QuinnBet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase (Arc Summer Chase Series Qualifier)
Course: Uttoxeter
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 2m5f (2m4f189y)
Type: Chase
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Prize: £3,697
Runners: 10
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Universal Secret
9yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Trainer: Helen Nelmes
Warmwell, Dorset
Owner: Matt Hoskins & Julie Roche
Breeding
Sire: Universal (IRE)
Dam: Quiet Beauty (GB)
Damsire: Acclamation (GB)
Breeder: J & S Bishop
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player.
Comment
Won at Wincanton before clear second there last month; up 2lb but form franked; big player
Quotes
"I do feel sorry for Paul O'Brien as he's always won on Universal Secret, but Kielan gave him a fantastic ride. When I was walking in, Kielan said, I didn't want to tell you, but that's the first winner I've had in 51 rides round here, and I said, Oh right, lovely. It was really wonderful because all the jockeys came out and clapped him. That's as nice as just us winning and that's proper friendship. He's a dude of a horse and just completely different now. I was pretty confident he would be in the top three, but to do it with ease means we've got something to play with now. - Helen Nelmes, trainer."
2026-02-25 - Wincanton"Universal Secret is a big baby. He's growing all the time and is a chaser, but we knew he'd win a hurdle race. We won't do anything fancy but he'll go chasing next season - Helen Nelmes, trainer."
2023-02-18 - WincantonMedical History
Wind Surgery (2025-11-28) Wind Surgery (2023-08-02)Previous Trainers
- E Sheehy (until 2021-11-13)
Previous Owners
- M J Hoskins (until 2022-02-16)
- D M Fogarty (until 2021-11-13)
Race History for Universal Secret
Rockvale
7yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Trainer: Sam Allwood
Whitchurch, Shropshire
Owner: Sam Allwood Racing Club
Breeding
Sire: El Salvador (IRE)
Dam: Just For Jean (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Vincent Devereux
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Placed in points but yet to make the frame in six starts under rules, a well-held sixth in 3m handicap chase at Bangor last month; easy to look elsewhere.
Comment
Yet to make the frame in six starts under rules, sixth at Bangor last month
Previous Owners
- N Considine (until 2026-03-12)
Race History for Rockvale
Independent Jimmy
7yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: William Maggs(3)
Trainer: Donald McCain
Cholmondeley, Cheshire
Owner: Ian Furlong
Breeding
Sire: Clovis Du Berlais (FR)
Dam: Crystal Princess (IRE)
Damsire: Definite Article (GB)
Breeder: Mrs L V Williamson
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Got off the mark over hurdles at Bangor (2m4f) in September; placed twice when sent chasing after but only sixth in 2m handicap at Musselburgh when last seen in November; could bounce back after a break though.
Comment
Placed in first two chases; below that form in November; needs to bounce back after break
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-06-25)Race History for Independent Jimmy
Beep Beep Becky
5yo b Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Oldcastle, Cheshire
Owner: G C Myddelton
Breeding
Sire: Feel Like Dancing (GB)
Dam: Granny C (IRE)
Damsire: Gold Well (GB)
Breeder: Thomas Fleming And Eoin O'Callaghan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Second in an Irish point but cut little ice in four runs over hurdles last season, beating only one on her handicap debut at Catterick (3m1f) in March; much more is required now going chasing with tongue-tie added.
Comment
Cut little ice in four runs over hurdles last season; more required now going chasing
Race History for Beep Beep Becky
Annie Nail
9yo ch Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Oscar Palmer(3)
Trainer: Tracey Leeson
Blakesley Heath, Northants
Owner: P Long
Breeding
Sire: Doyen (IRE)
Dam: Castletown Girl (GB)
Damsire: Bob Back (USA)
Breeder: Sunnyhill Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Resumed winning ways at Fakenham (2m7f) in April but she made mistakes when a remote third of five in 2m5f handicap chase there 12 days ago; needs to get back on track.
Comment
Scored at Fakenham in April but she made mistakes when a remote third since
Quotes
"Annie Nail has been a fantastic little buy and is a really tough mare. I couldn't watch the race after the first circuit - the nerves got the better of me - but having watched the replay she travelled brilliantly and won well. She shaped encouragingly at Hereford on her first start for us and we were confident coming into this - Tracey Leeson, trainer."
2025-05-06 - FakenhamPrevious Trainers
- Michael Wigham (until 2025-04-16)
- Alexandra Dunn (until 2024-12-26)
Previous Owners
- Racehorse Ownership Club (until 2025-04-16)
Race History for Annie Nail
King Of Cong
8yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Lewis Stones
Trainer: Sam England
Guiseley, W Yorks
Owner: Jonathan Poulter
Breeding
Sire: Gamut (IRE)
Dam: Bawnmore Lass (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: E Mulryan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Still to score over fences and has been pulled up in 3m handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs; tried in different headgear.
Comment
Still to score over fences and pulled up in handicap chases at Hexham on his last two runs
Quotes
"\BKing Of Cong\P did it easy enough and really handled the conditions and the extra three furlongs. Terence's assistant Michael Browne said to jump him out in the first four and, if he was good enough, to take your chance. We didn't go too fast so it paid to be handy - Darragh Allen, rider, speaking to Racing TV."
2024-04-11 - LimerickPrevious Trainers
- Terence O'Brien (until 2025-06-21)
Previous Owners
- Liam Mulryan (until 2025-06-21)
Race History for King Of Cong
Jiair Madrik
7yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Charlie Maggs(3)
Trainer: Donald McCain
Cholmondeley, Cheshire
Owner: D McCain Jnr
Breeding
Sire: Saint Des Saints (FR)
Dam: Princesse Winner (FR)
Damsire: Astarabad (USA)
Breeder: Emmanue-Julien Leclerc, Mme Isabelle Mou
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Fair ex-French hurdler/chaser but yet to match that form for his current yard, undergoing breathing surgery before a well-held fourth of six in 2m1f handicap chase at Market Rasen last month; others appeal more.
Comment
Well-held fourth of six in handicap chase at Market Rasen last month; others appeal more
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-03-24)Previous Trainers
- A Chaille-Chaille (until 2023-12-21)
Previous Owners
- Martin Cap & Darrell Williams (until 2026-05-04)
- Thomas Fearn (until 2025-11-24)
- Emmanuel-Julien Leclerc (until 2023-12-21)
Race History for Jiair Madrik
Quickasican
9yo gr Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Elizabeth Gale
Trainer: Jessica Bedi
Kirklevington, North Yorkshire
Owner: Andrew Gale
Breeding
Sire: Dylan Thomas (IRE)
Dam: Courting Shinney (GB)
Damsire: King's Theatre (IRE)
Breeder: Myles Sunderland
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Lightly raced 9yo who was pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham two weeks ago; not proving easy to catch right.
Comment
Pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham two weeks ago; not proving easy to catch right
Previous Trainers
- Rebecca Menzies (until 2025-04-05)
- Alex Garven (until 2022-10-07)
Previous Owners
- Rebecca Menzies Racing Partnerships (until 2025-04-05)
Race History for Quickasican
Sawpit Samantha
8yo b Mare (GB)Connections
Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Trainer: Jo Davis
East Garston, Berkshire
Owner: David A Hunt
Breeding
Sire: Champs Elysees (GB)
Dam: Sawpit Supreme (GB)
Damsire: Cloudings (IRE)
Breeder: D A Hunt
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
0-17 and she beat only one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase in March; a change of headgear is adopted now.
Comment
0-17 and she beat only one in 2m4f Warwick handicap chase in March
Previous Trainers
- Samuel Drinkwater (until 2024-10-12)
Race History for Sawpit Samantha
Ironica De Thaix
8yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Ned Fox(3)
Trainer: Venetia Williams
Kings Caple, H'fords
Owner: Ottoline Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Coastal Path (GB)
Dam: Rebecca De Thaix (FR)
Damsire: Lavirco (GER)
Breeder: Michel Bourgneuf
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Lightly raced 8yo who has been pulled up on his last three outings, cheekpieces tried in 2m Warwick handicap chase 23 days ago; hard to warm to.
Comment
Pulled up on last three outings, cheekpieces tried at Warwick latest; hard to warm to
Previous Trainers
- Christian Williams (until 2024-01-26)
- Daniela Mele (until 2022-10-17)
Previous Owners
- Gwent Holdings Limited (until 2026-01-09)
- Ecurie Etoile NV (until 2022-10-17)
Race History for Ironica De Thaix
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