6:42 Uttoxeter
This Class 5 novices' limited handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter over 2m3f207y on good ground brings together a field of 14 where the KTB Fit Scores are tightly bunched at the top. The principals are separated by only nine points on the figures, suggesting a competitive contest in which class-droppers and those with placed form at the trip will be to the fore. Overall the KTB numbers point to a race that could be decided by which horse handles the step up in trip most effectively and takes advantage of the yard and jockey records at the venue.
How the race shapes up
With a mix of prominent and hold-up types in the field the pace shape looks likely to be on the steady side early, with several runners capable of taking a lead or racing prominently. Ballynoe Boy and Onehundredneighty have both shown they can be involved from the front or just behind, while the likes of No Risk Today and Kayla's Friend may settle in midfield before making their move. The key question is whether the race develops into a test of stamina up the straight or if those with a turn of foot off a steady gallop can dominate.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Ballynoe Boy KTB Selection59/100Useful performer who has shown enough in his seven starts to suggest he can be competitive in this field.
- 2No Risk Today59/100Useful performer who has shown only modest form in two completed starts this season after a long absence.
- 3Kayla's Friend56/100Kayla's Friend is a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history.
- 4The Brave Guy53/100The Brave Guy showed useful form when third on debut but has failed to build on it in two starts since.
- 5Saucats50/100Saucats is a fair performer who ran well when second on return at Worcester and has solid placed form at today's trip.
- 6Roland Garros49/100Roland Garros is a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history though he has been largely out of form this year.
- 7Mya Du Clos46/100Mya Du Clos is a fair four-year-old who has shown consistent but limited ability, finishing no better than fifth in five completed starts including a recent fou…
- 8Onehundredneighty44/100Fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this trip without managing to win.
- 9Babychino43/100Babychino is a fair sort who has shown some ability but remains inconsistent and has failed to build on his placed effort here last season.
- 10Winston's Oath43/100Winston's Oath is a fair performer on the balance of his ratings and placed efforts.
- 11Fane Court38/100Fane Court is a fair performer on the balance of his ratings and past efforts but has been largely out of form on his last few starts and failed to complete las…
- 12Sims' Law38/100Modest performer who has shown little in three runs since joining this yard.
- 13Saint Vic37/100Saint Vic is a fair performer who has shown his best at this track with a second and a fourth from three runs.
- 14Celine Man36/100Modest performer who has failed to complete in three of his last four starts and pulled up on his only previous run here.
The contenders
Ballynoe Boy KTB Fit 59/100
Ballynoe Boy is a useful performer who has shown enough in his seven starts to suggest he can be competitive in this field. He has been placed once in two runs at today's trip and holds solid course connections through his trainer's record here. The small sample on good ground leaves his ideal conditions unconfirmed. Nicky Richards has a 17% strike rate at Uttoxeter with an A/E of 1.03 from 86 runs while Danny McMenamin brings a 12% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 1.02 from 66 rides. Recent form of 96843- shows glimpses of ability and he is the KTB Selection.
No Risk Today KTB Fit 59/100
No Risk Today is a useful performer who has shown only modest form in two completed starts this season after a long absence. He steps up in trip today for a yard that operates at a solid 17% strike rate here. Jockey is in good form at the track with a 16% strike rate from 57 rides. Fergal O'Brien and Jack Hogan have combined for a 15% strike rate with an A/E of 0.93 overall. Dropping in class looks a positive and his recent efforts of /50-66 can be upgraded in the context of the layoff.
Kayla's Friend KTB Fit 56/100
Kayla's Friend is a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history. He steps up in trip having failed to trouble the judge in two previous attempts at this distance and the first-time headgear is an unknown. The yard and jockey both operate at a solid 21% strike rate here. Olly Murphy and Sean Bowen team up with a combined record of 25% strike rate and an A/E of 0.97. Recent form reads U03-65 and he drops in class which could help him show more.
The Brave Guy KTB Fit 53/100
The Brave Guy showed useful form when third on debut but has failed to build on it in two starts since. He steps up in trip today having been well held over two miles last time and the small sample of his efforts makes it hard to gauge what he will make of the extra distance. Both trainer and jockey have modest records at Uttoxeter. Jennie Candlish has a 9% strike rate at the track with an A/E of 0.85 from 458 runs while Sean Quinlan is on 7% with an A/E of 0.72 from 441 rides. Recent form is 3/79-5 and he drops in class.
Saucats KTB Fit 50/100
Saucats is a fair performer who ran well when second on return at Worcester and has solid placed form at today's trip. He is 0-9 on good ground though and has never won in 17 starts overall. The yard has a strong recent record here but the jockey's strike-rate is modest. Joe Tickle brings a 20% strike rate at Uttoxeter with an A/E of 2.56 from just five runs while Callum Pritchard is on 7% with an A/E of 0.45 from 15 rides. Recent form of 9454-2 gives him a solid platform.
The rest of the field
Roland GarrosKTB Fit 49/100
Roland Garros is a useful performer on the balance of his ratings and race history though he has been largely out of form this year. He steps up markedly in trip for the first time today having last run over a mile and a half while first-time headgear is also applied. The yard has only had one runner at Uttoxeter so far but Jack Quinlan brings a solid 10% strike rate at the track.
Mya Du ClosKTB Fit 46/100
Mya Du Clos is a fair four-year-old who has shown consistent but limited ability, finishing no better than fifth in five completed starts including a recent fourth at this track. The yard's modest 8% strike rate from 101 runs at Uttoxeter and the jockey's 7% from 126 rides here offer little encouragement. Trip looks a fresh question after one unplaced run at this distance and the small going sample leaves that side unknown.
OnehundredneightyKTB Fit 44/100
Onehundredneighty is a fair performer who has shown consistent placed form at this trip without managing to win. He steps up from 2m today having already placed once over the longer distance in two attempts. Trainer has a solid 13% strike rate here while the jockey is operating close to expectations from 130 rides at the track.
BabychinoKTB Fit 43/100
Babychino is a fair sort who has shown some ability but remains inconsistent and has failed to build on his placed effort here last season. He has been well held on both starts this year and his three runs on good ground have produced no win or place. Stepping up in trip for the first time today asks a fresh question of a horse who is not fully exposed.
Winston's OathKTB Fit 43/100
Winston's Oath is a fair performer on the balance of his ratings and placed efforts. He showed a bit more spark when third on his recent return though he has been rather hit and miss overall. The jockey's modest 3% strike rate at Uttoxeter adds a note of caution while the trip remains a question mark after one unsuccessful attempt.
Fane CourtKTB Fit 38/100
Fane Court is a fair performer on the balance of his ratings and past efforts but has been largely out of form on his last few starts and failed to complete last time. He drops back in trip from 3m to a distance at which he has been tried three times without success. The trainer has a 0% strike rate from five runs at Uttoxeter while the jockey operates at an 8% strike rate from 199 rides here.
Sims' LawKTB Fit 38/100
Sims' Law is a modest performer who has shown little in three runs since joining this yard. Pulled up on both handicap starts and was well held when completing at this track on debut for them. Trip looks about right but the small sample on good ground leaves that as an unknown.
Saint VicKTB Fit 37/100
Saint Vic is a fair performer who has shown his best at this track with a second and a fourth from three runs. He drops back in trip today having last run over two and a half miles further and holds a placed record at this distance without winning. The yard has yet to strike at Uttoxeter from 16 attempts while the jockey operates at a 6% strike rate here.
Celine ManKTB Fit 36/100
Celine Man is a modest performer who has failed to complete in three of his last four starts and pulled up on his only previous run here. He steps up in trip today having been placed once in three tries at this distance, though he has shown little on good ground in three attempts. The trainer’s modest record at the track and the jockey’s similar figures add little encouragement.
KTB verdict
Ballynoe Boy is the KTB Selection. He has shown enough across his seven starts to be competitive at this level, with placed form at the trip and the benefit of strong trainer and jockey figures at Uttoxeter. The selection can build on his recent efforts and make the most of any steady pace up front. No Risk Today and Kayla's Friend head the dangers, both dropping in class and with yards and riders in decent form at the track, while Saucats brings solid placed efforts at the trip and cannot be dismissed.
KTB Selection Ballynoe Boy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballynoe Boy | 8/1 | 7Bet |
| No Risk Today | 13/2 | 7Bet |
| Kayla's Friend | 5/1 | 7Bet |
| The Brave Guy | 11/1 | Virgin Bet |
| Saucats | 7/1 | 7Bet |
| Roland Garros | 16/1 | Bet365 |
| Mya Du Clos | 10/1 | Bet365 |
| Onehundredneighty | 11/4 | Bet365 |
| Babychino | 40/1 | 7Bet |
| Winston's Oath | 18/1 | Bet365 |
| Fane Court | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Sims' Law | 40/1 | 7Bet |
| Saint Vic | 17/2 | Bet365 |
| Celine Man | 70/1 | 7Bet |
This is the narrative read of the 6:42 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 strongest placed form at today's trip?
Ballynoe Boy has been placed once in two runs at today's trip and Saucats also has solid placed form at the distance.
How does the first-time headgear affect the principals?
Kayla's Friend runs in first-time headgear while it remains an unknown; Roland Garros also sports first-time headgear.
Which trainers have the best strike rates at Uttoxeter in this race?
Olly Murphy has a 21% strike rate at Uttoxeter, Joe Tickle has a 20% strike rate, and Nicky Richards has a 17% strike rate.
Which runners are dropping in class?
No Risk Today, Kayla's Friend, The Brave Guy and Sims' Law are all dropping in class.
Who has course experience at Uttoxeter among the field?
Roland Garros has run once here finishing sixth, Babychino has finished third here, Saint Vic has a second and a fourth from three runs here, Sims' Law finished ninth here and Celine Man was pulled up here.
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