September 01 / 14.40 Worcester

14.40

Good

Neu-Servo Rapid Response Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Neu-Servo Rapid Response Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: /50-14 D BF

Last run: 98 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Came good for Dan Skelton at third attempt on chasing debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) in May; not seen to quite the same effect over 3m on soft ground later that month and absent for 98 days since but could still have more to offer over fences.
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3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Next Left

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark.

100/30

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Worcester

Next Left

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Two 2m4f handicap wins on good ground last season included one here; hasn't fired in quite the same manner this year (in cheekpieces the last twice) but likely to come good sooner or later off his reduced mark.

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: P-7231 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but was ridden out to beat his 12 rivals over C&D (good) on chasing debut in July and a subsequent 5lb rise does not look excessive; player.
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4th

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:45 Taunton

A Definite Getaway

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A dual winner (at about 3m) last April but he's not been seen since coming in a well-held third of five in 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot ten months ago; he needs to hit the ground running.

8/1

Form: 5274-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 6yo who displayed ability in maiden hurdles in early part of last season and, following a layoff, made a very promising chase/handicap debut when coming from the rear for second at Stratford (2m3f, good) six weeks ago; one to note.
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4th

2

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:05 Market Rasen

Climbing

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Inconsistent over fences since last summer but won over 2m4f in the autumn and went very close over 3m1f in April (also on good ground); taken off his feet in a strongly run race last time and now reverts to hurdling in first-time cheekpieces; big player if on a going day.

6/4

4th

5

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Stratford

Climbing

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quite lightly raced 7yo who has pretty solid record in good-ground contests over fences; scored at Kempton (2m4f) in the autumn and ran big race in defeat at Hereford (3m1f) last month, after a break; also suited by this track; good chance.

9/4

4th

5

18th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

15:20 Stratford

Climbing

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Quite lightly raced 7yo who has pretty solid record in good-ground contests over fences; scored at Kempton (2m4f) in the autumn and ran big race in defeat at Hereford (3m1f) last month, after a break; also suited by this track; good chance.

9/4

Form: 13-7PU D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Now only 1lb higher than when scoring over fences at Plumpton (2m3f, good) in March but not much has gone to plan since; unseated rider here on latest outing a fortnight ago and has a lot more to prove than some.
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8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Fame And Fun

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has returned from a break in good order and gave an in-form rival a right fright at Worcester (2m7f, good); won't mind rain.

11/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Fame And Fun

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims.

5/1

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Fame And Fun

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won modest chase at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in January and is also suited by much faster ground but has become very inconsistent in recent years; others in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: 16-292 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner; runner-up in two of her three chases for Oliver Sherwood last year and also when reverting to fences in 11-runner C&D contest (good) a fortnight ago; probably still on a good mark; respected.
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2nd

6

1st May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 4

18:50 Warwick

Police Academy

11st 8lb

J: Miss Ellie Callwood

T: Kelly Morgan

Unlucky to lose last June's Uttoxeter chase win (3m, good) on a medical technicality; wheels came off in the autumn but she has revived for current yard, keeping on well for Higham and High Easter open successes on good to firm; could prove the answer.

6/4

4

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 4

16:25 Fakenham

Police Academy

11st 2lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Unlucky to lose June's hard-fought Uttoxeter chase win (3m, good) off this mark, when an ovarian tumour removed a month later was found to have increased her testosterone levels; effectiveness at today's shorter trip is long proven and this looks an easier contest than the 0-120 last time.

11/8

Form: 6473-P

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
0-6 over hurdles and not seen since pulled up in Fontwell handicap in May; could still have a future over fences but makes chasing debut in a competitive race and could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 3f 119y

Class 5

15:43 Stratford

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Landed his sole win off this mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last June but has been tailed off on his last two starts; would be considered if operating at his best but needs to sharpen up.

7/1

6th

3

9th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:20 Taunton

Illogical Logic

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Just the one win in 22 starts but three decent runs when placed prior to a below par effort when tailed off at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; his poor win record does not inspire.

6/1

4th

4

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

16:15 Plumpton

Illogical Logic

11st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Back in form since pulling up twice earlier in the season, reaching the frame on his last three starts, most recently at Ffos Las (3m, heavy) in January when third of seven, beaten just under 6l; place claims off an unchanged mark.

13/2

Form: 424-27

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Point/bumper/hurdle winner who made good start to chasing career when close second to progressive rival at Market Rasen (2m3f, good) in May; needs to rebound from heavy defeat at Cartmel in June but still enters calculations.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Warwick

Sleeping Satellite

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Leads or races prominently; twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) and latest fifth at Kelso was a good run as he only weakened late on in a higher grade; respected in the new cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

6

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 133y

Class 2

14:40 Kelso

Sleeping Satellite

11st 1lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Twice made all in the autumn (2m3f, good) but his progress has stalled on his last two outings and he needs something extra if he's to return to winning ways today.

12/1

4th

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 75y

Class 4

14:10 Newcastle

Sleeping Satellite

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winner on good ground over 2m3f at Stratford and Catterick this season; another fair effort when third of four at Musselburgh last time (2m4f, soft) where he jumped left on occasions; return to a left-handed track should suit and he can go well (won a bumper on soft ground).

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.80
Straight Forecast £18.56
Trifecta £68.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Climbing

POSTDATA:

A Definite Getaway

RP RATINGS:

Next Left

D Express:

Police Academy

TOPSPEED:

Sleeping Satellite

Telegraph:

Climbing

Daily Mirror:

Climbing

The Star:

Climbing

Daily Record:

A Definite Getaway

The Times:

Next Left