2:10 Uttoxeter
This Class 4 handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter over 2m3f207y on good ground brings together a field of 15, several of whom arrive in solid nick and hold competitive official ratings between 100 and 115. The KTB Fit Scores identify a clear top five, headed by Sir Hobnob on 70, with Las Canals, Loustic du Chatel, Looking As You Are and Eustace Grenier completing the principals on marks from 65 down to 58. Overall the numbers point to a competitive renewal where recent form, trip suitability and yard form at the track will be key.
How the race shapes up
With a genuinely-run pace shape and high confidence, a front-runner is expected to be pressed by several handy types in what should develop into a fair test. Loustic du Chatel is likely to take them along from the front, with Sir Hobnob, Looking As You Are, Inishnabro, At Mangan Bridge, Gentleman Bill, Diamond Koda and Fine Thing all prone to race prominently or handily. That early speed should ensure a true gallop, posing the key question of which horses can quicken off it and stay the trip effectively in the latter stages.
The KTB Fit ranking
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1Sir Hobnob KTB Selection70/100
Sir Hobnob is a smart performer who arrives in solid nick after a win last time out and holds an official rating of 115. He steps up in trip today having been placed at this distance on his one attempt, while he has shown a liking for good ground with a win from three starts. The yard holds a 28% strike rate at Uttoxeter and the jockey is operating in line with his overall record here. As a half-brother to Top Jimmy who won twice from eight runs, he brings a positive family line. His prominent run-style means he will be on or close to the lead in a race that should be run at a genuine pace. With recent form of 35261- he looks to have the right profile to make a serious impact.
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2Las Canals65/100
Las Canals is a smart performer who arrives on the back of two wins from his last three starts and holds an official rating of 113. He is two from two on good ground and has won at this trip from a single attempt, with high data confidence from ratings and race history. The trainer records a 14% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 166 runs, in line with their overall figure, while jockey Jack Tudor is 7% from 148 rides here, also in line with his record elsewhere. Usually held up, he produces his effort late and should be well suited if the race develops a strong gallop. The family note shows the dam has had one other runner that did not win. Recent form of 3/911- underlines his progressive profile.
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3Loustic du Chatel61/100
Loustic du Chatel is a smart performer who showed useful form in bumpers and over hurdles last season, winning twice on good ground. He steps up in trip today for a stable that operates at a 12% strike rate at Uttoxeter, in line with their record elsewhere. The jockey has an 11% strike rate here, also matching his wider figure. With a front-running run-style he is set to make the running or race on the pace in what is expected to be a genuinely-run contest. Recent form of 17261- includes those two good-ground wins. He holds an official rating of 114 and should ensure a strong early gallop.
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4Looking As You Are58/100
Looking As You Are is a smart performer who won on his only previous visit to Uttoxeter and has also scored at today's trip. Recent form of 35201- shows he can produce his best on the right day though he has yet to place from a single run on good ground. The trainer and jockey both operate at their usual level here. His prominent run-style will see him race handily, on or close to the lead. With an official rating of 111 he remains of interest on his track record, and the yard's 8% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 196 runs is noted. He holds a course win from one visit.
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5Eustace Grenier58/100
Eustace Grenier is a smart performer who arrives in solid recent form with three placed efforts from his last five starts. He steps up in trip today having raced only at 2m so far, which asks a fresh question of him. Trainer and jockey both hold a 21% and 20% strike rate at Uttoxeter respectively, both in line with their records elsewhere. Usually held up, he produces his effort late and could be well suited by a genuinely-run race. His official rating is 109 and recent form reads 343-45. The combination of yard and jockey strength at the track makes him a notable player if the extra distance proves within range.
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6Inishnabro57/100
Inishnabro is a smart performer who showed useful ability when winning a 2m novice hurdle at Chepstow in 2022 before a solid return when fifth at Warwick last month. He steps up in trip today which asks a fresh question and the going remains unknown with only five career runs to date. As a half-brother to King Kali who won twice from 15 runs, he brings a positive family background. His prominent run-style will see him race handily.
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7At Mangan Bridge57/100
At Mangan Bridge is a smart performer who arrives in top form after two wins last season. He has placed here once without winning and the jockey is still seeking a first course success from 13 rides. Trip and ground both suit while the useful pedigree, as half-brother to Listed winner Solly's Gold, adds further interest. His prominent run-style will keep him on or close to the pace.
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8Kosasiempre56/100
Kosasiempre is a smart performer who arrives in decent nick after a recent second. He has placed at today's trip and shown he handles good ground, though he has only run once here when finishing fourth. The trainer's 13% strike rate at Uttoxeter is in line with his record elsewhere while the jockey's 6% at the track sits below his overall figure. Usually held up, he will be produced late.
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9Gentleman Bill56/100
Gentleman Bill is a smart performer who arrives on a handy mark judged on his best efforts. He has shown little spark in his last three completed starts though and has failed to place from four runs on good ground. This is his first time at Uttoxeter and the jockey's 7% strike rate here is in line with his record elsewhere. He will race prominently.
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10Diamond Koda53/100
Diamond Koda is a smart performer on his day with an official rating of 109 and consistent placed efforts on good ground. He drops back in trip today having won at this distance before, though his recent form of 45153- suggests he can be hit and miss. The trainer has a 2% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 50 runs in line with his record elsewhere while the jockey is 8% from 25 rides here in line with his 11% at other tracks. He races prominently.
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11No Hard Feelings52/100
No Hard Feelings is a useful performer who has won two of his four starts including a C&D success on his penultimate outing. He steps back up in trip today having last run over 2m while first-time headgear is now fitted. The trainer has a 14% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 191 runs which is above their 9% at other courses while the jockey matches that 14% figure here from 173 rides. He will race prominently.
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12Fine Thing52/100
Fine Thing is a smart performer who won on this track from just one start and has already won over today's trip. She drops back in distance from 2m5f having shown strong recent form including two wins from her last four starts. The trainer and jockey both record 7-8% strike rates at Uttoxeter which sit in line with their figures at other tracks. As half-sister to Ree Okka who won twice from 11 runs she brings a solid family line, and she races prominently.
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13Springs A Girl51/100
Springs A Girl is a smart performer on the balance of her career form and official rating. She has been below her best this season and showed no promise on good ground in four previous attempts. She drops back in trip today having failed to make the frame in three runs at this distance. She typically settles in midfield.
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14Pike Road48/100
Pike Road is a smart performer on his day with a solid course record that includes a win from six starts here. He has been below form on his last few starts and his record on good ground is modest with just one win from 16 attempts. Dropping back in trip today raises a fresh question after his recent efforts over further. He is dropping in class and usually held up.
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15Can You Hear Me46/100
Can You Hear Me is a smart performer who has shown useful placed form at today's trip on two of his four attempts. He has solid recent efforts including a second on his latest start and the official rating of 106 looks fair. The trainer and jockey both operate at a 6-7% strike rate here which sits in line with their figures at other tracks while the small-sample going note leaves ground preference unknown. He is stepping up in class and typically settles in midfield.
KTB verdict
Sir Hobnob stands out as the KTB Selection. He arrives in solid nick after a win last time out, holds a competitive official rating of 115, and has already shown he handles this trip and good ground. The yard's strong 28% strike rate at Uttoxeter adds significant confidence, and his prominent style should see him well placed in a race set to be run at a genuine pace. Main dangers include Las Canals, who brings strong recent winning form and is unbeaten on good ground, and Loustic du Chatel, who can set the pace having won twice on this surface last season. Looking As You Are and Eustace Grenier are also likely to feature given their course and yard credentials respectively.
KTB Selection Sir Hobnob
Early prices
The best price per runner across the bookmakers we track, each as first seen (UK time). Every runner had a price by 12:13am, 30 Oct. Prices move — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Early price | Bookmaker, time |
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| Sir Hobnob | 13/2 | Bet365, 12:07am |
| Las Canals | 15/2 | Midnite, 12:07am |
| Loustic du Chatel | 4/1 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| Looking As You Are | 10/1 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| Eustace Grenier | 13/2 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| Inishnabro | 20/1 | 7Bet, 12:07am |
| At Mangan Bridge | 12/1 | Midnite, 12:07am |
| Kosasiempre | 5/1 | Bet365, 12:07am |
| Gentleman Bill | 22/1 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| Diamond Koda | 28/1 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| No Hard Feelings | 33/1 | Bet365, 12:07am |
| Fine Thing | 28/1 | William Hill, 12:07am |
| Springs A Girl | 8/1 | Bet365, 12:07am |
| Pike Road | 25/1 | Bet365, 12:07am |
| Can You Hear Me | 12/1 | Bet365, 12:07am |
This is the narrative read of the 2:10 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. How favourites, trainers, jockeys and the draw have fared here over the last five years is on the Uttoxeter racecourse statistics page. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horse has the strongest trainer record at Uttoxeter among the principals?
Eustace Grenier, with the trainer recording a 21% strike rate at Uttoxeter from 397 runs.
How many of the principals are proven winners on good ground?
Three of the principals — Sir Hobnob, Las Canals and Loustic du Chatel — have winning form on good ground.
Which horse is stepping up in trip having only previously raced at 2m?
Eustace Grenier is stepping up in trip today having raced only at 2m so far.
Who won on their only previous visit to Uttoxeter?
Looking As You Are won on his only previous visit to Uttoxeter.
Which runner is fitted with first-time headgear?
No Hard Feelings is fitted with first-time headgear.
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