Uttoxeter Race 1 - Wrights Rolling In The Dough Derby Mares' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
FIRST CANDIDATE (1) sets the standard after a dominant win at Haydock over 3149m on good ground, scoring by 9.5L, and had earlier run 2nd at Ludlow by 0.75L. BLUE SKIES AHEAD (2) is a key chance with a Hexham win over 3262m followed by a 2nd there, 2L off the winner, and brings recent fitness. PORT AND BRANDY (7) has solid novice form, 2nd at Ffos Las over 3183m and previously 3rd at Warwick, while PIGEON FORGE (6) comes off a 2nd at Plumpton over 4129m. BRITWAY BELLE (3) was 3rd at Ludlow over 3172m, beaten 3.55L, and can be competitive.
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Comes off a 48-day break after a dominant Haydock 3149m win on 4 Apr, scoring by 9.5L on Good with 72kg at $1.24, beating Atlantic City. Prior runs solid: 2nd at Kelso over 3265m on 21 Mar by 1L at $12 with 68kg, and 2nd at Ludlow over 3172m on Soft on 4 Feb by 0.75L at $4.50 with 67kg. Carries 72.5kg here under Harry Skelton for D Skelton, up 0.5kg. Strong recent profile suggests he can feature.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $1.24 |
| 2/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Kelso | 3265m | GOOD | Tristan Durrell | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1L | $12.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Harry Skelton | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | 12-12-11-9-7-7-5 | 0 |
| 8.35L | $19.00 |
| 99/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Nick Slatter
Weight: 70kgs
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Has been around the mark, with 1 win and a 2nd from three runs this season. Last start 2nd of 8 at Hexham over 3262m on 2 May, beaten 2L by Terrano, with 68.5kg at $3.25 on Good. Won prior at Hexham over 3262m on 13 Apr by 4.25L on Good with 65kg at $4.50. Can feature with the right run under 70kg today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | David Bass | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Hexham | 3262m | GOOD | Nick Slatter | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | SOFT | Kielan Woods | 71kg | - | 12-11-11-10-9-8-5 | 0 |
| 21L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Oscar Palmer
Weight: 70kgs
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Has been around the mark with 3rd at Ludlow over 3172m on 22 Apr, beaten 3.55L on good going at $12 with 64kg. Prior run 3rd at Hereford over 3267m on 25 Mar, beaten 17.38L at $15 with 62.5kg behind One Knight. Carries 70kg here and rises 839m in trip for Oscar Palmer for Henry Oliver. Can feature with a patient ride.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 22/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Oscar Palmer | 64kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.55L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4-6Y CL5 | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Freddie Keighley | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.38L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Freddie Keighley | 67.5kg | - | 8-9-6-4-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 33.05L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Philip Armson
Weight: 70kgs
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Back in trip 730m and up 0.5kg after a tough Newbury run 62 days ago when 15th of 20 over 3281m on Good, beaten 26.55L at $41. Prior run was more encouraging, 4th of 13 at Warwick over 3218m on Good, beaten 10.25L at $6.50. Philip Armson rides for A King. Can improve with a smoother run.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/20 | 21/03/2026 | - | Open NH Flat Race | $207,565.00 | Newbury | 3281m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.55L | $41.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | 11-11-12-8-6-7-4 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.
Weight: 70kgs
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Back in trip 325m and drops 2.5kg from last start at Newton Abbot over 4336m on 14 Apr, where he finished 7th of 10, beaten 65.5L on good at $41 behind Onefournine. Prior effort was 5th of 10 at Hereford over 3957m on 25 Mar, beaten 22.41L on good at $29. Earlier, 6th of 8 at Warwick over 3218m on soft on 20 Feb at $5 after racing handy. Can improve with the lighter weight and shorter journey.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Kevin Brogan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3957m | GOOD | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 22.41L | $29.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Warwick | 3218m | SOFT | Jonjo Oneill Jr | 71kg | - | 3-4-4-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 40L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Liam Harrison
Weight: 70kgs
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Comes off a 47-day break after a solid 2nd at Plumpton over 4129m on 5 Apr, beaten 7L by Eremenko on Good going at $6 with 72kg. Prior Hereford runs produced 5th of 12 over 3956m on 7 Mar at $23 and 5th of 10 over 3267m on Soft on 12 Jan. Drops 2kg here and reunites with Liam Harrison for Emma Lavelle. Can feature with a similar effort to last start.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 05/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Plumpton | 4129m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 7L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Liam Harrison | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | - | 2-3-4-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.05L | $5.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 70kgs
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Has been around the mark this season with 2nd and 3rd from two runs. Last start 2nd of 5 at Ffos Las over 3183m on 16 Mar, beaten 9L by Galatrona, with 71kg at $3.50 on soft. Prior 3rd of 8 at Warwick over 3218m on heavy, beaten 4.05L at $29. Drops 1kg and gets James Bowen; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Sean Bowen | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $3,934.00 | Warwick | 3218m | HEAVY | Shane Fenelon | 71kg | - | 3-4-4-3-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.05L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 70kgs
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Six-year-old mare by Telescope trained by B Pauling at Naunton. Carries 70kg with Ben Jones booked. Limited disclosed form details. Can feature with the right run.