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2:00 Uttoxeter

Tuesday 15 September 2026 ·8 runners KTB Selection: Crystal Glance · 70/100

This Class 4 conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter over two and three-quarter miles on good ground features a field of eight where the KTB Fit ratings are tightly bunched at the top. Crystal Glance heads the numbers on 70 with Billy Boi Blue only a point behind on 69, while Pike Road and Imperial Data follow on 60 and 58. The overall picture suggests a competitive renewal in which course form and proven stamina will carry significant weight.

How the race shapes up

The pace shape is a lone leader with high confidence, indicating one horse will secure an uncontested lead that could prove difficult for closers to bridge. Cinnodin is the only front-runner in the field and is likely to bowl along in isolation. The remaining seven runners are all held-up types who will be produced with their efforts from off the pace, raising the key question of whether any will be able to reel in a clear leader over this stamina-testing trip.

The KTB Fit ranking

1Crystal Glance KTB Selection70/100

Form 53-1FP · Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero · Miss Becky Smith(6)

Crystal Glance is a smart performer who has already won twice at Uttoxeter from just three runs. He has won five times on good ground and comes into this off the back of a recent win before two pulled-up efforts. The Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero yard posts a 14% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.19 from 159 runs, while conditional Becky Smith boasts a striking 38% strike rate and 2.16 A/E from only eight rides here. A course winner who also acts on the going, he is held up and usually produces his effort late. The step up in trip remains an unknown at this stage, yet his record around this venue makes him a major player.
2Billy Boi Blue69/100

Form -56615 · David Killahena & Graeme McPherson · Nick Slatter

Billy Boi Blue is a smart performer who won over this trip on his only previous visit to Uttoxeter. He showed his best form when taking a similar race at Worcester last time and arrives here in good heart. The David Killahena and Graeme McPherson partnership has a 24/151 record with a 1.28 A/E and positive LSP, and the trainer himself holds a 23% strike rate at the track with a 1.63 A/E from 22 runs. The jockey is less prolific here with a 4% strike rate and 0.45 A/E from 46 rides. A previous course winner who has scored twice from 13 starts on good ground, he is held up and usually produces his effort late.
3Pike Road60/100

Form 6-4277 · Martin Keighley · Freddie Keighley

Pike Road is a smart performer who has won over this trip and at this track. Recent form has been patchy with two modest efforts after a promising second at Worcester, and his record on good ground is only fair with one win from fourteen starts. Martin Keighley has a 12% strike rate at Uttoxeter with an 0.87 A/E from a large 288-run sample, while son Freddie is aboard with a 17% strike rate and 1.1 A/E from 12 rides. Dropping in class today, the 7-year-old is held up and usually produces his effort late. A previous course winner, he needs to bounce back from those recent subdued displays.
4Imperial Data58/100

Form 4-P8F6 · Rebecca Menzies · Charlie Maggs

Imperial Data is a smart performer who has shown useful form in the past but has been out of sorts this season with a recent string of poor efforts. He drops back in trip today having looked stretched over further last time, though he has never won at this distance. Rebecca Menzies operates at a 7% strike rate here with a 0.6 A/E from 76 runs, while the jockey holds a 6% strike rate and 0.67 A/E from 36 rides at the track. The 9-year-old is held up and usually produces his effort late. He has only managed a modest fourth on his sole previous visit to Uttoxeter.
5Harry56/100

Form /71143 · David Pipe · Rian Corcoran(3)

Harry is a smart performer who arrives in solid form after two wins and two placed efforts from his last four starts. He steps up in trip today having never tried beyond 2m4f so that asks a fresh question. David Pipe has a respectable 16% strike rate at Uttoxeter from a big sample while the 3lb claimer is taking the ride.
6Torrent55/100

Form 6-4533 · Nigel Hawke · Murray Dodd

Torrent is a smart performer who has won once from three starts at this track and arrives in decent form with three consecutive placed efforts. He steps up in trip today having been placed without winning at this distance last time, while his record on good ground shows one win and six places from twelve runs. Nigel Hawke has a solid 10% strike rate from 210 runs here.
7Cinnodin51/100

Form 5-12P0 · Jamie Snowden · Isabelle Ryder(3)

Cinnodin is a useful performer who has won over this trip and at this track. He has shown mixed form this season with a win sandwiched between some lesser efforts and a pulled-up run last time. The trainer has a solid 16% strike-rate at Uttoxeter while the 3lb claimer is aboard.
8Betty's Tiara47/100

Form 6-7981 · Ben Pauling · Callum Pritchard(3)

Betty's Tiara is a useful mare who looked back on song when winning over this trip at Southwell last time and has solid course form with a win from two runs here. She acts on good ground and has won twice at this distance. Ben Pauling has a 13% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 182 runs while Callum Pritchard is still building his record at the track.

KTB verdict

Crystal Glance is the KTB Selection. A dual course winner who has already struck twice at Uttoxeter from only three visits, he brings strong track form and proven ability on good ground into a race where the pace shape looks tailor-made for a prominent performer to dictate. His recent win before two pulled-up efforts can be forgiven in the context of a stiff task, and the yard’s solid record at the venue adds further encouragement. Billy Boi Blue, who won over the trip on his sole previous run here, is the obvious danger, while Pike Road and Imperial Data are capable on their best days but need to rediscover form.

KTB Selection Crystal Glance

This is the narrative read of the 2:00 Uttoxeter. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Uttoxeter racecard. Every result we hold for the track is on the Uttoxeter results & records page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.

Questions about this race

Which horse is most proven at Uttoxeter?

Crystal Glance, who has won twice at the track from just three runs.

How is the race expected to be run?

Cinnodin is likely to secure an uncontested lead as the lone front-runner, with the other seven runners all held up and producing their efforts late.

Which runner has the best recent form?

Harry, who has recorded two wins and two placed efforts from his last four starts.

Who holds the strongest trainer record at the course?

David Killahena & Graeme McPherson with a 23% strike rate at Uttoxeter and 1.63 A/E from 22 runs.

Which horses are dropping in class?

Pike Road and Imperial Data.

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