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1664 Biere Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Class 5, 2m, NH Flat, 4-5yo, £2,451, 12 runners
Winning time 3m 43.59s
- Going
- Good
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Bateleur is our selection at Uttoxeter, and the case rests on a fitness edge over Ma Wang des Bois, who is rated six pounds higher on our figures but is the one to beat on pure ability. At 106 Bateleur is the second best-rated runner in a field of twelve, with eight of the others unrated, so he looks well placed if that sharper condition counts on good ground over two miles. Ma Wang des Bois is the main danger, with Jimmy Gatz (102) and Lady Coco (96) also in the mix, though this is a competitive Class 5 and confidence is low. Bateleur gets the vote.
Result
Jack Hogan
Emma Lavelle
early pressed the pace in second - cruised into front over 2f out - pulled clear over 1f out and kept on gamely - won comfortably
Stan Sheppard
Ben Case
held up at back early - progressed over 3f out and pressed the front pair 2 out - snatched second inside final furlong - stayed on to finish runner-up
Mr Hugo Hunt (7)
Richard Hobson
In the pack's centre early - improved 4f out and pushed along to close on front pair over 2f out - went third over 1f out and stayed on to the line
Robert Dunne
Olly Murphy
settled at the back early - crept into it from 2f out - plugged on to finish 4th
David Bass
Henry Daly
in the pack - travelled out wide over 4f out - gained ground 2f out then plugged on to finish 5th
Charlie Deutsch
Mel Rowley
Made running from the start - ridden to hold position then passed over 2f out - faded inside the final furlong to finish 6th
Charlie Hammond
Laura Horsfall
prominent early - left behind over 2f out - faded inside final furlong to finish 7th
Callum Bewley
John Norton
sat in the pack through the middle stages - lost touch with the principals 2f out - faded inside the final furlong to finish 8th
H. J. Horgan (5)
Olly Murphy
dropped out at the back - niggled at before halfway - tailed off from 2f out
Charlie Price
Oliver Signy
up with the front group early - urged over 3f out and dropped back - faded tamely 2f out and well adrift late on - finished 10th
Kielan Woods
Henry Oliver
up with the pace early - under urging over 3f out then soon left behind - folded tamely over 1f out to finish 11th
James Best
Sarah Hollinshead
Raced in last group early - shoved and cut adrift before halfway - soon tailed off and finished 12th well beaten
Racecard
Callum Bewley
John Norton 0/0
Lightly raced and unexposed, Bands of Courage pulled up last time out and was a fourth two starts back, so there's scope for improvement. He returns after 190 days off and is yet to win in his last two starts, carrying 156 lb.
- Sire
- Feel Like Dancing (GB)
- Dam
- Kells Hall (IRE) by Westerner
- Owner
- Liz And Phil Woodcock Jones
- Foaled
- 11 Apr 2021
- Stable
- High Hoyland, S Yorks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
Charlie Price
Oliver Signy 0/5
Bateleur is our pick on profile: a second last time out, and a winner two starts back, with a fresh 27 days since that run. He has run over today's trip and on this going, though he carries 156 lb.
- Sire
- Tirwanako (FR)
- Dam
- My Madeline (IRE) by Definite Article
- Owner
- Adam Clare Signy
- Foaled
- 24 May 2022
- Stable
- Upper Lambourn, Berks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 52%
- Ratings
- Perf 107
Brave Bard is an unexposed debutant with no form to go on, so he's open to improvement from the outset, and he shoulders 156 lb on that first appearance. He's yet to win, and there's little to judge him on beyond that.
- Sire
- Poet's Word (IRE)
- Dam
- Shantelle Line (IRE) by Shantou
- Owner
- Brave Bard Partnership
- Foaled
- 12 May 2022
- Stable
- Edgcote, Northants
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 9 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 41%
Charlie Deutsch
Mel Rowley 1/12
Chasing Honors is unraced on our figures, so this gelding is a blank page and open to improvement. He carries 156 lb on debut, and with no form to lean on he is very much one to learn about.
- Sire
- Masterstroke (USA)
- Dam
- Do The Honors (IRE) by Presenting
- Owner
- Philip Rowley
- Foaled
- 6 Mar 2022
- Stable
- Bridgnorth, Shrops
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 12 runs (8%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
Robert Dunne
Olly Murphy 9/52
Hannah's Kitchen is unexposed on his debut, with no form to go on, so he's open to improvement. He carries 156 lb, and any progress will have to be judged from what he shows on the day.
- Sire
- Blue Bresil (FR)
- Dam
- Brush With Fortune (IRE) by Aizavoski
- Owner
- Esra Turay & Tommy Elphick
- Foaled
- 29 Jan 2022
- Stable
- Wilmcote, Warks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 9 wins from 52 runs (17%)
- Trainer running to form
- 53%
H. J. Horgan
Olly Murphy 9/52
Jimmy Gatz showed solid form with a third last time out, and a fourth two starts back, and he has run over today's trip, so he looks a leading threat off 156 lb. The one concern is a 258-day layoff, while our rating of 102 ranks him third of twelve.
- Sire
- The Grey Gatsby (IRE)
- Dam
- Tucupita (USA) by Zensational
- Owner
- The Astwood Partnership
- Foaled
- 8 Mar 2022
- Stable
- Wilmcote, Warks
- Trainer last 14 days
- 9 wins from 52 runs (17%)
- Trainer running to form
- 53%
- Ratings
- Perf 102
David Bass
Henry Daly 1/13
Lady Coco won last time out and has run over today's trip and going before, a tidy profile for a filly carrying 156 lb. The one risk is a 175-day absence, so fitness after the break is the question.
- Sire
- Gentlewave (IRE)
- Dam
- Chocca Wocca (GB) by Kayf Tara
- Owner
- Strachansalweycorbettgrahamgriffithperry
- Foaled
- 22 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Ludlow, Shropshire
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 13 runs (8%)
- Trainer running to form
- 48%
- Ratings
- Perf 96
Jack Hogan
Emma Lavelle 3/19
Ma Wang des Bois ran a second two starts back and has experience of today's trip and going, while carrying 156 lb with our top-ranked 112 behind him; the one concern is a 266-day absence, after a fifth last time out.
- Sire
- Beaumec De Houelle (FR)
- Dam
- Norma Jean (IRE) by Muhtathir
- Owner
- S Foran N Turner E Fenton
- Foaled
- 12 Jun 2021
- Stable
- Ogbourne Maizey, Wilts
- Trainer last 14 days
- 3 wins from 19 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 53%
- Ratings
- Perf 112
Kielan Woods
Henry Oliver 0/7
Menasha filled the runner-up spot on his latest outing, yet he returns after a 209-day break and is yet to win in his sole recent start. Unexposed and open to improvement, the gelding shoulders 156 lb on his comeback.
- Sire
- No Risk At All (FR)
- Dam
- Ferret Capien (FR) by Daramsar
- Owner
- Nick Shutts
- Foaled
- 10 Mar 2022
- Stable
- Abberley, Worcs
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 7 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 31%
Mr Hugo Hunt (7)
Richard Hobson 0/5
Miretix du Moulin is totally unexposed, with no recorded form to go on, so this gelding's debut is a step into the unknown. He carries 156 lb, and with so little to judge him on there should be improvement to come.
- Sire
- Masked Marvel (GB)
- Dam
- Amboselie (FR) by Princeton
- Owner
- Greenfield Racing
- Foaled
- 17 Apr 2022
- Stable
- Little Rissington, Gloucs
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 34%
James Best
Sarah Hollinshead 0/1
Unraced and open to improvement, this gelding makes his debut with no form to assess, so he's an unexposed type who could have plenty to offer. He carries 156 lb.
- Sire
- Heeraat (IRE)
- Dam
- Zartwyda (IRE) by Mozart
- Owner
- Graham Brothers Racing Partnership
- Foaled
- 6 May 2021
- Stable
- Upper Longdon, Staffs
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 30%
Charlie Hammond
Laura Horsfall 0/6
Unexposed gelding who finished second on his only recent start, though he returns after 189 days off and shouldn't be judged on so little. He carries 156 lb, and with plenty of scope for improvement he is yet to win in recent form.
- Sire
- Order Of St George (IRE)
- Dam
- Keenlaska (FR) by Kingsalsa
- Owner
- Jim White And Heather Kemp
- Foaled
- 13 May 2022
- Stable
- Towcester, Northants
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 6 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 54%
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.