Jumps fans are in for a treat on Sunday with some leading names in action at Uttoxeter, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.45 Uttoxeter – Kingwell star I Like To Move It
It’s that time of year when horses who have shone at the highest level over hurdles re-emerge for the new season, many with a new mission: to translate that success to hurdles.
THE Andy’s Man Club Novices’ Chase (2.45) features a second grade star I like to move for father-son combination Nigel and Sam Twiston-Davies.
After winning the Greatwood Hurdle on his return last year, the six-year-old landed the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton before finishing well beaten as a Grade 1 at the Cheltenham and Aintree Festivals and should prove difficult to beat .
Dan Skelton Saddles Pembroke who showed promise in his first season over hurdles winning two of his six starts and who is making his hunting bow after undergoing wind surgery.
Olly Murphy Chase away the fire has a bit to find on the official rankings but cannot be underestimated after racking up three hurdle wins last season.
3.45 Uttoxeter – Henderson and Skelton riders face off in trappy competition
This seems like a revival of the trap Handicap hurdle for Adam Bednall’s 50th birthday celebration (3.45) with five runners heading towards the post.
Dan Skelton’s West of the bridge is a consistent type and looks to have strong claims after winning in this category at Sandown in March.
Hurricane Harvey is a course and distance winner and ran a huge race to finish second at Cheltenham on his last start in April, while Gentleman at Arms hopes to benefit from a drop in weights after struggling to land a major blow last season.
Nicky Henderson’s The Liston bomber is back on the hurdles after struggling to adapt to the biggest obstacle in three starts this summer, while Broomfield Cave completes the field.
3.15 Uttoxeter – Itsnoteasy makes first start for Team Murphy
All eyes will be on Olly Murphy It is not easy in an intriguing way Winter Ladies Day Friday October 20 Maiden Hurdle (3h15).
Impressive when winning a maiden point from Bartlemy by 16 lengths for Colin Bowe, the five-year-old was snapped up by Murphy for £100,000 and makes his hurdling debut with Sean Bowen on board.
Point winner Yes day leads the opposition for Jonjo O’Neill after showing ability when third on debut at Chepstow, while the Skeltons Goonhilly hopes to build on his fourth-place debut here in March.
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