Uttoxeter
Tomorrow, ChaseClass 23m
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but GRAND CLERMONT arrives in fine form for David Pipe and is fancied to quickly resume winning ways on the back of a very good recent Worcester runner-up. Fellow course scorer Riskintheground heads the list of dangers, although a good case can also be made for Alien Storm, Hold Your Fort and Ki Woo in this cracking handicap.
Grand Clermont
Riskintheground
Alien Storm
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 2. RiskinthegroundJ: Harry SkeltonT: Dan SkeltonF: 604901-21
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 144
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLanded Silver Trophy at Haydock in April and added to that in 10-runner handicap chase at Perth (3m) 3 weeks ago. Up 4 lb but this course scorer is not taken lightly. 
5. Ki WooJ: Jack TudorT: Oliver Greenall & Josh GuerrieroF: 1/662P15-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictGot back on the up with victory in 8-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (25f) last month. Up 5 lb but that form has been franked so he's well in the mix.
8. Queensbury BoyJ: James BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 545526-12- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 127
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictBumper/dual hurdle winner for Harry Derham. Proved wayward before walking over in handicap chase at Hereford and followed it with a good second of 4 in handicap chase here (2½m) later in May.
11. Samuel SpadeJ: Ben JonesT: Ben PaulingF: 57/9788-41- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictA 5-time winner over hurdles. Left his chasing debut well behind when winning 8-runner handicap chase at Worcester (23f) 17 days ago by 2½ lengths from Grand Clermont, jumping much better on that occasion. Up 5 lb and not certain to fence so well this time.
12. RegardeJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 3P12/352-2- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictArrives in good nick, soon ridden but staying on well late when second of 7 in handicap chase at Aintree (25f) last month. Will need to travel better with blinkers now replacing usual cheekpieces if he's to play a part.- 10. Grand ClermontJ: Mr Lucas MurphyT: David PipeF: 17211-612
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 124
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictFrench import who ended his time there with a pair of claiming chase wins. Impressed for new yard when scoring over C&D in May and posted a very good second of 8 to Samuel Spade at Worcester (23f) 17 days ago. Expected to be bang there with promising rider taking off handy 7 lb. - 4. Alien StormJ: David BassT: Charlie LongsdonF: 24/21163-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 132
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictScored over fences at Plumpton and Doncaster before Christmas and posted a good second of 7 in handicap chase at Bangor (3m) last month. Came home clear of the rest there so very much one to consider. 
13. Imperial AlexJ: Stan SheppardT: Tom LaceyF: 2/21075-21- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 122
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictPosted a career best when winning 5-runner handicap chase at Stratford (3½m) 29 days ago. Up 3 lb but this C&D scorer is no forlorn hope.
7. Hold Your FortJ: Callum PritchardT: Debra HamerF: 3314U12-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 129
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictGained a third win of last season when seeing off 2 rivals at Ascot (3m) in March. Even better form when placed at Haydock (3¼m) and Fakenham (3m) since so should go well again.
3. TwigJ: Beau MorganT: Ben PaulingF: 770/1170-3- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 144
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictVeteran but as good as ever when winning his first 2 starts last season, latterly the Becher at Aintree. Well beaten in the National back there but back on song with third of 7 in handicap chase at Bangor (3m) last time. Also captured this in 2023.
6. Peaky BoyJ: Jonjo O'Neill Jr.T: Jonjo & A.J. O'NeillF: 133/F00-33- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 130
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictWon 3 of 4 starts over hurdles/fences (all at Cheltenham) for Nicky Henderson in 2024. Lightly raced and below that level for current yard since but better signs when third over C&D and Worcester on last 2 runs.
1. Hang In ThereJ: Harry CobdenT: Emma LavelleF: 2771534-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 146
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictTook this in 2024 (from 9 lb higher) and kept mistakes to a minimum when a solid fourth of 7 to Time To Bite in handicap chase at Fakenham (3m) last month. Visor goes on and this veteran can't be ruled out.
9. Time To BiteJ: Bryan CarverT: Chris HonourF: 114132-13- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 10-8
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 126
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictBack to winning ways in veterans' event at Fakenham (3m) in May and backed it up with a good third of 4 in handicap chase at Newton Abbot (3¼m) last time, going with enthusiasm. Needs considering dropped back in trip.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
14. StratagemJ: Non RunnerT: Mickey BowenF: 6P314-313- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 10-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 120
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictResumed winning ways under today's rider in 5-runner handicap chase at Cartmel (29f) last month. Not beaten far after 8 lb rise there on Friday. Change of headgear.