The Uttoxeter Racecourse will host a full day of racing on Saturday, 24 January, with seven races scheduled from mid-afternoon into the late afternoon. The Uttoxeter Race Cards 24 January feature a mixture of hurdle and steeplechase contests, attracting a variety of novice and experienced horses. Prize money across the day ranges from £7,000 to £12,800, highlighting the competitive nature of this winter meeting.
The meeting will open with the Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) at 12:47 PM. Five runners are set to contest the 1m 7f 168y course. El Jefe and Lexie’s Moon will be joined by Kenzoko, Lupus Regem, and The Longest Day in what promises to be a competitive start to the afternoon. The £7,000 prize fund provides an early incentive for horses looking to establish form at this stage of the season.
At 1:22 PM, the Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) will feature 14 runners over the same 1m 7f 168y distance. Anticipated runners include All One Word, Bargain Hunter, Corsican Caper, Jet Steel, and Jonzac. This contest will give emerging horses a chance to demonstrate their potential in a maiden hurdle, with £10,000 on offer for the winner.
The action continues at 1:57 PM with the Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3), run over 1m 7f 214y. The field includes Xcitations, Sunnyvilla, Cabhfuilfungi, Admiral Stewart, and Jaipaletemps. This race carries £12,800 in prize money, making it one of the more valuable contests of the day and a key test for horses stepping up in class.
At 2:32 PM, the Saddler Handicap Chase (Class 4) will see eight runners cover 2m 4f. Karuma Grey, Kamaxos, Abbeydale, Master Breffni, and Quick Sharpener are expected to compete for the £10,000 prize fund. This mid-afternoon chase provides a chance for horses with experience over fences to assert themselves in a handicap setting.
The Oaks Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) follows at 3:06 PM with eight runners over 2m 3f 207y. Horses to watch include Orderoftheday, Locquirec, Warriors Destiny, In The Age, and Galassian. With £8,700 available, this race offers a competitive platform for horses to showcase stamina and jumping ability over a slightly longer distance.
At 3:41 PM, the Novices’ Handicap Chase (Class 4) will cover 3m 2f 13y, featuring nine runners. Expected participants include Hillcrest, Pierrot Jaguen, Aboutdamntime, Madaket, and Double Click. This extended distance will test both endurance and technique, providing an early-season gauge for novice chasers in a £10,000 contest.
The meeting concludes with the Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) at 4:18 PM. Seven runners, such as Eton Mes, Tarbuck, Tech That, Thorgath, and Richardson, will contest 2m 3f 207y for the £7,000 prize fund. This final race offers an opportunity for consistent performers to close the day on a strong note.
Across the Uttoxeter Race Cards 24 January, the programme combines competitive handicaps and novice contests, offering a full day of racing action suited to both horses and riders seeking early-season form. Each race provides a test of speed, stamina, and jumping ability, reflecting the varied challenges of winter National Hunt racing.
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