15:05 uttoxeter Friday 31st October 2025

LUMP SUM (4) disappointed when fifteenth in the Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle at Sandown Park during March. Placed second in the William Hill Premier Handicap Hurdle at Newbury prior so may bounce back. JAX JUNIOR (1) improved after pulling up in the G1 Spa Novice’s Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival to scoring a 5. 5L success attempting a lower graded novice hurdle at the same venue in April. One of the main picks making chase debut. VANDERPOEL (5) failed to land a four-timer in the G2 Premier Novice’s Hurdle at Kelso. Won by 8L at Ludlow prior. Potential tackling fences. JUNKER D'ALLIER (2) cannot be discounted managing to win a Perth novice hurdle.