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 74.5kg | - | 2-3-2-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.75L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Southwell | 3183m | GOOD | Jack Hogan | 70kg | - | 1-1-2-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | SOFT | Jack Hogan | 72kg | - | 2-1-1-2-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 4.75L | $7.50 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 73.5kg after carrying 64.5kg when pulled up at Warwick over 4229m on 23 Apr at $41 on good ground. Best recent effort was 3rd at Ludlow over 4274m on 17 Dec, beaten 10L at $29, then 4th at Warwick on 31 Dec, 14.5L away at $12. Also 6th at Chepstow in a Class 3 over 3913m on 15 Mar, beaten 29.5L on soft. Can feature with a clean round and if recapturing that December form.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Ciaran Gethings | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 31/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 4229m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-4-5-5-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 10-5-4-4-3-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10L | $29.00 |
| 10/13 | 06/11/2025 | - | 2 | $19,674.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.06L | $126.00 |
| 15/18 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Jonathan Burke | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-2-9-15 | 0 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 448 days and fitted with a first-time tongue tie. Last start 2nd of 4 at Newcastle over 4080m on 22 Feb, beaten 57L on good going at $11 with 67.5kg. Prior efforts included 6th of 10 at Wetherby over 3963m on 26 Dec, beaten 6.1L at $15. Can improve with fitness; has place claims.
Last Starts 449 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 | 22/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | GOOD | Oliver Boyden | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-2 | 0 |
| 57L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wetherby | 3963m | GOOD | Derek Fox | 72kg | - | 9-9-9-9-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14L | $23.00 |
| 8/17 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 3281m | HEAVY | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | - | - | 14 |
| 27.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of six this season. Last start 2nd of 7 at Bangor over 3934m on 18 Apr, beaten 10L by They Want Me, with 68kg at $2.88 on Good. Prior run 2nd of 7 at Bangor over 3351m on 31 Mar, beaten 15L by Planters Punch at $3.50 with 70kg on Good. Consistent profile and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 29 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Div 1 | $9,837.00 | Bangor | 3934m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10L | $2.88 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Bangor | 3351m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 24/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Catterick | 3160m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.75L | $3.50 |
| 6/16 | 01/01/2026 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 70kg | - | 13-10-9-11-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | 3Y CL5 OPEN | $4,427.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $4.33 |
| 2/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Toby Wynne | 71kg | - | 3-2-2-2-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 170 days. Best recent run was 4th of 9 at Lingfield over 4626m on 11 Nov, beaten 6.8L with 69kg at $17 after racing handy. Last start 5th of 6 at Taunton over 4807m on 27 Nov, beaten 61L with 71.5kg at $3 behind Avada Kedavra. Back slightly in trip and drops to 69kg; has place claims if recapturing the Lingfield effort.
Last Starts 171 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 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 61L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | GOOD | Bryan Carver | 69kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Lorcan Murtagh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | GOOD | Lorcan Murtagh | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $4,919.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | David Noonan | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 36.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | David Noonan | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | GOOD | David Noonan | 70.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | David Noonan | 68kg | - | 3-2-2-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | David Noonan | 69kg | - | 9-8-6-5-5-6-7 | 0 |
| 32.75L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | GOOD | David Noonan | 74.5kg | - | 6-6-4-5-5-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 44.25L | $13.00 |
| 99/9 | 16/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4023m | SOFT | Lorcan Murtagh | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $16.00 |
| 4/13 | 13/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | David Noonan | 73kg | - | 8-6-10-10-6-5-4 | 7 |
| 7.25L | $19.00 |
| 8/14 | 11/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | David Noonan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | Ciaran Gethings | 73.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3823m | SOFT | James Davies | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 28.55L | $201.00 |
| 9/14 | 14/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | David Noonan | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.3L | $251.00 |
| 8/14 | 30/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3314m | SOFT | Lorcan Murtagh | 70kg | - | - | 7 |
| 48.35L | $51.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | David Noonan | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/03/2023 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | HEAVY | Tom Buckley | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 163 days. Last start 2nd of 6 after leading for a long way at Leicester over 4563m on 4 Dec, beaten 0.2L, with 72kg at $10 behind Roe And Co. Won two back at Market Rasen over 4801m on 27 Sep at $6.50, carrying 71kg. Drops 3kg and adds cheek pieces; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Leicester | 4563m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 72kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | 8-6-7-7-7-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 44.05L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71kg | - | 7-7-5-5-3-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 71.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $7.50 |
| 99/10 | 25/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 5242m | GOOD | Robert Dunne | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Market Rasen | 4641m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 75kg | - | 4-4-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | Charlie Todd | 75.5kg | - | 2-1-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | James Corbett | 74kg | - | 3-4-3-3-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 16L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | Lewis Dobb | 73kg | - | 3-4-4-5-5-7-8-8 | 0 |
| 37L | $14.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/09/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | James Corbett | 75.5kg | - | 3-2-1-1-1-1-3-6 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 18/07/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Worcester | 4626m | GOOD | James Corbett | 74.5kg | - | 7-6-7-6-10-4-6-8 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $22.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | James Corbett | 72kg | - | 8-8-8-8-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | James Corbett | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | James Corbett | 71.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | James Corbett | 71kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | James Corbett | 71kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24.05L | $41.00 |
| 0/6 | 03/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Charlie Todd | 70kg | - | - | 3 | - | $17.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 425 days and wears cheek pieces. Last start 6th of 9 at Southwell over 4882m on 17 Mar, beaten 23.25L with 73kg at $11. Prior run 5th of 10 at Wetherby over 4851m on 23 Jan on soft, beaten 21.25L with 70.5kg at $10. Best recent effort was a 2nd at Market Rasen over 4150m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.75L at $6.50; Charlie Hammond rides for N Kent today with 67.5kg. Can improve.
Last Starts 426 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Southwell | 4882m | GOOD | Murray Dodd | 73kg | - | 3-3-2-4-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 23.25L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | - | Div 2 | $5,903.00 | Wetherby | 4851m | SOFT | Tom Broughton | 70.5kg | - | 6-6-7-8-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 21.25L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,148.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Leicester | 4123m | GOOD | Tom Broughton | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-7-8-8-7 | 0 |
| 33.55L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | HEAVY | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 31.45L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Charlie Hammond | 69.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 56.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3219m | SOFT | T Broughton | 69kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/02/2023 | - | 5 | $4,820.00 | Carlisle | 3420m | SOFT | Charlie Hammond | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $4.80 |