Grade 2 Cheltenham winner makes chasing debut at Uttoxeter for Nicky Henderson - punting pointers for Sunday's action

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Uttoxeter: classy hurdler makes chasing debut for Nicky Henderson

Shanagh Bob is the name of note at Uttoxeter's card on Sunday as he makes his debut over fences in the feature 3m novice handicap chase (1.25).

The six-year-old, owned by Joe and Marie Donnelly, was a classy type over hurdles, winning at Grade 2 level in December before finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Sefton at Aintree. 

He ran just three times over hurdles but is built for chasing and will be well suited to this trip.

In his Racing Post stable tour, trainer Nicky Henderson said: “He was an impressive winner of his sole point-to-point, which he followed up when winning his maiden at Plumpton. 

“He won a Grade 2 at Cheltenham, giving us all huge dreams, but he was one of the ones who couldn’t go to the festival. 

“He’s grown considerably during the summer. He jumps really well and I’d be surprised if he wasn’t near top class in this sphere.”

Shanagh Bob13:25 Uttoxeter

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Jky: Nico de Boinville Tnr: Nicky Henderson

Uttoxeter stat: newcomer of note

The opening 2m4f maiden hurdle (12.15) has been won twice by Olly Murphy from just three runners (67 per cent strike-rate) and the in-form trainer bids for his third success in five years with rules debutant Roaring Conquest, the ride of Sean Bowen.

Roaring Conquest12:15 Uttoxeter

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Jky: Sean Bowen Tnr: Olly Murphy

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