Monday’s placepot picks includes six selections from Uttoxeter…
R1 – Fingle Bridge
R2 – Carismatic Soldier
R3 – Baron Noir
R4 – Ski Lodge
R5 – Hara Kiri
R6 – It's Maisy
| RACE | SELECTION | REASON |
| Race 1 Support The Injured Jockeys Fund 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase | Fingle Bridge | - Ran on eye-catchingly to take second on chasing debut at Exeter
- Form has worked out really well, with the winner (Lulamba) winning a Grade One next time out
- Steps up in trip which can bring out better
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| Race 2 TGF Construction Christmas Bonanza Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle | Carismatic Soldier | - Down in class after placing third in a class three hurdle at Wetherby
- Will appreciate conditions most with a sole victory on heavy ground at Chepstow and best performances have come on soft and heavy ground
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| Race 3 Camburg Maiden Hurdle | Baron Noir | - Ran well for second, despite slightly hanging and maybe a bit green on hurdles debut
- Form from three bumpers last year have worked out incredibly with multiple winners over hurdles
- Is a half-brother to a two-time winner on heavy ground
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| Race 4 Avonside Supplies & Etex Handicap Chase | Ski Lodge | - Racing consistently with two wins and three runner-up efforts in last six career outings
- Stepped back up to three miles for chasing debut after looking outpaced finishing second at Lingfield
- Holds winning form on heavy ground
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| Race 5 Pektron Handicap Hurdle | Hara Kiri | - Will appreciate heavy ground with best result coming in soft and heavy conditions
- Placed third on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby and should be fitter for the run
- In-form Sean Bowen takes the ride, 22% strike rate from last 58 rides
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| Race 6 QuinnBet Mares' Handicap Hurdle | It's Maisy | - Tried and tested over three miles but has not lived up to expectations recently so drops in trip today
- Has won in soft and heavy conditions
- Holds winning course form
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