Uttoxeter; Analysis of the Timewise top two rated + the spotlight verdict + race stats.

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Based on the sources provided, here is a chronological analysis of the Uttoxeter races scheduled for November 15, 2025. The TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses are identified based on the list provided in the Ratings Report.


12:07 Brooklyn Pilsner Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

(1m 7f 168y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Feet On The Ground (IRE) (F O’Brien / T Broughton)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 98)
2Huxley (IRE) (M J Attwater / S Fenelon)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 94)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Feet On The Ground (IRE): Placed in two soft-ground Course and Distance (C&D) maidens last season, and performed well in her first two handicaps. She recently made a low-key reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago. Her main concern is a tendency to race too freely.
  • Huxley (IRE): Is a regressive maiden on the Flat. Showed respectable form with a sixth place finish on hurdle debut at Stratford (2m, good) in September, but has performed below that standard on both subsequent hurdle starts. This horse is unraced on ground slower than good.

Spotlight Verdict

REINADO is the selected horse, as he travelled strongly at Ffos Las last month and was yet to be asked for his effort before falling at the last fence. Feet On The Ground is a big player if jockey Tom Broughton can get her to settle, as she is suited by this C&D. Nobody Told Me is next on the list.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 1m 7f 168y, Class 5.
  • Age Groups: Open to 3yo+.
  • Fate of Favourites: Specific data for this race is not provided in the sources.
  • Trainer Records: Trainer Fergal O’Brien has a recent win/run percentage of 14% (5 wins from 35 runs in the last 14 days) and 15% historically (178 wins from 1,159 runs in the last 2 years). Trainer M J Attwater’s records are 0% (0 wins from 8 runs) recently and 6% (39 wins from 617 runs) historically.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Feet On The Ground (IRE):
    • Strengths: Proven C&D form on soft ground. Expected to be a “big player” if settled.
    • Weaknesses: Has a tendency to race too freely.
    • Suitability: High suitability for the distance and likely Soft ground.
  • Huxley (IRE):
    • Strengths: Showed some capability on hurdle debut.
    • Weaknesses: Regressive form since debut; untested on ground slower than good, posing a major concern for the Soft going.
    • Suitability: Questionable suitability due to unknown ability on softer ground.

12:42 Carlsberg Britvic Mares’ ‘National Hunt’ Maiden Hurdle (EBF Mares’ NH Novices’ Series Qual’) (Class 4)

(2m 3f 207y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Queenofthejukebox (IRE) (N Williams / B Powell)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report.
2Renes Walk (D Skelton / L Harrison)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report.

Recent Form and Comments

  • Queenofthejukebox (IRE): Looked useful in bumpers last season, winning a valuable contest here (good to soft) in March. She is absent since that win but is expected to have a good future over jumps.
  • Rene’s Walk: Finished fourth of 13 in a Warwick bumper (soft) in February, which was her better performance of two bumper runs. She is the first foal from a useful and well-related jumper. She makes her hurdling debut here.

Spotlight Verdict

Course bumper winner QUEENOFTHEJUKEBOX looks a good prospect for novice hurdles this season and gets the nod. Harmony Heights made a pretty good start to her hurdling career and may provide the main threat. Rene’s Walk and Briery Rose also showed enough in bumpers last season to suggest they can feature.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 2m 3f 207y, Class 4.
  • Age Groups: For 4-6yo fillies & mares.
  • Fate of Favourites: Specific data for this race is not provided in the sources.
  • Trainer Records: Dan Skelton has a recent win/run percentage of 25% (15 wins from 60 runs). Noel Williams’ record is not explicitly detailed in the trainer report.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Queenofthejukebox (IRE):
    • Strengths: Proven winner at this course. Showed useful form in bumpers. Regarded as a leading contender and a good prospect.
    • Weaknesses: Returning from absence since March.
    • Suitability: High suitability given course form and potential.
  • Rene’s Walk:
    • Strengths: Well-bred and showed soft ground capability in a bumper. Ought to make presence felt on debut for a top stable.
    • Weaknesses: Hurdles debut.
    • Suitability: Expected to run well, with connections in good form.

1:17 Birrificio Angelo Poretti Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4)

(3m 2f, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Aworkinprogress (IRE) (N J Gifford / J Davies)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 128)
2Gold Clermont (FR) (O Murphy / L Saunders)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 126)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Aworkinprogress (IRE): Was 4-4 during an excellent first season over fences. His last three wins were achieved at Lingfield (2m7f) on soft/heavy ground.
  • Gold Clermont (FR): A thorough stayer who won two marathon chases on soft ground in the 2023-24 season. Was inconsistent last term but makes a stable debut from a favourable mark. He recently underwent wind surgery in September.

Spotlight Verdict

Unbeaten chaser Aworkinprogress may still have more improvement to come this season and commands significant respect, but GOLD CLERMONT (nap) is making his seasonal/stable debut from a good mark, and it will be highly interesting to see what Olly Murphy can achieve with him.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 3m 2f, Class 4.
  • Age Groups: Open to 4yo+.
  • Fate of Favourites: Specific data for this race is not provided in the sources.
  • Trainer Records: Trainer N J Gifford has a recent win/run percentage of 20% (1 win from 5 runs). Trainer Olly Murphy has a recent win/run percentage of 20% (8 wins from 40 runs).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Aworkinprogress (IRE):
    • Strengths: Unbeaten over fences (4-4) and proven on heavy ground. Highly plausible for further improvement.
    • Weaknesses: Must prove fitness after a nine-month absence.
    • Suitability: High suitability given perfect chase record and love for deep ground/staying trips.
  • Gold Clermont (FR):
    • Strengths: Proven thorough stayer, strong form on soft ground. Appears well handicapped. Underwent wind surgery and switched to Olly Murphy’s in-form stable.
    • Weaknesses: Inconsistent last season.
    • Suitability: Excellent suitability for the distance and ground; the stable change/wind surgery offers optimism.

1:52 Eaton Hall Shooting Ground Mares’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4)

(1m 7f 214y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Blacksamssenorita (J Tizzard / B Powell)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report.
2Passing Kate (M Sheppard / R Patrick)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 121)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Blacksamssenorita: Is an unexposed 6yo who won a modest maiden hurdle (2m, good to firm) in March. She has potential. She switches to fences for her handicap debut and is returning from an absence since April.
  • Passing Kate: Took well to chasing earlier this year, winning 2 of her 3 starts at Exeter (2m1f, soft) and Chepstow (2m3f, soft). She is open to further improvement over fences this season.

Spotlight Verdict

The vote goes to LUNAR DISCOVERY, who needs to rebound from a below-par run 17 days ago and is not always a fluent jumper, but has strong claims if judged on her C&D third in September. Passing Kate took well to fences earlier this year and may provide the main threat, despite having fitness to prove.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 1m 7f 214y (2m), Class 4.
  • Age Groups: Open to 4yo+.
  • Age Groups: Winners have predominantly been 6yo and 8yo historically.
  • Fate of Favourites: Specific data for this race is not provided in the sources.
  • Trainer Records: Henry Daly (Lime Drop’s trainer, last year’s winner) has a record of 1 win from 1 runner in the past 10 runnings.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Blacksamssenorita:
    • Strengths: Unexposed and has potential.
    • Weaknesses: Makes both chase and handicap debut; absent since April; maiden hurdle win was modest.
    • Suitability: Potential but unproven in this sphere and class.
  • Passing Kate:
    • Strengths: Proven effectiveness over fences (2-3) and on soft ground. Open to further improvement.
    • Weaknesses: Needs to be fully tuned up for her seasonal return.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable for conditions, rated a strong threat if fit.

2:27 Chris, Sue And Gail Birthday Celebration Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4)

(1m 7f 168y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Brixson (IRE) (J Parkinson & S Smith / T Gillard)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 124)
2Jasmine Dairy (FR) (H Derham / Mr B Sutton)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 136)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Brixson (IRE): Finished second of seven at Wetherby (2m, good) two weeks ago, notably coming from a long way back. He was third in a soft-ground bumper last season. He is open to plenty of improvement.
  • Jasmine D’Airy (FR): A front-runner who won a maiden hurdle at Plumpton (2m4f, good) in the spring. She has plenty of speed, making the drop back to 2m suitable. She carries a penalty but is the clear top-rated horse. She placed in a point on soft/heavy ground.

Spotlight Verdict

JASMINE D’AIRY has the best form in the book and is tipped to follow up her Plumpton win. The drop back in distance is unlikely to be problematic. Choice Runner (second choice) may have untapped potential and U S Marshall is an interesting recruit from points.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 1m 7f 168y (2m), Class 4.
  • Age Groups: For 4yo+ (must not have won more than two hurdles). Winners are typically 5yo (6-12-47) or 4yo (3-7-38).
  • Fate of Favourites: Favourites win this race frequently (1531312112).
  • Trainer Records: Dan Skelton has 3 wins and 2 places from 7 runs in this race. Olly Murphy has 2 wins and 2 places from 10 runs.

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Jasmine D’Airy (FR):
    • Strengths: Clear top-rated based on form (RPR 136). Proven hurdle winner with speed and heavy ground point form. The one to beat.
    • Weaknesses: Carries a penalty.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable for the conditions and distance.
  • Brixson (IRE):
    • Strengths: Showed potential recently, capable of improvement, and has soft-ground bumper form.
    • Weaknesses: Needs a significant step up to challenge Jasmine D’Airy’s form.
    • Suitability: High potential means he is high on the list for a place.

3:02 QuinnBet Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)

(2m 3f 207y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Drayton Flyer (IRE) (O Murphy / K Brogan)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 105)
2Hillsin (IRE) (A E Jones / J Turner)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 108)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Drayton Flyer (IRE): Shaped nicely in his two runs over hurdles last season. This is his handicap debut.
  • Hillsin (IRE): Bounced back to form to win an amateurs’ race at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) last month after returning to his former trainer. He handles soft ground.

Spotlight Verdict

The percentage call is handicap debutant DRAYTON FLYER who shaped nicely in two runs over hurdles last season and has some potential. Recent Exeter winner Hillsin is respected. Thank You Blue has each-way claims and Shuil Ceoil (second choice) can bounce back.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 2m 3f 207y (2m4f), Class 5.
  • Age Groups: Open to 3yo+. Winners tend to be 6yo (2-2-11) or 7yo (1-2-12).
  • Fate of Favourites: Only four data points provided for this specific race (3361).
  • Trainer Records: Olly Murphy has a recent win/run percentage of 20% (8 wins from 40 runs). A E Jones (Hillsin’s trainer) has a recent win/run percentage of 0% (1 win from 11 runs historically).

Assessment of Top Two Chances

  • Drayton Flyer (IRE):
    • Strengths: Unexposed and highly favoured by the analyst based on potential shown last season.
    • Weaknesses: Lacks recent race fitness.
    • Suitability: Highly suitable; the percentage call due to potential.
  • Hillsin (IRE):
    • Strengths: In great recent form following a victory last month. Handles soft ground.
    • Weaknesses: Runs off a career-high mark (up 3lb).
    • Suitability: Competitive due to recent form and suitability for conditions.

3:37 1664 Biere Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Class 5)

(1m 7f 168y, Going: Soft)

RankHorse (Trainer/Jockey)Total TimeWise Rating Basis
1Crystal Force (IRE) (T H Weston / B Powell)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 87)
2Maximum Benefit (IRE) (Miss J S Davis / L Pinchin)Explicitly listed as Top Rated in Ratings Report. (RPR Master: 90)

Recent Form and Comments

  • Crystal Force (IRE): Finished fourth of six, beaten 20 lengths, on debut at Wetherby (good ground) in March. Improvement is required.
  • Maximum Benefit (IRE): Showed potential to build upon when finishing fifth of 12 at Worcester (good ground) in June. Meets some interesting rules newcomers here.

Spotlight Verdict

Maximum Benefit should build on his debut run, but RATHKENNY is the likely answer. Rathkenny, a half-brother to several winning jumpers, went off favourite for both his Irish points, winning readily in April.

Race Statistics

  • Distance/Class: 1m 7f 168y (2m), Class 5.
  • Age Groups: For 4-5yo. Winners usually 4yo (8-15-76).
  • Fate of Favourites: History shows mixed results (2204325364).
  • Trainer Records: Neil Mulholland and Olly Murphy both have 1 win and 1 place from 5 runs in this race historically.

Assessment of Top Two Chances (Based on TimeWise List)

  • Crystal Force (IRE):
    • Strengths: Stable had several bumper winners last season.
    • Weaknesses: Very poor debut effort (beaten 20L). Untested on Soft ground.
    • Suitability: Requires major improvement; highly questionable suitability for the ground.
  • Maximum Benefit (IRE):
    • Strengths: Showed some ability to build upon in his debut run.
    • Weaknesses: Debut run was over Good ground only; meeting better-credentialed newcomers.
    • Suitability: Expected to progress from debut, but preference is for the point-to-point recruits like Rathkenny.

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