Uttoxeter Race 5 - Matchbook Loves Racing Hcp Chase (Gbb Race)
MOLTO BENE (2) Proven record when resuming. Narrowly beaten last run in a chase at Market Rasen. Shows good early pace. Lilly Pinchin has multiple wins aboard. Suited. KING'S THRESHOLD (1) Back from a 27 week spell. Pushed past some when 4th last time in a chase at Uttoxeter. Displays very good finishing speed. Winnable race. GO TO WAR (3) First up from a 28 week break. Good performance to run into 3rd last run in a hurdle at Perth and dropping weight. Paul Obrien takes the reins today. Winning hope. ABOUTDAMNTIME (4) Back from a break. Failed to finish in a chase at Aintree but goes down in weight. Suitably placed in this race.

Jockey: C J Todd
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 27 weeks. Jumped at $5.50 and kept chasing when 4th last time in a chase at Uttoxeter. Should be swooping on the field late. One for the value hunters.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Uttoxeter | 4837m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 5-5-4-4-4-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 16/23 | 12/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $72,187.00 | Cheltenham | 5294m | GOOD | Harry Swan | 72.5kg | - | 11-9-10-10-12-16-17-16 | 0 |
| 44.75L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Newbury | 5224m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 4/12 | 29/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Newbury | 4510m | SOFT | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | - | 6-6-7-7-7-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $15.00 |
| 11/18 | 25/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $98,370.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 69kg | - | 13-13-12-12-11-12-12-11 | 0 |
| 22.05L | $21.00 |
| 99/19 | 26/04/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $172,148.00 | Sandown | 5766m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 64.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $20,658.00 | Newbury | 4705m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Warwick | 4023m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | 4-2-3-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,821.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 76.5kg | - | 1-3-2-2-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 06/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Sandown | 4861m | SOFT | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.75L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $19,674.00 | Wetherby | 3899m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 76kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 31L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 22/04/2024 | - | CL3 | $17,706.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 11 |
| 15.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Ascot | 4231m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | HEAVY | Thomas Bellamy | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5L | $3.40 |
| 3/13 | 23/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Newbury | 4510m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 76kg | - | 6-5-6-7-4-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 11L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Kempton | 4124m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/10/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Bangor | 4632m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.75L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Kempton | 4928m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 17.25L | $2.15 |
| 1/12 | 11/04/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 4350m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/15 | 24/02/2023 | - | 4 | $7,377.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Goes well when fresh. Right in contention last run in a chase at Market Rasen. Will be positive in the run early. Lilly Pinchin rates highly aboard. Will be there at the business end.
Last Starts 206 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 | 14/04/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,185.00 | Market Rasen | 4305m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | 4-4-5-5-3-2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 4046m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 77.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/5 | 14/01/2026 | - | Listed | $39,348.00 | Newbury | 4710m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 14L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | - | Listed | $34,430.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,083.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 76kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/11 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Bangor | 4089m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $7.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 66.5kg | - | 4-3-1-2-1-3-5-7 | 0 |
| 12L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | 3-3-3-4-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 8.85L | $5.00 |
| 7/17 | 15/02/2025 | - | Challenger Stayers Hurdle Series Qualifier | $18,346.00 | Ascot | 4734m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 72.5kg | - | 3-3-6-8-5-7-6-7 | 0 |
| 24.05L | $17.00 |
| 99/7 | 01/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $22,773.00 | Southwell | 4103m | SOFT | Lewis Saunders | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $3.75 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD TO SOFT | Lilly Pinchin | 67kg | - | 3-5-5-6-6-6-7-7 | 0 |
| 6.85L | $11.00 |
| 1/17 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Lilly Pinchin | 73kg | - | 4-3-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/03/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3866m | HEAVY | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Lilly Pinchin | - | 2-2-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6L | $4.20 | ||
| 3/9 | 22/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Warwick | 3822m | SOFT | Lilly Pinchin | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 9.25L | $51.00 |
| 99/16 | 05/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | HEAVY | Gavin Sheehan | 70.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | SOFT | Lilly Pinchin | 70.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 35.25L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a spell of 28 weeks. Nice effort when placing 3rd beaten by just over 3 1/2L last run in a hurdle at Perth. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 24/04/2026 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Perth | 5346m | GOOD | James Bowen | 75kg | - | 8-6-5-8-7-6-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $24,592.00 | Haydock | 4881m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 70kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-6-6 | 0 |
| 38.25L | $10.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $63,941.00 | Windsor | 4828m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 65.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | Paddy Hanlon | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Kempton | 4828m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 71.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.75L | $6.50 |
| 99/6 | 21/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $15,740.00 | Newbury | 4875m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $2.50 |
| 3/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,494.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 75.5kg | - | 2-3-2-1-1-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $25,577.00 | Newbury | 4131m | GOOD | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | - | 7-6-7-8-9-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 28.75L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $14,755.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | SOFT | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $1.75 |
| 1/7 | 21/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | HEAVY | Paddy Brennan | 75.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $1.55 |
| 1/15 | 20/12/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 70kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/14 | 30/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3314m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 70kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 99/12 | 24/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Exeter | 3723m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 71.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 999L | $3.10 |
| 8/20 | 15/04/2023 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Aintree | 3410m | SOFT | Paddy Brennan | 72.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2022 | - | 5 | $4,721.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Paddy Brennan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 69kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Didn't finish in a chase at Aintree on May 15th but gets a reduction in weight. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 175 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 15/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Aintree | 5020m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Kelso | 5266m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Sponsored By Flowfit | $17,706.00 | Ludlow | 4783m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 70kg | - | 4-5-4-4-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Uttoxeter | 5242m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Wetherby | 4869m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 21/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Catterick | 5078m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Bangor | 4089m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | - | 6-5-5-2-6-9-9-8 | 0 |
| 48.55L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $30,494.00 | Newbury | 4131m | SOFT | Toby Wynne | 72.5kg | - | 7-8-7-6-5-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Newcastle | 4080m | SOFT | Craig Nichol | 75.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6-4-4-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.55L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 14/12/2024 | - | Registered As The Bristol Novices' Hurdle | $54,104.00 | Cheltenham | 4821m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 70kg | - | 5-5-5-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 69.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Carlisle | 4021m | GOOD | Craig Nichol | 72kg | - | 6-6-6-4-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 28 week spell. At $17.00 just average when 5th last run in a chase at Warwick but carrying less weight this time. Others preferred.
Last Starts 197 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Warwick | 5120m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 5-4-6-4-6-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,591.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 77.5kg | - | 4-3-4-4-4-4-3-4 | 0 |
| 37.5L | $6.50 |
| 99/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $12,788.00 | Ludlow | 4033m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $17.00 |
| 99/10 | 20/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $34,429.00 | Hereford | 5069m | SOFT | Stan Sheppard | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/11/2025 | - | Listed | $34,430.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 4-4-3-3-3-3-2-2 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Ludlow | 5143m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $2.62 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3911m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 76.5kg | - | 2-3-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 5080m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71kg | - | 6-5-5-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,083.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 75kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $2.38 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Exeter | 4877m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 72kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 19L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $11,805.00 | Ludlow | 4785m | SOFT | David Bass | 70kg | - | 2-4-2-4-3-3-4-3 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Warwick | 5029m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 68.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2-1-1-1-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/12/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Alice Stevens | 73kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.15L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2024 | - | Conditional & Amateur Jockeys | $7,574.00 | Doncaster | 4904m | GOOD | Archiell Jones | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-5-6-8-8 | 0 |
| 43.75L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL4 | $11,558.00 | Hexham | 4684m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,869.00 | Bangor | 4656m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 75kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 76.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-3-5-5 | 1 |
| 19L | $6.00 |
| 99/9 | 02/02/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Southwell | 4882m | SOFT | Richard Patrick | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 999L | $4.20 |
| 99/11 | 11/01/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Catterick | 5094m | SOFT | Richard Patrick | 76kg | - | - | 1 |
| 999L | $4.40 |
| 2/14 | 16/12/2023 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | SOFT | Tom Cannon | 71kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |