Kicking off a full afternoon of National Hunt jumps action, Sky Sports Racing broadcasts live from Uttoxeter today. The network’s coverage hits the air at 2:12 p.m. Fans tracking the official Uttoxeter race card will note the broadcast times and form guide point heavily toward a specific mid-afternoon clash.
The stakes are high. Two in-form horses are preparing to face off.
3:42 p.m. Handicap Chase
- Sunray Shadow: Trained by Dan Skelton, this horse arrives seeking a fifth win in his last six starts. He remains undefeated over fences this summer. The runner even secured a victory over this exact same course and distance just 11 days prior.
- Imperial Alex: Tom Lacey’s runner enters the chase bidding for a hat-trick. He carries serious momentum following consecutive victories at Stratford and Uttoxeter.
- The Challengers: The competitive field also features Olly Murphy’s The Flying Poet and the five-year-old Sony Bill.
4:12 p.m. Handicap Hurdle
- Later in the afternoon, the Gary And Mavis Bird Family Raceday Handicap Hurdle takes the spotlight.
- Veteran runner Shallow River will line up for the contest.
- Harry Cobden rides Zillow, a former Willie Mullins trainee, in a highly anticipated appearance.
Dan Skelton Targets the Historic Wins Record
Sunray Shadow’s highly active summer campaign isn’t an accident. Trainer Dan Skelton is utilizing a deliberate strategic push to break Martin Pipe’s historic record for the most winners trained in a single National Hunt season. Every single race matters right now.
That momentum faces a direct tactical handicap test today. To stall the Skelton yard’s progress, Imperial Alex must overcome a four-pound weight hike assigned by the handicapper. That penalty follows his recent winning streak. If Lacey’s runner can carry the extra weight, he ruins Skelton’s math for the afternoon.