Uttoxeter

Tomorrow, May 25, 2025HurdleClass 42m3f

Having been well supported, MARLACOO wasn't seen to best effect when pulling hard on handicap debut. He looks worth another chance over a slightly shorter trip and can record a second hurdles success at the expense of Kaituna River, who arrives in great heart on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes, while course specialist Miss Maverick cannot be ruled out having returned to form last time.

  • Marlacoo
  • Kaituna River
  • Miss Maverick
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 4. Marlacoo
    J: Stan SheppardT: Tom Lacey
    F: 132F213-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    11-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    112
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
    Verdict
    Bumper winner in Ireland and opened hurdles account at the fifth attempt when landing the odds in a 6-runner Ayr novice (19.5f, heavy). Unable to justify support on handicap debut when too keen, finishing third of 10 at Fontwell (21.8f). Shorter trip no issue and looks well worth another chance.
  • 5. Miss Maverick
    J: J. HoganT: Gary Hanmer
    F: 1/113PP5-1
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Racked up a hattrick in maiden/novice hurdles at this course in April/May last year. Had been in the doldrums but duly bounced back reverted to positive tactics, better than ever when landing 11-runner handicap hurdle at Hexham (20.1f) 15 days ago. Has to enter calculations returning to this track.
  • 1. Fine Casting
    J: Ben JonesT: Ben Pauling
    F: 2P2/60274-
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-11
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    118
    Days Since Last Run:
    85
    Verdict
    Fairly useful hurdler at best but hasn't won since December 2022, his best efforts coming with give in the ground. Back to form when last seen in March when fourth in a Class 3 handicap at Newbury. Not ruled out down in class.
  • 3. Kaituna River
    J: Kielan WoodsT: Alex Hales
    F: 31/324822-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    11-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Arrives in great heart following a pair of runner-up finishes, latest when enjoying the run of the race in a Plumpton handicap (25f). Drops in trip but should still be in the mix on current form.
  • 2. Gwash
    J: Fern O'BrienT: Fergal O'Brien
    F: 2671/F45-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    11-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    117
    Days Since Last Run:
    309
    Verdict
    Much improved from hurdling debut when landing a 19f Warwick maiden in April and would have defied a penalty at Uttoxeter but for final flight fall. Two tame efforts following that mishap and he needs to bounce back on handicap debut following a break.
  • 6. Grey Skies
    J: William MaggsT: Donald McCain
    F: 2524/2644-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    11-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Course novice hurdler winner in 2022. Dual winner of novice chases in 2023 but proved inconsistent towards the back end of last season. Still below form on handicap hurdle debut last month but did shape with more promise until undone by late error. Another step forward required.
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