5:25 Uttoxeter
This Class 5 GBB Open NH Flat race at Uttoxeter over nearly two miles brings together a dozen runners on what looks a decent surface. The KTB numbers point to a race with limited depth where several horses arrive with placed form but without standout ability, and the top five in the Fit ranking are the ones to focus on. Overall the KTB Intelligence suggests a modest contest where proven placed efforts and trainer form could prove decisive.
How the race shapes up
With no confirmed front-runners in the field and a generally even pace shape expected, the race is likely to be run at a steady gallop early on. Several runners prefer to come from off the pace or race prominently without forcing it, so the key question will be whether the leaders can maintain a strong enough tempo or if the race will turn into a sprint for the line in the straight. This setup could suit those with a bit of tactical speed or a strong finishing kick.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Dreaming Of The Dr0/100
- 2Redbarn0/100
- 3Downtown Nashville0/100
- 4Ifyouhaveaplan0/100
- 5Savanna Storm0/100
- 6Pearl Cove0/100
- 7Stand Proud0/100
- 8The Elusive Pike0/100
- 9Emerald West0/100
- 10Christine's Star0/100
- 11On The Fly0/100
- 12Talladale0/100
The contenders
Dreaming Of The Dr KTB Fit 0/100
Dreaming Of The Dr is the KTB Selection and arrives with a modest profile having shown only one piece of placed form in a bumper last season. The 5-year-old is now fitted with first-time headgear in a bid to unlock more, and the booking of Luke Scott aboard adds some assistance from the 3lb claim. The Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole yard are operating at a solid level, though the exact combination of trainer and jockey strike-rate is not highlighted as a standout positive here. Ability is modest according to the KTB read, yet the selection is given the nod on the balance of what it has shown and the yard's record with similar types. Going and course are both unproven for this horse, but the market has taken a positive view which aligns with the KTB assessment.
Redbarn KTB Fit 0/100
Redbarn brings the strongest recent form in the field having shown consistent placed efforts and a win this year. The 5-year-old has a solid profile according to the KTB Intelligence and the Dan Skelton yard continues in excellent order, with Harry Skelton taking the ride for a trainer-jockey combination that carries a strong strike-rate. Ability is above average in this company and the horse is expected to handle the going and track well enough. Run-style is versatile enough to sit prominently or just off the pace depending on how things unfold, and there are no flags or concerns noted. Overall this looks a leading contender on pure figures and yard momentum.
Downtown Nashville KTB Fit 0/100
Downtown Nashville showed promise when second on debut before a couple of lesser runs, including a pulled-up effort. The 4-year-old is now back in a bumper and the Olly Murphy yard is in good heart, with Sean Bowen taking the mount for a trainer-jockey partnership that has a positive A-E. KTB rates the ability as modest but notes that the horse can improve again under these conditions. Going and course are both suitable enough on what has been seen, and the run-style should see it race in mid-division or just off the pace. The market has been reasonably positive which fits with the KTB read.
Ifyouhaveaplan KTB Fit 0/100
Ifyouhaveaplan has shown steady placed form without progressing to a higher level in recent starts. The 5-year-old is with Louise Allan, whose strike-rate is modest, and Jack Quinlan takes the ride without any noted positive combination figures. KTB views the ability as modest and the horse is not highlighted as particularly well suited by the going or the track. Run-style is likely to see it race towards the rear or in mid-division, and there are no flags or headgear noted. Overall this looks a mid-rank contender at best on the supplied KTB material.
Savanna Storm KTB Fit 0/100
Savanna Storm is a 4-year-old with two runs behind it that showed only modest form on both occasions. The David Pipe yard is respected but the KTB Intelligence rates this horse as modest in ability and does not flag any particular positives for going or course. With the jockey noted as a non-runner there is uncertainty over participation, but on the form shown it would need to improve markedly to figure. Run-style has been towards the rear in both starts and there are no headgear or other flags to assist. The market has not been especially strong which aligns with the modest KTB assessment.
The rest of the field
Pearl CoveKTB Fit 0/100
Pearl Cove showed little on its sole start to date and the KTB read marks it down as modest. The Shaun Lycett yard and Brendan Powell combination is not highlighted as a strength here.
Stand ProudKTB Fit 0/100
Stand Proud is a 4-year-old making its debut in first-time headgear. The Don Cantillon yard and Harry Cobden partnership is respected but the KTB material gives no strong pointer to ability.
The Elusive PikeKTB Fit 0/100
The Elusive Pike is another debutant with no previous form shown. Jamie Snowden and Gavin Sheehan team up but the KTB Intelligence offers no positive read on ability or suitability.
Emerald WestKTB Fit 0/100
Emerald West is a 5-year-old with no recent form figures supplied. The Dom Elsworth and Ryan Hatch yard sends it out with James Turner claiming 5lb but the KTB read is modest at best.
Christine's StarKTB Fit 0/100
Christine's Star is a 4-year-old without standout form. Michael Mullineaux and Kevin Brogan combine but the KTB assessment does not rate this one highly.
On The FlyKTB Fit 0/100
On The Fly is a 4-year-old with limited previous exposure. The Jim and Suzi Best yard runs it under Caoilin Quinn but the KTB material suggests only modest ability.
TalladaleKTB Fit 0/100
Talladale is a 4-year-old debutant from the Tom Lacey yard. Stan Sheppard takes the ride but the KTB read does not suggest this one will be a major player on debut.
KTB verdict
Dreaming Of The Dr is the KTB Selection in what looks a modest contest on paper. The first-time headgear may help the 5-year-old to show a bit more than it managed on its sole previous start, and the yard's record with similar types gives confidence. Redbarn looks the most obvious danger on the back of consistent placed form and the strong Skelton team combination, while Downtown Nashville could improve again for Olly Murphy. The remainder of the field largely fall into the modest category according to the KTB numbers and may struggle to make a serious impact unless the race falls apart.
KTB Selection Dreaming Of The Dr
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dreaming Of The Dr | 14/1 | Bet365 |
| Redbarn | 6/4 | Bet365 |
| Downtown Nashville | 5/1 | 7Bet |
| Ifyouhaveaplan | 14/1 | 7Bet |
| Pearl Cove | 150/1 | 7Bet |
| Stand Proud | 10/3 | 7Bet |
| The Elusive Pike | 8/1 | Bet365 |
| Emerald West | 22/1 | William Hill |
| Christine's Star | 80/1 | Bet365 |
| On The Fly | 35/1 | 7Bet |
| Talladale | 17/2 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 5:25 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
Why is Dreaming Of The Dr the KTB Selection despite only one previous run?
The KTB Intelligence rates it the top pick on the balance of its placed form, the application of first-time headgear, the yard's record and the positive market read.
Which horse has the strongest recent form in the field?
Redbarn has the strongest recent form with figures of 3-412 including a win and multiple placed efforts.
How is the pace expected to unfold in this bumper?
The pace shape is even with no confirmed front-runners, so a steady gallop is likely and the race could turn into a test of finishing speed from mid-division or off the pace.
Which trainer-jockey combinations stand out positively?
Dan Skelton and Harry Skelton along with Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen are highlighted as positive combinations by the KTB reads.
Are there any runners with headgear applied for the first time?
Dreaming Of The Dr and Stand Proud are both fitted with first-time headgear.
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