4:40 Uttoxeter Tips

Shantou Lucky has had two comfortable wins over hurdles, including yesterday at Worcester. Provided he runs, he should win again switching to fences, at which he was rated over 100 when with Gavin Cromwell in Ireland in early 2023. He was given a mark of 122 after his only chase win at Clonmel in March 2022.

Jipekaa may need some tender handling here as it's his first time over fences. However, he's been running well over hurdles, and if he carries on improving, he may be the biggest threat to the likely favorite.

Previously trained in Ireland and has placed in both starts since joining this stable. Runs off the same mark and should be there or thereabouts.

Makes his chase debut. Given a mark of 91. Dropping back in trip this time. He's still a maiden under rules, which is obviously a bit disappointing given he's had 15 runs to date (2 bumper runs and 13 hurdle runs). One of his best efforts came at this track, going down by a very narrow margin behind the winner Geordie Night. He was extremely unlucky in defeat. He was 2L clear jumping the final flight when making a costly mistake at the final fence. He was headed right on the line, beaten a head. This fella is a full brother to the useful Lord Of Thunder, so ought to be fine over fences here. He's obviously run the track well previously, that's another positive. Hopefully, he's schooled well at home. He could potentially be chucked in here off a mark of 91 given his brother Lord Of Thunder is a 133 rated chaser.

Rajjamataz ran well for a long time last out, but the result was tarnished by a dodgy last jump that badly affected the chances. Still got close though and has the potential to do the same here. That run was second time out after a lengthy bench, so there's a chance if he continues to progress.