2:18 Uttoxeter
This Class 4 mares' maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter over two and a half miles looks an interesting heat on good ground. A field of nine includes several with placed form over hurdles, though the KTB numbers suggest a modest standard overall with no standout contender on pure ability. The race should revolve around who can improve past their current level or capitalise on any fitness edge.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape points to a fairly even gallop with a mix of prominent racers and those who settle mid-division. Several runners have shown a preference for racing prominently, which could see an early battle for the lead. The key question is whether the race will be decided by those who can maintain their position from the front or if the closers will be able to pick up the pieces if the pace collapses late on.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Jessie Jump Jet0/100
- 2Orestina0/100
- 3Lipstick Traces0/100
- 4Miss The Sting0/100
- 5Moonshine River0/100
- 6Diamond Grace0/100
- 7Fine Thing0/100
- 8Midnight Pass0/100
- 9Cougarontheloose0/100
The contenders
Jessie Jump Jet KTB Fit 0/100
Jessie Jump Jet arrives in excellent heart having finished runner-up on her last three starts. The six-year-old has shown a consistent level of ability and looks ready to strike now first-time headgear is applied. Samuel Drinkwater has been patient with her and the booking of Ben Poste adds to the confidence. She handles the going and should be suited by this trip, with her prominent run-style likely to see her to the fore throughout. The KTB assessment rates her as the one to beat in a race of this nature.
Orestina KTB Fit 0/100
Orestina showed fair form when winning on debut in a bumper last season before a lesser effort on her second start. The five-year-old now switches to hurdles for Rebecca Menzies and is ridden by Nathan Moscrop. She possesses the raw ability to make an impact if she takes to the obstacles, though her jumping remains an unknown. The KTB view is that she can go well on her hurdling bow if she settles and travels smoothly. Her bumper experience should stand her in reasonable stead over this trip.
Lipstick Traces KTB Fit 0/100
Lipstick Traces has shown some ability in her three completed starts over hurdles, though she fell on her most recent outing. The six-year-old is trained by Justin Landy and will be ridden by Callum Bewley. She has posted respectable figures and should appreciate this trip, with the KTB read suggesting she remains a player if she can avoid mistakes. Her recent efforts indicate she is competitive at this level when she gets round. The mare's consistency when completing makes her one for the shortlist.
Miss The Sting KTB Fit 0/100
Miss The Sting has had just the one run over hurdles when well beaten on debut last season. The six-year-old is now in the care of Charles & Adam Pogson with Charlie Todd taking the ride. She has plenty to prove on the bare form but the KTB assessment notes she could improve for the experience and the step up in trip. Her trainer knows what is required in these races and she cannot be entirely dismissed if the market speaks positively. She will need to show significant progress to feature.
The rest of the field
Moonshine RiverKTB Fit 0/100
Moonshine River has shown consistent placed form over hurdles and was runner-up on her latest start. Alastair Ralph's mare is capable of being competitive but the KTB view is that she lacks the necessary spark to win a race of this type.
Diamond GraceKTB Fit 0/100
Diamond Grace has shown minor promise in two bumper runs for the Jonjo O'Neill yard. She now makes her hurdling debut with Jonjo O'Neill Jr. aboard and the KTB read suggests she may need time and experience to be fully effective.
Fine ThingKTB Fit 0/100
Fine Thing has produced two placed efforts this year for Dan Skelton but has also shown a tendency to disappoint. Harry Skelton rides and while the yard is in form the KTB assessment views her as modest and vulnerable to sharper types.
Midnight PassKTB Fit 0/100
Midnight Pass has struggled to make an impact in recent starts and her form figures show a string of poor efforts. Emma Lavelle's mare is hard to fancy on the KTB numbers and looks up against it here.
CougaronthelooseKTB Fit 0/100
Cougarontheloose has shown some ability in bumpers and now tries hurdles in first-time headgear for Olly Murphy. Sean Bowen takes the mount but the KTB view is that she remains modest and needs to improve markedly on what she has shown so far.
KTB verdict
Jessie Jump Jet stands out as the KTB Selection. She has built a solid profile with three consecutive runner-up finishes and the application of first-time headgear can only help her maintain focus. Her prominent style should ensure she is well placed to strike when it matters. The main dangers are Orestina, who brings bumper-winning form to her hurdling debut, and Lipstick Traces, who has shown enough when completing to suggest she can go close if she jumps cleanly. Miss The Sting is the other principal but has the most to find on bare form.
KTB Selection Jessie Jump Jet
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 03:01 UTC, 15 Jul. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Jessie Jump Jet | 11/2 | Bet365 |
| Orestina | 40/1 | Bet365 |
| Lipstick Traces | 10/1 | Bet365 |
| Miss The Sting | 80/1 | Bet365 |
| Moonshine River | 7/2 | William Hill |
| Diamond Grace | 6/1 | 7Bet |
| Fine Thing | 9/4 | Bet365 |
| Midnight Pass | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Cougarontheloose | 7/2 | William Hill |
This is the narrative read of the 2:18 Uttoxeter. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Uttoxeter racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse does KTB rate as the selection?
Jessie Jump Jet
What headgear is Jessie Jump Jet wearing for the first time?
first-time headgear
Which runner is making her hurdling debut after a bumper win?
Orestina
How many times has Lipstick Traces fallen in her recent hurdle starts?
once
Which horse is noted as having a prominent run-style?
Jessie Jump Jet
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