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Radio Wyvern, Where Worcester Comes First Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Qual’) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4356.8
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Radio Wyvern, Where Worcester Comes First Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Qual’) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 33/U-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat winner last year (RPR 79); not in great form in 2023 but reverted to hurdles with a C&D second this month; that wasn't a strong race (winner well held since) but entitles him to consideration.
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9

27th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Picked up for 14,000gns after winning a Worcester hurdle (2m4f) for Shaun Lycett in the autumn; poor in two runs for this yard since and would want to see good support before considering him.

20/1

10th

2

(11)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

13:20 Newcastle (AW)

Painless Potter

9st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

One win each on Flat (2022 turf novice) and over hurdles (made all this September); left Shaun Lycett for 14,000gns before pulled up in a hurdle race seven weeks ago; some AW minor honours make this look a good mark.

12/1

0

14

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Painless Potter

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Formerly a fairly useful Flat-racer and came good over hurdles at ninth attempt, making all in C&D handicap for Shaun Lycett this month; recently changed hands for 14,000gns; interesting to see what new stable can do with him.

12/1

OUR TIP

100/30

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-346

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle starts in Ireland and has run well enough in two of them to make him the one to beat here; once a smart Flat performer (ran in the 2019 Derby) but completely lost his way in recent years so possibly not one for the remortgage.
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12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

12th

7

(16)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Burns

Two wins over longer distances in Britain came some time ago; mildly encouraging run on latest off reduced mark but fair bit more needed on first run for new yard.

10/1

5th

9

(7)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humanitarian

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Joseph Hanlon

took keen hold, towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, not reach leaders

16/1

Form: 40-5

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in two bumpers but tailed off on this month's Southwell hurdle debut.
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4th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

Malago Rose

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

19 races for two wins, the latest in January 2025; creditable minor honours on all four starts this season, albeit as favourite on first three occasions; one of those was under Harriet Tucker; stays 3m2f and will probably be thereabouts.

5/1

4th

7

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

15:26 Taunton

Malago Rose

11st 2lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Two wins overall (latest in January 2025) and ran creditably for third on her three starts this season, albeit as favourite on all three occasions; tried a visor last time but her usual cheekpieces return today; should have another prominent finish.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nearer last than first in eight Flat starts, at up to a mile; hard to be enthusiastic on hurdle debut.
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4

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

14:35 Huntingdon

Sunset In Paris

10st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: J R Jenkins

Low grade on the Flat; pulled up in a Southwell handicap two weeks ago when 80-1; now visored.

20/1

10

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Sunset In Paris

10st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: J R Jenkins

This is a belated return to hurdling and he's now a bottom-grade Flat performer; opposable.

50/1

4th

8

(5)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunset In Paris

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 2-3 over C&D, all in classified events, most recently winning last June; far from consistent since but looks interesting returned to this scenario.

10/1

Form: 4474-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really progressed as a hurdler and unplaced in three handicap attempts, the latest when beating only one home at Huntingdon last month; hard to be confident but has the ability to make an impact back in a maiden.
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8th

11

16th Dec 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

11:55 Hereford

Perryville

10st 11lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Mel Rowley

Current mark reads well next to his peak efforts of 2021-22 but he's often keen, as when a remote third on his switch to fences at Huntingdon (2m4f); bit risky.

16/1

3rd

8

14th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

14:40 Huntingdon

Perryville

11st 1lb

J: Alex Edwards

T: Mel Rowley

Unimproved for the application of cheekpieces (retained) when last seen in July, albeit refusing to settle; current mark looks good next to his peak efforts of 2021-22, including at this sort of trip, and smattering of chase winners in pedigree offers hope ahead of this switch to fences.

10/1

Form: 4

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest Flat winner; well beaten on last week's Stratford hurdle debut; can make the running.
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6th

3

(2)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

17:50 Yarmouth

Alpha King

11st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Made all in a small field here last summer (11.5f, good to firm) off an 11lb higher mark; record this season is patchy at best but this is a weak race and a revival wouldn't be out of the question; new headgear on.

6/1

7th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Alpha King

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Had plenty in his favour when well backed on his comeback here in May, but bombed and has run poorly since, including a few times over hurdles; has it all to prove now.

20/1

10th

4

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Alpha King

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Flat winner; well beaten in both hurdle starts, the latest over C&D last week; handicaps a better option in due course.

66/1

Form: 6560-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not much in three bumpers or on hurdling debut but different story when second over C&D six weeks ago, despite pulling hard for much of the race; form of that event ordinary but repeat puts him in with each-way claims.
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4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Elusive Enemy

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

4

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Elusive Enemy

11st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Alexander Gibbons

Eight-race maiden who has been pulled up at big prices in both his handicaps (2m/2m1f); has lots to prove after another absence and can only be watched; equipment removed.

33/1

6

5th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:15 Newton Abbot

Elusive Enemy

11st 5lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alexander Gibbons

0-7; has shown a tendency to race freely and never got involved under patient tactics last time at Stratford (2m, good), ultimately pulling up; others appeal a lot more.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed once from six Irish point starts; attracted support ahead of this month's Ffos Las hurdle debut but was beaten 32l.
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15

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Worcester

Illico Du Breuil

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: David Rees

Maybe unsettled by early interference on April's chase debut (made mistakes after) but hadn't been showing enough over hurdles before to argue a clear case here, especially from 5lb wrong; cheekpieces added.

50/1

11

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

17:15 Ffos Las

Illico Du Breuil

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: David Rees

Placed in a soft-ground Irish point in March 2023 but showed only a glimmer of promise on hurdle debut the following June and, following a long absence, was pulled up twice here in the autumn; makes chase/handicap debut after another break and from 4lb out of the weights; had wind op in January; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

11

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

17:15 Ffos Las

Illico Du Breuil

10st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: David Rees

Placed in a soft-ground Irish point in March 2023 but showed only a glimmer of promise on hurdle debut the following June and, following a long absence, was pulled up twice here in the autumn; makes chase/handicap debut after another break and from 4lb out of the weights; had wind op in January; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 268 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in a Stratford bumper last October (33-1) and absent since; bred to stay 3m and best watched on hurdle debut.
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4

28th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Worcester

My Friend Dixie

11st 4lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

Tailed off in a Stratford bumper last October (33-1) and absent since; bred to stay 3m and best watched on hurdle debut.

66/1

6th

6

3rd Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

My Friend Dixie

10st 13lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Evan Williams

held up in rear, struggling over 6f out, tailed off over 6f out

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished third in three of six Irish points, most recently last month; since sold for £7,500; hurdle debut; one of two runners for stable.
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6th

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:22 Ffos Las

Radharc Na Slaine

10st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: David Rees

1-14 as a chaser; won at Stratford in September (2m6f, good) and fair efforts since then; can go well if fitness isn't an issue on first run since October.

10/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Radharc Na Slaine

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: David Rees

Experienced chaser; off the mark on 12th attempt at Stratford in September (2m6f, good); fair run at Worcester last time; should go well.

7/1

5

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

13:38 Newcastle

Radharc Na Slaine

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: David Rees

Experienced chaser; off the mark on 12th attempt at Stratford in September (2m6f, good); fair run at Worcester last time; should go well.

7/1

Form: 11-2 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two Irish point wins and two British bumper victories; back from ten months off when second at Southwell on Monday, on hurdle debut; ran well enough to suggest he'll be winning soon but surprise if he turns out here.
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0

9

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

The Galahad Kid

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Dual point and dual bumper winner; opened hurdling account with ready success in Stratford maiden (2m, good) in July but safely held twice since (2m3f/2m2f) and will need to do better here.

20/1

3rd

2

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 3

15:15 Newton Abbot

The Galahad Kid

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, prominent, good jump 4 out, outpaced after 3 out, weakened from 2 out

6/4

2nd

1

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

The Galahad Kid

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won two points and as many bumpers; beaten at odds-on first time over hurdles but made amends at Stratford (2m, good), albeit in workmanlike fashion; carries a penalty but he's held in high regard by all accounts.

5/4

Form: 34-22

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; has been something of a slow learner over hurdles but recent seconds have shown that he is getting to grips with the discipline; well clear of the rest when runner-up at Market Rasen latest and fair shout here.
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9th

1

17th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 120y

17:45 Tramore

Gaius

12st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Enjoyed a good autumn for Noel Kelly with wins at Punchestown and Sligo; good Ayr second in December when last seen and now reappears for new yard; trip/ground okay and market could prove best guide.

10/1

2nd

3

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 3

14:00 Ayr

Gaius

11st 10lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

held up in rear

9/1

7th

8

3rd Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 4f 40y

15:02 Fairyhouse

Gaius

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

Beaten favourite in handicap hurdle hat-trick bid at Clonmel in October but ran with credit; suspicion is that the handicapper has caught up with him.

11/2

Non-runners

Illico Du Breuil, Radharc Na Slaine, The Galahad Kid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.70
Straight Forecast £8.91
Trifecta £24.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gaius

Telegraph:

Humanitarian

The Guardian:

Elusive Enemy

WEST COUNTRY:

The Galahad Kid

RP RATINGS:

Gaius

TOPSPEED:

Gaius

POSTDATA:

Gaius

The Times:

Gaius

Daily Mail:

Gaius

Daily Mirror:

Gaius

The Star:

Gaius

Daily Record:

Gaius

D Express:

Humanitarian

The Sun:

Humanitarian