Sean Bowen sits second in the jockeys championship and could eat a little into Brian Hughes’ lead on Friday with Geordie Des Champs having an excellent chance at Uttoxeter.
2.24 Uttoxeter – Geordie bids to go back-to-back
Only four runners line up in the feature APB Group Handicap Hurdle (2:24) but you couldn’t rule any of them out in what looks a tight contest.
The most interesting is possibly Geordie Des Champs who won last time out for the Rebecca Curtis team over this course and distance – Sean Bowen takes the ride.
Pounding Poet was behind that rival last time but has been freshened up and could challenge alongside Copper Coin and Kannapolis.
1.49 Uttoxeter – Scipion set for chasing debut
Stan Sheppard takes the ride on Scipion who makes chasing debut in the Cazoo Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (1:49), but won’t have it all his own way against some intriguing rivals.
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