5:42 Uttoxeter
This Class 3 Peter Watson Memorial Novices' Limited Handicap Chase at Uttoxeter over 1m7f214y on good ground brings together five runners, several of whom arrive in decent form. The KTB Fit Scores separate the field modestly, with Tellherthename heading the numbers on 71, followed by Ballykinlar on 62 and King Ulanda on 61. All five are making their first appearance at the track, which adds an element of the unknown to a race that looks competitive on paper.
How the race shapes up
With five runners and no established course form, the pace shape is expected to be fairly even. Tellherthename and King Ulanda both tend to race prominently, while Ballykinlar can also be forward-going, suggesting an early battle for the lead. Ice In The Veins and Tom Doniphon are more likely to settle in behind. The key question is whether the prominent runners can dictate matters or if the race will be decided by those coming from slightly further back on this sharp trip.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Tellherthename KTB Selection71/100High-class performer on his day with a solid recent win after a break.
- 2Ballykinlar62/100High-class performer on his day with strong recent efforts including a second and a third.
- 3King Ulanda61/100Smart performer who looked back on song when winning at Southwell last time having shaped well on his previous two completed starts.
- 4Ice In The Veins56/100Smart performer who has won twice at this trip and handles good ground well with three wins from eight starts.
- 5Tom Doniphon42/100Smart performer who showed useful form when placed over this trip earlier in his career but has been well below that level in two starts this season.
The contenders
Tellherthename KTB Fit 71/100
Tellherthename is a high-class performer on his day and showed his well-being with a solid recent win after a break. He drops back in trip to a distance he has won at twice from ten attempts, while his record on good ground reads a respectable two wins and two places from five runs. Dan Skelton strikes at 22% at Uttoxeter from a big sample and Kielan Woods is operating close to expectations at the track. This will be the horse's first run at Uttoxeter. His recent form figures read /30-81 and he comes here with a KTB Fit Score of 71.
Ballykinlar KTB Fit 62/100
Ballykinlar is a high-class performer on his day with strong recent efforts including a second and a third. He drops back from 2m7f to a trip he has tried three times without winning, though he does have two wins and a third from four runs on good ground. Mickey Bowen has a solid 21% strike rate at Uttoxeter and James Bowen is operating at 13% at the track. This will be his first run at Uttoxeter. His recent form figures read 3207-0 and he is rated with a KTB Fit Score of 62.
King Ulanda KTB Fit 61/100
King Ulanda is a smart performer who looked back on song when winning at Southwell last time having shaped well on his previous two completed starts. He drops back to a trip he has won over previously though that was some time ago and he has been running over further lately. Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero have a solid record at Uttoxeter while Toby Wynne is less prolific at the track. This represents a step up in class and it will be his first run at Uttoxeter. His recent form figures read 2PF6-1 and he carries a KTB Fit Score of 61.
The rest of the field
Ice In The VeinsKTB Fit 56/100
Ice In The Veins is a smart performer who has won twice at this trip and handles good ground well with three wins from eight starts. He drops back in distance today after a poor showing when pulled up last time but has a solid overall profile backed by the ratings. Dan Skelton has a 22% strike rate at Uttoxeter while James Best is only 7% from 237 rides here. This is a step up in class and it will be his first run at the track. His recent form figures read 1749-P and his KTB Fit Score is 56.
Tom DoniphonKTB Fit 42/100
Tom Doniphon is a smart performer who showed useful form when placed over this trip earlier in his career but has been well below that level in two starts this season. He drops back in trip having looked stretched over further last time though his record on good ground is limited to a single run. Philip Hobbs & Johnson White and Jack Tudor both have modest strike rates at Uttoxeter. This will be his first run at the track. His recent form figures read 12/48- and he has a KTB Fit Score of 42.
KTB verdict
Tellherthename is the KTB Selection. He arrives in good order after a recent win, boasts a strong record at this trip on good ground, and is backed by a yard with a healthy 22% strike rate at Uttoxeter. His high-class ability on the right day gives him the edge in a race where several have question marks. Ballykinlar and King Ulanda are the main dangers, with the former in consistent form and the latter buoyed by a recent Southwell success, while Ice In The Veins could bounce back but needs to put a poor last run behind him.
KTB Selection Tellherthename
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 00:02 UTC, 13 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tellherthename | 20/21 | CopyBet |
| Ballykinlar | 10/3 | Bet365 |
| King Ulanda | 7/2 | 7Bet |
| Ice In The Veins | 18/1 | 7Bet |
| Tom Doniphon | 11/1 | Bet365 |
This is the narrative read of the 5:42 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 has the highest KTB Fit Score and what is it?
Tellherthename has the highest KTB Fit Score at 71.
How many of these runners have previous form at Uttoxeter?
None of the five runners have course form on record.
Which trainer has the strongest strike rate at Uttoxeter in this field?
Dan Skelton has the strongest strike rate at Uttoxeter with 22% from 611 runs.
What is the recent form of the KTB Selection?
The recent form of Tellherthename reads /30-81.
Which horse is stepping up in class?
Both King Ulanda and Ice In The Veins are stepping up in class.
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