September 23 / 16.50 Worcester

16.50

Good

Chalkdust Racing Club 66 Not Out Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Chalkdust Racing Club 66 Not Out Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: /5363- D

Last run: 271 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has been making hay on the Flat in Jersey this summer, winning four times; both hurdle victories came in 2020 but she's not had many chances over them since; on a fair mark and could go very close.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Warwick

Princess T

11st 5lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Won at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last October and is now just 1lb higher; however, this 10yo hasn't been at the top of her game on either outing this spring and was no match for Therapist at Stratford last time.

12/1

3rd

2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

17:25 Stratford

Princess T

11st 7lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Has very good 7-31 strike-rate over hurdles but a couple of those wins were collected in small-field races in Jersey; didn't run badly when last of five at Exeter last month, after a layoff, and could be favoured if the ground ends up quicker than good here, but her two younger rivals appeal more.

5/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 32-355

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Maiden; just pipped over C&D in April (now 3lb lower) but hasn't built on that and well held on latest start, also over C&D; still not dismissed.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Best effort this term when second in this grade at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) on penultimate start; on last winning mark so holds a fighting chance from a handicapping perspective.

8/1

7

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Halifax

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Well handicapped and looked booked for a return to winning ways at Market Rasen (2m7f, good) until reeled in late on; strongly considered on the back of that effort.

3/1

2nd

7

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:28 Market Rasen

Halifax

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Back on same mark as Kempton win in May 2024 (3m, good); likely to be all the better for his latest run (first for 290 days); interesting.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 2FP-84 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 15 starts; posted some good form in France (for Nick Williams) but rather disappointing when only fourth at Uttoxeter this month (favourite); 2m4f may have been his undoing and could yet do better, especially if blinkers have a positive effect.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

23rd Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:40 Ffos Las

Gingembre Menthe

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs Jane Williams

led, not fluent 3rd, shaken up before 3 out, pushed along when headed before 2 out, weakened approaching last

5/1

3rd

7

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Worcester

Gingembre Menthe

11st 8lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: Mrs Jane Williams

prominent, disputing third 3 out, soon ridden, weakened run-in

8/1

4th

4

7th Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Gingembre Menthe

11st 4lb

J: Chester Williams

T: Mrs Jane Williams

jumped slightly right throughout, led, not fluent 3rd, hit 4th, ridden and headed approaching last, weakened run-in

5/4

Form: 3-P8F1

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over hurdles at the seventh attempt when taking a Newton Abbot maiden last month; unable to win off lower marks in handicaps before that so the improvement he showed in the win needs consolidating.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

7th

9

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 145y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Herecomeshogan

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Unlucky to come to grief in early stages at Ludlow last month (first-time blinkers, retained) and remains on a good mark but this regressive and inconsistent 7yo is now 0-10 over fences.

9/1

6

7th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

13:50 Ludlow

Herecomeshogan

10st 10lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

prominent

8/1

Form: 13224 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won on her hurdle/British debut at Hexham in June but unable to add to that and rather disappointing on latest two starts; wind surgery since and could revive on first attempt in a handicap; often makes the running.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

7th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Free Chakarte

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Seemed to be lit up by first-time blinkers (retained today) at Worcester 12 days ago, racing clear but folding late on; that was at least a step in the right direction but not enough to make her of great interest in this.

12/1

5th

6

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Free Chakarte

11st 1lb

J: Philip Armson

T: David Pipe

Won by 23l on stable/hurdle debut at Hexham (2m, good) last June but was expensive to follow afterwards and has been pulled up on her last three appearances; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; leap of faith required to support her at present.

14/1

6

(7)

13th May 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

18:10 Leicester

Free Chakarte

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David Pipe

Dual Flat winner in France, both on slow ground, who's completely lost the plot over hurdles since a Hexham win last summer (pulled up on her last three runs, all in cheekpieces); would want to see some support back from a short break.

10/1

5/1

Form: 123 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; successful on hurdling debut in May and runner-up next time; well beaten third on last month's handicap debut but wouldn't judge him too harshly on that (winner gained unassailable lead); more appeal than most.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Worcester

Rafiki

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Two runs for this yard; pulled up on Stratford debut (favourite) and well beaten (behind Turpin Gold) at Uttoxeter latest; aids left off and Harry Cobden takes over but deal to prove on recent evidence.

20/1

7th

4

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:00 Uttoxeter

Rafiki

11st 10lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Flat/hurdles winner for Alan King; didn't live up to market expectations at Stratford (2m2f) on debut for new stable, having pulled too hard; however, may settle better with hood now added and current mark is very workable; one to consider.

8/1

2

20th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Rafiki

11st 12lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Dual AW winner who made a successful start over hurdles here last June (2m); however he achieved little in handicaps subsequently and left Alan King for £11,000; hard to assess on debut for new yard with tongue-tie fitted.

4/1

Form: 8-54P6 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; four wins (three over hurdles) for Fergal O'Brien but rather lost his way earlier this year; no imminent sign of a revival on last month's stable debut (after wind surgery); still worth market check.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Worcester

Courtandbould

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

led, not fluent 2nd, prominent when headed 6th, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off

10/1

6th

1

23rd Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Courtandbould

12st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

disputed lead, prominent after 1st, ridden but weakened quickly after 3 out

5/1

Form: 153-52 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a Doncaster maiden hurdle last December but has found it quite tough since; runner-up at Newton Abbot this month but probably needs better to land this; yard back in good form lately, which helps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

10th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

14:00 Fontwell

Galah

11st 9lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Has become well handicapped but failed to build upon a satisfactory reappearance run when only sixth (behind Sinurita and Quiet Thunder) at Bangor (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and comes here with a bit to prove.

12/1

6th

6

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

19:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Galah

11st 0lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Back from a lengthy break to finish third at Uttoxeter and, although beaten some 15l, she could strip fitter this time; has dropped a good way down the weights.

14/1

3rd

4

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:55 Uttoxeter

Galah

11st 4lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Similar profile to My Little Toni, having scored just once over hurdles and been absent since last autumn; on a handy mark but the betting may prove best guide to expectations.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: /2145- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Two novice wins but seen only once in the last 14 months, when well held at Fakenham in March; enough to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

7th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Kempton

Olympic Conqueror

11st 7lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

Two novice wins but below par the last twice after long absences and has a question mark over current form; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

8

1st Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Olympic Conqueror

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Dr Richard Newland

Two novice wins but below par the last twice after long absences and wellbeing is an issue for now; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

1

23rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Worcester

Olympic Conqueror

12st 1lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland

prominent, stumbled badly 2nd, pushed along briefly after 4th, weakened after 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out (jockey said gelding made a mistake at second hurdle and as a result lost confidence)

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £29.13
Tricast £168.22
Trifecta £121.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Halifax

SPOTLIGHT:

Rafiki

The Times:

Free Chakarte

The Star:

Herecomeshogan

Daily Record:

Galah

Daily Mirror:

Princess T

The Guardian:

Gingembre Menthe

RP Ratings:

Courtandbould

WEST COUNTRY:

Halifax

Telegraph:

Halifax

Daily Mail:

Halifax

Daily Express:

Rafiki

The Sun:

Rafiki