June 19 / 17.50 Worcester

17.50

Good

eventmasters.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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eventmasters.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P362-1

Last run: 21 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
5lb rise for last month's Newton Abbot success (2m3f, soft), a first win at the 20th attempt, takes his mark above any run to then or previously; more needed, therefore; effective on sounder surfaces also.
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5

6th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

17:42 Fontwell

Hillsin

11st 12lb

J: James Turner

T: Alan Jones

Won in a small field at Exeter (2m2f, good to firm) in October but holding his form is becoming troublesome; risky enough.

10/1

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

16:30 Exeter

Hillsin

12st 0lb

J: Mr Edward Vaughan

T: Alan Jones

Won three in a row for Alan Jones in 2024 and now returns to former trainer after three defeats for Richard Hawker, which included one placed effort; nothing wrong with his mark.

6/4

33/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0596-4 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Outclassed in novice hurdle on stable debut latest (2m6f, good); should appreciate the return to handicaps and the one trip he's won over, though rules record of 1-43 is hardly confidence-inspiring.
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8th

5

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:53 Perth

Carnet De Stage

10st 9lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Hinted at possible return to form when third in 3m chase here in May but was pulled up (lame) in another of those here ten days ago and is now 0-6 for current stable; looks opposable in this 2m hurdle.

14/1

6

3rd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

16:20 Perth

Carnet De Stage

10st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Well beaten on first three starts for Andrew Hamilton but his C&D (good; refitted tongue-tie) third in May was a big step back in the right direction; suffered a mishap at Hexham last time but has possibilities if able to build on that previous effort.

16/1

6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

16:40 Hexham

Carnet De Stage

10st 12lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Andrew Hamilton

Started off for Andrew Hamilton with three heavy defeats but last month's third at Perth (3m, good) was a big step back in the right direction; may benefit from today's drop back in trip and can cope if there's rain about; contender if able to build on that recent effort.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 1457-4 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four best RPRs (including for both wins) have been gained at Worcester over 2m; has shaped okay around the less suitable Kempton and Fontwell the last twice, and is back on a winning mark now; untried at 2m4f.
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4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

4th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

14:28 Uttoxeter

Emanate

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last

5/1

3rd

8

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

Emanate

10st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

in touch with leaders

12/1

Form: 167-64 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Summer 2023 good-ground hat-trick included two wins under Beau Morgan and successes at Worcester over 2m and C&D; modest 2024 so far but 3m trip asked too much latest; 4lb below last winning mark and may revive.
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9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

9th

1

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

No Way Pedro

12st 0lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Two wins this season, the latter at Fontwell (3m2f, good to soft) in September; not in same form on latest outing, though, and may find younger rivals better handicapped here.

16/1

6th

7

17th Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 4

16:03 Wincanton

No Way Pedro

11st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

midfield

7/1

Form: 904-13

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Good-ground Ludlow romp two starts ago (2m5f, good) remains an outlier form-wise; this would be easier than the Market Rasen 0-110 he missed last week, but work to do even so now his 6lb higher mark has kicked in.
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5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

5th

2

11th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:25 Ludlow

Jaxonne

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Easily won a division of this last year (good) and he returned to form when second at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March last time; key player.

5/2

Form: 1/74-U D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First-flight unseat and two encounters of unsuitably heavy ground are as many outings as he's stood since summer 2022, when a dual winner off up to 6lb higher; can find out more about his present attainment level here, albeit accepting he's fared best around sharper tracks thus far.
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4th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Into The Sunset

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Dual hurdle winner; didn't run badly when fourth over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) three weeks ago but has basically become a bit disappointing; needs to up his game.

8/1

4th

9

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 5

15:20 Sedgefield

Into The Sunset

10st 13lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Dual hurdle winner; didn't run badly when fourth over fences at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) three weeks ago but has basically become a bit disappointing; needs to up his game.

8/1

4th

7

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Into The Sunset

10st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

11/2

10/1

Form: 125-63 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Mostly holding her form since March's heavy-ground Fontwell win (2m3f), if again a bit weak in the finish at Hereford last time, losing second late on; back down another 1lb but likely needs to find a little extra.
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8th

6

7th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 4

14:42 Stratford

Only Fools

11st 1lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Looked as good as ever when clearcut winner at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in July and was placed off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft) soon afterwards; had another wind op during 82-day break; won't be far away if still in good form.

8/1

3rd

3

17th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

17:15 Uttoxeter

Only Fools

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Dual Flat winner who recorded her third hurdle win when justifying support on rain-softened ground at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; up 5lb but that latest form looks solid and all of her hurdle wins have come under Jack Tudor; respected.

5/1

1st

3

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

17:45 Newton Abbot

Only Fools

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Two hurdle wins last season (2m5f/2m3f); often gives her running but well beaten at Worcester last month and 5lb above her most recent winning mark; would need considering if the ground were to ease.

11/2

Form: 56PP/9 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Thrown in on his late-2021 win and place form on softer ground than likely waits here; offered little on recent stable debut (C&D, good).
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5th

14

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Worcester

Helios Allen

10st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Phillippa Taylor

Sole win was over hurdles in 2021; hurtling down the weights this summer for new yard and some ability remains, including when back to chasing in first-time cheekpieces on latest start, so he's not entirely dismissed.

25/1

6th

4

17th Aug 2024

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

19:20 Market Rasen

Helios Allen

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Phillippa Taylor

Hurdling recently; thrown in on his late-2021 win and place form on softer ground than may await here; mark tumbling despite offering slightly more latest, but he didn't look entirely happy in two chasing starts at the end of 2022.

33/1

9th

11

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:55 Worcester

Helios Allen

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Phillippa Taylor

Has shown little on both starts for this stable since returning from a long absence; hard to recommend.

66/1

Form: 44314- CD BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Hanging right and jumping poorly was more the issue than the 0-125 class when flopping at Ludlow last October (unseen since), and still 9lb above the mark defied over this C&D before that; unexciting record fresh.
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25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

25

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

12:30 Chepstow

Hedera Park

10st 9lb

T: Debra Hamer

Rewarded very patient Gavin Sheehan ride when winning here (2m3f, good to soft) last month but has a very mixed record this year and her current mark probably demands a career-best performance.

40/1

4th

6

15th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Windsor

Hedera Park

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Debra Hamer

Likely unsuited by soft ground last time and is better judged on her respectable form earlier in November; however, has something to prove back over 2m, having looked best at 2m3f/2m4f.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 85687-

Last run: 202 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
2-2 in AW handicaps (1m6f/2m) since the visor was refitted, but cheekpieces return on this first hurdles outing since November, when well below par; a threat to all if rediscovering the level of such as his 2022 Scottish County Hurdle success off 19lb higher.
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7th

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

9

(6)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:17 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

10st 2lb

J: Miss Ellie Mayo

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring but hasn't been in the same form in three runs back from a break this winter; back on a winning mark but need to see more.

16/1

8th

6

(8)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Socialist Agenda

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: L J Morgan

Completed an AW double last spring, adding to his bumper/hurdles wins; disappointing in the latest of his two runs this winter and needs to rebound.

10/1

Form: /506-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Mark looked about right ahead of last month's Uttoxeter handicap debut (good to soft), from which the most immediate conclusion to draw was that 2m7f is too far at this stage; remains of interest dropped 1lb and 3f.
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6th

6

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Dasher

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Beaten under 6l when fifth (just behind Mattie Ross) on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good to soft) in May and is 5lb lower here but needs to bounce back from a poor performance over 2m4f last month.

16/1

2

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Worcester

Dasher

11st 13lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Mark looked about right ahead of last month's Uttoxeter handicap debut (good to soft), from which the most immediate conclusion to draw was that 2m7f is too far at this stage; remains of interest dropped 1lb and 3f.

6/1

5th

1

18th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Dasher

12st 0lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

midfield but in touch with leaders

3/1

Non-runners

Voodoo Doll

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Payout
Exacta £104.60
Straight Forecast £97.01
Tricast £653.29
Trifecta £1144.10

Selections

The Times:

Hillsin

POSTDATA:

Jaxonne

SPOTLIGHT:

Voodoo Doll

Daily Mail:

Hedera Park

The Sun:

No Way Pedro

D Express:

Socialist Agenda

WEST COUNTRY:

Jaxonne

The Star:

Jaxonne

Telegraph:

Hillsin

The Guardian:

Hillsin

Daily Mirror:

Hillsin

Daily Record:

Hillsin

RP RATINGS:

Voodoo Doll