1664 Biere Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Course: Uttoxeter
Date: 16th May 2026
Distance: 2m7½f (2m7f70y)
Type: Hurdle
Going: Good
Class: Class 5
Prize: £3,697
Runners: 7
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Crack Ops
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero
Oldcastle, Cheshire
Owner: Coxondanielsmannrosenbergstreet
Breeding
Sire: Cracksman (GB)
Dam: Operettist (GB)
Damsire: Singspiel (IRE)
Breeder: Longview Stud & Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
A fair bumper winner who has shown similar form when placed on all his three runs in this sphere, though he made mistakes when second of seven in 2m4f Bangor handicap four weeks ago; cheekpieces worn there are left off and he can't be ruled out.
Comment
Made mistakes when second at Bangor latest; cheekpieces left off and he can't be ruled out
Previous Owners
- The Malpas Syndicate (until 2025-12-26)
Race History for Crack Ops
Galway Reel
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Sean Bowen
Trainer: Ian Williams
Alvechurch, Worcs
Owner: Not One But Two
Breeding
Sire: Highland Reel (IRE)
Dam: Moraine (GB)
Damsire: Rainbow Quest (USA)
Breeder: Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Gained a breakthrough win over fences at Market Rasen (3m) in September and posted a good second in handicap chase at Leicester (2m7f) when last seen out in December; proved reliable over hurdles so rates a player back in this sphere off a reduced mark.
Comment
Good chasing second at Leicester in December; reliable over hurdles so rates a player here
Race History for Galway Reel
Barry Fife
7yo ch Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Trainer: Gary Hanmer
Tattenhall, Cheshire
Owner: You Can Be Sure
Breeding
Sire: Mahler (GB)
Dam: Champagne Mega (IRE)
Damsire: Strategic Prince (GB)
Breeder: Catherine & Simon O'Meara
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Lightly raced 7yo who wasn't discredited when third of seven in 2m novice here two weeks ago; goes handicapping now with this return to further a plus; not out of things.
Comment
Not discredited when third here latest; return to further is a plus so not out of things
Stable Tour
"A nice youngster who's waiting to go over fences. He had an issue with his hock after finishing second at Uttoxeter, which meant he was off for nearly a year. He's had his run back and is a nice horse for the future. 08-04-26"
Race History for Barry Fife
Getuptheyard
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: David Noonan
Trainer: Nigel Hawke
Stoodleigh, Devon
Owner: On Business
Breeding
Sire: Getaway (GER)
Dam: Harbour Mistress (IRE)
Damsire: Presenting (GB)
Breeder: Parkville Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Maiden who fell in consecutive chases last autumn and was tailed off in 3m handicap hurdle on latest outing in November; has something to prove after a layoff; had wind surgery in March.
Comment
Fell in consecutive chases last autumn and was tailed off in 3m handicap hurdle last time
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2026-03-19) Wind Surgery (2024-12-17)Previous Owners
- N J Hawke (until 2023-03-24)
Race History for Getuptheyard
Country Mouse
6yo ch Mare (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ciaran Gethings
Trainer: Alastair Ralph
Bridgnorth, Shropshire
Owner: Fwittery Racing
Breeding
Sire: Kingston Hill (GB)
Dam: Mrs Mouse (IRE)
Damsire: Dubai Destination (USA)
Breeder: Declan & Denis Phelan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Points scorer but she's failed to progress over hurdles and was tried in cheekpieces when pulled up in 2m5f Warwick handicap 23 days ago; headgear is quickly dispensed with.
Comment
Points scorer but she's failed to progress over hurdles; others appeal more here
Race History for Country Mouse
Dexperado
7yo b Gelding (FR)Connections
Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Trainer: Nick Kent
Brigg, Lincs
Owner: Crossed Fingers Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Buck's Boum (FR)
Dam: Speedgirl (FR)
Damsire: Monsun (GER)
Breeder: Thierry Prod'Homme & Mickael Prod'Homme
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
0-10 and has been off for 14 months since coming in a below-par sixth in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle; not easy to warm to.
Comment
Off 14 months since a below-par sixth in Southwell handicap hurdle; not easy to warm to
Race History for Dexperado
Pepite De Saphir
6yo br Mare (GB)Connections
Jockey: Nathan Moscrop
Trainer: Rebecca Menzies
Morden, Durham
Owner: Gay And Peter Hartley
Breeding
Sire: Scorpion (IRE)
Dam: Pepite Rose (FR)
Damsire: Bonbon Rose (FR)
Breeder: Falcon's Line Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Lightly raced mare who signed off for the Newland/Insole stable with a remote second of four in 2m4f handicap hurdle at Newcastle last February; needs to hit the ground running for her new yard; tongue-tie added.
Comment
Remote second at Newcastle last February; needs to hit the ground running for her new yard
Previous Trainers
- Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole (until 2026-04-06)
Race History for Pepite De Saphir
